The Blogging Mommy is Alexis (18)
Her Kiddos are Lucas William (2)
Her location is Boston, Ma.
How old are you now and how old are your munchkins?
I had Lucas 3 months after my 16th birthday, and I’m 18 now. Lucas turns 2 on July 27th!
If you could describe your child in 3 words what would they be?
Crazy, Energetic, Loving
What’s an average day like for you these days?
Every day is different during the summer, it all depends on if and when I have to work, what our plans for the day are, etc. Lucas usually wakes me up by crawling into bed with me around 6:30-7am, we cuddle for a while and watch Einsteins or Mickey, then we get up around 8 and have breakfast, but after that we have no typical day! We try to spend as much time as possible outside, either by the pool or at the park…
If you had a day all to yourself (kid free & lottery financed) how would you spend it?
I’d sleep in (sleeping “late” for me is like 8:30) and then I’d go out for breakfast with a bunch of family and friends. Then I’d take my mom, sisters, and a few of my cousins and friends to a spa for a few hours of pampering and girl talk. After that would be a shopping trip where I actually buy something for myself (although I’d probably end up buying a ton of stuff for Lucas too…) And then I’d meet up with Dave for a nice dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, followed by a concert!
What would you say your parenting style is like?
I think I’m pretty laid back, but I also make sure my child is disciplined when he needs to be. I’m very loving and affectionate, but I also want Lucas to know that I’m in charge. I respect him and expect to be respected in return. I try not to yell and be too overbearing, but sometimes I do come accross that way, Lucas just seems to know how to perfectly push my buttons, but it’s something I’m working on…
What do you feel you have enough of in life? What do you want more of? Less of?
I have an amazing support system behind me. My parents are my twin pillars and without them I would be so lost. And my siblings are my best friends. I would definitely say that I have enough love and laughter in my life. I can’t think of anything I could want more or less of…
How “blended” is your family? Are you still with the dad of your kids? Who has whose last name?
I am not with Lucas’s father, when I told him I was pregnant he made it very clear that he wanted nothing to do with either of us, and except for one random phone call a few months back, I haven’t heard from him or seen him since that day… Lucas has my last name.
What are some of your pet peeves?
I have quite a few of these… 1. Stupid, ignorant people, especially ones who think young mothers are bad mothers because of their age… 2. Bad drivers 3. Not replacing the roll of toilet paper after finishing the last one 4. People who chew with their mouthes open 5. People who talk during movies/TV shows. I hate missing something because people were talking…
What are the most unique things about yourself?
I don’t think I’m like most other 18 year old girls. And I’m not talking just about the fact that I have a 2 year old… I have never been into the things girls my age have liked, I never got into pop music, I always liked classic rock… I never got into the fads and I’m not into fashion. I have always gone to the beat of a different drum I guess. I always tell people that I should have been born in the 60’s… I’m just an old soul and I think I’m way more mature than most other people my age…
And finally, what’s your writing/blogging style?
I’ve never actually written a blog before, so I’m coming into this whole thing blind… I have always enjoyed writing though, so I’m going to give it a shot!
