Two Peas in a Pod

So this pic is totally unrelated but just wanted to share a secret. We're working on something uber special for Joe for his first Father's Day, since his actual gift will be here late.

More to come on this!!

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Night Home Alone

Usually Joe and I are sitting on the couch right about now, enjoying some quiet time after Muffin has gone to bed. Tonight, however, Joe had to work. A little something called Chippendales is at the County Line tonight, so it's just me and the kiddo at home. And said kiddo is in bed...attempting to sleep.

So what is a mama to do?  Make baby food!!

Of course, I could have started some of the sewing projects I've got waiting in the wings.  Been meaning to make some baby pants, some more binkie clips, and a few other things.

Today at lunch I stopped off at Jo-Anns to pick up some new fabric to make baby slings out of.  I bought a nice one a while back, but it ended up shrinking a bit when I washed it.  Because it was just the perfect size when I bought it, it is now just too small.  So I thought I would make one...seems easy enough.    Here's what I got:

  I got two different ones because while I was there I got the bright idea that I ought to try to make a ring sling too!  So I got my fabric and went back to work.

I ended up ordering some awesome colored aluminum rings online, so just waiting for them to come in.  Then I need a free night to do some sewing.  Might be awhile, since we have so much to do to the house still.  But I feel the fabric calling my name...

Major!

Last night when I came home from work, I got to play with Nash a bit before he had to go to bed. I put him on the floor in his room, like I always do, surrounded by toys, but something was different this time. And then it hit me.




He's sitting up all on his own!!!

We've been working on this for awhile, but he always seemed more interested in standing than sitting so he was still a bit wobbly. Well not anymore! My baby is growing up right before my very eyes...

In the words of Taylor Swift, "Oh darling, don't you ever grow up...just stay this little."

Our Nanny

When I finally got a job and faced the challenge of finding someone to take care of Nash while Joe was at work, I was really nervous. I'd heard a lit of horror stories and really doubted anyone would be good enough, but we had to find someone - and fast.

Joe had heard that our neighbor's daughter was staying with them and used to be a nanny for a newborn, so we decided to give her a try.

Things have been good so far...although I still feel like Mama is the best . ;-)

Sometimes she send me cute lil pics of him to tide me over while I'm away. Here's what I got today.

Loving his dinner and wanting her phone!!! Miss you, Muffin.

Nash's Birthday Message

I'm still trying to get a 0-6 month video put together for Nash, but I'm having some technical difficulties (hundreds of photos and videos just disappeared from my external hard drive). But I did manage to record a little birthday message for him since I couldn't be with him on his birthday (damn Army).

Lunchtime Playtime

Sad

That's all...  Sad.  Sad that I won't get to spend the weekend with my muffin.  Sad that he will likely be ready for bed by the time I come home and won't even be awake when I leave in the morning.  Sad that I can't play with him, take him anywhere, giggle, snuggle, smooch...

Doesn't help that I'm uploading pics from the week.  It's beating me down, folks.

Isn't that the sweetest baby you've ever seen? (I mean, besides your own, if you had/have one).  He's what reminds me to breathe every day.

Can't wait until next weekend when I finally get to spend some time with this little guy.  And his handsome daddy.