Remeber Those Days?

Gavin usually sleeps like this and I love it. How sweet and innocent! As I snuck in to his nursery to snap this picture, I stopped and just thought for a moment... "Remember when you were a little girl and you would sleep SO hard without a care in the world? No thoughts of money, relationships, death, illness, safety?" Isn't it funny that when you are little, all you want is to get big! Gosh, I wish time would slow down now... I love it that Gavin doesn't have any worries, sadness, or pain. I just want to protect him forever! What a sweet little precious blessing he is.

Let Me Out!

Well, I'm back in my rut of being un-motivated again! I have not left my house for probably... 4 days? I believe that some of it is because I know I am going back to work in just a mere 3 weeks and I'm trying to savor every last moment with Gavin... Laying around the house, wearing my robe or sweats all day, just doing NOTHING... Probably not too healthy, but who cares? Right? Or maybe not...

Well, I'm pretty sure Gavin is getting tired of being in the house all day too. Not only does he crawl around in circles just to see how fast he can go, but he constantly waits by the front door, looking out into the street screaming and making noises. In baby language he is probably saying "FREAKIN HECK, GET ME OUT OF THIS HOUSE!" (See picture) We were supposed to go to a sushi lunch today with my mommy group, but Gavin woke up at 9:30, ate his solid foods, and by the time he had finished eating and I cleaned up the kitchen, it was 10! Ugh... SOOO, we stay home again today.

So, Krista, you may be obsessed with chocolate, but I am obsessed with staying home...Yikes

Make it Stop!

Day 3 of the flu, and still struggling. I have eaten a bowl of ramen noodles and a piece of toast today... That's it. And I'm still feeling terrible! What the heck!? Thank goodness Chris comes home tonight so I can have a little break tomorrow!

On a happy note, I got my Ergo! Whoo hoo!! I have been so unmotivated the past 3 days that I haven't even taken it out of the box yet... I got it on ebay and didn't get that great of a deal for it, but who cares. I wanted it so bad! Now I can go hiking with my mommy friends without destroying my shoulders and neck!

And then there's Mr. Man...Oh Mr. Gavin... You are so unique. The new craze? Vienna sausages... I know, I know... NASTY, but he LOVES them. He can't get enough!

And then there's the breastfeeding drama. I decided about a week and a half ago to stop/wean breastfeeding for various reasons. I was so SICK of using that damn pump every 3-4 hours! That was a big reason, but also, I'm going back to work part time in about 4 weeks and I just don't want to excuse myself from a professional setting to go and be "milked". I struggled and struggled with feeling selfish for a couple of weeks. I was feeling like I was doing this just for me and putting Gavin's health and well being in second place. I just couldn't get over this feeling! But, after many tears, and conversations with friends, family, and my hubby, I decided that I was DONE. seven and a half months is a pretty darn good job and I should be proud. So, we made the switch to formula, and Gavin is doing GREAT with it so that's a blessing. Oh, and as for the pump? I want to destroy it, but my better judgement is telling me I should save it for baby #2 some day.

So Sick

So, of course I get the flu when Chris is out of town for 4 days! Oh MAN, I woke up yesterday morning as he was packing and I was SO queasy... It continued throughout the day and last night was the WORST. I was up all night with throwing up, hot, then cold, shivering, then warm... Downed some Pepto Bismal which only made it worse...

So needless to say, today is a trying day. Gavin also seems to be in a "mood". Wants to be held and as soon as I put him down, he starts crying. If I leave the room, he screams while crawling in to follow me wherever I may have gone... This made me start to wonder how single parents do this 24 hours a day 7 days a week? What if I had been throwing up during the day? I guess you just DEAL with it and do what you have to do. It's not like you really have a choice, right?

So here's to hoping for no NASTY diapers today or I just might puke!

Victory!

The mirror is up! Yay! After quite the battle, we finally hung the mirror today... It took all week to convince him, but now, the fight is over. Chris is not too happy about this mirror, and feels he does not have a say so at all when it comes to decorating... My response? "Chris, I don't try to give you advice on how to fix a car, or cut plywood. Please don't give me advice on how to decorate!" He reluctantly agreed. I have to admit that a part of me feels a little bad that I just "bullied" my point to get my way, but come on now. If it was up to him we would have white walls and bean bag chairs! Literally!

On another note, today is Superbowl Sunday. We are going over to our friends house and hanging out! Should be a fun time and we are looking forward to it... Now if I could only get my butt moving and get cleaned up! Ha! Go Cards!