Happy (belated) Father's Day to all the wonderful daddies out there! How awesome to be a "hero" in a little kid's life. Although I do not have many memories of my dad before he was sick... there are a few silly ones that I want to share. I remember whenever we would stop at a gas station he would always buy me sixlets candies. They were candy coated chocolates shaped in little balls in a long thin plastic wrapper. You could open the top of the rap and pop them in your mouth one by one. Another fond memory I have of my dad comes from my temper tantrums when I was younger. I remember screaming at him in the hallway and crying because I was not getting my way and he would always say, "when you go to work you won't be able to act like this to your boss... " haha... I realized quickly my dad was the only one I could act like an idiot in front of because he was right... my boss would fire me if a got on the ground, stomped my feet, and cried! The last memory is one of my favorites ... It was when Joe and I were young and were were working on homework around the kitchen table. He was helping Joe with a project. It was a Christmas "poem" where Joe had to use every letter in the alphabet and relate it to a Christmas word.... when he got to Z he was stumped. I couldn't think of anything for him either, so my dad said what about "ZOOM"? Joe and I looked at each other and laughed at him... we said, "Dad, how does ZOOM relate to CHRISTMAS!?" and his answer was priceless and Joe and I joked about it for many years after... "You know, Zoom!... Like the noise Santa's Sleigh makes!" Haha.... he was not always the brightest crayon in the box (much like myself), but he was totally right and it fit perfect for that situation!
When talking about fathers I can't forget to mention, these days, the other father that has been in my life for quite a while now. Steve Foti, aka Mickey has been a huge inspiration to Tyler throughout his life, and I see exactly why over these years. As you might know, working in politics runs deep in the Foti family. Grandpa Foti was Mayor of Oconomowoc for a long time, back when Tyler was young (probably a great reason the Foti kids were so gosh darn GOOD growing up- everyone knew them!) Mickey worked in the 38th assembly district and was majority leader at some time. When I first started dating Tyler and told people what his family was involved in, no one was shy to give me their opinion on politicians. I get it, no one likes a couple guys with a little bit of power. Of course "politics" has a different definition for everyone.... so I, falling hopelessly in love with Tyler, was determined to seek out my own view of this family in case this is what my future would hold. And honest to God, I have never meet a couple of guys who are more generous and genuine than the Foti gentlemen. Mickey would give you the shirt off his back before you even ask for it if he knew you needed it. These men truly try to uphold the strong family values and characteristics that every community and man should embody! They were great leaders nature, which is a true resemblance of why their children turned out so wonderful as well. You know I cannot speak anything but amazing things about Tyler, but I often remind him how much he is like his dad when it comes to his big hearted-friendly attitude towards everyone. Mickey is always thinking about everyone before himself. Working here in Pewaukee, I still get people who know the last name and talk about what a great guy he was when working in the assembly!
Tyler has always had a very close bond with his father. When Tyler and his dad are together talking politics, I sometimes feel like I am listening to another language. Back in 2007(ish) when Tyler was working in the golf business he asked his dad what it would take for him to come work for the lobby firm his dad owns. Tyler was willing to drop the golf dream and follow the Foti footprint in politics. His dad said, lets get you into the capital so you can make a little name for yourself and start meeting people. Tyler spent a great four years working for Senator Scott Fitzgerald during a historic time in Wisconsin. Although he was leaving his golf dream behind, I don't think Tyler looked back ONCE on his road to where is he now. He could not have picked a better time to step into the political scene and learn his way to where he is now. He was a true Foti. As far as some people I know might say he is a little shy, but stick him in the capital dressed in a suit and he will know every person who walks in and out of the building. I think the best part about it, was the love he felt from people for the previous Foti family members that worked in politics! I know even more now that Tyler is a great product of his wonderful father. That being said, his natural leadership skills and take charge attitude mixed with his strong family values are really everything you could ask for when thinking about the father of your own child! So on this Father's Day I wanted to think about my own dad, Mickey, and the father that Tyler is about to become and celebrate what wonderful men I have in my life!
Exercising? Lots of walking... In fact, Saturday, while we were soaking up our time in Cincinnati before the wedding (5pm), we walked all day around downtown... visiting the stadiums, eating lunch, exploring, and a little shopping. It was a total workout for me considering Tyler and I have not been up to our usual 4 miles a day walk. On Sunday, I was one sore pregnant woman and driving back to Wisconsin for 7 hours did not help the matters! Every time we had a bathroom break it was probably comical to see me get out of the car and walk.... It was a good sore though and I am so glad we did it.
Maternity clothes? Working it out so far without a shopping trip (although I did peak at Kohl's and grab some comfy breathable summer pants and sporty tank tops) ....But now is the season it gets little easier for me- wearing dresses for work. Both dresses I wore over the weekend were not maternity dresses, but they worked out oh so well! Going to try to avoid buying dress pants, although the ones I bought a couple months ago were great at the time, they are not so comfortable any more and I prefer more breathable fabric for the summer! I am the ultimate lover of HEAT, but I can tell the heat gets to me a little more than usual!
Sleeping? I still feel like I don't need that much sleep still so I have been continuing to push the limits on bed time... but once my head hits the pillow I am dead to the world. One big bummer that I foresee being a problem more now is that my rib pain will wake me up a couple times a night. If I even try to move a little bit, it sends strong pains to my ribs and I am awake instantly! Ugh... I suppose ONLY laying on my left side does not help the matters because it is often my left rib that hurts most at night.... I did try laying on my right side, but it just feels wrong... haha. Maybe that is in my head.
Missing Anything? Well... I am thinking I am entering the "uncomfortable" stages now... and I am beginning to miss not being in pain (ribs) and I am beginning to miss being able to MOVE with out looking funny.... I feel like every move I make is catered to this growing tummy and it feels so "abnormal"! I always saw in the movies and watched pregnant ladies in real life and I thought to myself, I am going to try to look more graceful than that when I move around.... Well no, that "moving" comes with the territory! You can't choose how to move one way or another, it is just the way your body LETS you move when you are carrying a basketball in your tummy! Haha... no grace about it, but I can tell this will be a little annoying for the months coming.
Food cravings? I know in the beginning I was all about fresh fruit, and I still am... but I have also been all about candy lately! Growing up I ate so much candy! I always have had a sweet tooth, but lately I can't seem to get enough candy! I never turn down a Peanut Butter cup,and now I have added many other candies to my sweet palate. I have really been into starbursts, skittles, red licorice, sour patch kids(as you already know), and many more fruity chews!
Heartburn? Nope... just rib pain. Again- it is so unpredictable and seems to come when I least WANT it to come. I had it pretty bad Wednesday night and it kept me on the couch all night after work. And then again on Saturday night at the wedding it was pretty unbearable. I was so frustrated that I wanted to have fun and enjoy being around family, but I was pretty much trying to hold back my anger about this damn PAIN! It was shooting into my back and Tylenol was not helping... Thank God Tyler was super drunk and super entertaining. He kept me smiling most of the night. There was a time where I had to call it quits and in between the reception and after bar I had to go back to the hotel and lay down. What a bummer, but most of all I just wish there was something I could do to prevent this or minimize the pain!!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing ... enjoying all types of food and smells at this point...
This Weeks Symptoms? Swelling and itchiness! Being outside in the heat all weekend was a great indication of how my pregnant body loves to retain water! At one point we had taken a break from our walking and got lunch... I could not even MOVE my rings because my fingers were so swollen. (I still opted to bite into a salty pickle at lunch!) That being said, as bad as I wanted to wear high heals Saturday night for the wedding, I don't think my feet would have fit in them. Thank goodness for my PRACTICAL husband, when we stopped at payless he bought me some open strapy, dressy sandals to wear for work and they actually looked okay with the dress, too! I will admit, if he wasn't there, I was totally eyeing some big white heals that would have looked killer with the dress.... (HEALS! another thing I have been missing!!), but he was right - the heals were not the answer at the time! Along with the swelling, my skin has been pretty itchy, so I making sure to moisturize everyday I can! I am still in the clear with stretch marks and going to keep doing whatever I possibly can do to try to avoid them with this bump growing by the minute!
Any Movement? Now I think I am at a point where if I don't feel movement I should be worried.... as for now, that is NOT the case. He is moving like crazy and sometimes it can be a little uncomfortable! Haha. It is so funny how women are like "Yay- no periods and no cramps for 9 months!" WELL I WOULD NOT SAY THAT PREGNANCY IS A WALK IN THE PARK PEOPLE.... Sometimes his movements are so strong and sudden I feel like he might kick an organ out of my body (exaggerating a little)! And like the rest of all these wonderful symptoms of this miracle, I am sure this will get more uncomfortable as the months proceed, but I will admit, it is totally worth it and AWESOME to see when he punches/kicks to the outside of my body and you can see my whole tummy move!
Labor Signs? Nope...
Belly Button: in or out? Out... and starting to flatten a little.... I am assuming the more the belly grows the more it will stretch as well.
Wedding rings on or off? On.. but with this weeks heat on the way... not sure they will be on more than the hours I am at work....
Overall Mood this week? The week went so fast I don't think I remember the MOOD of the week. I had off on Friday to travel and Monday through Thursday were a whirl wind... Work was crammed busy and the nights seemed to be as well... It did not help that I was out of commission on Wednesday night for my rib. By Thursday night I was running around the house like a chicken with its head cut off finishing laundry and packing! 5am on Friday came too fast!
Looking forward to? Walking/yoga this week... keeping on the move. After the great sore feeling I felt from all our walking downtown, I am totally motivated to keep that going. I forget how awesome it is to "feel the burn"! I am so looking forward to working out after the babe is born. Lindsay (my sister-in-law) and I were just starting our Insanity workouts when I found out a couple weeks in that I was pregnant. The fatigue and exhaustion did not let me keep up with her... I am determined to have her push my butt into gear come workout time! Soooo looking forward to it, too!
Pit of the week? It was a VERY busy week- at work and at home.... I had no time to get anything done that I wanted to get done! I was very overwhelmed and although I was looking forward to the long weekend of traveling and partying in Cincinnati, the week flew by so fast! That being said, I did not get any painting done in the nursery. Crossing my fingers that this week leaves me some time, motivation, and ability to get that taken care of! Wanting to get that straightened up sooner than later!!
Peak of the week? One week down and 2.5 to go until we get to bring Baya home with us! I am hoping these next couple weeks fly just like the past one so that I get to be united with Baya sooner than later!! I have been reading up on puppies and especially reading blogs/forums specialized for training Vizslas. I know that raising a puppy is pretty similar across the board, but these specialized blogs have GREAT information about when/what/how to expect our Vizsla to react to training! Every day I think about her and I get so unbelievably excited! She will be a great distraction for the waiting arrival of Salvatore. I am totally enjoying all this learning and preparing, but I will for sure enjoy it more when Baya is home with us!
Sorry for the last post!
Take it a great week everyone!
Much Love,
Jax
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