Really???

It's now June, which means: I haven't done anything on here in months!! Ah well. Am I gonna beat myself up over it? Nah. I guess that's what I like so much about facebook... the opportunity to "blog" as much or as little as you'd like via that little box which probes, "What's on your mind..." Some days, chasing after a 2-year-old is quite enough, thank you. On those days, you won't hear much from me. On those days, the pitter-patter of little feet thoroughly compensates for the pitter-patter of thoughts frolicking through the wide open fields of my mind. :) Not to say that I'm an air-head, mind you...

Anyhoo.

Just thought I'd ramble about my latest undertaking: Babysitting. Or perhaps toddler-sitting would be more accurate. In a full-time sort of way. (Through the summer anyway.) Yep. Upon figuring the numbers, I'll be watching another 2-year-old for 40 whole hours a week! Because, apparently, I didn't think one 2-year-old was sufficient for my sanity... or lack thereof. So. All that to say: If it's currently been 3 months since my last post, during which time I've only had one toddler on the loose... it's pretty safe to say that blogging may very well be nonexistent this summer. Unless, of course, I find that this is the one thing that keeps me sane. :) I guess we'll see...

Another Tuesday...

I've been focusing all my energy on getting caught up these last few weeks... I figured it was about time to post something a little more current. :)

Let me just start off by saying: Daylight Savings Time is killing me this year! I don't know why either. Oh wait. I suppose it could have something to do with the fact that, a) I committed to singing a special at church on the very Sunday DST occurred - so I had to show up there super early, and b) I also committed to watching my friend's kiddos the first part of this week - which means gettin' my booty outta bed at least an hour and a half earlier (i.e. TWO hours and a half earlier) than I normally would have. All while keeping the same night-time hours. Not a good plan when "springing ahead." Oh. And just so we're clear on this: I did not lose my hour - I would never be that careless. It was stolen from me!! Not to be returned until October... or is it November?... this year. *sigh*

But I digress.

In other news: We've decided that Mac should start using his own bed for nap time. Today was Day #1 in fact. Ever since we made the decision to transition him from sleeping-with-mom-and-dad to sleeping-in-his-big-boy-bed at night, it's been great! Well. There were a couple of kinks to work through in the beginning. (e.g. He'd wiggle his little self right out of bed and onto the floor which makes for quite an abrupt and thoroughly rude awakening. [p.s. Those toddler bed-guard contraptions are a life-saver! And sleep-saver!]) But for nap times, I would just put him on our bed since it's big and comfy... and then I could nap with him if I so desired. Aaaannnd... Let's face it. Most of the time, I desired. :) And, until recently, that's been just fine. Naps in our room, night-time in his room. No problems. But within the last couple of evenings he has started crying if we walk in the direction of his room and not ours at night. Then he'll point to our room and say, "That way, that way, that way!" And his volume becomes increasingly louder if we set him in his bed and say goodnight. In essence, he's cried himself to sleep these last few nights and I don't like it. Not one bit! So. All that to say: My hope is that he'll understand that all sleeping is to be done in his own bed from now on. GASP! Even when he's sick? Oh, don't make me answer that right now. I don't kn... Yes. Ok? Yes, even when he's sick. *sob* Although I reserve the right to re-open that topic for discussion at a later date...

Round 2.

Well, Mac caught something else! Not the pukey flu this time but a different bug! The poor little dude has been achy, sniffly, coughing, sneezing, feverish, and had a sore throat now for almost a week! (Good grief, I sound like a NyQuil commercial!) But it's breakin' this mama's heart! I wish there were something more I could do for him than just dose after dose of Ibuprofen. Ugh. Maybe I should've asked the doctor about vitamins when we went in to see him on Friday! 'Course, Mac's probably still too young! Apparently, there's just not much a parent can do for their sick child until said child turns 3! Not even Chloraseptic spray for sore throats! And this was not just any sore throat. This was the I'd-rather-drool-because-I-just-don't-want-to-swallow kind of sore throat! So sad! :( Not to mention - OUCH! I guess for now all we can do is: lots of naps, lots of hugs, lots of fluids and a few doses of Ibuprofen in between all of that. Looking forward to healthier days ahead!

Flu, Flu, Go Away!

Yep. We got it. That dreaded flu bug that's been kickin' everyone in the patootie. Thankfully, ours was of the 24-hour variety. Mac was pukey all day on Wednesday. I felt like I was gonna vomit that entire night (it's a wonder I got any sleep)! And Brent stayed home from work on Thursday due to a sour tummy and not much sleep... what with me tossing and turning, and then Mac joined us for the night since I just don't like him sleeping so far away if there's a chance he could vomit. We are on the mend, however. Mac seemed like his usual energetic self both yesterday and today. My tummy is still a little tender/ sensitive. Not eating much... but, then again, I won't be withering away from lack of food anytime soon. :) Maybe this is just the "boost" I needed to start my winter cleanse?!? Wish me luck!

It's Been A While, I Know.

I think I might be ready to join the blogging bandwagon again... Not only is it a great creative outlet for me but I'm realizing that it helps me enormously in keeping track of Mac's growing up: from the smallest of accomplishments to the hugest milestones! (Not to mention keeping my typing accuracy in the "above average" range!) I'm not sure if I'll try to "catch up" or not... I'm thinking 6 months (or more?) might be a little much to worry about... but we'll see. For now, it's just good to be back!