I'm Behind

I'm Behind on blogging. Cole and I are playing the role of general contractor. In the next week or so GB's house is going to be getting a face lift. Hopefully things will fall into place soon. I'm super excited! I will post before and after pictures so you can all see it.

We try to get outside as much as we can. These photos are over a week old. We've accumulated more snow and the temp has dropped. Right now it's only 12degrees out. Looks like we wont be doing much outside today.

Cole is doing well in his gym class. He still likes to wonder off during warm ups. But the equipment is just so tempting. I can't really blame him. I too rather spend some time on the beam, bars, or some of the mats they set for an obstacle coarse!!! One thing he learned is to say "OH GEEZ" the entrance to the parking lot has loads of pot holes as soon as I turn in he says "oh geez" before I even hit them! Nothing like a having a back seat driver with ya.

Farmer and the Dell

Blue Lagoon

We are counting down the days until GB's bathroom gets an operation! It needs to be healed. Let the remodeling begin!
I know Cole doesn't mind "old faithful" but I can wait to soak in a new tub! Bring on the bath-salts, I'm in the tub reading a book:)

Stockpile

Today as I ran some errands I thought "Geez, should I be stockpiling on toddler clothes?"
Cole is always in between sizes. Part of it has to do with his long legs;) He's differently wearing 2t on top however his pants aren't there yet. As most of you know we will be heading to Japan this summer. They have 4seasons like we've been experiencing. However it's so hard to predict what sizes he's going to be in and then what season. I may have to hit some rummage sales this spring. But man are boys hard on clothes. Right now we have berry stains on everything. I treat the area but they are a bugger to get out. Anyone have any thoughts or cute donations!!! Maybe for his B-day he'll make out on some clothes-Just what he wants.

Enough Already

It seems that so many are losing respect for others. From the time I moved out I always have one household rule-"No religion, No Politics"
Sure I have my personal opinions. However they aren't always the same as someone in my family or a friend that is visiting. It puts you in an awkward position and when it comes down to it you are going to have to agree to disagree. I can't wrap my head about what truly bothers me.
When it comes to religion I don't understand how some can attend church multiple times and make it the house of God but can't take the time to stop by someone from there own family. Or the looks I've gotten when I haven't attend a services for a long while. I'm really confused when people push there religion as well. If you are happy- good but don't shove it down my throat.
And when it comes to politics I respect the current president weather I voted for them or not. You can't always get what or who you want! I may be excited or bummed. But it's life. That's why we vote.
Not every family is the same. I have family that works for the government, some belong to unions, some are self employed, and some living off the government. With all the complaining it just wears on me. Whining about taxes, recession, and gas prices. It gets old. We as Americans have been spoiled but what's happening today didn't happen overnight. And it's not like we are the only country that has it's ups and downs. I worked in Germany and they taxed the shit out of me. I paid $5.00 a gallon for gas 6years ago... I have health care but my doctor's office is 2.5hrs away! I could blog all day and whine or I could blog and day and be happy for what I got. I have a husband that loves, a little boy that is in great health, a puppy dog that's so darn cute! That's what makes my life complete. So that's my warning! Just respect others!!!

Snowpants

Cole and I are making the best of everything! Everybody loves to step outside and get some fresh air. We just had to dig out a few things for him to play with.
We took a little road trip to the outlet mall last week. We had a good day shopping. I'm super proud of one purchase and truly I didn't even want to post a picture of Cole this week because I was so excited; but because by blog turned into a shrine to Cole I added him up top!!! I found a pair of Nike snowboarding pants! So what if I never went snowboarding. I now own a pair pants. Half the sport is dressing the part anyway!!! They were priced $200.00 sum dollars, on sale, for $149.00, marked down to $74.99, on clearance for 39.97, take another 40% off and I took them home for $23.00. That's right I bought them. I know I probably jinxed myself and we will move someplace tropical-it doesn't matter because I still own an awesome pair of Nike snowboarding pants!

Bootie Pie

Cole has moved on from his slippers and is now in love with his boots aka bootie pies! He'll wear them outside, with just his diaper, with his PJ's...You get the idea. What ever makes him happy!!!

He also has some new Nuk tricks! Spinning, twirling, and my favorite adding another so he has two in his mouth. Once again, whatever makes him happy!