Rain gear is adorable

So I snapped this adorable picture yesterday when we were heading out into the cold, rainy day. Nothing matches, but he sure looks cute!

Also, today Joshua jumped and got off the ground! Another milestone reached!

I thought I would...

There is a long list of things I thought I would do more of once I was no longer working. Some I am doing, some I am not, as evidenced by the lists below.

Things that I have been doing more of:
Cooking, playing with Joshua, going to the park, various kid classes, Community Bible Study, working out (still not enough but more than I was doing this summer)

Things I have not been doing more of:
updating the blog, taking pictures of Joshua, taking videos of Joshua.

so I apologize for being a slacker in list # 2, but I am pretty proud of myself for doing more of list #1. I will at least try to post the big news of the day for those interested.

Big news of the day: Joshua blew bubbles in the water during swim class!! I am so proud ;)

Hiding in the office

So, I am hiding in the office to lessen my ability to hear Joshua crying "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy" as he protests his nap. Someone told me that many kids go through a nap protest phase then fall back on schedule, but this is driving me nuts! The poor kid is so sleepy, he is grumpy all day because his night sleep isn't enough to compensate for the lack of nap. I told him he had to lay down for an hour, so if he is still crying then, I will get him, but I hope he gets some sleep!

Joshua's birthday (a little late!)

OK, this post is way late, but I still wanted to get the festivites posted :)

On Sunday, 8/24, Joshua turned two. Wow, he is such a little boy now and not a baby. On Saturday the 23rd, we had a birthday party for him at my parents house. They were troopers as about 10 children and their families invaded the backyard. Birthday parties at this age are pretty easy to plan, we just needed food, water activities (pool and water table), chalk, and yard toys. No organized games or activities, just good old fashioned play. Thanks to everyone who came, we had a great time!!

*I apologize for the offkey singing on the video, I was holding the camera, oops!

My first week

So far, my first week as a stay at home mom is going so-so. The good--I really do love being able to spend time with Joshua and not have the dread of "uh-oh, tomorrow's a work day". The bad--he did not nap AT ALL Tuesday to Thursday this week. I am pulling my hair out, it is too little to drop naps altogether right? Any advice on this front would be appreciated :)

Because of the nap situation and other crazy week happenings, I am behind on my to do list. You will all have to wait for photos and video of JP's two year old party, as we have another busy weekend planned. I also haven't yet figured out what to do with the rest of my life yet. I'll keep you posted on that one, I for now am taking a breather and enjoying the time with Joshua. And friends, and houseguests, and travel, and the list goes on...