More Mom Advice

Hi friends.  Yes, I have some updating to do after our wonderful weekend with my girlfriends.  Yes, I need to announce a winner from my Boy Oh Boy giveaway (which, by the way, it's not too late to enter).  But, right now, I just need some mom advice...

Sam is going through a weird stage.  Especially this weekend while we were out of town, but at home too, he is screaming and crying just about every time I put him down.  He screams bloody murder when I change his diaper, and is beginning to do this when I sit him down on the floor with toys, in his high chair with food, in his crib for naps, etc. etc. etc.  He just wants to be held ALL the time - that's all it takes to make him stop usually.  I assumed this was separation anxiety (awesome), but I've noticed that it doesn't matter who is holding him, as long as he is held.  It isn't just a Mom thing. 

I'm sure I'm overreacting and this is no big deal, but it is hard.  Especially since I am just starting my new "routine" of being home with him this summer, and I want to be able to enjoy it.  Sam is usually so social and happy.  (He is still definitely happy, but he's mad a lot more often right now.)

This may be completely off, but I'm also wondering if this has anything to do with frustration over not being able to communicate with me.  He is still not really talking (which also makes me anxious, but that's a whole other post), so I feel like he gets mad because he can't tell me what he wants and just screams.  (This would explain the screaming, but not the fact that it stops when he is held, right?)  He might also just be really angry that he still doesn't have any hair. ;)

OK... I'm totally rambling.  I just signed on the computer to Google all this and got overwhelmed by all the random stuff out there.  This is much easier, and I trust you guys a lot more.

So, any ideas? Why do you think this is happening?  What can I do to stop it?

Be back soon... Thanks!

Let the Summer Officially Begin (and a Giveaway)

Yay!!! The day has arrived!  As of 3:30PM yesterday, I am officially on summer break and (here's a little sneak peak of what's next for me) NO longer a Testing Coordinator - forever!!!

Needless to say, I am a happy girl today!!  I'll try not to brag too much. ;)

Plus, as if I don't have enough to be excited about already, in a couple of hours I'm hitting the road to see nine out of The 12.  My car is LOADED down, and my boy is feeling MUCH better (thank you for the prayers).  The only thing I need now is a little suntan, a glass of wine on the dock, and some major girl-talk.  Vacation... Here I come!

But don't worry, I've got a treat for you today too!!! To kick off the summer, I have a fun giveaway from Boy Oh Boy Boutique to share...

Nothing says summer quite like the 4th of July, right?  I can already see the fireworks and smell the hotdogs!  I love it!  So today, to celebrate the season, Leanne is giving away your choice of one of her adorable new patriotic vest and tie iron-on applique sets.  Do you love?

PLUS, she's giving a SECOND winner their choice of three iron-on ties from her shop!!!  I love these because they are precious, SO easy to use (remember my Little Mister baby shower decor), and even make me feel a bit crafty. ;)

To enter, simply visit Boy Oh Boy Boutique on Etsy, then come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item/pattern is.  And, for a second entry, 'like' the shop on Facebook here and leave a new comment telling me you did so.  You got it?

Happy Summer!!! I'll see you back here on Monday(ish) and announce the winnerS on Tuesday.

P.S. I promise I've got a lot coming up here now that my "busy season" is OVER. :)

Midweek Confessions

First, a big thank you to all of you who left comments on my SAHM post.  I read every word and already feel like I have a better grip on how to prepare for the next ten weeks at home with my boy... You guys are the best!

Speaking of my boy, he is sick.  As I (started to) type this, it is 5AM, and we have just finished a thirty-minute routine of water, tylenol, saline, and nose frida.  He officially thinks we are the enemy.  Anyway, now he is playing with every toy in his room and crawling around like the happiest bug on the planet.  I realize that I'm probably "developing a bad habit," but seeing him smile and act like himself is totally worth all the sleepness nights I forsee in my future.

And now, after a little hiatus last week, I'm back with some more confessions for you today... We'll call this the "Sick Baby Edition"...

- Yesterday, when I picked Sam up at the babysitter's, she said he felt warm and was acting like he didn't feel well. Poor boy looked like a hot mess; and, upon closer investigation, I concluded that he was definitely sick...  Now, a good mother would have hurried home to fix chicken noodle soup and sing lullabies and nurse her baby back to health.  But, me?  I simply had to go by the grocery store.  I admit, I felt a little bad about it, but it was just a quick run in and run out for chicken and asparagus for dinner... Which would have been ok - right?  Except, that the quick run turned in to a short browse of the whole store... And, wouldn't you know it, we ran into... yup, the babysitter - right there in the aisle six floral department as I examined a potted orchid.  "Oh hi, you must think I'm the worst mom... I promise we are going home right after this (very urgent purchase of fresh flowers)."  Ugg.  #caughtredhanded

Moving on...

-  There is a very good chance that Sam has ingested more snot than any other food group in the last two days.

- Today, my son is breaking two of my all-time fashion DON'Ts.  He is wearing a v-neck tank top.  Yep.  I never thought I'd see the day...

- Jeff says we are bad parents for taking pictures of our sick baby.  I say we are equally as bad for allowing him to wear such an outfit.  At least it is from Baby Gap.  That helps, right? ;)

- I am about five times more likely to go through a fastfood drive-thru for an "afternoon snack" if I have cash, and the purchase won't show up on my credit card statement.  Who am I fooling, really?  (Yea, this doesn't fit the theme... But, I thought you might be getting bored.)

Just keepin' it real, one Wednesday at a time.  Won't you join me?

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