It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas?
I must say that with the weather being more like early May it's a bit hard to get into the Christmas mood. I am playing Christmas music though. I will finish up my shopping on Saturday afternoon. Bonnie and Will are coming over for a play date in the morning. Then we'll get the tree. Then the afternoon is mine for the shopping!!! i only have to buy for Jerry, but I must make several stops. Everything is almost done. I have a cookie exchange next weekend and then I am hosting a cookie exchange for playgroup on the 14th. I made cookies for relatives so I've already done some baking.Okay...let's see... Thanksgiving was good but Elijah was running a fever of 103. He had no other symptoms, but it made for a sort of fussy baby. We actually bought baby food for the trip, not knowing what kind of storing options we would have a t the hotel. Yeah, he wouldn't eat it. And I must say that I don't blame him. The chicken and rice tasted the same as the oatmeal and apples...eewww... Anyway, we gave him mashed up banana and he was much happier about that. He got a ball from Aunt Marge and two books and a Racoon from Anna and Larry. We got to meet the newest addition to the family. And the most exciting thing....drum roll.......Elijah took his first independent step the day after Thanksgiving (which is actually the day we celebrated)!!!! So we had witnesses and everything. He hasn't done another step (and really I'm not rushing it...he's only 10 1/2 months for Pete's Sake!) But it was very exciting. My little guy is growing up so freaking fast!
I'm sure there is much more to write, I'm sorry I haven't been writing as much lately. Elijah is into EVERYTHING right now and I feel like I am running around like a chicken with head off....I'll add some more pics (thanks for not nagging mom)
December 07
Back up and running...stupid Microsoft
So last Friday Jerry was working from home and he needed to download some software from Microsoft. Our computer totally crashed. I mean turned on and turned off, but that was it. He ran the recovery disc and NOTHING. We hooked up our old computer and he looked on-line and finally got some answers about what to do. It took until Tuesday evening for everything to get back to quasi normal. Our outlook express lost everything. This is frustrating because I used the calendar and the address book so all saved b-days and addresses of people are gone into the infinite cyber space. But at least we have the computer back. It's a little sad that I'm this dependant on a machine....sigh....ANYWAY, on Saturday Bonnie came over for a play date while Jerry went and picked out our Christmas tree. The tree is beautiful and it makes the whole house smell like Christmas. Elijah is very curious about the tree, but we have (so far) kept him away from it. My parents got Elijah a little table and chairs for Christmas and I went and picked it up on Sunday. Elijah loves it. He's still to little to sit in the chairs, but he loves playing with toys on the table. He has started putting things back into baskets. This is really cool, he "helps" clean up (sometimes....) He is also pointing now and thinks it's fun to point at noses. He's taken another independent step, but again I don't think he'll be walking on his own for quite sometime.
I finished my Christmas shopping on Saturday. I now just have to finish making gifts. Hopefully I can do that this weekend. I am hosting a cookie exchange with our playgroup next Thursday. That should be lots of fun. I love some cookies! My parents arrive 2 weeks from today. I'm really excited about this! They have agreed to baby sit at least twice! Before I was all nervous, but now I REALLY need to get out of the house. I love Elijah and all, but I need Jerry time. Jerry said we could go to a movie AND out for STEAK...mmmmmmm.....
Okay, I need to go get the boys up. I turned off Jerry's alarm, but he's gonna get mad if I let him sleep too much longer....
December 17
It's almost Christmas!
I can't believe it! Today it was 75 degrees so I feels more like April than Mid-December. These weeks have been CRAZY! I haven't done most of the stuff I needed the have done yet. I have two presents that have to be done this week. I just have to buckle down. The cookies exchange went off with great success. It was lots of fun and there were many yummy cookies to eat! Jerry got a Christmas bonus on Friday and so we spent yesterday and today getting stuff for the house. We assembled and installed storage things for the garage. We were going to get an outside room because Ideally we want to turn the garage into a room of some sort. BUT that won't be happening for a bit. So we decided that it was cheaper to just get stuff to organize the garage. We got a cabinet for the Master Bath and a rack that can hold our towels and robes. We finally bought a system to hang a curtain in front of the laundry area. Also we got cordless shades for Elijah's room. We had stupid black out shades but they kept coming down on our heads, so I am REALLY happy about the cordless shades...they are so pretty too! Elijah was great both days, but his nights are worse than ever. We really think he's going to walk soon and I have heard that when they are ready to do this babies wake up often. Last night was the worst though. He just lost it. From about 1 til 2 he was crying his head off. Nothing would settle him. Jerry tried, I tried, I offered to nurse (which eventually worked, but not at first) it was CRAZY! I ended up sleeping with him the rest of the night. Usually this is a pain because he has become SO active in bed that I don't sleep, but after he finally passed out he slept until 6:30 and I nursed him again and he slept until 8:30! That was exciting! Granted I hadn't gone to sleep yet when he woke up the first time, but he was OUT for the duration and that's nice. I think though that we are going to start the weaning process. I really wanted him to wean himself, but his mouth is so small and his teeth are so sharp that breast feeding has become a bit painful. I think that it will be hard on both of us. I really cherish this time with him and I think it's just another sign that he's growing up so fast. I can't believe that he's already 11 months old! My little snarky butt! Anyway, we'll get through and we'll be fine. I think for the most part he's only comfort nursing anyway.Okay, Jerry's been out there playing with EJ and I can hear the sleepinees in Elijah's whine. So It's off to get the little one to sleep (hopefully better tonight...sigh...)
December 23
'tis the season to be jolly
My parents are here! We've been hanging out for a couple days now. It's nice to have someone to help out with Elijah. I was able to finish some Christmas presents (of course, it was after Elijah was asleep, but still....) Elijah is having MASSIVE separation anxiety. I can't even run to the bathroom without him pitching a fit. Mom gave him a bath last night and he was fine until mom made him sit down in the tub, then he screamed until she finished washing him and diapering him and then brought him to me. Then he clutches on for dear life. Ahhh, this too shall pass (I HOPE!!!) Mom and dad say that they will be okay if we go out. I just feel so bad for him, but man I need a break! I think we will try and early dinner and then later this week a movie. I really want to see The Nativity Story.We are going to go to Sweet and Savory this morning...YUMMY! They have the most awesome food! Then Jerry has some Christmas shopping left and we are going to go look at fabric to make slings. I absolutely love mine (thanks Rebecca!!!) and I think that they should be fairly easy to make. So we're going to get some fabric and see. If they are easy, then I will try to sell some at a friend of mine's store. I think I will also try to knit some hats to sell there too.
I need a haircut in the worst way. The ends are crazy gross. Mom said she'd do it so I think I'll let her. I just want the bottom 2 inches hacked off. I have to be able to pull it back because some little munchkin thinks my hair is his own personal pull toy.
I kept him last night (speaking of the munchkin.) I think we did quite well. He's such a mover. I went into check on him and his feet were on the floor and his body was on the bed. I didn't dare move him for fear of waking him. At 2 I did bring him to bed with me, but didn't nurse him back to sleep. I did however at 5:00 and at 6:30 I took him into Jerry where they are still sleeping. I can't believe that Elijah can sleep through that snoring, but he seems to do very well in bed with Jerry.
Oh yeah, we got confirmation of our vacation this summer. Mom and dad gave us a week of their time share. So we are going to Edisto Island. This will be our first real vacation with just the three of us since Elijah was born. I'm excited. We think we'll spend a day in Charleston and maybe go back to Beaufort. I think it will be fun!
Okay, I'm getting a bit hungry. Oh did I mention the crazy weather? Tracey is under 5000 feet of snow and I was considering putting on shorts yesterday. It feels more like spring than winter. Today it's supposed to be near 70 degrees...sigh.... Oh well....
Okay, food......
December 26
A Merry Christmas indeed
We had a fabulous Christmas. It was very relaxed for sure. We woke up and had some coffee cake and sweet potato biscuits. Then we opened presents and stockings. Elijah got some very cute outfits and some toys (mostly re-gifts of presents that were given to him when he was too small for them.) My parents gave him the table already, so we put it to good use yesterday evening by trying out his new finger paints on it. Very fun! I got a candy thermometer, a candy cookbook, a dispenser for the shower (it dispenses shampoo and what not), Stephen King's new book, a canvas bag, a pocketbook, a share of goats from the Heifer project, and a bunch of other stuff. I can't even remember now. Needless to say it was a very good Christmas. Elijah is taking more and more steps everyday. He walks about 5-10 steps independently. It's really cool, but also a bit nerve wracking. He flies behind his little pusher cart. It's insane! Speaking of insane...the weather yesterday was INSANE!!!! We were under a tornado warning all day. It was pouring rain and windy all day. We stayed in all day (not that there was anywhere to go.) We had beef stew in bread bowls for lunch, so it was very warm and yummy. The thing is that the temp outside wasn't cold. But we couldn't really open any windows because the wind would have blown the rain in. It was weird...We took a bunch of stuff to Goodwill this morning. Our garage is so close to being clean! Tomorrow we will take the brass bed to a consignment store and so that will be out of the way. We need to figure out what to do with the crib. We may put it back in Elijah's room once he's walking and use the toddler bed part of it. Elijah and I had a rough night last night. He slept really well until about 12:30 and then was a crazy child. I finally gave up trying to get him to sleep in his room at 1:30. And ended up nursing him. sigh...however, that didn't even put him to sleep. He got much quieter, but then he was start talking to himself and then laugh this punchy little laugh he has. I would pull him to me to try to cuddle him and he was feel all over my face and then crack up...nutty boy. He finally rolled over on his tummy and went to sleep. Then he woke back up at 5:30. This is when I usually nurse him, so I went ahead and he slept for another hour, but wanted to nurse again, I gave up and took him into Jerry and then went back to sleep for an hour. He's passed out right now. sigh... I hope this gets better soon. I guess it can't last forever right?
MY folks are here and will check into a hotel this afternoon. Not cause we're kicking them out, they are doing this voluntarily. It's great to have them here! Jerry and I went out to dinner on Saturday, just the two of us. It was really nice. I was nervous because Elijah had been going crazy if I just went to the bathroom while my folks were here. But they took him on a walk and we left while they were gone. They said a couple times he got upset, but overall he was fine. It makes me feel a bit better. I think we may try to go see a movie one afternoon and then maybe another dinner. It's nice to be able to go out without Elijah in tow constantly. Rachel has offered to baby sit and maybe we'll take her up on it after the New Year.
Speaking of which: Erin, Rachel, and Maya Rose are coming over to spend the night on New Year's Eve. I think I may even have a drink. Our goal is to stay up until11. I think we can do it... I can't believe that Elijah is going to be 1 in just a few weeks. It seems he was JUST born. But a whole year has already gone by. We're going to have a little party on that Saturday with his little playmates. It should be lots of fun.
Okay, I think I'll go be social with my folks unless they are napping and then I'll read!! So far this book is quite good! Hope everyone is having a GREAT holiday! I added our Christmas pics to Elijah's 11 month pics.
December 31
The New Year
I cannot believe it is the eve of the new year. It seems just yesterday that I was in the hospital having Elijah. Now in just a couple of weeks he's going to be ONE!!! It's just crazy.So here are my goals for 2007:
- ride the bike (stationary) at least 10 miles 3 times a week.
- continue to walk daily (weather permitting)
- eat better (I refuse to cut out sweets...I end up gorging myself when I do that.)
- loose enough weight to feel comfy in a cute new bathing suit for our vacation in May.
Jerry and I had two dates while my folks were here. If Jerry hadn't had to work as much I think we would have gone out more. We went out to eat once and went to see The Good Shepherd (Fabulous movie BTW). We were going to see Happy Feet, but it was almost sold out and there were 2 buses from day cares there, so I think it was a much better choice. Both times Elijah (reportedly) did well. I was really happy to hear that. Yesterday we went up to Jerry's parents. His sister's kids were there and Amanda (Matthew's girlfriend (Matthew's Jerry's brother)) was there too. Elijah was tired, but warmed up to everyone after a while. We played on the back deck a bit. This weather is crazy warm! I think I like it, but I would like an actual season sometime too.
Tonight Rachel. Erin, and Maya Rose are coming over to spend bring in the New Year and spend the night. I think we will have fun. Rachel and I are both having a drink, so I am hoping that Elijah doesn't want to nurse until the morning. I'm sure it will all be good. As I said he's pretty much weaning himself. He nurses about 3 times in a 24 hour period now. Once mid morning, once before bed ( but doesn't nurse to sleep) and once at about 4:30-5 in the morning. It's rather bittersweet as Claire said, but it's just a new stage. He's walking more and more independently and when he's behind the walker, you better get out of the way.
Okay, I gotta go finish getting the house ready for our guests. Have a Happy and Safe New Year!
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