Project 365 - Week 14 3/30/09 - 4/5/09

Monday, March 30I love our neighborhood. We went on a walk tonight and from the bridge over the lake we caught the sun setting. Sometimes I wish our house was on the lake, but the practical side of me knows it’s just as well we aren’t.

Tuesday, March 31 Well I have Nicholas smiling now; it’s just a “cheesy” smile. But I still think it is adorable. He is starting to eat off a plate rather than his tray and trying out a fork.

Wednesday, April 1 Nicholas loves his puzzles. He has several of them and he is really great at putting them together. He is learning his colors from them. He is saying so many new words every day; it is amazing to watch him.

Thursday, April 2 Jackson is rolling all over and scooting too. He loves to be on the floor looking around and checking it all out. I think this little boy will not be happy if he is confined.

Friday, April 3 I finally captured a real smile. It seems like most of our pictures are at the kitchen table. I try to make it home during the week for dinner every night so we can have dinner as a family. Sadly the reality of being a working mom is the majority of the week nights are spent on eating, bathing and getting the boys to bed. After bedtime Mike and I take advantage for some hobby time.

Saturday, April 4 Jackson has now moved from just rice cereal (which we do not think he is too fond of) onto vegetables, peas to be exact. Surprisingly he ate a whole container of peas on his first try, he even seemed to like them until the very end when he gave a heeby-jeeby shake and made a face with each bite.

Sunday, April 5 I love my goofy little boy! Nicholas is so busy; he just plays all day long. Nana R came to visit this afternoon and brought the boys a cute cookie jar.

Week 13 3/23 - 3/29/09

Monday, March 23I’m really tired today. Jackson rolled over today again, and I finally caught some pictures.

Tuesday, March 24 I got home late tonight because I went to a PSE class at Scrapbooks Etc, with Jen so I missed seeing the boys. They were good going to bed for daddy.

Wednesday, March 25 Jackson’s just chillin’. He has been doing well eating cereal.

Thursday, March 26 It has been rare to get a picture of Nicholas smiling. When he sees the camera he turns the other way. He was just goofing off after dinner when I caught this one.

Friday, March 27 I figured out how to get Nicholas to smile. I got him to say cheese and now at least I can count on a goofy grin from him. Nicholas likes to play with Jackson when J is in the excersaucer. N never had one.

Saturday, March 28 The typical “cheese” picture I am getting now. Nicholas and I went to Costco and Target today. He even got his shoes and sat down for me when it was time to leave. Nicholas likes to say Bye Bye Costco (although it sounds like Co co).

Sunday, March 29 Nicholas went with me to Best Buy today to help me pick out a new laptop. Mike spent the afternoon getting it set up for me. I spent the evening playing with it.

Week 12 - 3/16/09 - 3/22/09

Monday, March 16Jackson is teething pretty bad. Spending time in the evenings getting ready for a crop night this weekend.

Tuesday, March 17 Nicholas now is interested in playing with Jackson. So cute!

Wednesday, March 18 Our Marti! She found her beds stuffed in the toy basket so she climbed in and snuggled down for a nap.

Thursday, March 19 Nicholas is starting to say a lot of new words. Every day is something new. He is learning so much every day it is amazing to watch.

Friday, March 20 Grandpa Carr was sick with the flu and could not go to the Angels/Diamondbacks spring training game with Mike and the boys. So Mike braved it alone. The boys both behaved pretty well, so they had a fun boys day out.

Saturday, March 21 I hosted my first crop night. It was fun and I got some pages done. Doesn't Jackson look cute in his new PJ's from Aunt Jessica.

Sunday, March 22 So Marti will take a nap anywhere. And this morning I found her inside the pillow covers from our bed pillows.

Week 11 - 3/9/09 - 3/15/09

Monday, March 9Now it's my turn with the flu. Nicholas is still pretty sick too. Mandi has been spending a lot of time laying near Nicholas, I think she is worried about him.

Tuesday, March 10 Jackson is 4 months old today and he is trying to roll over. The night was rotten. I was sick. Jackson woke up twice. Nicholas woke up crying at 3:30. He could not be comforted. I thought he could be hungry. Pancakes at 3:30 am. It was good to see him want to eat.

Wednesday, March 11 This is how I roll. Back to tummy, I guess he didn't get the memo that he is supposed to roll tummy to back first. It was a sad week for another reason. Nicholas is losing all 4 of his therapy's. The program was a victim to state budget cuts. We are scrambling to replace what we can cover through insurance. His therapists have helped him so much this past year. He has came so far with their help. And he really loved all of them. He was so sick this week he couldn't even tell them goodbye when they came for their last visits.

Thursday, March 12 Happy birthday Mike! Nicholas was much better today he even smiled and laughed when I woke him up this morning. He's not 100%, but better. We went to the Angels vs. Rockies spring training game today. Jackson stayed with Nana and Grandpa Carr. We thought Nicholas needed the fresh air. He did okay, but got tired easy so we left early. Jackson weighed 14 pounds at his well-check this morning. Daddy had a good birthday!

Friday, March 13 Jackson ate cereal today and he liked it. It was nice to have a day off and hang out at home with the boys.

Saturday, March 14 Mike and I had the first date night we have had since Jackson was born. Nana and Grandpa Carr came over and watched the boys. We went to the Tempe Marketplace and started off with a drink at Cadillac Ranch, then we went to Kings Fishhouse for dinner. It was definitely nice to able to have a full meal with adult conversation.

Sunday, March 15 Nana R came over today to visit the boys. My 4 day weekend went to fast.

Week 10 - 3/2/09 - 3/8/09

Monday, March 2"Rub my belly". Such a typical Marti pose.

Tuesday, March 3 Nicholas likes to read magazines, so I guess we better watch out what we throw in the recycle bin.

Wednesday, March 4 Jackson is smiling and laughing so much now. Love to hear his little squeals.

Thursday, March 5 The pink fire truck came to the office today for one of my co-workers, Cammie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year. She is a couple years younger than me, it's scary but she is doing well after surgery and is currently cancer free. And she is so darned positive! It was cool to see her honored in this way on her first day back to work.

Friday, March 6 This is what sick looks like. Nicholas has had the flu since Wednesday night. It's a rough one. He is just not himself at all. I miss my little guy.

Saturday, March 7 Still sick, Nicholas fell asleep on the couch next to his daddy. He has been sleeping and not eating or drinking much. We are really worried about him.

Sunday, March 8 Seeming to be a bit better today, but still so weak. This flu is lasting so long. Just a lot of laying around and watching TV or just wanting to be held by mommy or daddy.

Week 9 - 2/23/09 - 3/1/09

Monday, February 23This is what throwing a fit at the dinner table looks like.

Tuesday, February 24 "Can you believe this guy mom?" Nicholas sat down in his chair and watched part of the President's speech tonight. Nicholas took the words right of my mouth.

Wednesday, February 25 I am going to throw my cup because it is empty. I want more, but I won't ask for it that way. Gotta love a 2 year old.

Thursday, February 26 Just hanging out today.

Friday, February 27 Went to the park to play with Connor and Jackson got to hang out with his sister Riley.

Saturday, February 28 Jackson's first experience in his excersaucer. He was very curious, but got a little overwhelmed after a short time in it. I guess we have to build up a tolerance.

Sunday, March 1 So I walk out of the room and Jackson is hanging out on the boppy, I come back a minute later and he looks like this. I guess we are learning how to scoot.

Week 8 - 2/16 - 2/22/09

Catching up on my 365 posts... Week 8 - 2/16/09 - 2/22/09

Monday, February 16 I had today off for President's Day. We had the boys pictures taken at Kiddie Kandids and then had lunch at Cheesecake Factory. No cheesecake though, Nicholas was getting rambunctious at the end of the meal because it was past his naptime.

Tuesday, February 17 So Mike walked away for a minute and came back to Jackson like this. He had scooted himself on his bottom off of his play mat.

Wednesday, February 18 Today Nicholas had Occupational Therapy. Tracy had him play in the sink with the rubber fish. He looks like such a big boy to me standing up at the sink.

Thursday, February 19 Jackson sits with us at the dinner table most nights. It is the only way we can eat at least half the meal in peace. I think he likes to be in the mix.

Friday, February 20 Marti is always trying to get some of Nicholas's snack, and he usually gives her some. I guess it is the least he can do for all the chasing around after her that he does. The boys went to the park today for Nicholas to play with his friend Connor.

Saturday, February 21 After spending the afternoon working on packing kits, we met some friends at the park so Nicholas could play with his friend Connor again. For 2 year olds they play well together. Gotta love this smile on Jackson.

Sunday, February 22 Another playdate in the morning at the park with Connor and his family. Nicholas was all over the place. He loves to swing now. We spent about 3 hours at the park. Then I finished up the day by packing kits.

365 2009 - Week 7

Monday, February 9Jackson doesn't want to sleep through the night anymore. He woke up twice each of the past two nights. Not fun when I have to get up at 5 a.m. for work. After we put him to bed tonight I made several Valentine's cards while Mike played on the computer.

Tuesday, February 10 Jackson woke up 3 times last night. I am exhausted. Hopefully sleeping through the night will come soon. Mike had to feed Jackson about once every 1 to 1-1/2 hours today. He spent lots of time in that chair.

Wednesday, February 11 Maybe Jackson has been going through a growth spurt. He is eating often, but only woke up once last night. Work has been busy for me.

Thursday, February 12 Tonight was not fun. Jackson was having tummy troubles and screamed from about 6:00 to 9:30 tonight. He could not be made happy for too long, until the tummy troubles passed. Life with a baby!

Friday, February 13 Mike had to get out of the house today. It was his first venture out alone with the two boys. They did great for him. They went to Sam's Club, the LSS, the grocery store and the mall. Mike and Nicholas ate lunch at Rubio's. Nicholas ate a whole kid's meal (little piggy).

Saturday, February 14 We went took Nicholas and Jackson to a birthday party for my friend's two little girls. He had a blast. We shopped at Costco and after naptime opened Valentine's presents. Nicholas now has the concept of opening presents. It was cute watching him go through his bags.

Sunday, February 15 We had a nice day at home. The boys both took good naps, so Mike and I had a lot of free time in the afternoon. After the boys woke up we all played until dinner time.

365 2009 - Week 6

Monday, February 2After 12 short weeks home with all the boys I had to go back to work today. After looking in on Nicholas still sleeping as I left, I cried. I walked into a fire drill at work, no easing back into it. Mike sent pictures of the boys to me to cheer me up.

Tuesday, February 3 The boys are all sick and I am starting to feel bad. It is so sad for Jackson especially. He is still too little to be sick. Watched American Idol tonight. Start of Hollywood Week.

Wednesday, February 4 I am sick now too. Nicholas's therapy has been cancelled the past two days because the boys are all sick. Work is crazy for my first week back. Have to finish the March kit orders and I just wanted to go to bed early.

Thursday, February 5 Nicholas is starting to feel better. He played all day, toys everywhere, everything upturned.

Friday, February 6 Today is my worst day and I had to work late. Jackson has slept through the night for over a week and decided tonight was the night to revert back to waking up in the middle of the night.

Saturday, February 7 Nicholas colored while we planned meals and the grocery list. Mike and Nicholas went grocery shopping while I spent a good chunk of the day finalizing March kits. Jackson won't go to sleep tonight and Nicholas woke up and we had to sit with him to for a while before he would go back to bed. So much for a hobby night for us.

Sunday, February 8 Nicholas won't take a nap and Jackson won't take a bottle. So much for quiet time today. It's cold and rainy out. The dog's are snuggled under a blanket snoozing until Nicholas disrupts them.

365 2009 - Week 5

Monday, January 26I had my hair cut and colored today, it hadn't been done since a month before Jackson was born. I also got to do a little scrap supply shopping with my store credit. I bought some supplies to get my overdue Thank You cards done. The boys hung out at home. After the boys were put to bed I made cards and Mike played his train game.

Tuesday, January 27 Jackson is taking to the pacifier a little better, it helps him think he doesn't have to eat constantly. He likes to lay on the Boppy now and watch Baby TV with his brother. After the boys went to bed I worked some more on my cards and Mike played his train game.

Wednesday, January 28 Nicholas loves puzzles and has been sitting at his new table a lot to work on them. He is good at puzzles. Mike started physical therapy. I went clothes shopping to find some clothes that fit for going back to work next week. Nana watched the boys while we were gone. No hobby night tonight, Jackson wasn't having it.

Thursday, January 29 I updated the store for February kits. In the afternoon Nana C. watched the boys while Mike had PT and I went to Costco. Nicholas has another cold, where do these things come from? I spent the evening after the kids went to bed organizing, editing and uploading photos to Costco to print.

Friday, January 30 Didn't do a whole lot today, just chores and some business details. Nicholas's cold is bad and he is miserable. Mike and I stayed up late, me working on digital 2009 calendars and him playing with his train game.

Saturday, January 31 Spent some time looking at new products for kits. I went to have a pedicure, when I got home I started dinner and sliced my thumb open while cutting a bell pepper. It bled for a few hours and I hoped I didn't need stitches. No scrapping tonight, my thumb was on fire. We caught up on American Idol.

Sunday, February 1 Spent a lazy day at home for Superbowl Sunday. Watched and rooted for our Arizona Cardinals, but sadly they lost to the Steelers. It was a good game and we can be proud of our home team for giving it their all.