The boy can walk

It is the second cutest thing that I have ever witnessed in the entirety of my life.  He does this little side step and I can see the problem-solving skills being developed as he maneuvers his way through obstacle after obstacle in the home of a boarder line hoarder.  Oh man, this is some good shit this walking business...some goood shit.

Arsenic in our infants juice? Is this true Dr. Oz??

Cigarettes or Apple Juice?

after listening to my mother talk about what she "saw on Dr. Oz" about there being arsenic in apple juice I got a little bit alarmed.  What was even more alarming was that one of the brand culprits was a very popular baby brand (I am not naming names, lest these people should see my adorable son and want him for their ad and then we can advocate once we have conquered the American hearts with sheer cuteness).  Needless to say, I will NOT be giving my son this brand of juice...EVER AGAIN.  I will be buying apples and juicing them myself (I cannot actually promise that.).  I wonder if the amount of arsenic is comparable to another item we should not be giving infants?

Anyone got any more info on the topic?

ten going on thirty

My daughter is so grown-up.  She sets her own alarm for school in the morning so that I can sleep until the baby wakes up.  I can't believe she is so independent.  Lately though, she will come in the bedroom right as she is leaving for the bus for me to sign her homework...Half asleep I scribble on the top of her math page.  It resembles something a kindergardener would write!  Now, if her mama could just be as grown-up as she is...

These are my shoes, these are your shoes...We've got issues

For softball last year, my ten year old daughter made me get her cleats only to quit the team after two practices...She has just asked for basketball shoes.  Hmmm.

It goes by so quick?

I know that people are talking about free time when they say this.  It is typically covered up with false intention meaning baby-hood, but that seems to take forever, and my "Me" time?  That's what flies by.  And who thought it would be fun to instill an instinct into the soul of a mother making you deeply miss your child the second you leave him?  That's just cruel.  I have developed "Baby schitzophrenia" in which I swear I hear baby cries even in the dead silence.  I wonder if that will ever go away?  Oops, I think I hear it now...could it be a flare up?

Minions

My son speaks that language.  "Pa-poy?"  It's so cute to listen to him go on and on in that little unknown world of baby babble.  I delight in it.  But I only realize how much when he is sleeping.  Funny how that works.  Speaking of sleep...

How blessed and grateful am I...

to have such a wonderful, healthy son and a smart, talented, healthy daughter.  There are so many precious and wonderful babies who come into the world and need extra attention and care and when I worry about small things as though they are mountains, I am riddled with guilt when I sit back and really think about the abundance of blessing that my life contains.  I have one follower now!  Hello you!  Thank you for being one of those blessings.  I hope there are more of you to come.  Celebrate your blessings.  Love your life.

Oh crap!

I left my son's diaper off for a minute to let him "air out" (which really means, allow him to get out his desire to explore himself)...and he pooped on the floor...Then crawled over it.

Is working supposed to feel like a break?

I love working this fill-in position.  It's perfect, a couple times a week for less than 6 hours, and even though my body is aching, I still feel so much better to get out of the house for a little while.  Is that bad?  I love the kids, but sometimes this feels so good.  "Free time"...gives me time to think about thinking.

Front lawn party!

long, lazy, summer days

I love the tranquil effect that water has on me.  And the baby loves it too...wow, this is so great.  I wonder why my nephew prefers the spigot to the baby pool?  They are too cute.

I SHOULD be cleaning

When he is sleeping I just want to watch him.  He looks so peaceful there on the bed, quiet and blissful.  I can't believe my daughter is ten years old, I remember watching her sleep like this.  It amazes me that children can be so peaceful...Now, if only he could sleep long enough for me to clean the living room...Hah!  He is awake.

Relaxation station...

It is so nice laying here while he nurses.  I just need to rest my eyes for a moment.  He is drifting off to his nap.  mmmm, this is nice.  Maybe I'll put the blanket over myself just a little.  I really need to clean the kitchen while he is napping...ZZZZZZZZZZZ

My eight month old can dance!

Live music is playing in the park...he is dancing.  I wonder what he is thinking about when he hears the music...It must be so pure.  He is clapping his hands, Oh my God he is totally clapping his hands to the beat!!  He is so cute.  My God I love him so much.  Man.

Did I put soap in the dishwasher?

I wonder if I can put this Onesie in the dishwasher? I think it is a better pre-soak than just that Mrs. Meyers baby stain remover. Should I put the Mrs. Meyers on and THEN put it in the dishwasher? Hmmm, does this mean I have to take out the dishes?
NAH.