"What's a cripple?"

SO, yesterday, as we were leaving Lucas' school, one of the older classes and teacher were exiting the gym. As we walked past, the teacher made a "joke," because her students were apperently moving her along too quickly for her taste. As we walk by, she says, "Hold on, I know I cant move as fast as you, but it's not like I'm a cripple! Ha-ha-ha!" Lucas turns to me, holding my hand and says, "Mom, what's a cripple?" All big-eyed and innocent. I tell him, "Well, it's kind of a not very nice way of saying Handicapped." We recently had a discussion about what handicapped was, when he noticed the hanging placard in some cars, Like Grandma Kathleens, or Grannies.
When I told him that that was what he meant, He said, "You mean, like my Dad?" and I went "Yeah, I guess she wasn't thinking about what she said. Everybody forgets things sometimes."
I thought all was okay, until, about half way home, over the Radio Disney bumpin' through the car, (Part of our after school routine,) I heard him sobbing in the back seat. I ask what's wrong, and he says, though I'm paraphrasing, that his feelings are hurt because anyone would cal his Daddy any name, and that there is a bad name for people who cant do things, and why would that teacher say that, and it's not fair, and he loves his Daddy.
It's just such BS. Some people just don't think.

he's finally asleep

finally. bedtime for mama! yay!

why cant i sleep?

I'm tired, ive been up since 5:30 or so. I just cant sleep. I'll go try again, have to get up to get Munchkin ready for school in the morning. There are only 12 days of the school year left, (not counting weekends,) yay! then I'll have al day with my little buddy. I'm so happy we bought the Friends of the Zoo membership though. We've used it so much in the past month, the expense is more than covered. And, we get into other Zoos for free. They advertise on the card, "Free Tickets to the St. Louis Zoo!" and I laugh...

I musta meant a mommy tomorrow.

And that can be a long time.
Anyway, Aidan has allergies. Bad ones. Just like Lucas used to. But, he's getting better, thanks to Benadryl. He also turns in circles, not quite crawling, and scoots backward. He also walks well,l if you hold him up under his arms.
Lucas can ride a bike all by himself now, no training wheels. He's getting really good, but a little cocky, skidding to a stop and letting his back wheel drift and throw up dust. He may seriously hurt himself soon. but, he's having fun. He's learning to tell time, and has had the same little girlfriend, Kayliegh, for a few months now. They're so cute, holding hands and reading to each other.
Pictures later, I have to take them off the camera.

I promise

I'll actually update tomorrow. Really.

Been so busy!

We've been so busy. Aidan's had an ear infection, followed by a virus. He's teething. he's 6 months old today, you know! He's wearing size 12 mo, and weighs 22 lbs.(almost) he's got the doctor on monday, and gets bloodwork and shots if he's well. he's been sleeping in his crib at night, usually until 2-3 am. he still wants to eat at night.
Lucas is on his way to IL right now. If I have to give up a holiday, let it be easter, i guess. Lucas has also lost 2 teeth, one a week ago, and one today. theyre on the bottom, not right in front, but the next two. he has the cutest smile now!
i'm hungry and tired, so, i'm gonna go eat while Aidan is napping!

Yay! (Crib Update)

Aidan made it until 3 am last night, and that was after rocking him until he was drowsy, then laying him down and patting him to sleep. We have to buy another glow-e bear, though. He loved Lucas', as well as his Laurie Berkner cd.
I gave up at 3 am, because he was hungry, I was so tired, and I was so swollen on one side I thought I might cry. We'll shoot for 4 tonight. But even if he only spends half the night in his crib, it's a step in the right direction. I think I can deal with that until summer rolls around, if we have to.
It kinda makes me sad though, he's growing up so fast!

Side note: I'm so proud of Lucas! We all had big grilled chicken salads for dinner tonight, with cheese, tomatos, carrots, broccoli, baby spinach, romaine and raddicio, and he ate every bite, and didn't even drown it in ranch dressing! "I'm a big grown up boy now, I'm ready for 1st grade!" It was so cute!

new pictures, and update

A few new Studio photos:

Also, Aidan Is getting taught to sleep in his crib this week, much to Lucas' dismay. It's Spring Break, so, it's the only time soon that lack of sleep isn't going to be too big a deal. Unfortunately, Lucas' allergies have been acting up, and he's got a runny nose and cough from his sinuses, and it's hard for a little guy, or anyone else, for that matter, to cough quietly. but, in 2 hours, I've only had to go pat the baby back to sleep once. I remember how terrible it was with Lucas, I'm amazed I'm dealing with this as well as I am. I guess it is how they say, the second one is easier.

I just cant deal with holding him all night and day, there has to be some period of time where I have 2 arms, lol.

I'm an Auntie! Yay!

http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage.asp?UrlID=5H8L2O0V5Y

Aid has a cold...

just posting this here so i can remember to keep an eye on how long it lasts. it started yesterday...

New camera, old pix!

Booger is with Grandma tonight, and I miss him, So, here are some oldies. These are before Aidan was even in my belly... Such a handsome fella.

btw

cam is broken, so no new pix for a bit, sorry!

I am officially suffering...

From Mommy Brain.
Yesterday afternoon, I was cleaning up. I asked Kris if he would "Eat the baby, while I clean the bathroom? Then I'll take him." Followed shortly by, as I was preheating the oven, "Alright, I'll preheat the bathroom while I'm cleaning, then throw the lasagna in." Shortly after, Kris told me what I had said. it definitly explained the crazy looks he gave me. I laughed so hard when he told me, I almost peed my pants. You hadta be there.

Yay!

We're rolling! Now the fun starts! Woo-hoo!

A foray into self feeding!

Food, glorious food! Mmm, bananas and blueberries!

Aidans first boo-boo.

Poor baby. He learned to sit up today. Unfortunatly, he was in his swing when it happened. I sat him in, took a step, grabbed a jar of food, turned around, and boop! there he went. gawd, I always strap him in. always. I forgot. and he bonked his little noggin. two little lumps, about as big as pennies, on either side of his head. He cried his eyes out for a minute, but he got better quick. I checked his little limbs, used a flashlight to check his pupil responses, and he seems happy, but, gawd, I feel like a terrible mom. he is his happy, smily self, but I called the nurse line, and they said to do the typical head injury routine, wake him up after his first 2 hours asleep, then every 4 hours today and tommorrow.
Lucas was freaked out too, and had a hard time falling asleep. I almost had a panic attack, shaking, bawling, all of it. I went to set him in his swing for a minute tonight, after he had fallen asleep, so I could make the bed, and he woke up, and freaked out. maybe he'll forgive me someday. I think he blames the swing too. "Darn thing! You moved away from my butt! You're supposed to move with me!"
GAH!

ouch

I have Wii arm.

So, Like it?

whats anyone think about the new colors? is the text big enough for the grandmas? like the slideshow?

see if one more will work...

okay.

It kinda ate half of my slideshow, and now, i'm too tired to finish fixing it, so, I'll just add a post to take up a little space and push it down. I realized I didn't put xmas pictures up yet! oops! so, I'll say HI! with a sleepy baby!