Not completely boring

Well, it wasn't another completely boring day in the house. I had to get out today before I went insane. I haven't been out of the house since Sunday night church.

After Blay's morning nap (waking at 1245)I wanted him to eat and then we were going to leave. That didn't work as planned because he got spaghetti and spaghetti o's (yes, he had both) all over him. He's discovered his got hair so he plays with it constantly, even while eating. So, I had to give him a bath. That ate up about an hour of his between nap time, which is usually 2 - 3 hours. We left the house at 210 and returned home at 415. We weren't out long but it was such a relief to just get out.

Our first stop was to the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah to drop off the stuff we didn't sell in the yard sale for donation. Then we were on our way to the YMCA, the back way. I wanted to enjoy this time out. I am still looking for a kid friendly gym and checked them out and their prices. A little high but I've got to do something and quick. Blay loved looking at the pool. I am going to check into swim lessons for him. I don't want him to be afraid of the 'big' pool as he kind of is now.

Our next to last stop was to Lowe's to find a curtain rod for our bathroom. I am trying to add some 'spice' to our house on some of the bare walls and rooms. We are really neutral so I am slowly adding color and pictures where ever possible. Room #1 is our bathroom and it's almost done. Next, either the kitchen or our bedroom. That'll be in a month or so though.

Our last stop was a definite mommy stop. Sonic. 1/2 price drinks from 2-4pm so I got a cherry coke and a chocolate shake, which I shared with Blay whenever possible. He got a lot when we got stopped by the train.

I was hoping for a nap when we returned home but that didn't happen until 6 and for only about 45 minutes. Mommy napped to because Blay was up for a while at 430 am this morning so I was up listening to him and then up before he was this morning. I've now got to go pick up his toys, do the dishes, and vacuum.

John will be home tomorrow and with a new toy, a grill! Ours kind of caught fire about 2 months ago. Oops.

I will try to take some pictures tomorrow to post of John and Blay mowing the yard. Seems weird to say that because it's not been done in almost a month due to lack of rain. Thank you Faye!!!

The same

Okay, two days in a row but nothing to report. I did forget yesterday to let you know that Blay now has 5 teeth. Three on top and two on bottom. He's about to have 4 on top and two on bottom.

John is gone again so it is just Blay and me. I'm lonely when he's sleeping, etc. I have most of the housework done. It's bad at night because I have no one to talk to but he'll be home on Friday around lunch so it won't be long.

Only a little over a week before John and I leave for California!! I am looking forward to it. Don't worry, I'm going to miss my little guy, a lot but John and I need some time for ourselves.

Not much

I haven't written in a few days because not much has been going on. Blay stayed with my dad on Saturday so John and I had a date day. We did too much shopping, movie, dinner, and then more shopping. Have you seen Dark Knight yet? If not, you gotta go!! If so, what did you think?

We got Blay back at the hospital Sunday while visiting my grandmother. She's having stomach pain and they have not determined what if andthing is causing it. So please just pray for her.

Blay and I have been couped up in the house all week. It has been raining since Monday morning thanks to Tropical Storm Faye. I'm not complaining though, our grass actually is green today and all my flowers are beautiful. Thank you Lord! Now, if we can just get more rain after this within a week. I don't think I can take another 3 week drought.

Blay and I may go out tomorrow. I am going to join a gym this week. I'm determined to get my body back in shape. I hate huffing and puffing when I didn't before. I am also going to go and look for a curtain rod for our bathroom. The one I bought was too short. I'm finally getting around to do some more decorating. I'm tired of seeing bare walls.

Also, pray for John. He's leaving tomorrow for another trip. He's going to Pittsburg but will be back on Friday around lunch. He'll be home until Tuesday morning and then, off we go to California!!!

Don't forget to check out the quiz!

More of the birthday

There's not been a whole lot going on. John is home all week this week!!! Yahoo!!! Oh yeah, that's one of Blay's new words! It's so funny watching him say that. He's also back to laughing at the deer hanging on the wall. Maybe it's because he was away from home for a couple of days.

On Sunday, we stayed at Black Bear Cove with John's mom and step dad. Blay didn't do to well that night so I didn't sleep very good at all. When Blay went down for his first nap (only and hour) I slept with him. His second nap that afternoon was great, it was almost 3 hours long. He also went swimming a couple times. He didn't care for it at all the second day. He got back on track very easily Monday night and slept all night long.

Last night he woke up crying and then again at 6 am this morning. I feed him at 6 and he went back bed (not peacefully) until 815 or so. He easily went back down for a nap a few minutes after 11.

Thanks to all of you who made Blay's birthday so special. We love you all and thank you very much!

Enjoy part 2 of Blay eating his birthday cake and a couple more pictures, including the one at the top. Looks like a good future Volunteer don't you think?

PS - The answer to the quiz is: Blay still wears some 0-3 through 6-9 months but mainly 6-9 months. He can wear some 9-12 months but not a lot. He's still to small for 12 months up. Congrats to those of you who got the correct answer.

Also, check out the updated information and the new quiz. AND, I've added new pictures to Blay's picasa web page. You can access it to the left.