Bad Night, Trip to the Zoo, & First Cookout

Well he did it again last night! I got smarter about it this time though. He woke up at 11:15, I got up and got him a bottle, drank it and he went right back to sleep...great! He wakes up again at 2ish. I go in pick him up and rock him for a good 15 minutes, he's quiet as a mouse, I lay him back down...he throws his back and starts screaming, the little brat. I restart his music and leave the room. I turn off my monitor and just let him go. I hear him on and off until about 4, but I'm sick of him doing this, so I just let him go. We all wake up about 7 or so and Jeff is in a great mood. I wonder if he's teething and that's why he's acting this way.

We have been excited about today all week! Today we took Jeff to the zoo for the first time. Since it was beautiful outside, it was just the perfect time to do this. The zoo was packed of course, but Jeff loved looking at all of the people and he giggled at the animals. Nick & I enjoyed watching the zoo through his eyes for sure. It was amazing how he would try and talk to the animals, or pet them through the glass. We are really looking forward to getting back there with him again really soon.

Went to Andersons after Nick got back from his workout and got hamburgers to cook on the grill... it was so yummy, tasted great!

Happy Friday!

It was a great day...out of work by 12 so I could take Jeff to the doctors and than we had the rest of the afternoon to do whatever. Of course the doctors was a waste of time with Jeff...isn't it always, but glad he got checked out and we told her Jeff is getting tubes next friday...oh and the best part, Jeff got his sippy cup back that we had left there for a month now.

We ran to target and got a few things we needed, but than we headed home. Jeff went to bed, Nick came home, and I went to bed. I needed a nap since I was behind on my sleep. Nick went and worked out, but that really was our evening, we didn't do to much of anything. We had dinner at the house, and after Jeff went to bed, Nick & I headed out to get some ice-cream. Our lives are borning, aren't they?

Another bad night

Well he did it again last night! I got smarter about it this time though. He woke up at 11:15, I got up and got him a bottle, drank it and he went right back to sleep...great! He wakes up again at 4ish. I go in pick him up and rock him for a good 15 minutes, but he's wanting nothing to do with going back to bed. I was done and didn't care anymore so we got up and watched Barney for awhile. I woke Nick up at 530 so I could start getting ready for work...he wasn't in the best mood either, but to bad for him. The whole house ended being awake at 530 because Nick had Jeff...poor mom and dad, and least they are good sports about everything.

Worst Night Yet

Jeff was unbelievalbe last night...I have no idea what his problem was, but he woke up at 1030 and didn't go back to sleep until around 2. Well I guess he went to sleep before that but he wasn't in a deep enough sleep because every time I layed him down, he would scream bloody murder. It was a weird cry, not his normal one. It was more like I'm scared and hurt, take care me. I ended up laying on the bed and he slept on me until 2, then I was like, "Ok, mom needs to get some sleep now..." so than I layed him down and he went to sleep. I felt so bad for him, but I really didn't know what the problem was or what I could do for him. Oh I'm so ready for the days that he can tell us what is going on.

River Rapids, Running, Talking...what a life

Wednesday I got to leave work early!!! I love those days. Mom's sisters came over so we all went to lunch at Granite City. That place is really good, but man are there prices high. I mean, come on...$7 for a SIDE of fries for a 14 month old, because I didn't order a sandwich...give me a break. That pissed me off to the nth degree. Steph was kind enough and took Jeff back to the house so he could get a nap, since he decided he didn't want to take a morning nap today and I headed up to the doctors.

I called Nick and asked if he wanted to run with me & jeff tonight after work, and luckily he did. The air was a little chilly, but still feels great to be outside and get that much needed fresh air. Jeff really enjoys being outside too. It's funny how much he's grown up about walking around outside just within the last couple of weeks.

After our run, we still wanted to enjoy the outside so we went for a drive...way to stay outside right? But we went to get ice-cream and than we headed for the river. The river is amazing right now, fisherman are everywhere and the rapids are crazy. I can't imagine why people want to stand in that freezing water to catch fish, but driving and enjoying the view is just fine by me.

Jeff is just really talking up a storm. Some of his favorite words are "dad, dig, bye, duck, dog...and whining" He is only saying a few words, but he understands everything we are saying. Communicating with him is 100% better than it was a month ago. I wish he would say more things, but this is a big improvement over where we used to be. He's so cute he loves his trucks that's for sure. When we drive in the car, he whines until we acknowledge the fact that there is a truck next to us. Or if he's whining in the car, look out the window and some how he's spotted big equipment and wants to tell you about it.

Running, Bar Louie's, Loving the Weather

Yesterday was a beautiful day! The weather is really making me glad it's spring. The fresh air is just what we needed to start feeling better. Plus this weather is making me want to get outside and run, which is a great feeling.

When I got off work yesterday, I went home, Jeff took a nap and I did my workout video. Thankfully he only slept until 430 or so and I got us ready and we went for a run. I ran for 30 minutes...nonstop, which for me is huge! And Jeff was a perfect angel. He enjoyed looking at all of the rees, birds flying around, but mostly he liked when a person would pass by, it was rather cute.

Of course do you think I ate heathly Tuesday night...no of course not! It was $1 burger night at Bar Louie's so we all headed out there. I love that deal, and the best part was we didn't have to wait tonight for a seat.

Taxes - Check!

Finally! I sat down tonight and got our taxes all done and sent out. It's such a good feeling to do that, even better knowing that we get money back....yeah, what a treat! Now nothing to do until 2009!