Seriously. Major issues.
And personality. Major personality.
The combination of the two is dangerous.. and tons of fun!
For this week's video, I decided to catch some of his personality and issues on video.
I'm telling you, I have no idea where he gets either.
But to be part of our family, I guess you've got to have both.
February 25, 2011
February 24, 2011
Out on the Town
Our wonderful pediatrician strongly recommended that we avoid taking Bradley to crowded places until after he received his two month shots.
Since it is flu season and our entire community has been sick and spreading their sick germs, I concurred. This meant no restaurants, no shopping, and no church. Bradley {and I} were basically on house arrest.
It was alright... for the most part. And overall, I'm glad we obeyed doctor's orders. However, it didn't prevent Bradley from getting sick. He got a virus and an ear infection which was completely aggravating.
BUT-- that's all in the past. Now, Bradley has now gotten his two month shots. He cried, I cried, we all cried. It was horrid.
The minute it was done. we started planning outings.
We went out to eat multiple times. We went shopping. And we went to church.
Well, tried to go to church.
I had really missed going. I missed seeing our church family, who we love so much. I missed hearing the Sunday School lesson and the Sermon. I missed singing. I really missed how it got me focused for the week ahead. So I was excited about going plus I was going to be able to show off my son.
The morning went well. I dressed Bradley is his Sunday wear and we were out the door.
Sunday School was first. Bradley was smiling and cooing at everyone. Super cute. But then he wouldn't stop... and then he whined. So I took him out and we hung out in the hallway talking to a friend of mine.... with a vacuum cleaner in the background.
Yes, I am a desperate mom who has downloaded a white noise app so that I can have the sound of a vacuum cleaner with me at all times to calm my son. And yes, we played it at church. People kept walking by and looking around for an intercom system that wasn't working. But no. It was my phone.
Then, we went to big church. I begged Jeremy to let us sit below the sanctuary and listen to the sermon over the speakers. I told him that I knew our son. Sunday School was embarrassing enough. Church would be way worst and there was no way he was going to make it the whole time.
But Jeremy, The Brave One, insisted on just trying.
We lasted through the songs. Then, the minute the sermon started so did Bradley.
I was mortified. It was exactly the thing I wanted to avoid.
And so we left... with a screaming baby.
Next week, I think we'll try the nursery and pray that the sickness of all the young has passed.
Since it is flu season and our entire community has been sick and spreading their sick germs, I concurred. This meant no restaurants, no shopping, and no church. Bradley {and I} were basically on house arrest.
It was alright... for the most part. And overall, I'm glad we obeyed doctor's orders. However, it didn't prevent Bradley from getting sick. He got a virus and an ear infection which was completely aggravating.
BUT-- that's all in the past. Now, Bradley has now gotten his two month shots. He cried, I cried, we all cried. It was horrid.
The minute it was done. we started planning outings.
We went out to eat multiple times. We went shopping. And we went to church.
Well, tried to go to church.
I had really missed going. I missed seeing our church family, who we love so much. I missed hearing the Sunday School lesson and the Sermon. I missed singing. I really missed how it got me focused for the week ahead. So I was excited about going plus I was going to be able to show off my son.
The morning went well. I dressed Bradley is his Sunday wear and we were out the door.
Sunday School was first. Bradley was smiling and cooing at everyone. Super cute. But then he wouldn't stop... and then he whined. So I took him out and we hung out in the hallway talking to a friend of mine.... with a vacuum cleaner in the background.
Yes, I am a desperate mom who has downloaded a white noise app so that I can have the sound of a vacuum cleaner with me at all times to calm my son. And yes, we played it at church. People kept walking by and looking around for an intercom system that wasn't working. But no. It was my phone.
Then, we went to big church. I begged Jeremy to let us sit below the sanctuary and listen to the sermon over the speakers. I told him that I knew our son. Sunday School was embarrassing enough. Church would be way worst and there was no way he was going to make it the whole time.
But Jeremy, The Brave One, insisted on just trying.
We lasted through the songs. Then, the minute the sermon started so did Bradley.
I was mortified. It was exactly the thing I wanted to avoid.
And so we left... with a screaming baby.
Next week, I think we'll try the nursery and pray that the sickness of all the young has passed.
February 22, 2011
The blog, the den, and the Parker
Notice anything different about the blog??
Yup. It's been redone. The old design was just driving me crazy. It was not clean looking enough. Areas of it didn't function exactly like I wanted. It was gloomy looking. And basically I just didn't like it. So I went on a hunt for a new blog design and came across Penny Lane Designs. Her designs are chic and clean and extremely functional. They are also made for Blogger which is the site I have chosen to host our blog. It was a perfect match. I couldn't be happier with the outcome! I am seriously loving it. Hope you are too!
Now on to what's new at our house.
We purchased a rug for our current living room. (This room should not to be confused with the big empty room that we are planning on furnishing this year, but can't make a single decision on because we just aren't agreeing on any of the details.)
The room this rug is for we really aren't sure what we are going to do with it. As of now, we are talking about making it an office/guest room. And since we aren't exactly certain, we knew we needed to purchase a neutral colored rug and one that could adjust to any arrangement in the room.
Enter the company FLOR.
They make carpet squares of all types of colors and designs that can be combined to make any size rug you want. Plus, these tiles are eco-friendly AND do not require a rug pad. The company is truly innovative. And I had been dying to buy one of their rugs, but just wasn't sure how it would work in our home.
Oh, but does it!
And their tagline is right on the mark. It does provide freedom at a super affordable price.
For instance, after measuring the room, Jeremy and I decided to buy enough tiles to create a 7 x 9 rug. Not typical size. But with these tiles making that size is easy. It also made changing the size easy. The minute we laid down all the tiles we immediately changed our mind. The rug is now 6.5 x 6.5 which is just the perfect size.
Here's how the rug works:
The first step was to lay out all the tiles just the way we wanted them.
Then, we used these stickers to connect them.
It really helped having us both work on it together.
And before you know it, you are done and have a great looking rug!
Now, I must warn you about one thing. If you have a sweet baby boy like Parker then he will take it upon himself to go ahead and make sure it is comfortable enough for the entire family.
He will find his spot. And refuse to move. You will try as you are connecting the tiles and he'll growl. You'll try as you move furniture back in and he'll expect the furniture to be placed around him.
He will sleep there, play there, and basically live there for days.
Because if your baby boy is anything like ours, he hates the wood floor and will think that he has finally arrived in heaven and the rug was bought for him and him alone.
Please note that this will be a sad day for you because he will no longer want nor need to sit on your lap.
Yup. It's been redone. The old design was just driving me crazy. It was not clean looking enough. Areas of it didn't function exactly like I wanted. It was gloomy looking. And basically I just didn't like it. So I went on a hunt for a new blog design and came across Penny Lane Designs. Her designs are chic and clean and extremely functional. They are also made for Blogger which is the site I have chosen to host our blog. It was a perfect match. I couldn't be happier with the outcome! I am seriously loving it. Hope you are too!
Now on to what's new at our house.
We purchased a rug for our current living room. (This room should not to be confused with the big empty room that we are planning on furnishing this year, but can't make a single decision on because we just aren't agreeing on any of the details.)
The room this rug is for we really aren't sure what we are going to do with it. As of now, we are talking about making it an office/guest room. And since we aren't exactly certain, we knew we needed to purchase a neutral colored rug and one that could adjust to any arrangement in the room.
Enter the company FLOR.
They make carpet squares of all types of colors and designs that can be combined to make any size rug you want. Plus, these tiles are eco-friendly AND do not require a rug pad. The company is truly innovative. And I had been dying to buy one of their rugs, but just wasn't sure how it would work in our home.
Oh, but does it!
And their tagline is right on the mark. It does provide freedom at a super affordable price.
For instance, after measuring the room, Jeremy and I decided to buy enough tiles to create a 7 x 9 rug. Not typical size. But with these tiles making that size is easy. It also made changing the size easy. The minute we laid down all the tiles we immediately changed our mind. The rug is now 6.5 x 6.5 which is just the perfect size.
Here's how the rug works:
The first step was to lay out all the tiles just the way we wanted them.
Then, we used these stickers to connect them.
It really helped having us both work on it together.
Once the sticker is underneath, you just make sure the tiles are securely attached to each other.
Now, I must warn you about one thing. If you have a sweet baby boy like Parker then he will take it upon himself to go ahead and make sure it is comfortable enough for the entire family.
He will find his spot. And refuse to move. You will try as you are connecting the tiles and he'll growl. You'll try as you move furniture back in and he'll expect the furniture to be placed around him.
He will sleep there, play there, and basically live there for days.
Because if your baby boy is anything like ours, he hates the wood floor and will think that he has finally arrived in heaven and the rug was bought for him and him alone.
Please note that this will be a sad day for you because he will no longer want nor need to sit on your lap.
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