Well, today, April 14th, is another big birthday for someone who I love very much. He is an amazing person with a heart full of passion, ambition, and lots of generosity. It is my lobster, Kevin Beckwith's birthday. The reason he is my lobster is because lobsters mate for life. Cheesey, yes, but that's how we are. We cheese it up in our household. I have always been a little cheesey and now I have someone to share my cheesiness with.
Kevin doesn't really like to go all out for his birthday, but now that he is married to me, I make sure that he remembers it is his birthday. This is a special day for me. If it weren't for the day of his birth, I would be all alone with no one to share my life with. At this point, I would be pregnant with no baby's daddy. That would be rough. However, today is the day of his birth and it is a celebration not only for me, but for him, our future children, and anyone else who knows and loves him. Kevin is one of those people that when he gets an idea in his head, he goes full throttle until that idea has become a reality. And you are one lucky person when that idea is to love and give to you as much as possible, because he never fails to do everything to the best of his ability. For the last 2-1/2 years he has been a wonderful husband and best friend. We have a lot of laughs, a few cries, and a lot of memorable moments. Our most memorable moments have yet to come and I am excited and grateful that I get to share them with him. Everything is more exciting when you feel like you can share it with someone who feels as passionate about the same things.
Kevin can be serious at times, but at home with me, he is fun and silly just like me. We really make each other laugh and that is one thing that I cherish most about him. I am not a real serious person and I could not stand being married to someone who doesn't fine humor in most things. I can't imagine what life is like for those who never laugh.
So, here's to you, Kevin Beckwith, on your birthday. You are a wonderful man with a lot to give to me, our tiny little baby, and the World. Your passion and ambition is contagious and you have inspired and taught many people, including me. Happy Birthday!!!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Happy Birthday Big Sis
Today on April 12th in 1979 my big sissie, Tara, was born. I wish my Mom could fill us in on the story of her birth, but maybe next time. My Mom is really good about that. Every birthday she calls me and tells me the story of my birth and I am sure she tells Tara and my other 2 sisters their story too. I don't know very many other people who know the story of their birth, so I definitely feel special.
Back to the birthday girl. She is tall with a dark complexion, beautiful smile, and a heart full of generosity and love. She is the one sister who I had most of my knock down, drag out fights with when we were younger, but she is also the sister who I have shared a lot of pain and tough times with, that has brought us very close. Not that the four of us sisters haven't shared a lot of pain and tough times all together, but Tara and I were the youngest and therefore spent more alone time with one another. I am not sure what I would have done without my 3 sisiters. God knew what he was doing when he gave Mom 4 girls. We needed eachother and we always will. A bond between sisters is so different than any friendship or relationship. Sure we might fight more than friends would, but I know we will always make up eventually.
We are all very similar and at the same time very different. Tara is very loving. She really knows how to care for those that might not be that great at caring for themselves. She works in a nursing home and I am sure she is very popular around there. She is also generous with her time, her love, and her support. She is one of those people that you can always count on to help you when you need it. She might not always get it back in return, but she'll never stop doing it. She might say she will, but she won't. She is also very fun and can get a little crazy. When the 4 of us are all together that is when it gets really crazy. I guess we just feel comfortable around eachother and we let it all hang out. Tara loves to have dance offs with the rest of us. She usually pulls out her dance moves that she has been keeping dormant until the right moment. It is quite a show!
So Happy Birthday Tara! I hope it is a great birthday and I am sorry I am not there to share it with you.
Back to the birthday girl. She is tall with a dark complexion, beautiful smile, and a heart full of generosity and love. She is the one sister who I had most of my knock down, drag out fights with when we were younger, but she is also the sister who I have shared a lot of pain and tough times with, that has brought us very close. Not that the four of us sisters haven't shared a lot of pain and tough times all together, but Tara and I were the youngest and therefore spent more alone time with one another. I am not sure what I would have done without my 3 sisiters. God knew what he was doing when he gave Mom 4 girls. We needed eachother and we always will. A bond between sisters is so different than any friendship or relationship. Sure we might fight more than friends would, but I know we will always make up eventually.
We are all very similar and at the same time very different. Tara is very loving. She really knows how to care for those that might not be that great at caring for themselves. She works in a nursing home and I am sure she is very popular around there. She is also generous with her time, her love, and her support. She is one of those people that you can always count on to help you when you need it. She might not always get it back in return, but she'll never stop doing it. She might say she will, but she won't. She is also very fun and can get a little crazy. When the 4 of us are all together that is when it gets really crazy. I guess we just feel comfortable around eachother and we let it all hang out. Tara loves to have dance offs with the rest of us. She usually pulls out her dance moves that she has been keeping dormant until the right moment. It is quite a show!
So Happy Birthday Tara! I hope it is a great birthday and I am sorry I am not there to share it with you.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Instructions for Caring for Baby
This one, I was sure was ok.
This one will be really hard for Kevin to understand why it is wrong.
Ummmmmm....isn't this how everyone does it???
I have to agree with this one. I don't agree with tv right on the crib, maybe a flat screen built into the crib.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Are Dumb People Making my Baby Dumb?
When you are pregnant the doctor (and everyone else you know) tells you what you can and can't do that will harm or help your unborn child. These days you can't eat soft cheeses, lunch meat, particular seafoods, and too much of anything is not supposed to be good. Oh, and you can't drink alocohol or caffeine or smoke like our parents did when they were having children. But now I am beginning to wonder about other things. I believe some research needs to be done on whether or not interacting with "dumb" people is harming your unborn child's future of being intelligent.
It is one thing for each of us to have to endure the conversations on a daily basis with "dumb" people, but could it be harming an unborn child to have to hear those conversations from inside the womb? I know that when I watch "The Girls Next Door" on the E! Channel that definitely makes me lose a few brain cells. Or when I read my US Weekly every week, that doesn't help my intelligence. The real question is: Do I have to give those things up too while I'm pregnant? Are these shows, magazines, and interactions with lesser intelligent people harming my baby? Should I be reading Wall Street Journal like Kevin or watch nothing but the History Channel?
Then again, I really don't want my child to be boring and only interested in politics and world matters. To have a balanced life I feel like a person should have a serious side as well as a side that has guilty pleasures like "The Girls Next Door". I think for now, I will continue to watch my fav shows, read my juicy gossip, and not turn my nose up to the lesser intelligent around me, but if anyone finds research on this matter please let me know. I will take a chance until the facts are proven.
It is one thing for each of us to have to endure the conversations on a daily basis with "dumb" people, but could it be harming an unborn child to have to hear those conversations from inside the womb? I know that when I watch "The Girls Next Door" on the E! Channel that definitely makes me lose a few brain cells. Or when I read my US Weekly every week, that doesn't help my intelligence. The real question is: Do I have to give those things up too while I'm pregnant? Are these shows, magazines, and interactions with lesser intelligent people harming my baby? Should I be reading Wall Street Journal like Kevin or watch nothing but the History Channel?
Then again, I really don't want my child to be boring and only interested in politics and world matters. To have a balanced life I feel like a person should have a serious side as well as a side that has guilty pleasures like "The Girls Next Door". I think for now, I will continue to watch my fav shows, read my juicy gossip, and not turn my nose up to the lesser intelligent around me, but if anyone finds research on this matter please let me know. I will take a chance until the facts are proven.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Vacation Time
We went to Freeport in the Bahamas. It was beautiful as most places in the Caribbean are, but it was also very quiet. We stayed in the Xanadu Beach Resort, that was once owned by Howard Hughes. It is a large tower that was built in the late 1970's; however, we were 2 of about 15 guests. The other 15 must have found the very cheap night rate that we did as well.
It was not a bad place, but it was vacant and eerily quiet. Kevin really enjoys places that make him feel like he is still in the 80's, and he was once at the Xanadu in the 80's, so he probably felt right at home. We accomplished what we had hoped: relaxing, getting some sun, and as Kevin calls it "unplugging" from the World.
We really enjoyed it and I would suggest it to anyone who likes to be alone on a quiet island. Freeport does have a town center that was pretty happening though. There was a band that played on weekend nights and they were really good. Good time had by all.
It was not a bad place, but it was vacant and eerily quiet. Kevin really enjoys places that make him feel like he is still in the 80's, and he was once at the Xanadu in the 80's, so he probably felt right at home. We accomplished what we had hoped: relaxing, getting some sun, and as Kevin calls it "unplugging" from the World.
We really enjoyed it and I would suggest it to anyone who likes to be alone on a quiet island. Freeport does have a town center that was pretty happening though. There was a band that played on weekend nights and they were really good. Good time had by all.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Introducing the Baby Bump
Well, I promised my sister Tara that I would not hide my baby bump from the World. It's not that I want to hide it, but I don't want people to view it if they don't want to see my increasing belly. All my family is in Texas though, so I guess if they want to see me and baby bump Beckwith grow for the next few months, then this is for them. I guess this will be the first of many belly shots that I will post, so view at your own risk.
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That second picture is a camelia not the baby bump. Just in case anyone was wondering. I know it isn't very big yet, but it is there. Due October 12th!!!!
Spring is in the Air
Well its my favorite time of year in Savanah. It's just warm enough to wear a tank top, but not so hot you don't want to go outside. Of course, with the beautiful weather comes the sand gnats, mosquitos, and tourists that drive 5 miles per hour no matter where they are. Those tourists forget that although they are on vacation, I am still working and running late as usual, and it makes me so mad for them to be driving so slow when I am trying so hard to speed to get to work only 10 minutes late instead of 20 minutes.
Back to the positives of Spring. Our front yard is nothing but azeala bushes and they have bloomed for the first time in 2 years. They are so beautiful and there are so many of them. Camelias are a big thing around here too, so we have few of those too. So, enjoy the start of springtime in Savanah with me as you view these pictures. Close your eyes and imagine the warm sun, soft breeze, and the lady at the bus stop down the street yelling at the bus that has already taken off.
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