Pasta and a bruise

I am pretty sure a semi-black eye at 10 months old is not going to win me any mother of the year awards, but what can you do. She was playing so good in her room by herself and I was just letting her do her thing. One of the convertible car seats is in there and she whacked herself with a metal buckle. Nothing to bad, but probably something I should have baby-proofed. But she really has started being more independent during play time. She just goes into her room or corner in the living room and plays away. She used to only do this when it was time for bed.

Tonight we shared some garlic shells and alfredo and I am pretty sure it is her favorite meal. She ate almost as much as I did. It was pretty funny watching her too. She would stick her finger on the shell so it would stick and then put her finger in her mouth. Pretty good coordination if I do say so myself. Anything that wouldn't stick she tried to shove in her mouth, though several pieces fell onto her shirt or down to the patiently waiting dogs.

Sleeping has turned into another battle, which usually takes place around 3 am. I think she has another tooth coming in and the poor girl is in pain. She slept in until 7:30 this morning and was not happy to be woken up. Don't blame the girl, I am definitely not a morning person either.

It's Shark Week on Discovery which means our DVR is working in full force! So far of the two I have watched one guy drove me nuts. Interesting topic, horrible host.

I am so ready to start making Christmas gifts and I have so many ideas. Now I just need to go buy materials and find some quality time to put it all together. Hopefully everyone likes what I have in mind.

Weekend Fun

We had some firsts this weekend. The Kid and I finally got to watch B play softball on Saturday. She also took her first real steps that I have witnessed. These weren't her regular take a step and fall the rest of them. She actually stayed balanced and took 4 steps into my arms. Somebody commented that it was only appropriate that they were taken at the ball field.

She also went to her first state fair. We weren't there very long, but packed in a petty zoo, sheep, cloggers, dinosaurs, and lots of fair food She particularly liked the kangaroo, the pot-bellied pig, and a cow. We thought the zebra was pretty cool ourselves. We saw a green lamb in the livestock barn and had some ice cream there. We walked through the animatronic dinosaur exhibit that was nowhere worth the $5 each we paid to see it, but it was sort of neat. Twisted lemonade was some of the best lemonade I maybe have ever had. Sadly, unlike the Kansas state fair, they don't have grilled corn on the cob or root beer stands. But we had a good time and wore the child out. She fell asleep on our way home and even stayed asleep as we took her out of the car seat.

Much to get done before going back to work tomorrow around the house and for the office. I shouldn't have slacked on Friday. I always pay for my procrastination. Whoops.

Moylan Mayhem at it's finest

So I returned from Auditor only CPE only a little tired and family that loves to make fun of me when I have been out and about. It's been a while since I have been out and about and despite thinking I am pretty young, I am pretty old! I could not believe how aggressive people are. (And I totally just did the aggressive cheer in my head to spell it---B-E AGG-RE-SS-IVE!). Our group was a mix of guys & gals

Saturday we ventured out to the Farmer's Market. Taking your husband to farmer's market is not recommended. I always remember as soon as we go shopping why I don't enjoy shopping with him. I forget because I like for us to do things together, but I always feel rushed. But we got some kettle corn and a porkie on a stick. Saw some crafts that I could/can make (maybe even better if I do say so myself), contemplated one day having my own booth, and then wondered how much people actually sell.

The rest of the day was spent lounging around. We were supposed to go boating but our friends backed out on us and we didn't want to get the boat out by ourselves. Mostly because I am not proficient in driving either the boat or backing the trailer.

Today I ventured into cleaning the coat closet and going through B's clothes. Not an easy task trying to remove things from a pack rat. I mean really, he is motivated to hoard by watching the show. He also bought a new TV for our bedroom as a reward for being gone 4 months. I don't blame him.

We also shampooed the living room carpet. The last time we did it I was in labor and we have been meaning to do it for over a month. Finally today mission complete. I also got about an hour to fix a pair of pants where a seam came loose and created carseat spill mat.

I saw one on babyhalfoff.com and thought that is such a good idea. I know my dad would love them as he is a huge fan of seat and floor board protectors. So a little eye-balling, my first attempt at pockets on an object, voila! carseat mat. I will post some pics as soon as I have installed it in B's truck. He wasn't as impressed by my craftiness, but the pattern is baseball inspired just for him. I have seen so many projects I want to make lately now that I am following some more crafty bloggers and some are getting ready for Christmas. I almost want to vacation just to craft for a week.

However, we have over 20 audits to get done by the end of the year and not very many auditors. Not thinking I am going to get much vacation.

The Kid is a rock star this week. She can stand all on her own and without assistance! It is so funny. She is kind of trying to take steps but they are more like falls. But she is so happy about it, you couldn't ask for more. She keeps trying more foods and is such a good eater. She had her first buffalo wing the other night and likes to share apples with her dad. Doesn't seem like she is a fan of my cooking, and I am trying not to let it bother me.

We have a semi-busy week coming up, so stay tuned.

Thankful Thursday/Friday

I see many bloggers do this and I think it's neat:

I am thankful for:

A husband that is fully capable of being a parent

A happy, healthy, funny daughter

Kick ass co-workers to travel with

Awesome firm co-workers that will have a good time with you.

Happy weekend!

10 months and 2 baths later....

...it happened. Our first, the poopsplosion of epic proportions. I have heard of them, felt bad for the parents and silently thought, Thank God that hasn't happened to us. Don't get me wrong, she had a few blowouts, stained a few outfits but mostly it was contained. But tonight as we celebrated her 10 months in the world, after chatting with Grammy and Grampy, I was christened with arms full of poo.

It did not go well. I realized it was all over me and beckoned for help. We shimmied the jammies off of her and B gave her her second bath of the evening. She was not happy, I was squirming from the poo. Not something I want to relive, but after getting new jammies and a bottle she settled into sleep.

I only have one thing to say before I head to bed after dealing with what the hubby has called the Crisis, ICK!

I feel like Chef Duff

People were posing with our cake at the wedding!!!!!!!!!!!

We had so much fun making it and may have a few other requests coming for some party cakes. Who knew two little accountants could be creative?

In Kid news.......she can stand on her own for about 10 seconds and loves walking around with her Dora car or holding my hands. She even said Mom today!

Whoop Whoop for fun Saturdays that start out in CPR class.

Craziness

It seems like we have been going non-stop since the last post with no sign of slowing down. It just blows my mind how quickly days, weeks, and months fly by. Shoot, the Kid is going to be 10 months old next week!!!!! It feels just like yesterday I was whining, waiting for the pregnancy to be over.


But in the lives of babies, things can change very quickly. 4 teeth, crawling, walking with her Dora car, and she has pretty much decided she hates purees. The walking bit is the newest feat and probably the most fun too. She has also decided the dogs make pretty good wrestling partners and proceeds to rotate which one she is beating up each day. They are pretty good sports about it and only occasionally try to run away from her. Too bad for them, she is a lot quicker than she used to be and can get to them with little problems. Dinner time has changed a little around here, a little more thinking is involved.

We have been to a few more baseball games and she does really well. Orbit is a big hit with the kiddos and she claps when she sees him. She fell asleep during the fireworks on the 4th, woke up, watched for a few minutes, rolled over and went back to sleep. We couldn't ask for anything better I don't think.

Unfortunately, with so much rain since May we haven't been able to take the boat out. The river is just high and fast. Sadly, the Missouri has taken some lives in the last few days and there is just no point risking it. Thankfully, it has stopped raining and we have had some nice weather.

The Kid and I went to her first pig show today and let me tell you Kansas folk, your pigs are safe. Showing is a completely different game here. It shocked me, I have never seen a Hog Jogger before. The poor judge even commented on the quality of the piggies, sadness. She did very well watching the show, mostly playing in the bleachers and people watching.