It's that time . . .

Christmas time is here! I love Christmas! I love big colored lights, music that makes you smile, trees in the house, parades, reasons to get together! I love lots of baked treats and tinsel because they remind me of my Mom. I love family and friends that just stop by to see you. I love shopping in crowded malls. I love buying gifts for other people and that Bill does all the gift wrapping. I love 10,000 Hallmark ornaments that have to be unboxed (most of them are Star Wars and Star Trek because they are Bill's collection over 30 years). And this year, I love it all a little more because I get to share it with my son. So, to the attick I go. . .

Santa, Thanksgiving and the Iron Bowl!

Wow! How do you express the kind of thankfulness we feel? Well, I hope it just oozes out of us, because I know Bill and I are overflowing with gratitude and humbleness! We deserve nothing, but are so blessed! Our sweet baby Will is all smiles . . . and we LOVE it. I am sad that the newborn phase went by so fast, but could never get tired of seeing him grow and change. The smiles, the laughs, the noises, and even the pouty faces are awesome. He has discovered his toys, loves kicking his feet, finally likes getting in his swing, enjoys "talking" with everyone and LOVES bath time. He makes the funniest noises and I could listen and stare at him for days. (Can you tell I like him a little?)
I am keeping him on his toes with his social game too. Wednesday, I took him to work with me, which was great until he spit up all over both of us for the second time. Then, home to change clothes, and off to the mall with Dad and Grandma to see Santa Claus. It was very fun, but the experience went by too quick for me. I guess I invisioned Santa loving and doting on him like I do. Doesn't Santa know he is the cutest, sweetest baby ever???
Thursday, of course, was Will's first Thanksgiving. Daddy had to work, but Will and Mommy watched the parade, cooked, then headed out to Amy's for dinner with the boys and my Dad. (Yes, we were late). We had awesome food, then off to Memaw and Pappa's for spoiling from the cousins, Grandma and the great grands. Will spent the night with Grandma Thursday night, and no, Mommy didn't sleep.
That's ok, because CJ and I headed out shopping at 3:30. Gotta get those deals . . . I'm on a baby budget now. CJ is a great shopping buddy. We were home in time to cook chili and watch the Iron Bowl with friends. Woo-Hoo! What a game! We had a great time. I swear Will watched the TV in between cat naps. He was not bothered by the screaming and even smiled when Auburn scored. I am raising a Tiger for sure.
That gets us to today. What is on the schedule? A whole lot to do. What is getting done? I am still in my pj's blogging and staring at a beautiful baby that woke me up by laughing this morning (insert huge Mommy smiles here)!
What a great weekend and a great life!

Mamma Drama

Since I had the Will, I have had some bad pain in my upper tummy. Well, after 4 different meds and 9 weeks, I went to the Dr. and he scheduled some tests. Can I just tell you that modern healthcare really needs to step it up in the flavor department of the crap they make you swallow. Good Lord! What sadist decided it is ok to make people drink this crap? That was the thought Friday when I left the CT scan experience. Then today, endocsopy. Well I had this done several years ago at another hospital and it wasn't a big deal. Apparently that is where I should have went today. Instead I went in, waited on registration only to realize the computers were down. Then I was hoarded into a ward, given an iv that split open when inserted, given another iv, made to swallow lidocaine, given a shot of demoral(sp) and was still AWAKE when they shoved a camera down my throat. Like I said, you bunch of sadist. Then, in recovery, I was back in the "ward" next to an old man who kept exposing himself (close the curtains, people) and they were "out of blankets". Then the bad news, we don't know why your hurting. We are waiting on the biopsy to come back. BOO! I am hurting, I need an answer so I can be a happy mommy that loves my life. If you see fit, say a little extra prayer that maybe the pain will just go away or that the CT will show an answer.

Family Tradition

Ok, so there is little traditional about my Mom's side of the family but every year in November we have a family reunion, and I LOVE IT! This year was a little different. Um . . . I think I packed everything but the kitchen sink to go out of town for 2 nights. I had 14 little bags where I kept finding things we might need for Will (we didn't need any of it). I filled up the car and a duffel bag the size of a body bag. I took 50 diapers (apparently we don't go through 50 diapers in 2 days). Despite my stress about having everything, once we got there, we had a blast. I spent the entire weekend asking where my son was. Everytime I turned my head, someone else was holding sweet Will. Of course, he didn't mind at all. I got to visit with lots of Aunts and Uncles and cousins. I got to play games with CJ and Gracie and chase Luke and Shelby! And, I got to eat . . . good grief, we ate, and ate, and ate. I hope Will grows up knowing the importance of family and loving them as much as I do.

Two months: 12 lbs 14oz, 23 1/2 inches and PERFECT

Today, our little miracle is two months old. How did we celebrate . . . shots! (Gee, thanks Mommy. That is always what I wanted on my birthday.) He did great. My sweet happy baby laughed and played and smiled at Mommy and Daddy in the Dr.'s office and only cried about 30 seconds after getting 4 shots. He is a trooper. He weighed in at a whopping 12lbs 14 oz and is now 23 1/2 inches long. We got a clean bill of health and dont go back for 2 months.
On the other hand, Mommy goes back to work tomorrow (probably after I have a nervous breakdown in the morning). Don't worry about Will though. He will be staying with Daddy in the mornings and Memaw and Papa in the afternoons this week. Also, Ms. Dawn, a friend of ours, is going to keep him. I can not tell you how happy I am that he will not have to go to daycare right now. God just paved the way for all of this to fall into place and I could not be happier. Although it is hard to leave the new love of my life, I am glad to be returning to work with great friends and a good job.