Recently Ashley Simpson got married and changed her legal name to Ashley Wentz, but is hyphenating her last name professionally to Simpson-Wentz. This whole last name thing is confusing. Let me explain. My name is Katy Stout and Eric's name is Eric Muntz. We were going to do just 4 names for Ona: Ona Jean Stout Muntz, but my friend Kir did that when she got married. She went from Kirsten Metzger to Kirsten Metzger Gilbert (NO HYPHEN). The only problem is the Metzger portion is often left off. So, it's basically for that reason that we just mooshed the whole thing together.
So to clarify, I am Katy Stout, married to Eric Muntz, mother of Ona StoutMuntz (no hyphen, no space [Eric's Note: For the nerds out there, yes, it should be 'camel-case', where the S and M (haha) are both capitol letters]). Just for the record, I am never offended or upset if someone messes up my name or Ona's...I am highly amused when people refer to Eric as a Stout:)
Last weekend our friends Jol and Lee came to visit. It was really fun. The best 2 things were the Braves game-which we won and I got to drink beer...mmm...beer. The other best thing was going to the aquarium. We used the baby backpack for the first time and it was SO convenient. No worrying about stairs, you could navigate crowds easily, you didn't have to park the stroller outside exhibits, and Ona loved it...she peed in it, which my friend Katie says is a sign of affection:)
It was super cute b/c this time Ona was much more aware of the aquarium. Looking at the fish, smiling, and interactive. It makes me so happy to see her so happy.
Eric and I are very excited because several of our friends are expecting. It's cool b/c our kids will be around the same ages and can play. It's also interesting to see how other people do things and learn from them. Today is Colleen Wessell-McCoy's baby shower. She's about 8 months prego and looks so healthy and cute! Looking at her makes me forget the scary times of being pregnant and having Ona so early and just remember the 5-6 weeks of feeling so healthy and happy.
This October I turn 30 and Eric and I have been talking about going to Hawaii and leaving Ona with family here. Last night we did a kind of test run leaving her at my folks to them to put down while we got down at ribfest. She typically starts going to bed at 7 and is asleep by 730. Let's just say she was still awake at 930! It makes me super anxious about leaving her. I know she'd be in good hands, but maybe we should take her....then she'd have to endure the long plane trip. Maybe we should just wait until she's older?
My friend Lauren told me her folks went to Hawaii for 5 days when she was 7 and her brother was 5. Apparently, her mom cried when she left and made them come home 2 days early. I can definitely see myself doing something like that.
Ona is growing. She's up to 16 lbs and is now in the 25th percentile weight wise, non-adjusted. At her 1 month we were at the 3rd percentile for weight. She's crawling and building speed. Milli and her have an interesting relationship. Ona LOVES Milli and will do anything to play with her. Milli will get close enough for one or two pets before cozying (is that a word??) down just out of arms reach. Now that Ona is more mobile, Milli is getting more exercise:)
Here's a picture of Milli trying to get in the playpen to play:
Here's a picture of Milli in her summer cut. This is just prior to the first and only time so far Milli batted and hissed at Ona...with good reason. Ona grabbed her tail and wouldn't let go. BTW, this is Milli's spot...right by the vent:
The weather is so nice lately. Above are some pictures before a big walk and day outside. We don't have too long before it'll be TOO HOT to enjoy the outdoors:( Stupid hot 'lanta.
Today was my first Mother's Day. It was really special. Ona got me a new running hat, Eric a yoga mat bag and Milli got me a I-tunes card:) Eric made chocolate chip waffles for breakfast. Mmm. I got so many happy texts, emails, and cards. I even got a text from my friend Zai from grad school. A good day:)
In the morning, Eric found a baby owl in our driveway. It was about the size of my two fists put together. After consulting Josh-the nature expert and Mama Donna-the animal expert, we took it to the Chattahoochee (how the heck do you spell that??) Nature Center to get checked out. It was an Eastern Screech Owl. Apparently, it wasn't injured and they instructed us to put it back outside at night so it's mom would come find it. Eric put it next to the house in a safe place. When I put Ona down for bed, I heard it outside calling for it's mommy.
[from Eric] Here is a video of Ona on the bed in the hotel last week. If you get bored, move to the end, it's got a funny Ona style ending.
Err-so we have a fabulous babysitter who's not so reliable. I mean she comes when she's supposed to, but will give us notice that she'll be MIA for like 4-6 weeks. This is the 3rd time in 6 months. Mama Donna has totally been helping us out, which I feel totally guilty for. Today she asked what she could do to help, laundry, cleaning, ect. I feel bad enough sucking every Monday out of her schedule. I would NEVER ask her to do anything. I digress. She got married and was out the month of March which my bro babysat for. Again with the guilt. He has his PhD in physics and works as a professor. Does he really want to spend his day off with my baby? Probably not.
So, I've been calling to find daycare/childcare. First I called all daycares inside the perimeter for part-time care. Nothing turned out. Then I called back for full-time. Most waitlists are at the earliest Fall of 09. Ya, our babysitter is leaving in a few weeks people. Then I called all in home childcares in the perimeter. Nothing. Come on. When I call, people literally laugh at me. "You're looking for what hun?? Haha." I'm willing to pay full time for part time care. Help me PLEASE!
I'm getting desperate. I've go OPT( for non-Atlantan's that's outside the perimeter). That means, I may be spending more time taking my child to daycare than driving to and from clients' homes.
Eric has started to ponder opening a daycare. Why is this so hard? Do people really line up childcare before they even get pregnant? Err, the rage. It's so stressful and anxiety ridden. All I want to do is work 1, maybe 2 days a week and get my child OUT OF THE HOUSE!! At this point, I'm not asking too much. I want my child safe, but she doesn't need to learn anything. Ugh--hopelessly going to have to drive to Alpharetta for childcare:(
Ona is officially weaned as of 2 weeks ago. Last week, "she" gave me diamond earrings to say thanks for 9 months ma. They're beautiful and very sweet of "her." I have to say I've been enjoying drinking again. Before I only had a little or would work it around her feeds. Aw, the freedom after 16 months of restriction. Isn't it sad I'm pining over drinks ? I think it's just that you pay attention to everything that goes in your mouth for so long and now it only effects you, nobody else. My friend Christy said it best when she said a little self destruction is good sometimes:) I have to agree.
Jamie and I ran in the Sprint for Cancer on Sunday and accomplished our goal of running the whole time. We finished in under 34 minutes. It was a beautiful day and so fun to run with Jamie. Eric and Ona came to cheer us on:) Jamie and I ran the race in honor of our co-worker and my mentor Linda who is winning the fight against breast cancer (see story below about how I'm a donkey!).
Here's a picture of the finish line. Hard not to be distracted by the woman grabbing her crotch who's blocking Jamie out of the pic.
Donkey Katy
So, I called Linda after the race to tell her all about it and she was shocked that I was running in honor of her. Actually, she was VERY surprised to even hear from me. When I told her I ran in support of her fight against breast cancer, she was like, "WHAT!?" Ya, I called the wrong Linda. I called a Linda I haven't spoken to in 2 years. I'm such a donkey. Then while I was attempting to recover, how does one recover from that, Linda overheard Eric rolling on the floor in laughter. I'm such a donkey! I called the real Linda after that and added last names to my cell phone address book.
Here's a picture of Ona is her sunglasses Eric got her on his man's trip to Colorado:
A few weeks ago at the hospital, I showed my coworkers Ona's "professional" pictures. They didn't really respond, which I thought was weird, but now I think I know why.
Last week I was talking to my friend Kirsten. She was telling me about a friend who sent her and her husband pictures of their naked baby from a portrait studio. She was all like,"isn't that weird? You'd never get naked pictures taken would you?" Uh, ya, already did. Guess that's why my coworkers politely said nothing. Sorry friends!
Today I ran 3 miles in 31.20 minutes. Yeah! It's the first time I've ever run that far without stopping to walk.
After the last 5k, I bought actual running shoes from a store in Ansley, Philippe's I think it's called, where they watch you run to make sure you're getting the right shoes. They've worked pretty well so far, but today I got a weird blister on the outside of the ball of my foot. Weird. Also, they had me go up a 1/2 size. Dude man said your foot grows 1/2 a size with each kid. I don't know about that though b/c all my other shoes still fit.
Ona is on the move. She's been crawl/rolling around for a few weeks, but last night she was crawling after a plastic coke bottle. Yes, it's her favorite toy. Also, last week we went to DC b/c Eric had some business meetings there. It's officially time to babyproof or at least start. She was pulling out all the drawers and trying to get under them. While we were there we got to meet Jim and Amy's new puppy, Bug. So cute, but Ona wasn't digging her. I think she didn't like all the puppy kisses. We also got to see Kir and Robbie. Yes, Kir still has time for friends even now that she's a big business owner. It was awesome! Robbie cooked up some goodness and we all just talked. Kir brought out some cool toys like a spinning pompom and Ona was completely content. Ona puked a few times on their new rug though--sorry guys:(
Lunch with Jim and Amy.
Needless to say Ona is moving on to bigger and better things...just like her Auntie Jodi.Jodi and Matt will be moving to NYC in the next few weeks to 3 months. Matt got an amazing job and they're excited about moving close to Jodi's peeps as well as being in the middle of everything. I'm so sad, but at the same time I'm happy for them. I know Jodi LOVES NY, but I love her and don't want her to leave. We've been friends for 10, almost 11 years starting back at our Victoria Secret Bra Specialist days. We quickly bonded over talking about our scoliosis-ya, we're cool! Some of my best memories with Jodi are laughing at boiling water on my 21st birthday, trying to push a car off a tree stump, climbing in the window of the carriage house, dancing with homeless people at MJQ, Jodi screaming "RAT!" at MJQ, Fado's, VS of course, trip to NY with Pacsha, NY for her engagement party, and Jodi saying "I'm going to kick their ass."
Pictures from Jodi and Matt's Engagement Party in NYC.
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