It's done. No going back now!

Today's cereal: Cheerios


We tried to have it done on Monday, but when we got to the place in the mall where we took her, they said we had to have her immunization records with us. Huh? Like I carry those around on my person. Maybe I should, though! So we went home earring-less, with plans to go back today.

Little Cutie was such a trooper! She shrieked initially, but then really only cried for about five minutes. I think she looks darling! (Although I'm trying not to obsess about how the earring in her right ear is off-center.) I expected her to be grumpy all night after having it done, but they don't seem to bother her. We'll see what happens when I try to clean them!

I can't wait to make her earrings to wear when she is old enough. Perhaps I will make her a little silver bracelt she can wear now, to go with her new little studs. Ah, playing dress-up with my Pet Baby sure is fun.

Randomness

Today's Cereal: Wheat Chex. With banana slices!

Here are a few quick updates for you:

1) I'm going to kill this dog. She's gotten over her fear of the cats, and now delights in chasing and barking at them whenever one of them makes an appearance from underneath the bed. They will never forgive me, I'm sure. We cheer Willis on when he takes a swipe at her in retaliation. Only 4 more days of this...

On the up-side, this funny little dog likes to sleep under the covers, at my feet. My feet are normally blocks of frozen flesh that I try to warm up on my huband's poor legs. The dog, however, is keeping them nice and toasty.

2) I just played Star Wars Battlefront II with my husband. Have any of you geeks (said lovingly--I'm included!) played this? We just spent over a half-hour on one of the space boards, and now I am having a hard time controlling my mouse under normal circumstances. If I want to point the curser up, I keep pulling down. (If you've played this, I think you'll know what I'm talking about.) It's very frustrating. When I close my eyes I see space and little red and blue circles.

3) My lesson today in church totally sucked.

4) Tomorrow my mom is going with me to have Robin's ears pierced. I am a little nervous about this, mostly because of the pain involved for her, but also because I will be marring her pristine little body with holes. Holes to be filled with cute little earrings, though... and thereby ending ever answering the question, "oh, how old is he?"

A good friend of mine objected very strongly when I told her that I would pierce my baby's ears-- she thought it was taking away her free agency to choose if she wanted it done or not later. I keep thinking about this. But at the same time, what little girl in their right mind would not want their ears pierced? My dad wasn't going to let me have mine pierced. Ever, I think. It took most of the neighborhood women hounding him, and he finally gave in when I turned 10. I was so thrilled. Now I delight in wearing huge earrings.

She will look so cute, though. I will definitely post pictures. In the meantime, let me know your thoughts on baby piercings.

5) I have three new links. John's blog under "Blog Friends", and Lucinda's and The Candy Kid's under "People that don't know me from Adam". Check 'em out.

6) A writer contacted me through my blog this weekend after she found my story of Robin's Birth. She is writing a story about labor & delivery nurses, and wants my input on my experience with them. If the magazine accepts her article, I might be interviewed in depth for it! I am excited at the prospect.

7) I have eaten enough candy in the last two months to kill a large elephant. I can't get enough. I am willing to admit I have a problem. On to the next step...

8) It's almost midnight. I'm about to turn into a pumpkin, so it's off to bed for me. Me and the dog, that is.

New member of my brood

Today's Cereal: Oatmeal Raisin Crisp

We're babysitting for my sister-in-law this week while she goes off to warm, sunny Hawaii--where she'll get to wear shorts and sandals and probably get a sunburn, and she'll feel the warm wind in her hair and her pale, winter skin will see the light of day, and she'll get to go to the beach and lay on the warm sand, and see hot young people in hot young swimwear, and eat pineapple and see the sun... Oh wait, where was I again? Oh yeah, we're babysitting for a week. Here is a picture of my young ward:

I hope all goes well with the cats!

Oopsie!

Today's cereal: Freakin' Pop Tart. No, not even a real PopTart-- A fake, generic-brand Toaster Pastery.

So, The Boy dropped the F-Bomb today. Kitt thought it was going to be me who taught him that (who, me?), but I am proud to say that it was not.

Still, it was a wake-up call to watch my language!

CREEPY!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!



Oh, by the way-- Today's Cereal: Pops

Bleah!

Today’s cereal: Brown Sugar PopTart. Would’ve had Pops, though, if I could have.

I’m in the office today. It is always a huge, huge task to get out the door on the day I go into the office. It’s very difficult trying to put on make-up and fix your hair with a two-year-old wailing at your ankles and a baby that won’t let you put her down. And actually getting into the car is a feat in itself. I’ve got to get my purse, my briefcase, my breastpump, the little cooler to store the milk, my lunch, the diaper bag, the carseat with the baby, and The Boy all in the car. By 8:30. It usually happens at 9:00. Wednesdays mornings are a nightmare.

This morning topped the Worst Wednesdays list because in my rush to get out the door, I FORGOT TO BRUSH MY TEETH. I had to stop at the Albertson’s by my work and buy a toothbrush. And then I had to use the icky, stinky bathroom in my office. It creeped me out, because I could FEEL other people’s poo germs being brushed into my teeth. I feel a little ill.

It's always about you, isn't it?

Today's cereal: Berry Burst Cheerios. Picked the berries out and gave them to Aiden because he wanted them so. Ah, motherhood.

The Boy had the stomach flu last week, if you haven't figured it out. Vomit and diarrhea for 6 days. I never want to touch another person's poo again. It was exhausting, and I need some "Becky Time". Just for me. I haven't been truly alone for a long time. Quick trips to Wal-Mart do not count.

I have the winter blues. I need warm weather. I need sunshine. I need to wear sandals and capri pants and a scandalously lowcut top (by Mormon standards, anyways). I miss St. Croix. I have even considered going to a tanning bed for the first time ever, even though I have an Irrational Fear of developing skin cancer. It's that bad this year.

My Christmas tree is still up, and it's a huge fire hazzard. I'm not motivated enough to take care of it without Kitt's help. Plus, I'd have a two year old helping me. And by helping I mean breaking a lot of glass.

I miss my bestest friend, Shawna. I wish she were here right now so we could get pedicures. She always makes me feel better.

I know all the names of Thomas the Tank Engine's friends. I even have favorites, which is a little bit sad. Watching Southpark at 10:30 every night is the only "grown-up TV" I am able to get lately. Though I'd really like to try out The Office, that everyone is talking about. I also used to like Arrested Development a lot, but I haven't been able to keep up with that. Haven't seen Smallville lately; I haven't even seen Seinfeld reruns. Nope, it's all Thomas, all the time. If not Thomas, then it's Monsters Inc. or Baby Einstein. My brain is fried.


Okay, I just read all that. I really sound whiny, so I'd better shut up. Here's something uplifting to leave you with--My baby is so freaking cute, and I can't stop kissing her.