Happy Halloween!!

Preston LOVED trick or treating. He couldn't stop smiling!! Here it was a really cold night (I think it was 30 degree's out) and Preston protested going inside! Whata kid. We dressed him up in a lepoard costume. We got this costume a year ago - way before he was born. It was on clearance for $2!! And it turned out to be a perfect fit for our Peewee.
so yeah...we got a crap load of candy. Good thing we have a treadmill for me to work off all the sugar I"m about to consume!!!!

Ok.... these are pictures of Josh when he was one year old. Preston is definitely a mini Josh!! I know this kid is mine...I watched him come out!

My dad taught me how to eat! I swear!

So we had a little fun eating today...well everyday we celebrate eating but today was a little more sloppy!

4 a.m. wakeup call

4:00 a.m. and we awake to our Preston coughing...and coughing some more. So I pick him up and out of nowhere this projectile vomit of milk shoots out, spraying everything in its immediate radius. Oh My God. Talk abot a rude awakening! Meanwhile Preston just smiles in relief.
and I had just cleaned these sheets yesterday...awwww the joys of parenthood...

Who knew balloons were so entertaining?

Oh my God! I've never heard Preston laugh so hard until a few minutes ago. I'm talk'n about one of those belly laughs that spreads all over. And the cataylist to all this fun? a simple balloon. Preston LOVES balloons. He thinks they are the best things since my boob.
I really need to get this on video to show you all - you really need to experience this laugh in full effect!

And the #1 Pet Peeve goes to...

So there I was...
...in the ladies room at the mall...I anxiously sit down, as I *had* to go pee. Just as I was letting a sigh of relief, the automatic toilet starts flushing...wait a minute... I'm not done yet!! Ewww gross! Rude Awakening! Toilet water and my own pee are splashing up on me! Help! Oh my God! This is disgusting! All I wanted to do is pee! For the Love of God!!
Thankfully I had Preston's baby wipes to help salvage my disasterous peeing experience. Why in God's name did this freank'n toilet play this cruel joke on me? I was waiting for some reality tv crew to jump out and taunt me. Thankfully that didn't happen.
So, my new #1 pet peeve is: pycho automatic toilets flushing midstream....grrrrrr.....

A whirl of a weekend

What a weekend we all had! I finally have the chance to sit down and write about it.
My parents came into town Friday night. It was soooo good to see them. Preston was happy to have extra playmates!



Josh and I threw a party on Saturday night. There was our award winning chili, a full keg of beer and rock'n Jessi Lynn played some awesome tunes.


In every Fall tradition, we headed out to the good'ole pumpkin patch in search of 'Thee Great Pumpkin." Preston was so darn cute - he was wide-eyed, excited about all the animals on the farm.






I'm tired! We've been on the go non-stop. Josh and I have our vice...awww Starbucks....what a saving grace!

5 dolla make ya holla...no wait...make that 100

Yesterday my dear sweet husband surprised me with a much needed professional message. ahhhhh I could use one twice a day! If I win that lottery, I swear I"m gonna have my own personal message person at my beck and call. Aww one can dream, can't I? Well I enjoyed every ounce of my one hour back rub. Funny how that hour seems like 5 seconds! It's never long enough. Just when I was in complete relaxation...'times up!' Rats.
Well after that lovely pampering, I go to get my hair done. I didn't want to chop it...you know the story on that one, but I wanted to feel like a Hottie again. Josh's friend, Kim, is this really super awesome hair stylist. She does all this sort of funky styles - so I put on my brave game face and dove in to her creativity. Good thing I did!! By golly! She styled my hair - leaving the length - and put in some really pretty carmel, and red highlights. Sweet. I feel so sassy!! grrrrr!!!!

Preston got his first tooth in today! Poor kid has been cranky all week - trying to get that tooth to break through. He's got a second one coming in as well. I wish teething wasn't so painful for them. If I could take the pain for him, I'd do it in a heart beat. He's been climbing onto everything. It makes Josh and I nervous to watch - in fear he's going to whack his head. We can be so careful but sometimes a parent has to let their child fall in order to learn...right? Yeah, easier said than done. Our kid is so busy and inquisitive that I hope he doesn't get too many bumps and bruises!
awwww I'm getting a message tomorrow morning. A MUCH, MUCH needed one at that! I'm looking so forward to relaxing, having that full hour to myself. awwww! I have the greatest husband EVER!
AND...I'm getting my hair done. :) I'm getting the full works - colored, cut, styled...finally, I'm gonna be HOT again!! Thank the Lord!

To Indulge or Not to Indulge...

Don't you hate it when you are absolutely starving and it's late at night? I feel like if I eat something so late, it'll all go straight to my behind. At the same time, if I don't eat, my stomach hurts and I can't fall asleep.
Awww so frustrating!!! grrrrrrr!!!

So there Preston and I were...swinging at the park...this couple came walking past with the cutest twin girls. We jump up to greet them - as Preston LOVES to play with other babies. I made the comment 'The good thing about having twins is you get it all over with and you're done having kids!" This desperate look came from the mom as she looked down at her stomach. "I'm 20 weeks pregnant." Oh crap! I don't know how in the world this lady does it! Here I am exhausted from just chasing ONE baby! She'll be chasing 3 at once! Go her!!
We exchanged numbers to set up baby play dates. woohhooo!! Preston is excited to have 2 girlfriends!!

LIFE LESSON #134......If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!

I want my long hair back!! I never ever want to cut it short again. What was I thinking? I cut 8 inches off my locks back in April. It was one thing I could do to have some sort of control of my body. So much for change. I like the old Ryan. I felt like my hair was a huge part of my sex appeal. I was known for my hair. I LOVED my hair. Ever since I chopped the hell out of it, I haven't really felt the same. To be honest, I've felt ugly, blahhhhhhh. I wish I could just push a redo button and have it back like it was!!
It's growing out...oh dear Lord...patience is a virtue.....or something like that

What is normal?

Being a mom has completely changed my life. I adore my new role and absolutely LOVE my baby boy. But being a mom is hard work!! No one ever tells you how demanding parenting can be. I guess it's something everyone has to figure out on their own. Well today I really had a frustrating moment. Here I was doing laundry, cleaning, cooking dinner, taking care of a crying baby ...all at the same time. It was 5 pm and I had yet to take a shower or eat much all day. I felt overwhelmed, frustrated, tired, invisible. In a way, I feel like I've lost *my* identity and I desperately want to reclaim it!! It's hard to when a 8 month old baby is completely attached to me and dependent on me for its survival. You see, Preston will not take a bottle. Sure he'll drink out of a sippy cup but when it comes down to it, all he wants is his momma. Which translates into me not having any sort of life. I would love to be able to go out on a date with my husband, go to a movie or perhaps get a job!!
I know, I know, babies are only babies for a short while. Don't get me wrong, I'm relishing every second of Preston. He is my pride and joy. Like I said, I really enjoy being a mom. It's just that I need time of my own to get out of the house - even if it's only an hour at a time. I'm OK with that. I talked to Josh about it and we are going to work a schedule out so I can do that. OH how I would LOVE to get my sanity back!! Is that possible?!

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!!!!

Survival through chocolate?

I glance through the frig only to just keep on staring as if food will magically appear. Then I proceed to stare at what canned goods we have....with a dissatisfied sigh, I settle for chicken soup. Awww the joys of not having any groceries! It's my own darn fault for not going shopping. We've been constantly on-the-go. Perhaps having no food is a good thing? So that's why I've been losing weight! ha
oh! oh! I spot some chocolate chips!(oh lord, you know you're desperate when...) ;)