Just wanted to drop a little line to let all (3) of you that stop by and read this little ole blog know that I’m still alive. I’ve been caught up with life and mommy hood and this blog as been put on the back burner. Ive been blogging for almost 5 years and breaks are definitely needed. I promise to be back soon, I’ve got some new ideas for BGP and a butt load of pictures to share with you guys. Speaking of pictures, I have become obsessed with instagram. You can find me by searching @bubblegumponys . It’s fun times over in instagram land.  I’m also in need of a blog makeover, just a little refresher. We all need some change every now and then.

Miss you lots and ttusoon

Xoxo

J.

Oh Fall, how you will be missed. I knew the days would come…the days of 30 degree weather, naked trees, runny noses, puffy coats, staying in, and all the other fun stuff that comes with winter. Boo.
But before the snow comes we will try to get out as much as we can. This day the BF took us out for breakfast and Jackson was being good eating his food and drinking his milk from a straw. I always worry when we go out because you never know what kid will show up at the table, the nice little boy who eats his pancakes or the devil child who throws his pancakes at people. We had the good boy that day. Thank goodness…

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The weather in NY has been crazy. One day it’s fall, the next it’s summer and then we get rain for 3 days straight, so when we do get a beautiful fall day you have to take advantage of it while it lasts. A couple of weeks ago, when the weather started to get cooler, I wanted to take Jackson to the carousel but it was closed=( so we stood and fed the ducks. And the geese. And some huge ducks/geese birds that kinda attacked me. Damn birds. I guess it was my fault, being that I was holding the bread trying to feed a few of the ducks near by not realizing that ALL of the birds in a 2 mile radius where making their way over to us. So yeah, I kind threw the slices of bread I had left, grabbed Jackson and my mom and got the hell out of there. Don’t judge me. Peep some pics—> (more…)

Last weekend me, my mom, Jackson and my sister went to the annual flea market they have in Richmond Town , which is not too far from my house. Staten Island isn’t really known for their flea markets and I’ll tell you why…they kinda suck. There was only a handful of good vendors selling vintage furniture, knick knacks and linens. I did happen to get a a couple of vintage place mats for 5 bucks and a pair of pants for Jackson for a dollar so that was a win. The weather was beautiful, the sun was shinning and there was a cool fall breeze that I’ve been waiting for. I love hoodie weather. Now if only it wasn’t 85 degrees outside again…

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This car is one of Jackson’s favorite toys. We got it as a hand me down from a neighbor before he was born and he took his first ride at about 6 months (when he could sit up) and loved it. Now he pushes it himself. Just another reminder of how fast time flies =(
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It was my birthday last week, I turned 29 on the 29th…oh snap! It still hasn’t hit me that this is my last year in my twenties. I’m not really freaking out though, I rather get older then be dead.  What? It’s the truth. Geeze.

I had a pretty good day.  It started with getting a card from Jackson, which he “signed”, and a big smile and hug. Then my sister treated me to a mani and a haircut, which I desperately needed since the last time I cut my hair was back in January.  After that , she took me out to lunch to a place called Alor Cafe here on the island where my friend Ramona meet us at. Lunch was really good and the desert was BANGIN…Banana, nutella, almonds, whipped cream crepe.  Nom Nom Nom.

When we got home I had two cakes waiting for me. Vanilla 7 layer cookie and Red velvet…yum. Later that night my BF took me to see Avenue Q. It was an awesome play. You haven’t  lived until you witnessed puppets having sex.  I’m just sayin.  Here are some pics from the day… (more…)

Yup. My little man is on the move. As you can tell by that “cheese” smile, he’s pretty excited. We live across the street from a playground and it’s the daily hangout for me and Jackson. He loves looking up at the trees and picking up (and trying to eat) leaves. I’m so happy for him, now he can run around with the other kids rather then standing there watching from the side lines. (more…)

Yeeeeeah, so It seems like I forgot I had a blog. Oops, my bad.

Ok, I’m lying. I didn’t forget, I just have a love/hate relationship with blogging. I’m sure you bloggers know what I’m talking about, the blog envy, the pressure of updating 30 times a day so you get as many hits as the next blog, the nasty comments, etc. But then you have the good…the nice comments, blogger “friends”, the freedom of speech to whoever wants to listen and being able to inspire people you don’t even know. I guess the good outweighs the bad.

Yada yada yada right? I should just shut up and just blog when I want and when I have the time (hello 13 month old who just started walking).

Like always, I want to say thanks to those of you who have been reading BGP and sticking with me through it all. You will see a diffrence in my blogging, think more kiddie pics rather than party ones. I’ll try not to get to sappy with all the “mom” stuff and bore you with my daily poop adventures (jackson’s…not mine. eww). I’ll still post my favorite Biggie Smalls videos but I might throw in a Yo Gabba Gabba one as well. Don’t hate, D.J. Lance is what’s up.

Ttusoon
xoxo
jewels

ps. It’s my bday. 29 and feelin fine.

Hey guys…sorry for the hiatus, I know, I’m a bad blogger =( It’s only because I’ve been caught up with mommy duties and haven’t been too inspired to write. I will be back soon, I have a ton on my to do list, like plan a 1st birthday party…

Yup, my little bean is going to be one already. It’s scary how fast time goes by…
I’m also in the middle of getting my working mom life together aka updating the ebay store and opening up an Etsy shop. Oh and looking for office space. Busy Busy Busy.

I hope you all are well and life is happy. Thanks for sticking around, if you ever want to chat you know where to find me =)

xoxo
mama jewels

Wow, I can’t believe how fast time is flying. Before I know it, I’ll be at the hospital cursing out the BD and screaming ” You did this to me!!!”. Ahhh, something to look forward to =)

So far everything is going ok, at my last doctor’s visit my blood pressure was kinda high but I blame it on being in the waiting room for 2hrs having to pee and being super hungry. That and I hate going to the doctor. I’m self diagnosed with having “white coat” syndrome. I don’t know what it is but I get the worst anxiety whenever I have to go to the doctor. I need to learn how to relax my mind and think good thoughts. We’ll see how that goes for the next visit.

As you can see , the belly is getting bigger and I’m super excited to be out of that ” is she pregnant or fat?” stage. I feel much bolder now that I’m showing. You get this feeling of empowerment when you’re pregnant, like you walk around thinking “yeah, I got a human growing inside of me…no big deal” and you wanna wear all the stuff you probably wouldn’t wear when you’re worried about that extra 10lbs you gained during Christmas. Like they say, if you got it flaunt it. But don’t worry, you wont be catching me 7 months preggo in dasiy dukes up in a club. Cause that’s not cute.

Being almost 6 months pregnant , for me, is WAY better then being 3 months. They call the 2nd trimester the “honeymoon” stage of pregnancy. I don’t have ALL DAY sickness, my super sense of smell has calmed down, I finally LOOK pregnant and food is awesome again. Those are all the plus sides. But with the good must come the bad…well, not that bad. You have to stay super hydrated at all times so that means peeing every 5 minutes which means getting over you phobia of public bathrooms (ewwww), sleeping is getting harder…they say the best way to sleep is on your left side , and that takes some getting used to when you’re used to sleeping on your stomach, shaving is now considered an exercise being I need a nap after I’m done, thank god for full length mirrors or I wouldn’t know what the hell is going on with my crotch, yeah..say goodbye to your lady parts cause you won’t be seeing much of it for a while, people will start rubbing your belly like you’re a budda or will grant them 3 wishes if they rub long enough…which is ok if I know you or you ask but I have a thing about random people touching me..back up son!! Then there’s the thing’s that follow you all the way through till the end: the back pain, your feet swelling at times, the stuffy nose, gums bleeding, and sleepyness…not too bad, nothing that I can’t handle =)

Knock on wood, I’m feeling pretty good these days and I’m grateful to be having this experience. The beginning was kinda rough and I’ve heard the ending isn’t a walk in the park but I take each day as it comes and I know it could be worse.

Sorry for the lack of posts, I’m getting all the sleep I can now because I know as soon as the little bean is here it’s no longer my world, I will try to update and chat as much as I can.

As always, thanks for sticking around and I’ll ttusoon <3

xoxo

j “moms are cool” ewels