A Year

First it was a few days, then a week, quickly two, and now more than I am able to recount, since my last post. I miss my blogs. My own. My frimily's*. Often, I long for the days of blogging; being able to share and express as I desire. I miss other things, too, like relaxation and cleaning... okay, I miss it being my kind of clean. However, my third class is already underway, and it continues to go well. And if I don't have time to clean now, nap now, play now, write now, I will in a year. One quick year, straight-through, will leave me at the doorstep of vacation 2010. What better a reward?

For now, I'm approaching this year's vacay and couldn't be more excited. It's going to be a completely different experience than last year. From crawling and mushy foods to running, climbing, inspecting, swimming, tiring me out... He has become such a little boy, and so much fun. What a difference a year makes.

quiet observation in the rain

playin' with the pup

extreme miniature motorcycle riding

new friends

as recent as it gets


The LL posts may continue to be sparse, but eventually I'll be back in full force.

*FRIends + faMILY

The Camera's Take

Wah?!? Two posts in one day?? I know, but this time, I let the photos speak.

Crazy or Prepared?

I started my vacation list today with 46 days and counting. All this really entailed was copying my list over from last year and making adjustments, but it makes the week seem that much closer. I wiped out the line that states "bottles" {{sh whew}} and many other items of the sort. This year, we'll be stocking up on sand toys instead. Way more fun.

If it's not written on the list, there's a super chance I'll forget it. BigCat says that people like me are the first to lose our minds... Writing a list takes the mental portion out of remembering. For now, I figure I'm making up for those mind strengthening exercises elsewhere, but I don't doubt his forecast. But no matter what, I'll always make lists. For everything. Without lists, I am crazy.

Long Lowdown

Where has the time gone? The good news is that the faster it goes now, the sooner vacation gets here. As you can see (since it's in blaring white!) I have added a countdown to my most coveted time of year. Lake Edward vacation. It's what gets me through so much of the rest of the year, and thankfully, as life gets busier and more stressful it seems the R&R of that week comes around again that much faster.

Oh, where to begin... With the little guy. He's cutting his eye teeth, but has been a complete champ. He's starting to talk quite a bit more, although still on his terms. He LOVES being outside and makes a loud fuss every.single.time.we.go.in. Whether we're leaving daycare or coming in from a bike ride, he's mad. Real mad. I like to refer to Bubba as 'strong-willed'.

BigCat is getting all geared-up for Mother's Day, uh, I mean, opening fishing this weekend. It looks like the weather will be nice, and better yet, dry. I consider the latter to be quite important although some may say that's when the fish bite.

School continues to go very well (not gonna brag, but I got an 'A' in my first class). Of course there are days when I'm stressed, but overall I am enjoying the challenge and the learning. So, I figure I must make some time to kickback and relax!Like a Twins game filled with Dome dogs and jumbo pretzels (last Saturday), a wedding and the play Legally Blonde (this coming weekend). Thankfully, both my hubby and family help to make these outings possible. Thank you!! :-)

In our down-time (ha ha), we're just watching our sod turn green, looking forward to having a real yard for the first time in 4 years! It's a very exciting time.

Better Than Flowers

That's what I told BigCat tonight. After getting home from a dinner date with two very old friends (including the once-estranged gal), I was pleasantly surprised by the smell of Lysol and Windex in our bathroom. It.was.clean. Right now, in my life of busy, this just might be better than flowers. Thank you, BigCat, thank you.

Time for bed

I unexpectedly, and very excitably, ended up as a spectator at Britney's Circus show! She is all the entertainer I hoped for, even if she does lip sync. It was worth every cent and every dirty look (from those that thought I was nuts!!). How suite it was...

I had to quickly load my pictures onto my computer tonight before my camera shuts down, possibly for good. I'm afraid Bubba may have thrown the extra-special charger away. I still need to get some pics off of BigCat's camera from Easter, but for tonight, these will have to do.


Bubba was just up (1.5 hours after he hit the hay), he's either getting his eye teeth in - ouch! - or has another cold. Either way, hopefully it's short-lived.

Thus far, the quest for my MBA is going well. Homework has definitely taken a stand in my life... not only is the class accelerated, but without the typical education setting you have to take the time to really teach yourself. However, I am really satisfied with the setting, am learning a lot and am already counting down the days of my first class. :-)

It's now time for bed, but I knew I'd sleep better if I had my long-overdue blogland chat.

Bubba Firsts

About a week and a half ago, around 9:30 pm, I was just starting homework when we heard Bubba cry. Normally I wouldn't even blink an eye at a squawk during the night, but immediately I knew something was wrong. To make a long story short - we experienced Bubba's first, and hopefully only, 'night terror'. We have found this explanation to be similar to what happened in those 8 or so minutes (plus a few panicked phone calls to Bubba's grandparents and doctor). Neither BigCat nor I had experienced a scare like this before. We're thankful it wasn't something more serious.

And in the life of a 19-month-old boy, there are many 'firsts' happening all of the time:
He left our friends' with this forehead gouge after a brief encounter with their fireplace bricks. It was my first freak-out due to a Bubba injury (we've been fortunate... or maybe this is just the beginning??!). The two ladies I was with are both experienced with boys of their own; their counsel was priceless. I know it doesn't look too bad here, but I think he looks pretty bad!


And his first official hair cut (I cut his duck tail months ago). Thanks Grandma R. And thanks to this yummy sucker! Overall it went well. He's more little boy and less baby all of the time.


Lastly, an update on Bubba's parents. BigCat is back to about 85% after the double-ear-infection. I had a relatively pointless appointment with my specialist this week. We concluded I am half-way better and that we'll be "half is glass full" kind of people. He and I will visit again in a couple of months, unless there are changes in my status between now and then.

Although school is keeping me up way too late on weeknights, soaking up every spare minute I have and causing a decent amount of stress, I am enjoying it. I am happy with the forum and am satisfied with every experience thus far. In fact, after week one I have a solid 'A' and great feedback from my instructor. It feels good! :-)