Went to book club tonight

I haven't been in several months. Busy having a baby, I guess. It was a nice small group tonight. Delicious food - thanks to my friend Alisa. So good to have some adult conversation and not about parenting. I also enjoy mixing with others who aren't in my demographic - a grandmother who works part-time, a mother of teenagers and 3 single women. C. came with me. He charms women wherever he goes.

We read Imagined London. No-one actually finished the book which was kind of funny. We talked about travel and London and unrelated topics.Pin It

Nonono

No no no! That's my toddler's last development - what he now says that he didn't used to. Sigh. It had to happen, I guess.

He likes to say the same thing over and over and over and over and.... It was driving me a bit nuts today. Watch head? watch Bob? (Watch head means watch head, shoulders, knees and toes DVD).

I've got a cold and I'm not getting enough sleep at night.Pin It

A picking apples with Granddad

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Not enough photos of my other son

I just looked at my blog and C. has way more photos up than A. Must correct that.Pin It

Do you have to change?

I am so in love with my baby. I love this stage - 4 mo. I want him to stay like this forever. He's perfect. The pediatrician even said so this morning. I may not have another baby so each new milestone is a little sad.Pin It

Bad mood

I've been in such a bad mood today. This having to move thing is really upsetting. I've been cranky and lacking in patience with A. today. I feel bad. My poor hubby is also taking the brunt of my bad mood.

I got a Halloween costume for C. It's a pumpkin. It's kind of boring in some ways but it looks adorable on him. Every baby should be a pumpkin once.Pin It

We have to move - major bummer

We found out today that the owner of the house we are renting is moving back. Oh no! I was pretty shocked to see hubby home at around 3 pm today. My first thought was that he had lost his job. That would be a lot worse news. We have 2 months to find a new place. I'm still in shock. We thought we'd be staying here at least another year and a half.

We drove by a few places today - and "snooped" at a few of them - looking in the windows if no one was home. I feel bad for my toddler. I think the move will be very hard on him. He really needs routine and familiarity. He gets upset if I drive a different route! This is the only home he has known.

Gotta run - Monk is on. The only TV show I really enjoy.Pin It

The high cost of a haircut

I got A's hair cut yesterday. I tried a new place that I heard about from a mom in playgroup. Paid more than I expected. 22 dollars. I did like that they had a huge collection of DVDs to choose from. Good diversion. She did a great job. I wish I could find a place that did a great job for about 12 dollars.Pin It

A photo from the party

Poor C - forced to wear a silly hat.Pin It

2 Halloween costumes???

I might now end up with 2 costumes for my toddler. That Craigslist seller phoned and e mailed me today to tell me the other potential buyer backed out. ??? Isn't that the 2nd time? Weird. I was gracious about it. I just phoned and said yes, I was still interested in the costume - for $5 why not. So, we went over to her house and A. tried it on. It is a pretty simple costume. I'm glad I didn't buy it new for 20 or 30 bucks.

But, I'm the only bidder on that other costume on eBay. Oh boy. My hubby e mailed the seller and told her the situation. Maybe we could pay her listing fee.

I had the dentist this morning. I probably have two cavities and I need a skin graft on my gums. At least I didn't get the hygenist I don't like. Ha ha. That sounds sort of twisted.

Gotta go - baby's hungry.Pin It

Craig's List frustration

I am so annoyed at this Craigslist seller. I phoned her to arrange a time to come by tonight and pick up a costume she had agreed to sell me (by e mail). When I phoned she said that another woman was getting it. ??? Someone who first said she wasn't interested and then changed her mind. Huh??? That is completely ridiculous. You can't change your mind and then go to the front of the line. I'm so annoyed with people who can't have a backbone (tell the other woman no) and do things properly. I wish you could rate sellers. I'd give this one a big thumbs down.

I was this close to getting the ultimate costume and for 5 bucks!! She told me she bought it from Lillian Vernon but I looked on the website and it's no longer avail. Of course.

The good news is I found a similiar costume on eBay and I'm the only bidder. It's more money but still really reasonable. Bidding ends tomorrow so I'm "crossing my fingers."Pin It

Tuesday thoughts

I had a hectic morning. We didn't get out the door to go to playgroup until 11 am. I drove hubby to the bus stop since he lost his glasses and couldn't drive in today. If *I* lost my glasses I'd really be toast. Hubby was working from home this morning so I had to make breakfast, get the kids up and dressed and fed and get ready myself without much help. Usually hubby is a big help in the morning. A. watched the Bob the Builder video a little more than I wanted.

Both kids are sleeping right now. Yeah!! I should nap too.

Playgroup was good. I got a muffin, some tea and a backrub. I miss my friend whose son is now going to pre-school. I got a tip on a place to try out for a haircut for A. He sure needs one.

I have to go to the dentist tomorrow. I'm dreading it already. It's the hygenist that I don't like. Oh well, it only lasts an hour. I'm also concerned that I might have a cavity. My flossing is non-existant.

I found a costume for sale on Craig's list that is EXACTLY what I'd like to have for A!! It's only 5 dollars too. I hope it hasn't sold yet. It's a cluster of grapes.Pin It

Here's my toddler...

This photo was taken in July, before his 2nd birthday.Pin It

Photo of my baby

This is my baby C - photo taken August 28th - 3 months old.Pin It

The Day After

Yesterday was the big birthday party for A. The big 2! It was a big success. We had a treasure hunt in the backyard and the kids ran around. A. loved all his presents.
He tried playdough for the first time this morning. He just wanted to make Elmos. Oh brother (rolling eyes).
I worte out thank you cards for the gifts.
I guess it's time to start planning Halloween costumes now.Pin It