NEW Update:

On my last post you all were updated on the fact that Brandon and I had broken up, and that I was job hunting. Well for these past few months that I've been MIA I've been getting my life together. I landed a decent job where I take care of cats and dogs. I get about 26 hours a week there which is nice because I can still spend time with Shia, but right now I'm applying for a second job (part time). Since you last heard from me I have lost twenty four pounds, slowly lightening my hair, and gone back to church. I wanted to start over and be a whole new Marissa, shed my teen years completely. Now comes the big news.... Brandon and I are back together! We were apart for two months and both did our own thing. One night while I was working Brandon text me that he wanted to meet up and talk, which I figured he wanted to sort out the details of custody but after some back and forth I got it out of him that he wanted to talk about us. He was on and off about meeting up for the rest of my shift, so I called him after I got off and told him that I'd leave my night open in case he changed his mind and still wanted to talk. To my surprise he showed up at my house after he got off work and we went out to get Pho (f-uh) a dish he had tried and liked while we were broke up which I've got to say it's amazing! We talked of course and both realized we still loved each other very much and obviously we decided to work things out. Now he is moved back in, in his third year of college, and working. We're doing wonderful and once again our little family is back together.

I realize this post is full of grammatical errors and really out of sorts but boss man just woke up and well duty calls :)

Update:

Brandon and I are no longer together so this blog will be about my family of two. Soon I will no longer be a stay at  home mom because I'm job hunting. Right now not much more I can update on.

The First Year

Tomorrow my son turns one year old. How did I survive the first year? If you asked me this yesterday I would've said "I don't honestly know", after thinking about it I do know. I survived the first year by staying positive and realistic, meaning I didn't let the sleep deprivation and crying make me think it would never end because it does end. I tried my hardest not to let myself wonder who I'd be without my son, because that is a recipe for disaster. I took each day as it came. I tried to never let myself forget someday this little boy will grow up and leave, and with this I cuddled and sang  as often as possible. My life in the first year has been the roughest year of my life. It wasn't a cake walk. I lost my patience, let my anxiety get the best of me, and felt like I was so close to rock bottom. My love for my son is what really got me through the first year of his life. Knowing this little sweet person means me no harm and loves me unconditionally is what made me get up every morning or should I say every 2 hours in the newborn stage. He is my world, rock, and blessing. I tried my best to make his first year a good one. Love is what gets you truly through the first year.

11 Months

Shia is 11 months old today. I can't even believe it! He is growing up so fast.

Youtube

My Youtube channel is going to have a makeover very soon and weekly videos will be posted. I hope you guys check it out. It will be the same day every week, as of right now I don't have a set date so until then I'll write a post on here to let you know :)

Easter!

Shia's first Easter was a BIG success! We got up and the Easter Bunny left him this adorable baseball Easter basket with some pretty neat fisher price toys :)

Shia Oliver

My baby is turning into a toddler a little more each day. Shia got his first tooth in on April 2nd.  Tuesday he said his first word! He says 'that' and points to something. Today he said 'what' but hasn't repeated it since. The past two days he has been trying to walk unassisted. Last night he learned to dance. Over the last few nights he has been taking his pants off. He is full of energy and very curious. I can't believe my baby won't be my "baby" much longer :(

Blessed

I'm a very blessed person when it comes down to it. Yes, I had a teen pregnancy but my little family has been one of the most positive things in my entire life. Brandon was the most amazing guy when we found out we were expecting. He told me countless times it was my choice and he would 100% be there. I don't know how I got so blessed for someone so special to love me the way he does. Our families weren't excited at first but we had their support and that meant more to us then I think they'll ever know. I'm blessed that I had a by the book pregnancy up until my labor and delivery. I'm blessed my son was a healthy 8lbs 1oz bundle of joy. Sometimes I don't realize how blessed I am until I look at my son. If any of our family reads this we love you so very much and thank you for everything you've done and continue to do.

Strolling

We have taken Shia to the park these past three days and tomorrow we probably won't be able to because of his appointment. I hope he isn't disappointed, he loves seeing his duckies.

Happy 9 months!

My sweet baby boy turned 9 months on March 8th! His check up is on Thursday so I will give an update then :)

Tornado Shia

Right before I took these I had just cleaned his room! Once I let him go he decided it was time to destroy a few things.

Growing up

Shia is growing up sooooo fast!

National Family Day :)

We started our national family day out by watching a movie with Shia's Mushu (my mom). After that we had to lower Shia's crib due to him attempting to escape. Then we went to a local park later on with Grandma and Grandpa (Brandon's parents). There were ducks and pooping birds everywhere! Shia didn't seem to care much for the ducks but he was happy to be facing forward in his stroller :)