Saturday, February 28, 2009

Day Forty

My house is a mess. This is a picture of the layer of dust coating everything. My house is soooo messy that my husband actually agreed to let me call the cleaning lady. It's really that bad!

Friday, February 27, 2009

Day Thirty Nine


That's right.... two strikes! And I'm the one that bowled them! I'd like to say that all that Wii bowling has payed off but the score that happened after this were.... well zeros! And this actually took place on Friday, but we were out so late that it was technically Saturday!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Day Thirty Eight

This is my littlest brother Jordan. I promise he's not as big of a punk as he looks! He's just not a morning person, even after a plate of bacon, a Hot Wheels car balloon and his nephew covering his face in whip cream! Today is his 20th birthday. I can't believe he's that old, 'cuz that makes me.... well, older! Happy Birthday 'Robert'!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Day Thiry Seven

Marlene and I took the kiddos to the DuPage Children's Museum. They really had a good time. Bryce loved the wind tunnel and Maya was a big fan of the water tables! We were able to snap a quick photo of the two of them in the huge chari. They really do love each other, I swear!. We capped off the day with a trip to Noodles!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Day Thirty Six

My little guy loves his cottage cheese! Nate was brave and let Bryce eat it by himself while he was sitting on his lap. Neatless to say they were both covered in cottage cheese when all was said and done!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Day Thirty Five

I had to bring Bryson to the eye doctor today for the first time. He complains, often, that 'eyes-eyes, owwwie', so I thought it would be a good idea to get him checked out. Turns out he has some pretty severe eye allergies, the source however is still unknown to us! Now we have to use saline to rinse out his eyes.... he hates it but mimics us when we're done doing it.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Day Thirty Four

Mmmmm, cookies! I worked out with my friend Marlene and it was a killer workout! I decided I earned some cookies! Yummo!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Day Thirty Three

This is how I find Bryson each night when I check on him before I go to bed. Curled up with his face in the corner of the crib. Makes me nervous to put him in a big boy bed! He might fall out as he travels to his little corner!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Day Thirty Two

Bryson's latest obsession is my hairspray. He asks for 'shhhhh' (with his finger twirling over his head) everytime I try to get ready. Tonight I gave him a faux-hawk. He laughed when he saw himself in the mirror!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Day Thirty One

My mom brought me flowers.... isn't that nice!! She said she always brings Bryce presents, this time it was my turn. Lord knows I don't get them from anyone else!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Day Thirty

My goofy little man. He does this when I'm working on the computer and he wants attention. With a smile like that, how can I resist!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Day Twenty Nine


It was very, very quite on Tuesday morning... I heard the pantry door open and Bryson came and showed me the bag of chips that he apparently wanted. I told him no but apparently he had other ideas... I peeked around the courner and there he was mowing down on my cereal.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Day Twenty Eight


I did it. I cut off my baby's curls. He looked like such a bum and I know that his stranger anxiety would prevent us from going to a salon. So I said I wouldn't do it and I did.... one side looks great, the other..... not so much. Oh well, we live, we learn!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Day Twenty Seven

I love this little boy! He is just as nuts as his mother, if not more! This is his latest, he's obsessed with the fuzz in his toes... so much so that he couldn't use the potty because he was too busy getting fuzz-free! I was laughing so hard I almost couldn't take the picture!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Day Twenty Six




Ummm, Valentine's day was fun! Marlene and Tony came over to have dinner. Five bottles of wine later.... Marlene showed us her mad yoga skills, Tony was as happy as a clam, Nate passed out on the couch and I was... well I was just goofy! Good friends, good wine, good times!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Day Twenty-Five


I am going to a sleepover! At the age of twenty-eight! One of my closest friends is turning 50 and her daughter decided to throw her a surprise birthday sleepover... It's sure to be a good time!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Day Twenty Four


Please pardon the really crummy picture! Boy do I need a new camera! Anyways, today I voluntarily attended a meeting at my school to find out some additional information about the districts plan for next year. The meeting started at 3:45 and ended after 6:00. In that time, I learned that next year, despite the 'world of technology' that we live in, our district will no longer offer technology class to it's students. And, I will be loosing 20 minutes of prep time a day so that I can monitor my students as they take an 'excercise walk' around the building. Apparently learning will be taking a back seat next year!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Day Twenty Three

I was so happy to find this book for Bryson for Valentines Day. One of my favorite books to read him is 'I Love You Through and Through.' This book has the same author and illustrator, I'm sure we will love it just as much!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Day Twenty Two

I don't know what to say about this. Bryson always brightens my day and makes me laugh!! I'm so happy that he is in my life!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Day Twenty One

Today was gymnastics. The highlight of Bryson's time there is usually getting a stamp at the end of the day. Today he was VERY observant and noticed that the 'big kids' (he's the youngest by about a year) were getting stamps on their feet. So my little bum sat himself down, took off both socks and stuck out his feet.... so we came home with not 2, but 4 stamps. Thankfully I convinced him that mommy didn't need stamps on her feet!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Day Twenty

We've been working on the potty training and Bryson impressed Nate and I by going right away when we came home from dinner with my parents. He also surprised us when he then proceeded to pee ALL over the bathroom, three times, and then again on the potty!! I didn't think a person that little could hold THAT much in their bladder!!! I'm going to have to post a picture of his 'celebration' dance. It's pretty funny!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Day Nineteen


It was so warm today!!! I dug through the basement and dragged up Bryce's tricycle. We had a good time riding around the neighborhood!

Friday, February 6, 2009

Day Eighteen

This beautiful little girl is my god-daughter Maya! She's also Bryson's 'girlfriend'. He calls her Ya-ya... and Maya's mom Marlene he refers to as Auntie 'Mar-Mar'. Marlene, Tony and Maya came over for Friday night pizza... it's fast becoming a tradition that our friends and neighbors come over for Friday pizza, beer and Wii.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Day Seventeen

After one of the craziest days teaching (that I have ever had in my 5 years experience) my mom called to let me know that Bryce wouldn't be coming home form her house in his clothes because he'd wet through. She said I'd be amused at what he had on, sure enough, I was! This apparently belonged to one of my brothers... oh my goodness! It's not a great picture (I really need a new camera), but you get the idea!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Day Sixteen


I sucked it up and scheduled my trainer for 8:00 A.M., yes that right folks, I voluntarily signed up to be awake AND working out that early.... I must be serious! Turns out he didn't get the memo and slept in... so I had a different trainer. He was great and we got a lot accomplished... most of which involved me not being able to walk out of the club!! I love legs days!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Day Fifteen

I cleared my schedule! I booked a babysitter! And I waited for the phone to ring... and I waited, and waited, and waited. Alas, no subs were needed this morning!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Day Fourteen

We attempted to get Bryson's 18 month pictures taken today. God bless Joyce and Andy at the Picture People! 'Cuz I didn't even want to put up with my child! Thankfully a few of the shots turned out! Afterwards, B got a sucker... certainly not because he was good, but just 'cuz I love him so much!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Day Thirteen


Snail or wienie in a blanket, you decide (the blur was unavoidable). This tasty morsel was a part of our small Super Bowl gathering. We enjoyed watching the game, despite our crabby child that went to bed at 8:00!