YAR... Happy Hallowe'en...

Happy Hallowe'en!

It was a busy halloween. We got 167 kids (and before you think that I'm anal or anything because we keep track, we give away cans of soda so it's pretty easy to determine the count!) between 430pm and 900pm. First off, 430pm... c'mon parents show a little discretion and curb your kids. That's absolutely ridiculous. Poor Riley had a heart attack because he was barking at the door, at the window, running around the living room and trying not to step on JT (who was laying on the floor while I was trying to get ready). My big plan was to put JT in his swing, turn on the heater to keep the room warmer, barricade Rye in the kitchen and deal with the trick or treaters. Wrong. JT started crying, Rye started crying and it was too warm by the heater but freezing by the door (and our living room isn't THAT big). GAH. So I ended up putting a jacket on JT and carrying him to the door with me. Awkward, especially when the bratty kids grabbed the door so they could all push into the doorway, big irritation because I was leaning on the door. I almost took a header down the steps a couple of times. AND it wasn't just the kids, some of those moms, holy smokes... please don't let me be like them. Wow, were they ever bitches. Anyway, I ended up putting JT in his sling and covering him with a blanket and my jacket. He fell asleep within minutes of being in the sling. He slept only if I was standing. So I basically stood from about 5pm until Steven came home at 745pm. I also had to call Steven on his way home from work to stop and buy more soda because we were running out. Unbelievable. Steven took JT out to some friend's to trick or treat while I stayed home.

We also went to Marilyn's Halloween party last Saturday afternoon. The last time we went up to visit both Shawn and Marilyn looked past us to see where the baby was (he was home with my mom). They stated that the next time we came up that if we didn't have JT with us, we shouldn't bother stopping. I think they were only half joking. Anyway, when I parked in front of the house, Marilyn burst (seriously, she BURST) out of the door like she was waiting for me. She came out to help me because I was alone, Steven was working, and immediately took the car seat. I probably could have turned around and gotten in my truck and driven away and she wouldn't have cared! I'm thinking next time I just might go see a movie or have lunch or something. JT was a pirate and he was the hit of the party. Even the kids wanted to see him.

"Yar, you'll walk the plank!"

"Arg, shiver me timbers"

Cindy bought the costume in the states. Isn't he adorable. Too bad I couldn't have drawn a beard on him or given him an eyepatch or something.

Four Months Old

Here's the obligatory phrase... "I can't believe how fast the days are slipping by..." My baby is four months old. He's much more of a little person. He laughs more. He talks more. When he cries it's usually not random but a demand for something specific.. fresh diaper, the oncoming farts, milk, his mommy. He's still drooling alot but lately he's been doing the "raspberry". Y'know how you roll or ruffle your lips together? Yeh, except add about a cup of saliva and you'll get the idea. And he's sucking on his hand, he sticks his tongue out and in goes his fist. He'll be a friggin hit at parties when he's older. (Hey, guys... I bet you I can stick my entire fist in my mouth). His flat head is slightly better. His rash-type condition on his scalp is 100 times better but he still gets the redness and flakiness on his cheeks. It seems to be caused by his spit and his tears. Lovely, I know. But we have our 4mth check up on Friday so I'll ask Dr. B about it. His hair is not growing in that fast, but he does still have hair. And the forehead hair? Yeh, that's disappearing thank goodness. He still doesn't really like going to bed earlier than 11pm but we keep trying to put him down. The past couple days he's been napping for about an hour, in addition to falling asleep in the truck or on our walks. I'm trying to establish some sort of routine but it's been difficult. We'll get through it and get something that works for us. JT is amazing. He's wonderful. He's adorable. And he's my baby boy.

It's The Great Pumpkin!

Steven & I carve pumpkins every year. And every year we try something more difficult. It's sad really, to buy these perfectly good pumpkins, carve them and then throw them out a couple days later.

This is one of mine. I did two this year.

Steven's is the far left. His degree of difficulty is much higher. He initially tried to use the rotozip but ended up spraying tiny pieces of pumpkin guts everywhere. (and being the meticulous housekeeper that I am, you know it will still be there next Halloween)


I guess, this is also one of my creations! Adorable, isn't he?

Denied and Declined

Well, don't I feel like the biggest loser. I just tried to join a new mommies group in my part of the city and I was denied. DENIED.

"Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accept your membership request. Thanks and good luck!"

What the fuck? There are only 6 members, what in the world is wrong with me?

This afternoon I had an appointment at my bank to open the Education Account for JT. I'm just so mad at my bank right now. First off, the first branch never returned my call, the second branch took 2 days to return my call, it took about a week to get the actual appointment and to top it all off they called this morning and cancelled the appointment and took the liberty of rebooking me tomorrow. (I have Gymboree, can't make it) I'm so angry. I think that I have a good portfolio for someone my age and I don't like to be treated in this manner. I don't want to name the bank but it begins with a "T" and ends with a "D". Heh. I'm seriously considering moving all my stuff over to Steven's bank. I eventually made an appointment with them for Friday.

Happy Birthday Cindy

So Adorable

How cute is this baby?

No, really... how CUTE????

Seriously, doesn't it make you want to laugh with him?

It's All Golden

My parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary is today. Think special thoughts for them.

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!