Silly diapers...

I have wanted to sit at my computer all week and type up a blog. I wouldn't say my life is extremely interesting, but I think of myself as one that takes pleasure in the simple things in my everyday life as a stay-at-home-summertime-mom. :)

For example: I order diapers on amazon.com. I'm an "amazon mom" thanks to my friend Sarah's tid bit of advice, and I hope someone else reads my blog and signs up as well. It really does save a lot of money,  is so convenient, and you can save on all sorts of baby items.  I knew Andrew's diapers were going to arrive anyday and this would not be any ordinary diaper delivery....they would be SIZE 4 DIAPERS!! Dum dum dum.....haha!! :) This is so silly when I think about it, but I would seriously talk to Andrew about it on a daily basis: "Andrew, I wonder when your SIZE 4 DIAPERS will be here??" "I wonder why your SIZE 4 DIAPERS are not here yet?"

He grew out of the newborn diapers in about 2 weeks, the size 1 a few weeks later, size 2 may have lasted a couple months, and his size 3 diapers have fit him for most of his cute little life. SO....when I started noticing they were getting a little snug, it was kinda crazy. "We need to move up to SIZE 4? Oh, my baby is growing up!!" So...the day they arrived was a bit like Christmas morning to me..... :) I ripped them open and couldn't wait to get them on my little man. hehe....I can't believe I'm sharing this! ;-)  Something about diapers that fit him a little better just seem to be one simple pleasure I enjoy in my day-to-day life.

Todd is back from Europe so my days of living the "single mom" role are done for a while. It was easier than I thought, but I sure did come to realize the things Todd does to help run the house. It makes a WORLD of difference to have my hubby back to help out. One other big deal for little Andrew (besides the SIZE 4 DIAPERS ;-): he has learned to sign "more" when he wants more to eat! I think deep down, he knows exactly what everyone around him is saying and trying to get him to do, but he is a bit hard-headed like me. He will only do it when he wants. Plus, I think he gets a kick out of seeing me get so overly excited that it seems like he graduated honors from Texas A&M University or something. I know that will come one day as well , and I will be just as excited as I am now. :)

My little Genius figured out how to get the lid off the Gerber puffs: he's quite proud of himself :)

Stories to share

Summer is fabulous...absolutely the BEST THING EVER! Especially now that I have my little man to share everyday with. :)

So yesterday, I went to visit my friend, Jena and her beautiful baby boy Dexter (baby fever came over me and lasted about 5 minutes until the following incident unfolded). Mother of the year moment: Well....Jena has stairs in her house...Andrew has never had an opportunity to be anywhere near stairs so I assume (NEVER assume with toddlers), that he would not be brave enough to climb the stairs (mind you, we are downstairs in her living room...NOT upstairs). So, we are both talking, I periodically check on Andrew (as any good mother would), and last I saw, he was about 3 yards away from me with a big grin on his little face, no where near the stairs enjoying his sippy cup  (probably scheming his next move). Not EVEN 2 minutes later....BUMP BUMP....WHAAAA!!!! Scariest moment to date for me. My little Andrew had climbed the 3 steps up to the carpeted area before the stairs go up again (there's probably a name for this), climbed a little further, and FELL onto the carpet area!! SO...he didn't actually hit the floor at the bottom of the stairs, but he still tumbled down... :( POOR BABY!! I scooped my little sugar bean up, kissed him over and over, inspected his little body for any visual injuries, and then gave him his paci (which I'm normally trying to keep away from him during the day).

Sparked another story: later that evening, I'm in the kitchen making some of Andrew's favorite: Annabel's Vegetable Fritters (from First Meals by: Annabel Karmel). Pictured below:

Andrew is playing in his "fenced off" child-proof area while I'm cooking in the kitchen when he starts to get pretty fussy. I blame it on being so close to dinner-time, so I put him in his high chair with some broccoli and pasta. Broccoli is normally something he will NEVER turn down (especially if he's hungry). Well, he wanted nothing to do with the broccoli. He cried and cried, so I thought, "What if he really did get injured after falling down the stairs today?!" So I take him out of the highchair to get some Tylenol, and he starts crying even harder. I was pretty worried at that time (and by the way: Todd is out of the country for 2 weeks, so it's all Mommy right now). I go to the kitchen to get him some milk (thinking maybe he's thirsty), when he starts leaning toward the counter where the veggie bites were cooling (they had just came out of the skillet). I pick one up to blow on it and he starts screaming at me! I keep saying, "No, it's hot! Wait," but he is reaching with all his might trying to grab it from me. It finally cools down, and I give him a bite....the crying completely stops...I guess he smelled the veggie fritters cooking from the other room, got fussy, and when I didn't give him what he smelled, he got frustrated. I was laughing so hard! My son is officially as picky and particular about food as I am. When it comes to food: if you don't give him what he wants, right when he wants it, he's not happy. So...the baby fever comes and goes, but for now....I think I will stick with having my 1 accident-prone, grey-hair-causing, into-everything (but perfect in every way!) Toddler Andrew for the moment. We'll see if my mind changes after summer break. ;-)

YAY SUMMER!!!

Oh my goodness....this is the happiest I have been in a while!!! I have 1 more day of work and I'm FREEEEE!!! Woohoo!! :) Those of you that have seen/talked to me this year, know how long I have been waiting for this day. Not that I dislike my students or anything....but man....I sure had my hands full this year!

 Anyway, enough about the J-O-B that is soon to be DONE WITH for 2 months, 15 or so days....my brother and his girlfriend Jackie came to visit last weekend. Oh, and my last post was ACTUALLY from May 25th. It was saved as a draft until just now. :) Andrew went to his first Rangers game and had a blast! I was pleasantly surprised at how he made it through the entire game. Granted, we didn't show up until the 3rd inning....but he made it without getting fussy until well after the game ended! He was SO well behaved (even in the 90+ degree heat), and really enjoyed himself. He also grubbed down on some popcorn, gerber crunchies, some rice I brought from home (and yes, he was also fed a full dinner right before arriving). My baby boy is growing up so fast. I just know he and I are going to have an absolute fabulous time this summer. :) YAY!!!!!!!

Such a sweet picture of my boys :)

Me and my little man after the game (had to break out the paci..on the verge of fussiness)

Look how happy they are :)

Awesome seats (compliments of Todd's previous job)

Go Rangers!!

Summer is just around the bend!

Oh, I am so ready for summer!! This school year has been a HUGE challenge for me! I am glad it is almost over. My baby boy and I are going to have so much fun spending everyday together. :) :) He has such an awesome personality, and I can't wait to read books, play outside, float in the pool, and maybe watch some "my baby can read." I guess I need to purchase the program so we can get a head start on his future as a gifted learner. :) hehe.

We went to Oklahoma to visit some friends last weekend, and Todd was actually able to go to the Mavericks game (spoiled husband). Oh well, I had a blast staying up late Saturday night talking with my HS friend, Ashley and then enjoying some delicious coffee, mimosas, and breakfast that next morning.  I was  contemplating going to our High School Reunion, but she convinced me to make an appearance. I think it will be a good time, but I'm certainly not looking forward to that 6 hour+ drive with  Andrew and Sadie (my boxer). Todd will be in Budapest for work, so can't go with me. :( That was another reason I was undecided on making the big trek to little "D town." It will be worth it. :)

Andrew and Me at Bricktown in Oklahoma City

Enjoying some Sangria and Tapas at Bolero