It's been a while

Okay, so don't kill me. I know it's been a while since I've posted anything but I've been busy chasing an almost one year old around the house and up and down the stairs. His former all time favorite thing to do. We've stopped that now thanks to Nae Nae. We borrowed a gate so now he can't climb the stairs. Since then, he just likes playing in the dirt in my potted plants around the house. Speaking of, I have some to sweep up!!!

Last week was an exciting week. We decided to take a trip with John to Alabama. His oh so favorite work spot right now. He's doing a project near Russellville, Alabama. Never heard of it? It's about an hour west of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Yes, out in the boonies!!! There is absolutley nothing down there but the land is pretty.

Blay and I went swimming on Thursday at the hotel after his first nap time. He was timid of the water at first but then he got used to it. He's never been in a big pool so I think that is why. He warmed up to it eventually but then got tired and was ready to get out. We went back to the room, took a shower and a nap and then tried to go shopping. Ever been shopping with a newly walking 1 year old??? It's NOT FUN!!! I could not do much shopping because someone wanted to walk around and play with stuff. Even in a forward facing buggy at Kohl's. He didn't even like being held at Kirkland's and he could not get down and play there. I'd have a big bill with broken stuff....

Blay didn't sleep to well down there. Other than a fact we were in a strange place, he doesn't sleep much in a pack n play. He ended up in the bed with John and myself both mornings. He even cried when his daddy left to go to work. He did better Thursday night than he did Wednesday night. Traveling through him off schedule some on Friday night but he's doing better.


This is Blay and his new car seat, it's a Britax Diplomat.







These pictures are courtesy of Aunt Tigger. We are on the way to a consignment sale. I thought Blay would enjoy riding face forward since he likes to see what's going on all the time but he fussed some in the seat. I took out the back support and he seemed to be more comfortable. Maybe that is what it was, I'm not sure. He's doing better in it now though. He even went to sleep in it Sunday so he's getting used to it.


Today was kind of a sad day. Today is the first real boo-boo Blay has ever had that involved blood. He's been a little wobbly the past couple of days walking (I think it is his sinus/ears) and he wobbled forward onto an end table in the den this morning and busted his lip pretty good. I didn't panic or freak out or anything. I was too worried about what to do. I had him bite on my shirt (I know but it's just blood) to calm down and control the bleeding then I gave him a cold wash rag. It helped catch the blood and with the swelling. I don't think it looks as bad as it could have.

He didn't sleep well today so he's sleeping now. I am going to try to clean up his dirt and animal crackers before I myself go hit the hay. We miss you John and be safe!!!

PS - The answer to the trivia question is punkin. Congrats to who guessed it correctly! Also, I know I said I'd have another video up of him walking. I have a good one, as soon as I can find John's camera, it'll be posted....