Needing to simplify the websites I update, I have decided to get rid of facebook, at least for now, so I'll have to be more diligent on updating our blog. A lot of friends of mine update on Sunday's, so I think I'll adopt that routine as well.
Even though it isn't Sunday yet, I'll do a quick update. We're having friends over for Easter dinner this year. Entertaining was such a huge part of my childhood, and leaving those traditions and only being a family 3 can be challenging. I'm glad that there are other families that are in the same boat we're in and we can all get together and give holidays more of a family feel. A few of the couples that are coming have very young children, so hopefully Jackson will like to play!
My parents gave me a menu for Easter dinner - let's hope I can pull this off! My dad suggested a black forest ham instead of a honey ham. I told Jonathon Tuesday night that we better go pick up some of the items we needed. He only questioned why we were going so early in the week at first because once we got to the store they had ONE black forest ham left. We lucked out and now we'll have something to cook!
Jonathon is feeling a bit better. He's itchy, but the Prednisone the doctor gave him combined with Benadryl is bound to cure it faster than doing nothing. When I was telling my dad about it, he told me when he was little he and his cousins were playing army in a huge field of poison ivy - not knowing of course - and my grandpa gave them Fels Naptha soap to wash with. Apparently, this stuff dries it up extremely quick. The problem: I could only purchase it online since I didn't have retailer in Maryland. My dad was so thoughtful and before he went up to his job site on Tuesday, he picked some up and next day mailed it so Jonathon could get some relief. We should be getting it today and I'm glad we have a soap that I can do Jon's laundry in as well. (it's the only laundry soap that will cut the poison ivy oil out of fabric)
Other than that, my week will consist of cleaning up and preparing for our Easter Sunday. Jonathon and I will no doubt go shopping for Jackson's Easter basket Thursday or Friday.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
It's been a while..
It's spring!! I could hardly believe that it was about time to send out Easter cards and start planting flowers. My sympothies go out to all of my family and friends in Colorado who got way too much snow while it was 79 degrees here.
Jonathon, Jackson and I made our way to Baltimore last week to check out the Maryland zoo. We had a pretty great day, and Jackson really loved the petting zoo part (he met a very forgiving goat who didn't mind Jackson pulling on him). However, Jonathon and I agree that it was a pretty small zoo and for he and I it wasn't as exciting as others. Jon likes the Omaha zoo better, while I'd vote for Denver or Phoenix. For Jackson, it was totally fine and we're really glad we went! He loved being outside all day and seeing new things. With that gorgeous weather we just couldn't stay home.
Jackson also got TWO teeth. He has worked so hard for them (Jon and I have, too!) and they came in within a day or two of each other. They are so stinkin cute and he has wasted no time trying to bite his toys. He's also sitting up on his own, except for when he gets really excited when the cat walks by, he reaches so far that he falls over. He's a tough boy and never cries.
Jonathon dug up most of our berm in our backyard. He hated the bushes that were already there and we'd rather plant tall flowers. Poor guy got a case of poison oak (which we still don't know how, I was in the same spots he was and I walked out fine), the doctor told him to get some calamine and the spots on his arms and shins are about gone.
My sister, Jennifer, is getting married tomorrow. I'm sad that my family won't be there, but at least my parents will be and it should be a nice day for her.
Jonathon, Jackson and I made our way to Baltimore last week to check out the Maryland zoo. We had a pretty great day, and Jackson really loved the petting zoo part (he met a very forgiving goat who didn't mind Jackson pulling on him). However, Jonathon and I agree that it was a pretty small zoo and for he and I it wasn't as exciting as others. Jon likes the Omaha zoo better, while I'd vote for Denver or Phoenix. For Jackson, it was totally fine and we're really glad we went! He loved being outside all day and seeing new things. With that gorgeous weather we just couldn't stay home.
Jackson also got TWO teeth. He has worked so hard for them (Jon and I have, too!) and they came in within a day or two of each other. They are so stinkin cute and he has wasted no time trying to bite his toys. He's also sitting up on his own, except for when he gets really excited when the cat walks by, he reaches so far that he falls over. He's a tough boy and never cries.
Jonathon dug up most of our berm in our backyard. He hated the bushes that were already there and we'd rather plant tall flowers. Poor guy got a case of poison oak (which we still don't know how, I was in the same spots he was and I walked out fine), the doctor told him to get some calamine and the spots on his arms and shins are about gone.
My sister, Jennifer, is getting married tomorrow. I'm sad that my family won't be there, but at least my parents will be and it should be a nice day for her.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Hopefully winter is over!
Jackson and I left February 17 for Colorado. He did pretty good on the way there! He slept a good part of the way and ended up eating two entire bottles (unusual) but overall I have no complaints! Some people even stopped me to tell me they didn't even know he was there because he was so good. I'm so glad I didn't have "that" baby that is always crying on flights.
The day after I got to Colorado it snowed. So after the crazy snow storms we got here in Maryland, I ended up bringing the snow with me to Colorado! It didn't hinder any of our plans though, and after a while I barely noticed it. My mom and dad were very prepared and had all of the baby supplies we'd need. That made the trip SO much easier, having an exersaucer, crib and various toys. Matthew, Emilie and Ricky were a great help and I wish I could bring them back with me! Emilie especially took to Jackson and really was a lot of times my mom's right hand. Jackson adored my dad, and smiled EVERY time he saw him. After two weeks, my dad may be deemed the favorite.
Speaking of which - I got to sleep!!! After five months of getting 3-4 hours of sleep is pretty rough, but my mom took him for night feedings which resulted in me getting some sleep! Mothers are wonderful. However, I did get sick and that cut into my sleeping a bit. What can ya do?
Seeing all of our Denver family was great! I love our get togethers and honestly it's something I miss the most about being young. We had a great "fiesta" with our Mexican food themed dinner and lots of great company around. Funny enough, Jackson was a hit with everyone, but especially the younger guys! J
We also shopped (Jackson JUST got new clothes about two weeks ago, but while we were in Colorado it was very apparent that he needed a bigger size again), ate out at my favorite places and played Uno with Jennifer and Emilie (I always win). It was a ton of fun and the only thing that could have made it better is if Jonathon was there, too. He was looking forward to his time alone, but after the first few days he was sad he wasn't with us. It was a good break for all, though!
Week wise, Jackson is six months old! I KNOW! But actual month wise, he won't be six months until March 14 (My sister's birthday). Maybe we'll have a half birthday party for him, haha. Now I'll be 23 tomorrow and Jonathon will be 26 eight days later. We're old! Growing up, birthday parties were huge at my house, and I think my 5th grade party was the best - - my mom set up an entire carnival party complete with games, tickets, concessions and prizes. I can only hope our kids' parties will be that cool! Now, I'm asking for a quiet night and ordering in.
If I don't get to it, here's a birthday shout out to my March birthday buddies - my cousins, Chris and Megan, my sisters Melanie and Jennifer, my friends Melanie and Shantel and my Aunt Laurie.
The day after I got to Colorado it snowed. So after the crazy snow storms we got here in Maryland, I ended up bringing the snow with me to Colorado! It didn't hinder any of our plans though, and after a while I barely noticed it. My mom and dad were very prepared and had all of the baby supplies we'd need. That made the trip SO much easier, having an exersaucer, crib and various toys. Matthew, Emilie and Ricky were a great help and I wish I could bring them back with me! Emilie especially took to Jackson and really was a lot of times my mom's right hand. Jackson adored my dad, and smiled EVERY time he saw him. After two weeks, my dad may be deemed the favorite.
Speaking of which - I got to sleep!!! After five months of getting 3-4 hours of sleep is pretty rough, but my mom took him for night feedings which resulted in me getting some sleep! Mothers are wonderful. However, I did get sick and that cut into my sleeping a bit. What can ya do?
Seeing all of our Denver family was great! I love our get togethers and honestly it's something I miss the most about being young. We had a great "fiesta" with our Mexican food themed dinner and lots of great company around. Funny enough, Jackson was a hit with everyone, but especially the younger guys! J
We also shopped (Jackson JUST got new clothes about two weeks ago, but while we were in Colorado it was very apparent that he needed a bigger size again), ate out at my favorite places and played Uno with Jennifer and Emilie (I always win). It was a ton of fun and the only thing that could have made it better is if Jonathon was there, too. He was looking forward to his time alone, but after the first few days he was sad he wasn't with us. It was a good break for all, though!
Week wise, Jackson is six months old! I KNOW! But actual month wise, he won't be six months until March 14 (My sister's birthday). Maybe we'll have a half birthday party for him, haha. Now I'll be 23 tomorrow and Jonathon will be 26 eight days later. We're old! Growing up, birthday parties were huge at my house, and I think my 5th grade party was the best - - my mom set up an entire carnival party complete with games, tickets, concessions and prizes. I can only hope our kids' parties will be that cool! Now, I'm asking for a quiet night and ordering in.
If I don't get to it, here's a birthday shout out to my March birthday buddies - my cousins, Chris and Megan, my sisters Melanie and Jennifer, my friends Melanie and Shantel and my Aunt Laurie.
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