Contemplating whats for dinner 

Jackaroo playing in kitchen 

Future Chef? 

More Kitchen Capades 

Christmas Eve at Disneyland

Okay, we maybe seriously insane. But we have decided to go to Disneyland for Christmas Eve. Both Jim and I have the day off and well we got this idea in our head and we kind of said "why not". I am sure that it is going to be a madhouse there on Christmas Eve. And I am not sure how the Jackaroo is going to be at Disneyland, but I guess we will find out. The last time we went to Disneyland, we decided to stay there for a weekend and go both days. It was easy because we could take Jack back to the hotel and take a nap. But he was also only 4 months old and he would go to sleep anywhere. But now we are just going for the day (it is only an hour drive from our house) and he doesn't just sleep anywhere. So we shall see.

Laura is going with us and she doesn't know about it yet. Thought we would surprise her when we pick her up Thurs night. I am looking forward to seeing the decorations they have and the parade at night. I have heard it really is spectacular.

Oh yeah and I get to try out the new video camera. That is if I can get through the manuals. Seriously this thing is like the most complicated thing. Will try to catch some video tomorrow on my day off. Well now it is time to get off to work. Blah.

Christmas came Early! Jim gave me this lovely digital camcorder today. He said that I got it early because he knew I would be upset by missing out by not getting Christmas morning on video. And he was right - smart man that I married. Yay me! "Doing the happy dance" 

I can start making movies as soon as I get a college degree by reading these manuals. So sometime in the next 6 months, I would say. 

"Hi Everybody" He was waving but I could not get the wave on camera. This was the closest thing. 

I can NOT keep this kid out of the dishwasher. He has a thing for the dishwasher. Weird child of mine. 

Can I get washed too? 

Thank You Grammy C. I really do love it, well after I get over being afraid of it. Sorry I did cry the first time. 

"Hmm if I shake it maybe I can tell what it is" 

A Milestone?

Well last night was a "fun" night. After coming home from Laura's Christmas program after 9:00 which is way past a Jackaroo's bedtime, we tried to put an overly tired baby to bed. I thought we were successful around 10:00 so I went to bed. Well he woke up at 11:47 pm. I went in and gave him some bottle, reassured him, gave him a binky and his favorite stuffed animal and left. I thought all was well. Then at 1:11 am he woke up and started screaming. So again I walked into his room and went through the going-back-to-sleep ritual. But this time was different. I think I got a glimpse of what I am in for as a toddler - his very first temper tantrum. You see, when I went to give him his bottle, he threw it across the crib and looked at me very angrily. Then I tried to reassure him and he wanted no part of that either. So I tried to give him a binky and well at this point the sweet little innocent child of mine threw the binky at me! But he doesn't quite understand the consequences of gravity and it fell back into his face, which you guessed it, made him even angrier. At this point, he is screaming at the top of his lungs and the whole house is awake. Even the cat is looking at me to shut this kid up. And nothing and I mean nothing would calm him down. He was plain angry and I have a sneaking suspicion that it was toward me. So I just walked out almost as angry at him as he was at me and said "Fine, go ahead and scream". After about 15 minutes, he finally fell asleep. Well that is until about 4:45 am and then he was up and awake and all smiles and ready to meet the day head on. Yay lucky me, I got to get up before 5 am!

So, should I write this date down in the baby book - "Day of first Temper Tantrum"?

On a better note, you will find the pictures from Laura's school Christmas program last night.

Laura singing in French Jingle Bells  

Doesn't she look so enthused? 

school Christmas program 

Laura at the Christmas program last night 

Laura's Christmas program

Tonight we went to see Laura in her Christmas program at school. I tell you it brings back memories of when I was in those little programs you put on for your parents. It was so cute because the little band of flute players played 3 songs and I think I could sort of make out which songs they were. Remember these are grades 1-5 so they are definitely newbies. But it sure reminded me of being in band playing the flute and thinking we were really good when in reality we sucked big time. But it doesn't matter because it just was soooo cute. I sure wish that Laura would take band and play the flute, but it isnt up to me.

Jack was just so excited during most of it. He was his little charming little self to everybody and waving to anybody and anything he came across. And boy was he in heaven when Laura and her friends were playing with him. I swear he pulls out the extra charm when it comes to girls. He is so going to be a ladies man when he grows up.

It was a really cute program and I took some pics that I will post tomorrow. Right now I am really tired and bed is sounding really good. Yay tomorrow is Friday!

Johnson & Johnson's Ad

I know you all have seen the commercial that shows a little snippet of life with a baby and at the end it comes up with the saying "A baby changes everything" on the screen. I remember when I was pregnant, I would start blubbering when those ads came on. But to be truthful, I pretty much was crying at anything and everything back then. But I have been thinking about really how much a baby changes everything single thing about you. It is like I don't hardly remember my pre-baby days. What did I do with my time? What did I do with all that sleep I got?

What has changed might you ask for those who are still in their pre-baby days. Well let me tell you.

1. Sleep - I can count on my fingers the number of nights that I have had uninterrupted sleep for more than 5 or 6 hours. In the beginning, I was just praying for 2 hours at once!

2. My house is NEVER clean. It may get picked up and toys put away, but give it 30 minutes and it will be a mess again. I have learned the hard way that I just have to cope.

3. Time - What is with time? I mean since having Jack, it has sped up and there never is enough of it. What is up with that?

4. "Me" Time - See before, I used to think that I could go home from work and do what I wanted. Well those days are over. Jack's needs and wants come first. I now crave the early mornings and late nights when everybody is sleeping for this elusive "me" time.

5. How I look at the world is extraordinarily different. I see everything through a parent's eye now, which let me tell you is very different than a non-parent's eye.

Well I have more on my list, but that elusive "me" time that I mentioned in #4 is over. Jack is awake.

Day at the spa

Well I am at work right now, but I just had to get on and say that I totally recommend a day at the spa if you can afford it. I have been a bit stressed of late. Maybe its Christmas, money (or lack there of), Jack and his fussiness, or a combo of all. But a day at the spa was just what the doctor ordered. I came home last night feeling like putty and oh so sleepy. I would of slept like a baby last night, but my baby didn't sleep like the proverbial baby unfortunately.

Anyway, if you are in the area, check this place out. It is fabulous!