Brady

Big Brother

March 27, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 4 Comments

A surprising amount of people have asked how Brady is adjusting to life with baby. I’m not gonna lie, I was a little nervous how he would adjust, but he’s been a total rock star.

When we first brought Adelaide in the door Brady seemed a little scared of her. By the end of the night he had not only warmed up to her but was trying to kiss her everytime she cried.

Now whenever she makes the littlest peep Brady is the first one to run over and check on his sister. It’s basically the sweetest thing ever.

So in love with my little family.

Filed Under: Baby, Brady, Jon, Life in General

Pretty Boy

March 7, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 2 Comments

I think Brady’s ready for his sister to arrive so I will leave him alone already.

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Brady on Being Responsible

February 27, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug Leave a Comment

The other day we had a Health Fair at work, which basically means I roam around the room collecting free pens from the different booths. And then I noticed everyone picking up the little Snoopy Metlife stuffed animals for their kids and I’m all, “Oh I should get one of those too. Except not for my kid. For my dog.”

He spent the rest of the evening carrying around his new prized possession. I like to think he was pondering his financial future.

Such a smart pup.

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Week 38

February 25, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 4 Comments

Ohmygosh, we’re so close I can feel it. This weekend nesting mode kicked into overdrive. Basically, I’m cleaning for the arrival of a roommate who I’ve never met, I have no idea when she’ll be arriving and I have no idea what her personality is going to be like. And it’s the last time I’m going to be able to clean, EVER. Right?

I’m still feeling great, with the exception of not being able to roll myself off the couch anymore.

My plan is to work all the way up to my due date, which means only ten more days of work until the end. Technically I can stop whenever I’d like, but I’d rather go into the office and have something to do instead of sitting on the couch all day watching Oprah reruns.

Plus I’m not sure Brady is ready to have me home full time quite yet. I’ll give him the next two weeks before I totally throw his quiet weekdays out the window.

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Secret Keeper

February 22, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 1 Comment

I have a feeling Brady’s trying to keep something from me.

He’s lucky he’s so cute.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!!

February 14, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 2 Comments

Dear Brady,

This time I really am sorry.

Love,

Mom

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Happy Mardi Gras!

February 12, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 3 Comments

Dear Brady,

I’m sorry.

Except I’m not really.

Love,

Mom

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Week 36

February 11, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 5 Comments

Just four weeks left to go until my due date. My emotions go back and forth between excited and nervous, but more and more the nervousness is turning to excitement. I can’t wait to meet this little lady who has been spending ridiculous amounts of time kicking me in the ribs. Friday night Jon and I stayed inside cuddled up with some take out while the snow came down outside. Then we spent a good chunk of Saturday outside playing in the snow with Brady. Catching snowballs might just be his very favorite thing ever. I’m so in love with my little family. Little one, we can’t wait to meet you.

Filed Under: Baby, Brady, Fashion, New York

My Life According to Instagram

February 8, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug Leave a Comment

Follow me @joan_gilbert

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Happy Birthday, Brady!!

February 1, 2013 by TheBaloneyBug 5 Comments

please note Brady’s tongue sticking out… can he get any cuter??

Today my little man turns five. FIVE! I seriously can’t believe my pup is five whole years old. I wonder how many walks Jon and I have taken him on in the last five years?

365 days x 5 years x 2 walks a day = 3,650 walks

That’s a lot of walks.

I decided for his fifth birthday I’d make meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting. When I told Jon this he was all, “Um, can I have one too?”

They turned out to be delicious, so the whole family got to enjoy Brady’s birthday treat.

Make meatloaf as normal and put into muffin trays.

Top each cupcake with whatever your heart desires. I used a mixture of ketchup, mustard and brown sugar. Bake for 25 minutes.

While the meatloaf cupcakes are baking, whip up some mashed potatoes. Then pipe them onto the fully baked cupcakes.

Let the dog lick the mashed potato “icing” off the mixing blade.

Sprinkle some bacon bits on top.

Admire your work.

Let the birthday boy enjoy his treat!

It’s safe to say I had no idea what I was getting myself into five years ago when I convinced Jon we needed a dog. It’s been a hundred times more difficult and a hundred times more rewarding than I ever anticipated.

Happy Birthday, my boy.

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