Mattress

When Great Grandma Helen slept over we put the twin mattress from Brians room in the living room, right in front of the couch.  When Brian saw the mattress on Saturday morning his eyes lit up and he threw himself onto it.  Howard and I decided to try leaving it there so Brian could enjoy it.  We think he does.

Great Grandma Helen

Brian had so much fun with Great Grandma on Friday and Saturday.  They played together all night on Friday.  By the end of the evening Brian was giving her hugs in between his laps around the dining room table.

On a side note I can only hope that one day Grandma will tell me where the fountain of youth is because she has obviously discovered it for herself.  In case any of you are wondering she is 85 years young.

                                               Grandma giving Brian a ride on his fire truck.

                                       Brian wanted to see if Grandma could go faster than him.

                                    Brian showing Grandma which shapes go into which holes.

If that smile doesn't say "I love my Great Grandma" I don't know what does.

If you read an article about a woman

who was arrested in the state of California for disturbing the peace at a Safeway look no further, it's me.  While waiting on line earlier today to pay for my groceries there was a 40 something year old man in front of me. Not only did he stand and watch each item go over the belt and scanner right on down to the end, but he let the 60 something year old cashier bag all of his groceries.  After he paid he then proceeded to have a conversation with the cashier about how much his 3 girls like peanut butter.  "They love it so much they ask for spoons to eat it right out of the jar."  Like I said in an earlier post I am all for saying thank you and shooting someone a smile.  However, I am standing on line behind you with a child strapped to my back who is trying to jump out of his carrier.  Do you think perhaps you can put some pep in your step, bag your groceries, and leave the small talk for another day.  I find myself counting to 10 a lot these days.

A few September Photos

These photos have nothing to do with anything other than the fact that I think they are too adorable not to share.

                                                            Brian and I in his sleep sacks.

I am so embarrassed

Even though Brian is only 14 months Howard and I like to let him make his own decisions.  For example, when it's time for a snack I will hold two choices in front of him and let him pick what he wants to eat.  We also like to open his drawers and let him choose his outfits.  Attached below is a photo of what he chose today.  I told him it was a month past Labor Day and if anyone asked I was going to tell them I had no part of his ensemble.  He refused to change.

                                          Whatcha gonna do about it mom?  RARRRRRRR

Along with the friendliness

comes a word I fear more than cellulite.  That word is ma'am.  "What can I help you with today ma'am, is that all today ma'am, have a nice day ma'am."    A week ago I was being asked if I was Brians nanny because I looked too young to be a mom.  A 6 hour flight cross country and all of a sudden I'm an old lady.     I know that I am a 29 year old pushing my son around in his stroller, but damn it I am still a spring chicken and would like to be addressed as one.  In case any of you were wondering how I prefer to be greeted my first choice is princess Rachel.  However, since that is a difficult message to get out to the general public a simple hello will have to do.

I LOVE my new soaking tub

 
My favorite thing to do after a bath is watch some MMC (thats mickey mouse clubhouse for the layperson)