Miscellany

The stinky thing about bed rest during pregnancy is the guilt. Here you are, perfectly healthy, sitting here letting others do work you could be doing if not for a yet hidden mini-person. They don't even get the joy of cooing at a new baby for their trouble.

J went running to his toy box after perusing one of my Marine Biology books. He drug back a squishy worm-like toy and wanted me to appreciate the similarities between it and a marine worm. Not bad, kid.

I went to check on him in his room - he was being entirely too quiet in there - only to find that he had a big teddy bear laying on his changing pad. He was lifting its rear/legs with one had while wiping its butt with the sock in his other hand. I had to show him how to put a diaper on the bear after a performance like that!

You know...

...that life's priorities are changing when the arrival of long-awaited mail order pillows is the highlight of your day. Sweet sleep!!!

It's Been Awhile

J got really mobile and well, I got pregnant. No one really wants to hear my daily puke update, so now it's January ;)

This is why our dog hides:

ENGARDE!

It's just an empty wrapping paper tube but it had might as well be a fencing rapier... He's an energetic and curious little guy, but his easy-going temperment makes for a pretty happy Mom most days. He's a whiz at puzzles and still loves his trucks and trains. We haven't quite figured out the polarity thing with the trains that connect with magnets - I know he'll get it soon, though. He's been sleeping in his big boy room for about 2 weeks now, making room for baby #2 in the nursery. He adjusts to change well - we are very fortunate!

Things from this year with a mobile little one:

Dog food crunches differently than Kix cereal.

Watch what you do. He will mimic even the things you regret!

Putting two words together is a big deal for an 18 month-old.

Do a "what baby can reach" check at least once a week, b/c 14" Ginsu knives make a great "shshshing" noise when they get pulled out of a kitchen drawer.

Even if your house is "proofed" for your baby, think creatively. His playdate buddies may find things like the heating vents to stuff video cassettes into ;)

Michelle W. is right. Boys need food, space, and plenty of activities!

Natural Selection Foiled Again

I hate to sound cold, or as if I wish harm to anyone - however, some people should just not pass on their stupidity to others...

Check it out. The title: Wind Blows Kite Surfer Into Building

We Are...

living T.V. free! Woo hoo!

For 3 days that is. (boo. hiss.)

Going

I just nabbed a ticket to get out to Colorado to go see my sister. I'll be there just in time to help her move! That's no problem - it's travelling alone with baby that will be the real adventure ;)

Now to see if there are local geocaches I can grab while out there...

Added after our trip - Aunt Becky makes a great Sherpa:

Fun In The Sun

He wasn't so sure about sand or surf for a couple of days. But by the week's end...