In This World We Live

When life is sad its good to have a James.

A Mother's Thoughts

Today I was standing in the laundry room looking at the bottles of laundry detergent and it hit me that I won't always need to use Dreft on James laundry. I realized that except for the fact that it is very tough on dirt and grime I probably already didn't need it. This was not a great thought for me. I then decided that I would just use Dreft on his laundry till he turns 18 just to keep things simple. I ran this by Tim and he seemed to think I was being a little irrational. I don't really see why. I mean really he'll always be my baby and if it works great on spit up surely it will be just as good on grass stains. What will the world come to when his laundry no longer smells like baby?

10 little piggies.

Yes, he almost always looks this naughty.

Happy Father's Day

Yesterday we went out and spent the afternoon at the river after Tim got home from work. It was great. Most of the time I sat on a towel on the shore taking pictures and videoing Tim and James. I couldn't help but think while I sat there what a great Dad Tim is. He Loves spending time with James and helping out with him. He splashed with him, cuddled with him and spent a good amount of time teaching him the proper technique for skipping rocks. What more could a little boy ask for? Thank God for good Dads.
Now I am off to make Tim Biscuits and Gravy for his Father's Day Breakfast.

He may look like me sometimes, but I'd say he looks like his Daddy too.

Aww.

Nothing better than baby prune feet.

My Son and Me

So what do you think are we related.

Me at 5 mo.

James 9 1/2 mo.

Spoils of the Day

Almost every Friday and Saturday I load up James and cart him off to all of the garage sales I can find in town. I'm afraid I am addicted. I tell myself that of all the addictions to have this is the way to go, but it is an addiction still. James made out very well today with two pieces of Little Tykes equipment, a car seat, stick horse (complete with hoof beats and neighs), and a footed jammy. I also found an electric ice cream maker and some ribbon/tinsel for my future Christmas tree. All this for under $20.00. How can you go wrong?

Besides going to garage sales James has started his own version of crawling. It gets him around, but it is definitely not your traditional method. He pulls himself around on his tummy half army crawl half frog. It really does a number on his shirts but he loves it cuz now he can follow Momma everywhere, even where his walker can't go. Hmmm...

The laundry basket worked well for today to contain him. I give that about another day. :)

Darling Boy

Bath time is so much fun.

"I don't understand why this bumper is here it just obstructs my view while I am holding onto the bars wailing, "Momma."

James has decided that he is now in charge of his naps, when he takes them and how long he sleeps. I am still trying to convince him otherwise and figure out a new schedule that works. So far it is to no avail. What worked like a charm in the morning is for the birds in the afternoon. So like I told Aaron "this parenting stuff is harder than it looks" which had him pretty worried. Not to worry its not so bad, just lots of nights thinking "oh no, I've ruined my child". All parents think that right?

In other news:
We did actually end up getting the Manx kittens. The owners brought them into town the next day and I being such a softy took both of them even though I only wanted one. I just couldn't help but think that the one would get lonely without the other. So now I am thinking both were a bad idea. They have been climbing up our back porch screen door, barfing on our sidewalk and steps, and making our grill their home. This is not what I bargained for. Hmmm

The Manx Kitten

James loves animals, so Tim and I have been pondering getting him a pet. We had decided that we would get him a Golden Retriever for his 1st birthday. Mom pointed out that August was a silly time to get an outdoor animal as that it would grow up over the winter and James wouldn't be able to play with it much till spring. So we thought about it and as usual Mom was right. Ok, so no dog till next spring, but what about a kitten? That sounds harmless enough. So we have been keeping our eyes open for a good free kitten. Yesterday Tim heard on the radio about two free Manx kittens. They were in Jasper which is about a 30 min. drive from here so I called them and asked if it was ok if I came to look at them in the afternoon. No problem, just call for directions when you reach Bob's. Ok, sounds good. I made the trip on the very winding road at about 45 mi. per hr. due to those I was following. For me to mention the curves in a road may clue those of you who know me in on the severity. It was a very beautiful though. I made it to Bob's in closer to 45 min. to find that Bob's was a Shell gas station/lumber yard/grocery store/feed store. Seemed like a nice place. Anyway, I pulled in and called the kitten owner for directions only to find that the # went directly to voice mail that was full. I sat in the parking lot for 30-45 min. calling back every five, but there was no luck. So in the end I drove back to Harrison kittenless. As Aaron said they now owe me $8.00 for gas and a kitten. Oh, well. I really still want to get one but have very little intention of driving back out to Jasper.
Moral of the story: Always get directions the first time.