So Sweet

Where we live, we seem to have the biggest problem with our internet and getting it to work, so when it is up and running I have to take advantage. Sometimes when Parker has trouble getting to sleep, Joe is really good at helping him get to sleep. This is one of those instances when it is just perfect. He is so peaceful with his daddy, and although I don't think that Joe would ever admit it- Parker has him wrapped around his finger...

How can you resist?

Sometimes it seems like there are the days that just don't go as well and nothing seems to be working. That being said when you have the cutest little boy ever and he smiles at you, you can't help but feel better about things. Parker has such a great disposition and is such a sweetie. He is my little shadow and I wouldn't change a thing.

I admit it...

Ok, when I was in first grade I LOVED the New Kids on the Block. I had the shirts, tapes, slippers, bedding, a Jordan ken doll. I really had a crush on them. Now, 15 years later they are out again, and I must admit, I reallly like their new song. Kudos to them however for being able to have hits after being out of the biz for that long. Anyway, that is why if you notice on my playlist it has their song that it is there.

Bubbles Bubbles

I got this "Bubbles Bubbles" book at a garage sale about a month ago and the only reason that I got it was because it had a baby Ernie in it and Joe really likes Ernie. Little did I know that Parker would end up LOVING the book. It is his favorite book and it is really simple.

Bubbles bubbles on my nose, (touch nose)

Bubbles bubbles on my toes. (touch toes)

Bubbles bubbles in my hair, (touch hair)

Bubbles bubbles everywhere. (tickle everywhere)

Bubbles bubbles float on top,

Bubbles bubbles POP POP POP. (touch 3 times with each POP)

Bubbles bubbles fly so high,

Count 1-2-3 as they go by (count to 3)

Bubbles bubbles are so much fun,

Bubbles bubbles for everyone. (throw up hands)

I think that one of his first words may be bubbles. But he gets so excited when you pull the book out and read, and when he gets fussy, if you whisper it in his ear, it helps him to fall asleep. Oddly enough (not really) with as many times as I have read the book, I have it memorized.

Laundry

Parker enjoys when I fold the laundry, mainly because he like climbing over the piles and getting into the clothes, but the other day I left the laundry basket in the living room and went back to start another load and found Parker ready to help with the laundry.

Great Yard Sale

Before Parker was born Joe's family would go garage saleing and I would tag along. I didn't usually find something that I would get but it was a family activity and so for that I enjoyed going along. Now since having Parker I have discovered that people sell alot of nice toys at their yard sales and I figure that I would rather have more nicely used toys than pay full price for brand new. So, I went yard saleing by myself on Saturday as Joe had to go into work for a little bit. I had my list and route planned out but along the way I saw a nice bright sign with an arrow pointing to a different sale. So I took a little detour and followed the signs and I am sure glad I did. They were having a sale with alot of Fisher Price and Playskool and I got the whole lot for $10.00- not too shabby! I guestimate that the whole lot would be worth about $85.00. My mom came over later and I was showing her the toys that I got and she looked over at Parker and asked which toy he was playing with. I looked over at Parker and said "Our tape measurer" I am glad I didn't pay full price for the toys!

Update

I have another site that I blog on www.kim.busymommy.us. I blog on there about personal stuff, but I also get paid to blog too. I have decided that that blog will be the paid blog (with some personal as you have to have those too) But this blog will be the strictly personal blog.

Grass and Yardwork

For a while Parker has been hesitant with going on the grass, he doesn’t seem to like the feel. It is really funny to watch him try to avoid touching the grass at all cost. Today, however, he seemed to have concord that obstacle. We were outside working in the yard and I had him on the driveway and he was playing with his car. Before I knew it, he was crawling on the grass and booking it towards the neighbors tree and bark. So much for the grass as a babysitter : )Today as I posted earlier that I worked in the yard, I did some edging and weeding and added some more bark. It looks a lot better and I feel like the house looks nicer. My brother came over yesterday and mowed the lawn while I edged and used the weedwacker.

Original Post July 18th, 2008

Teeth

Ok, I have been putting off writing this post only because I have been trying to get a picture to go with it. Since that has not successfully worked, I will put the post, and them add a picture when I can. After going to Parker’s 9 month check up and the dr. said that his tooth seemed to be coming in- it did and within 24 hours, so did the other. He has 2 little teeth on the bottom and they are so cute, and he likes to chew on things with them. I was nervous that I would really miss the gum smile and I think that because they are not big enough yet to show when he smiles it works because I am gradually getting used to it. He is such a great little boy and we couldn’t love him more.



Original Post July 9th, 2008

4th of July

This 4th of July we wanted to start a new tradition. We went to the big 4th of July parade that was held a few cities away. Thank heavens we had some family that stayed the night so that we could get a spot, and we went about an hour earlier to find them and get ready. It was pretty fun and I think that Parker enjoyed it pretty well. He started off awake, then ended up falling asleep through all the noise. It was pretty funny. Later that day we went to our families house for a BBQ, games and fireworks. Parker did really well with the fireworks, I wasn’t sure how he would react but he seemed pretty mesmorized by the lights and noise. (The picture below is him with his daddy waiting for the firworks to start) He was pretty tired by the end of the day, but we had alot of fun.

Original Post July 7th, 2008