Holy Fits Batman

This sweet child..

Has picked up a very nasty habit.  Throwing fits if he doesn't get his way.  He does this high screech which turns into a full crying fit, or a mean growling noise which also turns into a crying fit.  He doesn't just do this when he's told no, he does it for the silliest things.  His toy won't stay on the table, or he can't get his sock off, or he ate all his food, any sort of frustration sets this child off. 

Hopefully we get over this horrible stage soon, because I cannot take it for much longer.  It's not like I give in to it either.  If he does it, I ignore him and he stops within 2 minutes.  But those 2 minutes are horrible.

Dizzy

For the past 2 days, I have been so dizzy and lightheaded that I couldn't even function.  It started Sunday night.  The entire room spun and all I could do was get on all 4s until it stopped.  I couldn't do much after that. Basically, if I moved my head, the room would spin.  Thank god for Dan, because I totally neglected Jake.  I managed to find out that laying on your left side while pregnant and dizzy helps, so I laid down the rest of the night.

Monday, I was alone with Jake all day.  It was very hard and fustrating for the both of us.  All I could do was watch tv.  If I tried to read or play on my iPad, I got very sick.  Jake did well for a bit.  He sat on the couch with me and watched cupcake wars.  We watched A LOT of tv.

Then Jake became bored, and it was all down hill from there.  He wanted me to play with him and read books, but I couldn't do any of that.  We spent most of the day crying together.

I felt awful not giving him enough attention, so I made up for it today when I finally started feeling better.  I don't know why I got so dizzy, could be weather, something I ate or baby 2.  All I know is, it's hard to care for kids when you feel like poop.

Toilet troubles

Last week the toilet clogged.  I just thought it was a wad of toilet paper and tried to plunge it.  When that didn't work, I just left it for Dan to fix, because I didn't want it to overflow.  Eventually the water drained out and I thought it was fixed.   When Dan came home, it was still clogging up.  We basically couldn't flush any toilet paper until Dan brought home a toilet auger the next day.

When he used the auger, the toilet stayed clogged and we realized something was stuck down there.  Dan thought it was a toy that Jake had dropped into it.  That night we went to Home Depot to get a new toilet.  Dan was in a very foul mood for the rest of the night.  He was mad that I let Jake put something down the toilet.  

Saturday Dan took out the old toilet and installed the new one.  Jake and I were banned from the house so he could work without either of us in the way.

 Old toilet, don't worry, that's not poop, just rusted caulk.

New shiny toilet 

  It only took him 2 hours to complete the whole project.  He was very proud of himself and rightfully so.  He has never done anything like that.

He didn't want to bust up the old toilet at home, so he took it to work.  The culprit...

A bottle of contact solution.  Jake likes to go into the bathroom and pull things out of the drawers.  Contact bottles are his favorite!  Guess he wanted to see what would happen if one went into the toilet.  Little stinker.

They're baaaaack!!

That's right!  Crispy M&Ms are back in stores.  I loved these when they were available over 10 years ago.  I ate nothing but these while dating Dan and ended up losing 15 pounds.  I am so glad they are back!  They taste exactly how I remember them.  Try them if you've never had them!

Reading Challenge 2015

While researching on new books to read, I came across a website that had a 50 book reading challenge.  Since my sister in law is a more avid reader than I am, I asked her if she wanted to try to complete it with me.  Of course she agreed, because who can turn down reading more books!?  I think at least trying this challenge will help both of us branch out and maybe find a new author or genre.  When I mentioned it to my sister, she was intrigued and wanted to take part in it also.  

• a book with more than 500 pages
• a classic romance
• a book that became a movie
• a book published this year
• a book with a number in the title
• a book written y someone under 30
• a book with nonhuman characters
• a funny book
• a book by a female author
• a mystery or thriller
• a book with a one-word title
• a book of short stories
• a book set in a different country
• a nonfiction book
• a popular author's first book
• a book from an author you love that you haven't yet read
• a book a friend recommended
• a Pulitzer Prize-winning book
• a book based on a true story
• a book at the bottom of your to-read list
• a book your mom loves
• a book that scares you
• a book more than 100 years old
• a book based entirely on its cover
• a book you were supposed to read in school but didn't
• a memoir
• a book you can finish in one day
• a book with antonyms in the title
• a book set somewhere you've always wanted to visit
• a book that came out the year you were born
• a book with bad reviews
• a trilogy
• a book from your childhood
• a book with a love triangle
• a book set in the future
• a book set in high school
• a book with a color in the title
• a book that made you cry
• a book with magic
• a graphic novel
• a book by an author you've never read before
• a book you own but have never read
• a book that takes place in your hometown
• a book that was originally written in a different language
• a book set during Christmas
• a book written by an author with your same initials
• a play
• a banned book
• a book based on or turned into a TV show
• a book you started but never finished

 

Some of these challenges will be very easy and some are so far out there I don't know if I will be able to complete them.  We have a year so best of luck to the three of us!

A very Jenny Weekend!

I love spending time with my sister.  I know I say it every time, but I wish I could see her more.  We always have a great time together and can talk about anything.  From complaints to exciting news, it's nice to have her there as a listener.  She seems to know when to offer advice and other times just let me vent. I can always talk to Dan about things, but he's a dude and doesn't offer much.

Jen came over Friday afternoon and spent the night.  Dan was suppose to go Up North with his friends for ice fishing, but since it doesn't get above 20 degrees, he decied to stay home.  Jen was going to spend the whole weekend with me but Dan ruined our plans, so I settled for her staying over 1 night. 

Since we currently have 1 car, and Jake is too big for is infant car seat, we had to drive in jens car to Dans work and pick up our car.  It's roomier and has the right seat for Jake.   After we switched cars, we went to a cupcake bakery.  I think we got too many cupcakes!

I already has eaten one of mine..

Next stop was to the library so we could get more books and to let Jake play with new things.  Jen looked for books while I watched Jake.

After the library we came home to pick up Dan and took a car ride to our favorite party store to eat gyros.  They are so delicious and are famous here!  By the time we got home everyone was exhausted and we sat on the couch and didn't move for the rest of the night.  Even my non cuddling child was in the mood to relax.

Saturday morning we all lazed around.  We didn't have any plans so spent the morning reading our books.

When we finally became tired of reading, we went to do some shopping, but it was a bust.  There was not one thing we wanted.  Because our shopping sucked, we were disappointed and decided to come home.  We spent the rest of the day being lazy until Jen left.  Thanks for hanging out with us and playing with Jake.  He loves you so much!!

Weekend recap

Our weekend was mostly spent indoors.  The weather has gone from bad to worse.  It snows every night and the temperature doesn't get higher than 15.  Jake and Dan did venture outside to play in the snow, but they didn't last long.

While they went out, I made black bottom cupcakes.  

By the time I took this picture half of the cupcakes were already gone because Dan loves them.

We spent the rest of Saturday reading and playing video games.

Sunday morning I went shopping to get some alone time.  I had fun browsing a couple of stores, but didn't buy anything.  I thought Dan and Jake would have some fun dad and son bonding time, but they both took a nap the whole time I was gone, the stinkers.

For the rest of the afternoon we played video games, read, general house clean up and hung out with Jake! 

I like these kinds of weekends, where we are together with no agenda.  Plus Jake loves hanging out with Dan and I get a little break!  Hope your weekend was as good as mine.

Winter has finally come

Holy cow, it is so cold here!   I think the highest it got today was 14 degrees.  It's so cold, I have to put on Lily's dog sweater. 

Don't get me wrong, winter can be such a beautiful season with the snow falling.  I just hate how darn cold it gets.  As soon as you walk out the door, the cold hits you in the face like a swift punch.  It's better to just stay inside.

Jake and I are in our fuzzy pajamas today.  We don't plan on going out. Guess we are in for another terrible winter.

My fuzzy pjs

Shopping trip

Today my sister came over for a visit and to do some shopping.  I never remember to take pictures.  I think about doing it, then totally forget.  

Our first stop was to the library.  Jen uses my card to check out books.  It's easier for her to do it this way, instead of going to her library.  We haven't had a problem yet, so we will keep sharing.  Plus it gives us more bonding time!

My sad stack of books, I never get enough and end up going twice a week.

Our second and third stop was to Joanns and Michaels.  She got me a cute bag, which I am obsessed with and can never have enough, so I wanted to get more.  When we found them, it only came in one size.  Boo.  Jen also wanted to get a cute vase and put rocks and flowers in it.

My cute new bag

Our last stop was a quick lunch and then back home.  It is so freaking cold out and lugging Jake and all his stuff is a pain, so we were very quick.  

Earlier it read 6 degrees 

Not to worry though, because she is coming over later in the week so I can go to my doctors appointment without taking Jake.  And then next weekend we are having a girls vacation because Dan is taking a "mans trip" with his friends.

What a silly boy!!

This little boy is growing by leaps and bounds.  It is amazing how much love I feel for this crazy, happy, boy.  He is still not talking (I would love to hear momma) but today he waved to Dan! First time I have ever seen him do that.  I couldn't be a happier mom!  I just hope his brother is as well behaved as he is.............