The Kendal Jadyn Burg Blog

Awww Jen you look beautiful!!!

Congrats on the new arrival! You guys are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. I remember having Laney Mae and now with the arrival of Olivia last year, I am amazed at how fast the time goes! 8 years flew by with the blink of an eye. It sounds so cliché, but really very true. Many more sleepless nights to go, but watching them sleep is comforting and humbling…you will surprise yourself with the sheer strength you manage to muster to protect and love this “little piece of Heaven”, even after only few hours of sleep. A little unsolicited advice you may or may not have heard: Sleep when she sleeps, laundry will always be there, your sanity won’t. You may at times ask yourself why you decided to put yourself through this…don’t feel guilty, we’ve all been there…it’s ok not to love motherhood 24 hours a days…but the kisses and hugs far out weigh these moments When they are a little older and they are sick, when they wake you at 3 and say they feel like they might throw up…it means they are going to throw up right then and you should grab something to catch it in because you will not make it to the toilet in time, gross I know, but very true! Kids will eat when they are hungry…don’t freak out if their schedule does not match everyday…I promise they won’t be predictable, but will eat when hungry! When teeth come in, they will run a fever, have a runny nose, not eat, and maybe diarrhea…the Dr. will say this is not true…ask any mother, it’s true!
Don’t forget that you have a marriage…only putting time into your child and forgetting your romance won’t help your marriage, nor will it show your child what a great marriage looks like. Teach her that mommies and daddies need time alone together. Having a marriage that oozes with love makes your child feel safe and secure. Snuggle, snuggle, snuggle! Don’t believe everything you read about developmental stages. Every child is different and yours will be as smart as you, so don’t worry whether or not she was the first to walk or talk and all that. And last but not least, take care of you…it’s easy to forget yourself for the martyr of motherhood…but you can’t be a fantastic mother if you’re not well. Talk to girlfriends over coffee, get manicures, or take a bubble bath…whatever makes you feel rejuvenated will make for a great mom! So, that’s it…some of my wisdom, learned the hard way at times, but I hope all your days from here on out are filled with excitement and enthusiasm for what will be the greatest thing you will ever do in your life! May God bless you and your family with good health, patients, wisdom, and unwavering love!
Best Regards,
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Velazquez, Laney Mae, and Olivia

Congrats!!! I can’t wait to come over and play with little Kendal!! Take lots and lots of pics!!

Love you guys!
Ashley