August 6, 2007

Being a Mom has opened a whole new world to me so I thought I would share the top ten things I never new before coming a Mom. They are:

10) Babies will really put things in the VCR. I always thought it was my Mom messing with me. Kaelyn’s fingers get stuck at least twice a day.

9) Babies LOVE animals. The cats haven’t been safe in year and it will only get worse.

8) A baby’s cry has a special octave that will drive Mothers to insanity. Or at least to alcholism.

7) Empty paper towel rolls = hours of fun. Cheapest toy ever!

6) I can survive on 3 hours of sleep at a time. I am just a real bitch after. Just ask Mike.

5) Two door cars are the devil with a carseat. My back will never be the same.

4) Breastfeeding hurts. Marketing campaigns with the Mom looking lovingly at the baby while feeding are a big crock of shit. Her eyes are all teary because of the pain……not love.

3) Babies will throw things on the floor simply to watch you pick it up. This also equals hours of fun for baby.

2) Baby food is not that bad. The fruit puffs are my favorite. Wagon wheels are a close second.

And number one is………………

You will discuss your kids bowel movements with others……freely. Shape, size, texture, and frequency will all become dinner conversation. GROSS!

August 1, 2007

I missed the entire month of July posting to my blog. Oh well. I’m not that exciting anyway.

Kaelyn’s birthday is coming up soon. I cannot believe she will be one. It has gone by way to fast. People have asked what she would like for her birthday. She has no idea but I created a "wish list" at Babies R Us for gift ideas for those who would like to buy her something. She is registered under her parents names. She is currently wearing 12 month clothing right now but will be moving into 18 months soon so if you want to purchase clothes, those would be the sizes to get.

Kaelyn has starting walking. She took her first few steps on July 24th. She has only managed about six steps before falling down and laughing at herself. She understands the word NO but just laughs at us when we tell her. Or she will start crying because she knows we are about to take something away from her (remote, the cat’s tail, magazine, etc). She has figured out how to turn on the receiver in the entertainment center. Yesterday I was watching CSI Miami when all of a sudden I was listening to the radio instead of the televison sound. Kaelyn was very proud of herself!

Ok…….what else? Work is ok. Still on a break from school. Married life is the same as before but I finally changed my last name. Just need to get a new license and get used to signing my new name.

We are enjoying our new home but I am tired of sitting in traffic for two hours a day. I am going to start my new job hunt soon. Something closer to home with more pay. Wish me luck