Stormy Today

  We got to enjoy mid-seventy degree weather out at the lake today.  Loved the slight breeze.  We had fun watching the storm roll over the lake.  The lightening and thunder were at a distance.  The ripples forming on the lake from the wind picking up were fast approaching.  I had a good time.  Tony grilled great cinnamon chicken with asparagus.  He even got some coconut pie for dessert.  Very thoughtful.  I needed a little pick-me up today.

  The day was so productive for cleaning out items to give to Goodwill.  I also completed cleaning the shower/tub, did laundry, vacuumed, dishes, dusted, re-arranged Adam's room, changed the sheets, watered plants, etc.  Love how the house feels right now.  I know it will only get better as I keep going.  Next is paperwork organization.  My least favorite.  My desk is cleaned off, now it is to re-stock it with projects to be completed.

  Adam is so ready to walk.  He will push himself away from holding onto furniture right now like he already knows what he's doing, but he immediately face plants or falls on his behind.  That is how you learn though.  What a silly.  He did not go to bed until almost midnight tonight.  I have to get him up early tomorrow to ensure he will be sleepy for bedtime.  I discovered a toy that I had been saving until he was big enough in the closet yesterday.  He figured it out right away and now enjoys pushing the plunger and seeing the balls scatter or shoot out of the toy so he can chase down the rolling balls.  He now throws objects pretty well, across the room at this point.  Not excited to get a toy in the head, but I foresee that happening in my future at some point.  He also hits in excitement sometimes.  I am trying to curb that, but when he cannot understand me yet, he thinks it is just funny.  Fun stages.  Reliving childhood with him is great. (Smile)

Positively Thankful

  I had such a rough week.  Today I'm reflecting on some of what I am thankful for.

I am thankful for:

Fluoride to prevent cavities

A husband that takes care of me

The safe house we live in

A sister that allows me to be in her life

A dad that is happy to take my call

A son that makes me smile with joy

A body that allows me to function outside of a bed or chair

Two vehicles that run

The sunshine on my skin

The breeze in my hair

The little batman figurine that lights up the eyes of my son

The electricity that runs our air conditioner

The time to spend with my family

The sand on the beach off of Lake Superior

Honesty

Today was a rough day.

That is putting it lightly.

Not good medical news.

A friend of many years fires me.

Staying up late again to have clean clothes to wear tomorrow.

Killer sinus & tension headache.

A business colleague is a liar, back stabber and a cheat without any remorse or professional manner.

That is enough for me to deal with on top of the consequences of all of these things for me in the near future.  I have enough to think about.  Surprises are the spice of life.  The mantra I have to sing and live by are these....


Be Impeccable With Your Words
Don't Take Anything Personally
Don't Make Assumptions
Always Do Your Best


I'm working on my communication skills and I am a wanna-be reformed pessimist.  Happiness is a choice.  Chose happy.


Honesty is refreshing.  Please, just be honest with me.  


The lake and sand are good for me on these days. Beautiful weather!!!

Dinner and Thinking

  Good to see relatives for dinner.  Regretting the last 2 nights of dinners as they both made my stomach feel sick for hours after eating.  I guess I am so used to my wheat, egg, dairy free diet that my body is not happy when I have large amounts of all of these foods in one sitting over two days.  I have learned my lesson and need to stick to the foods that make my body feel good.  This will help my peace of mind too.

Speaking of peace of mind, I have not had any for months now.  I am worrying about a whole new lot of issues.  Baby and non-baby related issues that are old and new.  I have been so on edge that this weekend just flew by with the to-do list that seems never-ending.  What I would not do for a professional organizer to come into my house and help me on a weekend to clean it out and baby proof at the same time.  I have a love hate relationship with this house.  There are so many aspects of this house I love, those as to why I wanted to buy it.  They are not forgotten, but those that I did not know when we purchased it have cropped up and lingered.  For whatever reason, I have not tended to all I wanted to change about this house.  Obviously there is ongoing change with a new baby now, and all the changes I have done have happened in good time.  Timing is everything and not under my control.  There are only so many things I can accomplish while tending to my 8.5 month old baby in one day.

I am ready for another change.  I can see it coming.  I feel it will be for the better.  I am looking forward to change and hope it becomes routine.  Life is what is happening while I am making plans.  Now I want to live the plans already.  I feel Tony has such a burden he bears humbly.  He is such a good husband and dad.  Without him, nothing in my life would have been possible right now.  I am grateful for him everyday.  Time to take matters into my own hands and do what I have to do, what I know I have to do.  Mental block doing it for some reason.  Odd.

Ah, I feel better now.  Off to the doctor's office tomorrow.  Not real excited, but it must be done.  The answers after doctor appointments are usually better than before I went in.  That is a plus anyway.  Seeking some peace of mind.  Hoping to get that.  Send me positive vibes please.  Thank you.

Adam said, "Da da," over and over again today.  He is moving on with his vocabulary and growing up.  It makes me tear up that he is growing so fast.  He has no fear and is pushing off of furniture in hopes of taking a couple of steps and face planting.  Well, I catch him before the face planting anyway.  My brave boy who just wants to run.  Silly.

Summer!

  Shootings in Aurora Colorado yesterday was a tragedy that is far reaching and horrific.  I will never understand why these people feel they need to inflict themselves on others by abusing or killing them.  Why can they not just kill themselves and save humanity their presence and persecution.  If they took their own life, the world would be rid of them.  No muss, no fuss.

  Today was a great day for the State Wide Real Estate picnic.  However, too hot for a baby.  Poor thing was sweating the whole time.  He must have been dehydrated.  I pushed fluids on him, but I was not sure it was enough.  He was a wonderful boy getting passed from person to person.  He really likes people and likes puppies.  He is a good eater and communicator.  He is so fun to be around.  There is nowhere else I would rather be than be with him.  I am so grateful and happy to be able to spend this time with him.  He is so sweet.  Love, love Adam.  He is the best.

Enjoying chewing puffs

Yum

Hah!

Figured out he has 6 teeth erupting at the same time!!! Will have all 8 anterior teeth visible within 2 weeks or less from now.  Amazing.

4 At A Time

  Four teeth erupting through the gingiva at one time can be rough.  Poor thing has changed his sleeping, eating and personality.  He is all over the house in his walker.  He is so happy.  He makes me so happy.  Had 6 hours of naps today and still went to bed overly tired on time tonight.  Amazing.  Need to get something done tomorrow instead of staying home with him napping all day.  He needed it to grow though I expect.  Time for bed.  Yay.

Lots of swimming in all this heat.  Today was beautiful for a walk.

Swimming in Lake Superior

  Adam LOVED swimming in the lake.  He swam around and kicked in different directions.  He wore himself out just loving to kick.  He was so happy and did not want to get out.  He forgot about dinner and just wanted to splash the water.  I knew he would be a fish.  He will have to get lessons as soon as possible.  I even swam, the water was so warm.  Hope the water is just as nice tomorrow.

8 Months Old

 What a sweet day.  What a sweet boy.  He's so happy.  What a blessing.  He is moving more and more everyday.  He loves people, grass, sand, water, kids and his parents.  He is just getting better with time. Love, love him.  It is scary that he is getting so big and smart so fast, but it is going to happen no matter what.  Time to baby-proof.  Ah, one more thing on the to-do list.

8 Months Old and cut his 3rd tooth today

4th of July Pullen Reunion

hamburger looking cupcakes to share with the kids

Had a great time with the cousins

Loved going to Iowa for the Pullen reunion in Clear Lake.  It felt good and comfortable to share Adam with all of my family.  Too hot for my taste, but we stayed inside a good portion of the trip.  Adam decided to eat more than ever, grow and get more active leaps in bounds during the time in Iowa.  So fun.  He was a great traveler and will be a pleasure in he future as he will be used to going around places.  The new car seat was wonderful as well.  Happy to have to good food and not gain the weight I usually do.  Overall a wonderful trip.