It wasn't raining, but it was as gloomy. Weird.
Little Boy won't be 1 until 8:41pm tonight, but he's still ONE!!!
Happy Birthday Little Boy!
Pics later on. I'm at home today to try to clean up before we have people here next weekend.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
I must have changed something...
I decided today that two things have happened, almost at the same time; or at least, they converged to change over at the exact same time, making neither Mama or Little Boy very happy at bedtime.
I think that Little Boy has decided that it is time for him to go to bed at 6:30, instead of 6 (or earlier!). Naps are much longer during the day. Unfortunately, I am not used to having to entertain him for this extra half hour, but I will oblige him this week in learning and thinking up new ways to entertain him for 30 more mins.
Additionally, I must have slowly started to change his bedtime routine to where there is NO bedtime routine. Just me deciding that it's time for him to go to bed. Both these changes have lead to screaming like the world is going to end at bedtime. Tonight, for instance, I tried to give him his bottle and have him go to bed at 6pm -- he looked tired and I thought he was ready. However, after listening to him crying brokenly for 15 mins, I went back in, picked him up and rocked with him while he finished a last 2 ounces and then he just laid with me and watched his mobile from the rocker. After 20 minutes of doing this, I laid him back down and all was well. And now, I think that he's probably asleep. or close. Silly Mama. Not doing what the little boy is telling you that he needs to do.
So, starting tomorrow, the bedtime routine will start around 6 or 6:10 instead of 5:30. and I will stick to his old one of jammies, a bottle in the rocking chair and then bed -- with all his animals and toys. I don't care if he plays in there for another hour, as long as he's happy and getting himself to sleep.
As the weather gets warmer, we can go for a walk or go outside for a bit after dinner; the sun will still be out and it will be warm enough for him. That will really help. Then, we can come inside at 5:45 or 6 and get ready for bed. We'll see what happens. Maybe I will try this and it won't work and he'll be crying brokenly at 6:30 instead of 6. But, considering that he's been waking at 5:30 for the past few days, I think a later bedtime is in order.
Another problem that we are having is with his diapers -- he had leaked through 4 of them in the past twenty four hours. I don't think that he's ever done that ever. So, I'm going to take all of them and strip them with Dawn and rewash everything. I don't know what the hell happened, but something did. And Jake changed the bedsheets once and I did once in the past few hours. Which is super annoying. And I'm just hoping that Little Boy doesn't leak out overnight. Because if I have to get up tonight, I will probably cry.
My friend at work forced me to read the first one and I have since finished the Twilight series. It was ok. It was a good story, but after the heartbreak of Harry Potter, I have decided to not expect too much from books, especially "series" books. My expectations will probably not be met. I would not mind more books on the characters in the story -- some of them were pretty good characters and I would have like more story. But, I suppose that is what fanfic is for. And I should know, I have read enough of it (X-Files and Harry Potter). I was going to wait until the last book came out on paperback, but I decided on Saturday that I couldn't wait until then, so I bought the hardcover. It was very enjoyable. I know many did not like it, but it was a good read for just getting lost in a story and not having to think about the real world. There was only one thing that kind of pulled my focus, and that was a small conversation where one of the characters quoted the Simpsons. It was kind of out of place for me. But, no matter. I kept going.
I guess if you're just looking for a good book to read where you don't have to think much, that would be it. :)
Off to wash diapers.
I think that Little Boy has decided that it is time for him to go to bed at 6:30, instead of 6 (or earlier!). Naps are much longer during the day. Unfortunately, I am not used to having to entertain him for this extra half hour, but I will oblige him this week in learning and thinking up new ways to entertain him for 30 more mins.
Additionally, I must have slowly started to change his bedtime routine to where there is NO bedtime routine. Just me deciding that it's time for him to go to bed. Both these changes have lead to screaming like the world is going to end at bedtime. Tonight, for instance, I tried to give him his bottle and have him go to bed at 6pm -- he looked tired and I thought he was ready. However, after listening to him crying brokenly for 15 mins, I went back in, picked him up and rocked with him while he finished a last 2 ounces and then he just laid with me and watched his mobile from the rocker. After 20 minutes of doing this, I laid him back down and all was well. And now, I think that he's probably asleep. or close. Silly Mama. Not doing what the little boy is telling you that he needs to do.
So, starting tomorrow, the bedtime routine will start around 6 or 6:10 instead of 5:30. and I will stick to his old one of jammies, a bottle in the rocking chair and then bed -- with all his animals and toys. I don't care if he plays in there for another hour, as long as he's happy and getting himself to sleep.
As the weather gets warmer, we can go for a walk or go outside for a bit after dinner; the sun will still be out and it will be warm enough for him. That will really help. Then, we can come inside at 5:45 or 6 and get ready for bed. We'll see what happens. Maybe I will try this and it won't work and he'll be crying brokenly at 6:30 instead of 6. But, considering that he's been waking at 5:30 for the past few days, I think a later bedtime is in order.
Another problem that we are having is with his diapers -- he had leaked through 4 of them in the past twenty four hours. I don't think that he's ever done that ever. So, I'm going to take all of them and strip them with Dawn and rewash everything. I don't know what the hell happened, but something did. And Jake changed the bedsheets once and I did once in the past few hours. Which is super annoying. And I'm just hoping that Little Boy doesn't leak out overnight. Because if I have to get up tonight, I will probably cry.
My friend at work forced me to read the first one and I have since finished the Twilight series. It was ok. It was a good story, but after the heartbreak of Harry Potter, I have decided to not expect too much from books, especially "series" books. My expectations will probably not be met. I would not mind more books on the characters in the story -- some of them were pretty good characters and I would have like more story. But, I suppose that is what fanfic is for. And I should know, I have read enough of it (X-Files and Harry Potter). I was going to wait until the last book came out on paperback, but I decided on Saturday that I couldn't wait until then, so I bought the hardcover. It was very enjoyable. I know many did not like it, but it was a good read for just getting lost in a story and not having to think about the real world. There was only one thing that kind of pulled my focus, and that was a small conversation where one of the characters quoted the Simpsons. It was kind of out of place for me. But, no matter. I kept going.
I guess if you're just looking for a good book to read where you don't have to think much, that would be it. :)
Off to wash diapers.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Springtime is (almost) here!
Hooray for springtime! I'm glad it's a bit early this year.
Little Boy is getting bigger and bigger. And he is just such a happy guy all the time now. He is cutting some teeth right now, we think, but he's still very enjoyable to have around. Lots of smiles and giggles and laughs and all that cute baby stuff. That is the best part. I have been waiting for this part. Where he can walk and talk a bit and be a bit more independent than before. It's a couple of months away from walking at least and same with talking, but you still see the growing and changing and it's wonderful.
He has nearly 99% switched over to table food. We told the new daycare to just try table food with him and he has really taken off. He'll gum down anything we put in front of him, pretty much. He loves peas and chicken; he has eaten pizza (both Toppers and homemade), hamburgers (McDonalds and homemade), fries, brats, green beans, pancakes -- you name it and he's probably tried it. He loves his food!
Little Boy is getting bigger and bigger. And he is just such a happy guy all the time now. He is cutting some teeth right now, we think, but he's still very enjoyable to have around. Lots of smiles and giggles and laughs and all that cute baby stuff. That is the best part. I have been waiting for this part. Where he can walk and talk a bit and be a bit more independent than before. It's a couple of months away from walking at least and same with talking, but you still see the growing and changing and it's wonderful.
He has nearly 99% switched over to table food. We told the new daycare to just try table food with him and he has really taken off. He'll gum down anything we put in front of him, pretty much. He loves peas and chicken; he has eaten pizza (both Toppers and homemade), hamburgers (McDonalds and homemade), fries, brats, green beans, pancakes -- you name it and he's probably tried it. He loves his food!
Monday, March 15, 2010
End of the "30 Day Shred"
So, did I really last all 30 days? No. I would take a break here and there because my knees needed it. And I pretty much blew off the last week, because of needing the mental break.
My results? Mixed. I really haven't lost any weight, based on the scale, but two days ago, the answer would have been different -- I would have lost 4 pounds overall, but I ate like crap the last weekend and I am paying for it now. oops.
Overall, I have lost 15 inches. Now, that's a LOT of measurements: Neck, Bust, Chest, Waist, Lower Waist, Hips, Thighs, Calves, Upper Arm and Forearm. But, there is a noticeable difference in the major ones -- I lost a lot of the extra back padding from being pregnant, so it's a little more good curvy back there. Now, I just need to lose this tummy padding. Stupid C-section.
My overall opinion:
It's a great way to kick start a workout regime for yourself -- if you can do the 30 days, then you can keep moving forward with something else. I definitely have more energy and my knees are doing MUCH better, since they are stronger.
The new plan: Level 3 workout from the Shred every other day, alternating with walking outside at work until we change buildings and I have access to the workout room. THEN, I will probably be working out on my lunch time every other day, along with the Level 3 Shred.
I am still trying to lose about 20 pounds before May 13, which is looming large at this point, but it still doable. I will at least try and that is the part that matters!
Little Boy had bronchiolitis this past week. Stupid RSV. He was fevery, then was a little better, then a cold, then back to fever and coughing and hacking and SNOT like you wouldn't believe! But, there is nothing to be done except to let it run it's course. And sure enough, by Friday afternoon, he was getting better. He's MUCH better as of today, and I am happy because he is sleeping all night again.
He is 10 months old now! I think that he's starting to get testy and frustrated with us, because he wants to do more moving around, but he can't, because he doesn't want to learn to crawl without a major battle and isn't really taking to the standing and holding onto things very well. He just isn't using his arms very well. Hands, yes; arms, not so much. I don't know how I feel about that. I'm going to give him another month and then I might call the office and talk to the other female doctor at the pediatrician, who, coincidentally, I went to high school with. That was definitely weird. I'm not super worried about him, but it's a little odd. He's just my little weirdo. :)
My results? Mixed. I really haven't lost any weight, based on the scale, but two days ago, the answer would have been different -- I would have lost 4 pounds overall, but I ate like crap the last weekend and I am paying for it now. oops.
Overall, I have lost 15 inches. Now, that's a LOT of measurements: Neck, Bust, Chest, Waist, Lower Waist, Hips, Thighs, Calves, Upper Arm and Forearm. But, there is a noticeable difference in the major ones -- I lost a lot of the extra back padding from being pregnant, so it's a little more good curvy back there. Now, I just need to lose this tummy padding. Stupid C-section.
My overall opinion:
It's a great way to kick start a workout regime for yourself -- if you can do the 30 days, then you can keep moving forward with something else. I definitely have more energy and my knees are doing MUCH better, since they are stronger.
The new plan: Level 3 workout from the Shred every other day, alternating with walking outside at work until we change buildings and I have access to the workout room. THEN, I will probably be working out on my lunch time every other day, along with the Level 3 Shred.
I am still trying to lose about 20 pounds before May 13, which is looming large at this point, but it still doable. I will at least try and that is the part that matters!
Little Boy had bronchiolitis this past week. Stupid RSV. He was fevery, then was a little better, then a cold, then back to fever and coughing and hacking and SNOT like you wouldn't believe! But, there is nothing to be done except to let it run it's course. And sure enough, by Friday afternoon, he was getting better. He's MUCH better as of today, and I am happy because he is sleeping all night again.
He is 10 months old now! I think that he's starting to get testy and frustrated with us, because he wants to do more moving around, but he can't, because he doesn't want to learn to crawl without a major battle and isn't really taking to the standing and holding onto things very well. He just isn't using his arms very well. Hands, yes; arms, not so much. I don't know how I feel about that. I'm going to give him another month and then I might call the office and talk to the other female doctor at the pediatrician, who, coincidentally, I went to high school with. That was definitely weird. I'm not super worried about him, but it's a little odd. He's just my little weirdo. :)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Fever
So, I get a call from Little Boy's daycare (which will be his old daycare as of next week) at 4pm yesterday -- it was the director, letting me know that Little Boy had a fever. Man, did he ever! He was dozing on one of the girls (the one that I don't like! grr...) in the rocking chair in the baby room -- they had me all packed up, so I could just grab him and go. I hadn't given them Tylenol, so they couldn't give him any for me. They just used cool compresses on his head, which I think helped.
I got him home and laid him on the couch and took his temp -- 103! Whoa! That baby got Tylenol and went to bed. He woke up a couple of times between 5:15 and 9, but then was asleep until midnight; then he had more drugs and a bottle. And he slept until almost 6 this morning and his temp was almost normal, which makes Mom happy.
The reason old daycare is now old daycare is because we have found a new place. It's called Nonni's House and it's a mom and a daughter that live in a duplex more toward the center of West Allis. They are awesome! And he can go three days a week and it's only $35 a day. I can handle that! They are really nice, normal people too. And I feel like I know the daughter, but I don't know why...She's only 24, so I don't think it was HS. I am just so glad that we found a place very easily that we both love and Little Boy will get the attention and care that I think he wasn't getting at the old place.
So, I call the director to ask what I need to do to leave the place. Now, three weeks ago, I asked about him coming more days. She told me that she really didn't have anymore room for him -- he could come Thursdays, but not Wednesdays and there was no room really to move him around, because the whole place is full. When I called yesterday, man, had that story changed! Suddenly, there was room for him for more days. Well, lets see $180 vs. $105 a week. Gee, let me think...
So, we've started a new place. LB's Grandma was very, very sad that instead of watching him on Thursdays, she works. I think that she wasn't ready to give up a day. But, she will still see him Tuesdays. And when it's nice out again, we can go to her house more.
Also, this week (on Monday, actually), my friend Julia had her son. She works at a hospital not too far away from where I work, so Tuesday afternoon, I stopped to say hi and see the new adorableness. And both Mom and Dad looked really good -- they didn't have that new parent look to them at all. And her son was very, very cute. I got to hold him for a bit and he was so sweet. You could tell that he knew I was someone different, but that didn't stop me from rocking him back to sleep. sucker! :)
I think that whenever we're monetarily ready, I'm ready again. The monetary part might be a little longer coming here, but the tax returns helped a bunch. I don't feel so strained. I'm hoping we can pay a big old chunk down this summer. Cleaning out the house would also be a good thing. I'm taking off May 13 and 14 for LB's 1st birthday, but I will probably use it to have a garage sale Friday and Saturday. I'll spend the time before that to clean out the whole house and basement. I would like to get rid of 50% of the stuff that we have. That way, we can have a nice playroom that isn't my living room. Actually, I'd love to move the living room around so it's more open to the "dining room" area -- then the toys could go there and you could still see LB playing from the living room.
OH....so many ideas!!! I love spring. Time for some spring cleaning!
I got him home and laid him on the couch and took his temp -- 103! Whoa! That baby got Tylenol and went to bed. He woke up a couple of times between 5:15 and 9, but then was asleep until midnight; then he had more drugs and a bottle. And he slept until almost 6 this morning and his temp was almost normal, which makes Mom happy.
The reason old daycare is now old daycare is because we have found a new place. It's called Nonni's House and it's a mom and a daughter that live in a duplex more toward the center of West Allis. They are awesome! And he can go three days a week and it's only $35 a day. I can handle that! They are really nice, normal people too. And I feel like I know the daughter, but I don't know why...She's only 24, so I don't think it was HS. I am just so glad that we found a place very easily that we both love and Little Boy will get the attention and care that I think he wasn't getting at the old place.
So, I call the director to ask what I need to do to leave the place. Now, three weeks ago, I asked about him coming more days. She told me that she really didn't have anymore room for him -- he could come Thursdays, but not Wednesdays and there was no room really to move him around, because the whole place is full. When I called yesterday, man, had that story changed! Suddenly, there was room for him for more days. Well, lets see $180 vs. $105 a week. Gee, let me think...
So, we've started a new place. LB's Grandma was very, very sad that instead of watching him on Thursdays, she works. I think that she wasn't ready to give up a day. But, she will still see him Tuesdays. And when it's nice out again, we can go to her house more.
Also, this week (on Monday, actually), my friend Julia had her son. She works at a hospital not too far away from where I work, so Tuesday afternoon, I stopped to say hi and see the new adorableness. And both Mom and Dad looked really good -- they didn't have that new parent look to them at all. And her son was very, very cute. I got to hold him for a bit and he was so sweet. You could tell that he knew I was someone different, but that didn't stop me from rocking him back to sleep. sucker! :)
I think that whenever we're monetarily ready, I'm ready again. The monetary part might be a little longer coming here, but the tax returns helped a bunch. I don't feel so strained. I'm hoping we can pay a big old chunk down this summer. Cleaning out the house would also be a good thing. I'm taking off May 13 and 14 for LB's 1st birthday, but I will probably use it to have a garage sale Friday and Saturday. I'll spend the time before that to clean out the whole house and basement. I would like to get rid of 50% of the stuff that we have. That way, we can have a nice playroom that isn't my living room. Actually, I'd love to move the living room around so it's more open to the "dining room" area -- then the toys could go there and you could still see LB playing from the living room.
OH....so many ideas!!! I love spring. Time for some spring cleaning!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Manic Baby
Little Boy has been totally manic the last couple of days. It's amazing. Smiling and happy one minute and crying in abject horror the next. Diaper changes are the worst.
The bucking and kicking and temper tantrums are interesting to witness however.
I'm thinking that the inability to communicate and the lack of mobility are starting to catch up with him. Because I feel like he is trying to tell us something, but what = ??????? I wish he had a word or two that he could use.
Additionally, since tummy time also makes him insane with rage and tears, I have decided to try to start to get him to learn to stand on his own and cruise around on the furniture. It's actually going ok -- you stick a laptop in front of him (real or fake) and he loves to hit it. Which makes him stay up longer. But, like everything, it's going to take some time. So, we can do tummy time and standing time. Gotta do something. He's gotta start chasing these cats around by the end of the summer. I really am looking forward to filming him chasing the cats around.
But, he is definitely my child -- he will not do a damn thing unless he wants to. You can't make him do anything, or he will pitch a fit.
The shred is continuing. I'm on day 14 tonight. I have to wait until Little Boy goes to bed, because I am unable to function for 20 mins afterward. But, I am seeing a change (except for my c section belly), so it's a good thing. That belly is going to hang on forever, I think.
But, it was worth it.
The bucking and kicking and temper tantrums are interesting to witness however.
I'm thinking that the inability to communicate and the lack of mobility are starting to catch up with him. Because I feel like he is trying to tell us something, but what = ??????? I wish he had a word or two that he could use.
Additionally, since tummy time also makes him insane with rage and tears, I have decided to try to start to get him to learn to stand on his own and cruise around on the furniture. It's actually going ok -- you stick a laptop in front of him (real or fake) and he loves to hit it. Which makes him stay up longer. But, like everything, it's going to take some time. So, we can do tummy time and standing time. Gotta do something. He's gotta start chasing these cats around by the end of the summer. I really am looking forward to filming him chasing the cats around.
But, he is definitely my child -- he will not do a damn thing unless he wants to. You can't make him do anything, or he will pitch a fit.
The shred is continuing. I'm on day 14 tonight. I have to wait until Little Boy goes to bed, because I am unable to function for 20 mins afterward. But, I am seeing a change (except for my c section belly), so it's a good thing. That belly is going to hang on forever, I think.
But, it was worth it.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Babies are awesome! and some Birthday related things
I went to a friend's baby shower today and had a really, really good time! The glass of wine prior to lunch helped too. She has a couple of friends that live in town and it does two things: Makes me miss my close friends that all live out of state now and makes me wish that I had close friends in town. :)
Little Boy did not come with me though. I wanted to bring him, but he's either had a couple of off days OR his nap schedule is changing AGAIN (silly babies) and he's eliminating a nap, despite his insane tiredness by 5:30 or 6pm, so the beginning of the shower fell at nap time for him and then I was too tired to have him come down. But, I think once my friend's little man is here, we can have some play dates and such.
I love babies...
In other news, I am trying to set up a birthday part for Little Boy and J, his cousin. I don't know if J's parents will be able to do that, but the question has been raised. I think that the Gary Heyebrau company is going to brew some specialty beer for the occasion. I'm thinking May 22 or 23. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate. I'm leaning towards the Saturday, because then there's recovery time the next day.
Nothing like a good yard/driveway party to lift your spirits!
Little Boy did not come with me though. I wanted to bring him, but he's either had a couple of off days OR his nap schedule is changing AGAIN (silly babies) and he's eliminating a nap, despite his insane tiredness by 5:30 or 6pm, so the beginning of the shower fell at nap time for him and then I was too tired to have him come down. But, I think once my friend's little man is here, we can have some play dates and such.
I love babies...
In other news, I am trying to set up a birthday part for Little Boy and J, his cousin. I don't know if J's parents will be able to do that, but the question has been raised. I think that the Gary Heyebrau company is going to brew some specialty beer for the occasion. I'm thinking May 22 or 23. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate. I'm leaning towards the Saturday, because then there's recovery time the next day.
Nothing like a good yard/driveway party to lift your spirits!
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