1. I don't get paid enough
2. seriously God...a mute button wouldn't be that hard to install
3. I got knocked up for this?
4. I am going to be deaf by the time I'm 40
5. Where did I put my magic wand
6. Just think of a calm tropical beach...oh great he spit up on me
7. Where is the father of my child and why isn't he claiming him?
8. Oh to be single and childless
9. Is there a return to sender?
10. I need chocolate!!

Seriously...I do love him a ton and wouldn't trade him in but after 2 days of a fuss fest...I'm tired and the only thing keeping me sane is being able to joke about it.

I'm already learning a lesson on parenting that I also saw when I was teaching. It's hard to do but I know I must. I need to let them struggle. Jack is trying to roll from his stomach to his back. He did once but it was sort of inadvertent. Now he's trying and all I want to do is step in and help him with a little nudge. I'm know without a doubt I am going to try those little nudges all through his life but I need to remember it's just like a caterpillar. It's has to struggle in that cocoon in order to have the strength to fly.

And then I wonder if that's what God does. We are his children and maybe sometimes instead of stepping in like we expect him to he lets us struggle to strengthen our spiritual muscles.

I love to giggle and chat with everyone

I'm learning to use my sippy cup

I can push myself up and roll

I'm learning to use my walker

Mommy sometimes gets tired but she always says she still loves me! I'm growing and changing every day and I make sure mommy and daddy don't get bored!

Yep...it finally came, the long awaited and very smelly poop. I tried not to laugh as he worked so hard to push it out...man his face was read. Thank goodness for prune juice...it's nasty stuff but it does the trick! Needless to say...it takes this little of a thing to cause a celebration. I did however realize this happens each time we introduce him to a new food so I'm going to be prepared next time! Here comes the peas and prune juice...that sounds gross just writing it. I think I'll serve them seperately.

The one team my husband and I are both fans of is SU...we both grew up in Orangeman country and so we picked this outfit out for him soon after he was born.

So, I was tagged by Heidi - http://bott-family.blogspot.com/. So, here it is:

The rules are:

1. Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.

2. Share five random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog.

3. Share the five top places on your "want to see or want to see again" list.

4. Tag a minimum of five random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment in their blog.

5 Random Facts:

1. My 2nd toe is longer than all my other toes.

2. My knees are extremely ticklish

3. I just found out I'm allergic to hazlenuts (I had hives after eating some)

4. I have a hard time saying goodbye

5. I talk in my sleep


5 Places:

1. Isreal

2. Alaska- I loved it there...it was so beautiful

3. Ireland - my husband's heritage

4. Jamacia - I love the area and the people

5. Heaven - so many people are already there that I can't wait to see again

I don't know how to do the link thing and I don't know too many people but here it goes:

1. Sara
2. Erin
3. Kevin
4. Drew
5. Robb

Ok...so how in the world can 2 non morning people produce a morning person? (actually I blame this one on the grammas who are both morning people...but seriously, can they come take care of him at that hour?)

I have continually realized my life has come to revolve around the most basic of things...feeding and regulating pooping...seriously, ever since he has started solids pooping is a come and go thing...I thought I wouldn't mind not having to change a poopy diaper but I do mind the grumpiness that not pooping produces. Thank goodness for pear juice.

I also have been pondering an odd phenomenon. I am truly grateful for all the clothing my wonderful family and friends have given us but I have come to notice that most of his pants have actual pockets. I understand the wanting to replicate adult styles but In a world of "green" I am trying to figure out their usefulness. I tried using it to carry my cell phone but I'm sure it will ring just as he's falling asleep and wake him up. I also thought of teaching him to put his hands in them but seriously...I can't get his hands out of his mouth. I thought maybe the pacifier could go in their but it leaves a weird bump. I even evaluated putting my chocolate stash in there but I think it would probably melt. I am really going to try to figure out some use for them!

On a shera wonder woman note...We bought mouse traps over a week ago and my wonderful husband kept promising to set them since the mice had decided to take over my pot holder drawer. Well, it didn't happen and I got tired of waiting so I set them last night. I got up this morning and one is cleaned out and sprung but empty...the little guy got caught and my husband had already deposited his body outside. Yep...I can add mice catcher to my resume!

So...yesterday was cranky baby day...we'll see how today goes. Squash is our new adventure...much messier but it's going ok. Hopefully he'll be able to poop soon...wow...the day is already starting off great...my highlight is looking forward to my son pooping...I need to get a hobby!

Some highs and lows...

Lows:

overseasoning of taco meat due to trying a new seasoning
grouchy boy for about an hour
trying to cover up overseasoned meat with lots of greens and sour cream

Highs:

Getting to enjoy a little bit of ice cream
Looking at his beautiful face as he sleeps peacefully - and going down at 7:30
Using the food mill for the first time and him still loving his bananas
Finally getting a bath for the first time in forever (a 2 week late birthday request)

I also discovered that I finally have a new years resolution. I need to take a bath every once in awhile. It's my oasis away. Showers are always a rush but baths are for soaking! I remember my mom locking the door to the bathroom and us knowing we were not to bug her unless the house was burning down. Now I understand why

I also got to enjoy a new book...I had gone through Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World in a women's Sunday School class and was very challanged by it. Well, using some Christmas money I was able to get the "sequel"...Having a Mary Spirit...it is already impacting...exactly what I need!! I recommend them both!

So, now I am going to enjoy some time with my husband and watch the Apprentice - I know...and then sleep!!

Woke up to crying at 5...he slept 8 hours...not bad

Feed him and snoozed for awhile

Slowly get around

Head out to go shopping...just jack and myself...

Enjoy a quiet ride down so that I can reflect...had some time to think about how much pressure I am allowing myself to feel about being a good mom and doing everything right...especially when I am around others who put in their input...and spent some time praying about it.

Got a massive deal at JCPenney...black boots that I really needed - originally $80.00...got for $9!

Browsed through Joanne Fabrics and stocked up on some crafty stuff

Picked up groceries and headed home with a chai and snack from dunkin donuts

Got home and Jack was still sleeping so I got to enjoy eating and drinking my dunkin treat while flipping through Real Simple.

Feed Jack and then enjoyed tickling his tummy to hear the cute baby laugh

Got a package...a food mill so I can make my own baby food...yeah

Fed Jack bananas - he has learned how to open his mouth for me better and really likes bananas.

Watching Racheal Ray and enjoying some down time before it's time to make supper....

Hope the rest of the day is this good.

So....the short of it...my husband's cousin went missing over 5 years ago and left 2 kids. No one knew what happened and it really was a "without a trace" type of thing...except without an ending. Well, we got a call last week and they were doing so practice diving in a river near her house and found her in her car under 20 ft. of water. Now it's a "cold case" It's hard to know what to feel. All I know is that there are some tv shows I'm going to avoid for awhile. So, if you think of it pray for his family and for him.

On the positive side...My husband has been taking BBS courses via the internet and Greek has been a real challange for him (he loved Hebrew). Well, he got his grade back from this last semester of Greek and he pulled an A-!! I'm really proud of him...especially as he was doing that on top of being a pastor, a new dad, and a family counselor for all his family drama! He's been a great dad on top of it all and it's such a blessing to watch him with his son.