Nicko, Sam, and Parker

Potty Training!

2010-02-16T13:00:00.002-06:00

I was looking around today, thinking it was a good idea to at least get a kid potty around if I was planning on potty training Parker this summer. This summer, you say? Yeah, my mom has me convinced without a doubt that we were all potty trained the summer before we turned 2. I am still skeptical, but figured what could it really hurt, if by some magically thing that my kid was potty trained before two??? FANTASTIC! However, I cam across a few very, very, very creepy things while browsing amazon...just looking at reviews. Item numero uno:

"Because it is never too early to develop the male ego."

I some how find it amazing that men don't need their own urinals, yet our precious babies, who are the future husbands of the world, need this ego boost. Just saying a little creepy.

"Because gambling addiction doesn't run in your family"

The earlier the better, what is better than gambling....weird. Next big item...Touchdown Potty...naked cheerleaders included...creepy.

"going potty is just one big playground"

I really shouldn't think this is funny, but my boyfriend spends entirely too much time in the bathroom, should we really encourage boys to spend any MORE time in there?? Gah, who spends that much time going to the bathroom that they get bored...

Tie Chair

2010-01-04T13:09:00.002-06:00

I was carusing one of my usual baby stuff sights, and I came across this product. I feel it is a brilliant idea, in fact even thought about buying one, before realizing who/what my child is. This would NEVER hold Parker down, no sir. Albeit, it does look like a form of torture. Maybe we should equip soldiers with these, just in case they need to keep someone strapped to a chair for hours. Just a thought :)

Christmas Cards

2009-12-23T09:16:00.002-06:00

This past few days I have had a flood of Christmas Cards coming in, some funny, some down right depressing, and some annoying as all get out. Excuse my Southern expression, but it is the truth. I will give them awards.

Most Heartwarming:

Goes to my Aunt Mary Nell, she actually addressed the envelope to my mother so the envelope read Margaret Ann (insert really long hard to spell Italian last name). For those of you who don't know my name is most certainly not Margaret Ann, after all I am a Samantha Clair, Margaret Ann would be my mother. I cried realizing how old my Aunt truly was getting. I also felt horrible for not visiting her before I moved north.

Most Depressing:

Goes to my Granny's widower, he felt so inclined to send a copy of my Granny's obituary with the card, really, He pretty much said, "look, I know a way to make sure you do nothing but cry for two weeks" "try to have a merry christmas now" or I like this one even better, "how dare you abandon your family". Ah, Ed. Thanks for the card.

Most Comical:

That award goes to my sister Melanie, who has two of the prettiest kids ever, who are now teenagers, and were forced to wear antlers and have their picture taken. How embarrassing, but hey whatever. I thought it was cute, but I am not one of their friends. Did I also mention the dog had antlers too.

Most Annoying:

My mother, bless her heart was so desperate to feel so close to Parker, that she bought one of those cards that you could record your voice on, and she did, and that is the only thing I have heard for two days. Love you mom, but I want your voice out of my head. Like NOW.

Most Creative:

Goes to Alicia, who is my best friend in the whole world, and she actually had her two makes make their cards. This is a lot more impressive than it sounds due to the fact that her kids are 5 and 2. ...these also involved glitter, and cutting, and everything. WAY TO GO!!!

There you have it, if you send me a Christmas Card I will most certainly ridicule it.

New Direction/ Radicalism.

2009-12-15T10:50:00.002-06:00

My whole life I have been told I was a radical. I do not feel this is accurate. Passionate, sure. Radical, no. I have a few very strong beliefs, and a few minor ideas. Vaccinations are something that falls under the strong belief category. I haven't blogged in a while, I really don't see how anyone with a toddler could find the time to blog, but here I am during nap time, thinking of new directions to take the blog. I most certainly will always want to talk about my child, I mean ALWAYS. Just for the record, I do honestly feel I have the cutest/smartest/funniest child ever, however I truly believe everyone will feel this way about Parker. A little delusional, at best. But, back to the point. I think I will start blogging some about my child, some about the current cultural/political aspects, and also the hilarious lengths you go to when you are a parent, and the stuff you do you swore to yourself you would never do. After the big move that happened all of four months ago, I think I am ready to link MY family and friends to the blog, and not just Nicko's, this should be interesting, to say the least. :) Start of first story.....NOW!

Most of you who know me, know exactly how I feel about Jenny McCarthy. If you don't know, I think she should stick to what she knows best and that just so happens to be porn, not parenting. I do not think she is a bad parent, but I do not feel she is educated/far enough away from the problem, to make good judgment calls. The bottom line I think she is an idiot. Does she love her child? ABSOLUTELY! Does she want what is best for her child? ABSOLUTELY! Does she know what is best for everyone's child? NEGATIVE! I can not fathom why anyone would go against the American Academy of Pediatrics to follow anyone's unproven ideas about how to treat your child medically.

I am actually dumbfounded. I am no conspiracy theorists, and I will say I am a bit of an idealists. My government loves me, I love them, we can be best friends, and they only want what is best for me. Crazy, no? I also can not fathom how anyone can say the government is pushing vaccines to make money. The government gives them for FREE, how is that making money. Everyone can go to your local health department, and get vaccinated. I do not understand how this isn't losing money, as opposed to earning. Furthermore, I can not understand why people who take Xanax when they have no anxiety, or pop pain killers just to "relax" think pharmaceutical companies are making their money off vaccines, instead of various other medicines that aren't medically necessary, per say Viagra anyone? What about that new one that gives you eyelashes? Those my friends are the "money makers" I would even say antibiotics to an extent, are way OVERPRICED. Vaccines are FREE, not a money maker. Now that is cleared up, I move to my next point.

I do NOT feel it is wrong for your child to be required to get vaccinated to go to public schools. It is as simple as this, you pay our government to protect you, and keep you safe. How are you not seeing the correlation between required vaccines, and public safety? Well, if you can't see them here is a great article for that. I also just want to kindly remind everyone why vaccines were required in the first place, you can remind yourself here. I am fastly approaching Parker's time to get his MMR, am I worried he might get sick, sure. Do I think he will have an adverse reaction? NO. Would I ever consider not vaccinating him? NO. You may even be asking yourself why I care what other's do with their children, well, this isn't something that just effects your family and your household, this has the potential to affect the WHOLE United States.

I cringe at the thought of MY vaccinated son going to school with un-vaccinated children. Diseases mutate, it is not like these diseases will come back and stay the way they are, they will change, making all of us "conformers" susceptible, thanks for the polio folks! What a great welcome to the neighborhood gift. Is this guaranteed, no. Could it happen, you bet your pants it can. Probably not in my lifetime, I hope not in Parker's, but it could, and it will. Everyone should not be vaccinated, there are a FEW people that have religious/medical reasons for not doing so/ I also want to remind you that Polio is only eradicated, because of vaccines, not proper hygiene. I also want to remind you of the numerous studies that found no link between vaccines and autism, you can find that information here.

I will now get off my soap box, and share the beautiful Christmas pictures I took of Parker, and our FIRST Christmas tree.

Adventures of Parker Part 1

2009-09-21T10:06:00.002-05:00

Parker and I have been doing somethings, and we have been doing these things for a while, but unfortunately for you, I am rather busy, and rather lazy. So...without further wait I will post pictures so OLD, they were taken in Mississippi!

We took Parker to the Agriculture Museum just before we left Mississippi. It was by far one of my favorite places as a kid, and thought that I should do it with Parker, and he is a big animal lover.

This is probably one of my favorite pictures of me and Parker, which isn't saying alot as there are probably only about 20 in existence. Compared to the over 5000 of just Parker and Nicko.

Nicko trying to feed Parker to the goat.

The cutest pig ever.

Finally....

2009-08-28T10:02:00.002-05:00

I have about two months worth of pictures to catch up on, and not only pictures, but life. We have been SOOOOO busy. I feel like I haven't taken a breath since we left Mississippi.

Parker is very, very happy here in Pittsburgh, and well, I am very, very, happy here as well. That is something I never thought I would say, but I said it. We walk to the park pretty much everyday, if I am not working, and if I am working Francesca, the wonderful aunt that she is, takes him. He simply adores her. Also, he has taken a liking to Ken, which is surprising, and well, nerve racking. :) He has been walking more and more, and I have a feeling it won't be long until that last couple of pounds of baby weight comes off, because I am chasing him all day!

Parker took a pretty nasty fall about a week ago. He was jumping on a chair, maybe calling him "monkey" as a pet name, was a bad idea, and well fell on to his head, on our hardwood floors. I FREAKED! But, he seems to be doing alright!

Nicko, is happy, I think he secretly likes his job, but he loves to complain even more. So, complaining wins out. We will be celebrating his 26th birthday tomorrow! He is creeping up on thirty and still believe he is 15. lol! He is such a wonderful dad. He truly, truly is. They have a bond like no other, and he can make Parker act like a wild man like no other.

Now, time for pictures, and happiness. And, a promise to blog at least once in three days.

Pictures, from Mississippi:

NEW HOUSE

Too long gone?

2009-08-12T13:28:00.002-05:00

We have been in Pittsburgh, and in our new house, for about two and a half weeks. That is more than half of a month, and I am just now getting on here to update people. Wow, maybe I was out of the loop so long I couldn't get back on. Oh, that and Parker isn't allowed in the computer room, and he is only napping once a day, if I am lucky, in fact, he is in his room yelling "mama" as I am typing. Poor kiddo.

Anyways, I will put pictures up of our new house later this evening or in the morning. Too lazy to upload pictures, even though I am clearly a month behind if not more. It is a great house! I am pretty into it, even though it takes about three times as much time and energy to clean than our old apartment. Keep in mind, that is not energy I have, and you will find out why, when we get to Parker updates.

Parker is dangerously close to walking being is mode of transportation. He is getting braver and braver by the day. He completely walked at the Park the other day, but he won't do it at home. But, he also punched a kid at the park, so maybe I am lucky the two are independent. He LOVES his new house, he has so much room to just crawl around, and do what he wants. He also likes when I sweep, he thinks it is lunch time. He grabs a handful of dirt, and well that is what he likes to eat!

Nicko seems to be adjusting to his new job, and seems to be pretty happy. He likes to sit in Parker's room and play with him. So, Parker knows how to play like a "boy". HAHA!

Abu

2009-07-17T12:13:00.002-05:00

I won Parker this nifty Abu monkey, out of the grab machine. It only took me one try, and he is a big fan of it!

Look how sweet he is when he first wakes up!

Pictures.

2009-07-16T08:21:00.002-05:00

There are going to be more posts with pictures, than posts with text. I am entirely too consumed with packing, moving, trying to find a place to live, Nicko being sick, and Parker acting like he is Spider Man. He actually climbed and was standing on the dishwasher door, while I was doing dishes :O. I have no idea how he knows to do these things. I do know I am in for one ride, when he starts walking. Which, by the looks of it will be any day now, YIKES!! Enjoy my beautiful man child!

Wordless Wednesday!

2009-07-15T08:38:00.001-05:00

Precious

2009-07-14T15:44:00.000-05:00

Sharing is Caring.

2009-07-14T08:31:00.001-05:00

Parker's latest trick is to share his food. As adorable as it sounds , and trust me it is precious. It is also a bit terrifying, for a multitude of reasons:

1.Whatever he gives you will be mushed and covered in baby drool plus what he has picked up on the way to you.

2. You are never entirely sure what he is giving you, as he likes to find goodies off the floor to eat.

3.The sheer force he is trying to push it into your mouth with.

That being said, I always eat what he offers even if I have to go gag and vomit afterwards. I really couldn't imagine hurting his feelings like that :). Nicko always ~~freaks out and runs away~~ respectfully declines.

First Stay Over.

2009-07-13T07:59:00.003-05:00

Parker had his very first sleep over Saturday night. He stayed the night with my mom and aside from not sleeping supposedly was great, she said he didn't even whimper once. :O The king of tantrums didn't even make a peep! I think she is "joshing" me. I also arrived at nine the next morning, you didn't think I could go very long without my kiddo did you?, to find him eating Nilla Wafers and a banana. Apparently he ate two bananas. For dinner, he had cornbread and peas. As if he isn't big enough, now we are going to feed him cornbread :O!!!

They have this really great German Shephard, and I guess he is only like 1.5 years old, so still a pup. He LOVED Parker. I guess he slept by his pack n play all night, and would lick him through the mesh whenever he cried. When I got there, the dog was sitting in the yard making sure Parker didn't eat anything he wasn't supposed to. By nabbing the leaf/stick/grass/dirt/bug out of his hand en route to his mouth. He would also make sure Parker didn't crawl too far out in the yard. Great dog!!

Parker came home napped, and slept like normal last night. YAY! I was so scared we would be facing the same situation that we did coming back from Pittsburgh.

Playtime with Daddy

2009-07-10T08:35:00.002-05:00

Laundry Boy!

2009-07-09T08:08:00.002-05:00

Parker loves to help with laundry, well most chores, except vacuuming, but, we are talking about laundry today. Parker immediately gets all up in your business the minute you try to do any kind of chore. He will follow me down the hall to sort laundry, and patiently wait for the dryer to buzz, when it buzzes he hurries to the kitchen to help me fold laundry. He is so cute. He will shake the laundry as hard as he can to get the wrinkles out and then pat it to "fold" it. Sometimes he even rolls around in it, you know to make sure they are all dry ;). He is my little helper.

He enjoys it so much that he even makes laundry when there is none, by pretending to fold his bibs, which he can easily access underneath his highchair.

9 down 3 to go!

2009-07-08T07:55:00.002-05:00

Parker turns 9 months old today! As always I feel this is best celebrated looking at pictures of his whole life all in the same place. So, you can see how much he has truly grown. To be technical it is about 10 inches and 16 pounds. YIKES!! They say they are supposed to triple their birthweight by their first birthday, and I just don't think Parker is going to make it. He has only gained two pounds in three almost four months :(

Blanket Tents/ 9 month check up

2009-07-07T07:57:00.002-05:00

About a week ago someone told me they were doing a blanket tent with their older child, and I got insanely jealous and decided that maybe Parker was ready for teh wonder that are blanket tents. So I put a blanket over our heads and he was AMAZED! He thought it was the coolest thing ever. I am so glad he is a cool kid :). He must get that from me.

How he feels when you take away the blanket tents.

Yesterday, Parker had his check up, and he was NOT anemic. I never thought that he would be, but whatever. He was pretty angry that they had to prick his finger. We were there for three hours or more. I am not entirely sure now. He weighed 26 pounds 11 ounces and was 31 inches long. I do in fact have a man child. He got one vaccine and has to go back at one year. Which is only in three months!!

Baby Chandler and Some Changes

2009-07-06T07:06:00.002-05:00

For the Fourth of July we went and had dinner with our friends Carrie and Clay, and their new little baby Chandler! He is about a month old now, and so little and sweet. I have never had much experience with a six pound baby :). Parker tried to rip his appendages off. I am sure he meant well, afterall Parker is as sweet as they come. I got to put Chandler in the sling and he LOVED it. I am so upset now I didn't have it when Parker was little. I would have never put hm anywhere else. On second thought, maybe it is a good thing I didn't have it, or I would have a baby permanently attached to me now. Anyways, a baby that fights sleep named Chandler, loved the sling so much that he was tricked into falling into a coma. Not bad for a newborn, eh?

Parker and I waiting for daddy to get dressed.

Parker eating a "new" remote.

Baby Chandler

Baby Chandler and myself.

Changes

I got a new camera. I got this lucky break and took my old one in for repair, and thought nothing was wrong, but the flash. So, I wound up getting a great rebate, for my defective camera, that was actually a gift, but I got a great rebate and was lucky enough to get a new camera!!!! YAY!!!! It just takes a long time to upload to photobucket, and I am trying to be more organized in the way in which I store pictures on my computer. I re organized folders yesterday, and it took me about two hours. I accidentally made eight copies of every picture on my computer! YIKES!! I am going to start a new folder for every month, and have folders in them breaking them down into weeks. So, on Sunday there will be new pictures up on everything. Also, that means my blog will now be behind a week. Which, isn't a big deal, because I am always behind anyways, but now I have valid excuse!

Climbing

2009-07-05T07:44:00.002-05:00

Parker has started climbing on everything! He even tried to climb out of his playpen and was very close to succeeding. His favorite is to push his rocking chair and climb up to get something he isn't supposed to have, mostly the remote and picture frames.

Independence Day

2009-07-04T22:34:00.001-05:00

Parker picked today of all days to assert his independence. He decided that he would no longer liked to be rocked to sleep by me, his mother. I begged and pleaded with him to still let me, but alas bed time came and he wanted in his crib by himself. :( I am so sad. I realized that MY baby will be nine months in a matter of days, and I will never have that little bitty baby back, and it has all gone way too fast. I miss the little baby, and can't wait to see what he does next. Why is this so hard?

He made great improvements on walking today. He actually took a couple of steps without holding on to anything. He is such a smart boy! :)

I hope everyone had a very safe and fun Fourth of July!

Ahhh, weekends.

2009-07-02T07:55:00.002-05:00

I LOVE weekends, mostly I love Nicko being home. He isn't even that great of a help, but he is nice to have around. :) This past weekend we went to play miniature golf with David J., and met his new GIRLfriend. HAHAHA! She was fantastic. :) Parker was VERY fond of her. He couldn't stop staring at her! He is such a flirt, but his skills are lacking. He just gets flabbergasted and stares. Silly boy.

You can do anything while wearing your baby!

David J

Besties <3

Hmmm...Oh well.

2009-07-01T10:46:00.001-05:00

SO... this picture was taken yesterday of the little man's eyes and well they are going to be brown it appears...hmm. This is so darn confusing.

BOYS!

2009-06-30T10:22:00.001-05:00

What a mess my boys are. I mean really they are both out of control. I have a strong feeling Nicko is the worst BY FAR! He lets Parker play on beds in stores!? Who would do that? Nicko! Here are some funny pictures of Parker on fake beds with fake carrots. He was pretty upset the food wasn't real. LOL!

Commands.

2009-06-29T14:43:00.003-05:00

Parker has gotten so good at following commands. Another reason why babies are very similar to dogs. I can tell him to clap his hands and he will. Even without me showing him how. I will make a list of all the things he can do by being told.

Clap his hands.
Shake his toys
Roll his balls
Jump

Well, it isn't a horribly long list, but I am still impressed. He is so smart! I am working on videos he is camera shy. Only for video cameras though.

Aunts.

2009-06-28T07:18:00.002-05:00

While on vacation in Pittsburgh, Parker has his first ever trip to a water park. My little water baby thought this to be a great idea, until nap time set in. What do you do with a sleeping baby at a water park, why, you take turns sleeping in lounge chairs with him. After all, by the time you made it home nap time would be over. Parker just so happens to have the best aunt ever, and she slept in the chair with him, so mom and dad could ride slides. :)

Eyes.

2009-06-25T08:51:00.002-05:00

It appears that Parker is going to have GREEN eyes!!!! I don't see how, since all the prediction charts say that isn't possible, but alas my sweet little boy has green eyes with a tiny bit of brown in the middle. What a doll he is going to be.

http://museum.thetech.org/ugenetics/eyeCalc/eyecalculator.html

This is the only one that even gave it a 10% chance. CRAZY! I have a picture of his green eyes but it isn't uploaded and my four hours of sleep isn't going to make it through uploading pictures. Sorry guys!

Sleep.

2009-06-24T08:06:00.002-05:00

Last night was somewhat better, not that it could have got worse. He woke up twice which isn't bad considering he usually wakes up once to eat around five. That is also the time the motrin wore off. I discovered that he is getting his 8th tooth and it is his right canine. Do I tell you right or left from my POV or do I go by Parker's? If you have the answer let me know. That is from my POV. I am sure those sharp pointy suckers hurt like the dickens. So, I am trying to be supportive no matter how many tantrums he throws or times he bites me. I will be there to tell him how delightful he is. :) After all, what is a mom for if she is the only one that can lie to you and believe it to be the truth. He ate yogurt this morning and if that goes well, then it is back to cow's milk formula we go. Not that it matters it costs the same so no biggie. Just more "normal". I hear it is better for them, but I don't know how or why. Here are some pictures of Parker sleeping, it is that rare that we photograph it as a great moment.

Naked Babies.

2009-06-23T07:21:00.002-05:00

Parker is going through this thing that he won't lay still for a diaper change, or a clothes change, well let's just say he won't lay still, or be still ever. This is obviously a problem that probably will never get fixed. By the time, I get control he will be out of diapers. I should probably teach him anyways after that point, just so he knows how difficult it was. Or, how difficult it is for me to wake up every two hours at night for no reason but to rock him back to sleep. :O Needless to say I am exhausted and anxiously waiting nap time today. Back to the story. Parker has decided that he never has to wear clothes/ diaper. This is only a problem when he goes to peeing on the floor. Oddly enough he never throws a fit if he has to get dressed like we actually get to leave the house.

Boiled Peanuts

2009-06-22T08:49:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, we went out to Sandhill to see my daddy for Father's Day. Nicko and my dad really like each other. Kind of weird to look at, but whatever works for them. Parker, of course, had a great time. After all, my daddy does have dogs. LOL. On our way back to the city we stopped and got some boiled peanuts. For those who don't know what this is. They are green peanuts boiled in water and salt. They are DE lightful. Nicko had this banter of "hick food" "gross" "redneck person" all the way to the stand. (actually a man's truck, but who cares). I start eating them in the car, because they are best hot and served with a cold Coca Cola. :) I mean that honestly, of course I think Coke goes with everything, but even Nicko agreed. If you are eating boiled peanuts, drink a coke. Nicko LOVED them. He ate more than I did. :O. I was so proud of him. It was his very first father's day, and he loves boiled peanuts. :). Also, never eat the ones out of a can. If you can't have them fresh, because you live in the North, then wait until you come see me in the months of May-November. :) A man after my own heart. After we got home we just relaxed and played with Parker. I think Nicko actually picked on of his "piles" up. Such a messy boy. Then we watched movies and hung out. I guess that is what he wanted? He never spoke up so...oh well.

DELICIOUS!!!

Parker gave Paw Paw a hard time can ya tell?? I mean who would have thought that Parker wouldn't have sat still??

Dad's Day!

2009-06-21T07:50:00.002-05:00

Happy Father's Day!

Happy 3 Years!

2009-06-20T08:48:00.002-05:00

I just wanted everyone to be proud of Nicko. He picked up his three year chip last night. I was going to take pictures, but apparently that steps on some people's rights. I guess no one needs photographic evidence of their participation in AA. :) I kind of felt silly, afterall it does say ANONYMOUS right in the title. Here are some from when we got home.

Our Trip.

2009-06-19T11:27:00.002-05:00

I am going to sum up our trip and maybe tell a few stories. Just to kill multiple birds with one stone.

We had a FANTASTIC time. I am working on pictures. I have some and so do other people and I will compile them when I get them and get mine put on the computer. I am lazy and Parker has been uber crabby.

Parker LOVED staying in Westfield on Lake Erie. He could crawl everywhere and do everything, needless to say he was in heaven. He loves being outside in the sunshine. He thought it was great. There was water and so much new stuff to explore. I loved Westfield. I mean really. Nicko had me expecting something horrible, and wow, I was loving it. He is not a country kind of person. :)

Pittsburgh was great. Parker learned how to climb stairs, and bond with kitty cats. I do not like cats. BAH! Parker is an animal lover for sure, I guess that means mom is in trouble when he gets old enough to demand an animal around all the time. Nicko has already started on this kick. They just don't understand, since they aren't allergic. Parker had plenty of open crawling room and a crib with an extra bouncy mattress. He loved jumping in it. He also spent a lot of time sleeping with mommy and daddy since I missed him so much by the end of the day. I try to take turns with him, but it is hard. I miss him.

Nicko met with some people about a job, and it went great. We are looking forward to moving, and we think Parker will be happy too.

Parker really is the best traveler. He only had a couple of fussy days, and as far as on the plane he LOVES it. He sleeps on all flights even if he isn't tired. He crawled around a few airports. Tried to sneak into a couple of people's bags. I accidentally left his blankie in Detroit. OOOPPPSS!! I feel horrible. I will be going this evening to search for a replacement. He isn't doing so good sleeping without it. :(

8 Months!

2009-06-18T07:19:00.002-05:00

Parker turned 8 months old on June 8, and I didn't blog about it, since I was on vacation. Here are the best pictures and the best stories of the wild man's life. (from last month only, after all I still have to unpack.)

He is a cheeser, what can I say?

He started finger foods.

He started pulling up well!

He started escaping during diaper changes.

He took his first bubble bath.

He got his first haircut.

4,5,&6

2009-06-12T11:37:00.002-05:00

Parker now has six whole teeth. He has four on top and still only two on bottom, although that looks like it is about to change.

We have been super busy, and having a blast! Parker LOVES it here. He particularly liked Westfield. I have a feeling it was all the freedom he was blessed with. He did wind up with splinters and a mysterious cut on his toe. It never bled but it was super deep. Weird, right?

He is getting so fast at crawling and even cruising he is doing so much better. He is actually standing for a whole minute by himself holding on to nothing. And he says DADA all the time. Last night in the bath, because he was super mad at me for making him lay down in the tub. He was crying and yelling DADADADADADA! I finally gave in and made Nicko get him ready for bed. He is getting better at waving, but he usually doesn't do it until they are already gone? LOL! Silly boy! He is getting so tall! At first I thought he lost weight. Obviously, I am delusional. He just thinned out from growing tall.

He is quite fond of his grandma. :) And Nono and Nona's dog buddy. I have no idea where he gets his love for animals..I dislike them greatly. Perhaps, it is because I am allergic.

Baggage Claim!

2009-06-04T08:48:00.002-05:00

Yesterday we left for Pittsburgh Pa to of course visit with Nicko's family. I mean honestly who could go that long with out seeing Parker. He is just too cute for words, and as yet to slow down on growth since birth. Still waiting for that one.

I actually started packing Sunday to make sure I didn't forget anything, but somehow I forgot to pack bottles. I use liquid formula so all of my bottles are premade. I walked out of the house and left my son's bottles in the fridge. I was mortified. What kind of mother does that? I mean honestly. I will breast feed my next kid just for this reason. Forget not being able to take asthma medicine.

Parker was absolutely fantastic on both flights. He would play in the airport and fall asleep before the plane ever took off! He slept the entire time on both flights. He even made a couple of girlfriends. Ah, he is a lady killer. One was a way older woman, I tried to discourage him, but he was having none of it. He then made contact with the most precious little girl. Whom even though she was about a year older than Parker was about on his capability level. She was not behind at all, but it just so happens I am raising a manchild/boygenious!

We finally get to Pittsburgh, but Nicko's luggage did not. Again, it is sad, particularly since all of my bath necessities were in it. Oh, well. Hopefully it makes it here today, or everyone in this area is going to experience the horror of me not wearing make up!

Momma's Boy!

2009-06-02T07:37:00.002-05:00

Now that teething has set in nice and good in our home. Parker is finally a Momma's Boy! I never thought this day would come. His devotion is so deep I can't even go in the kitchen by myself. I have said this before in a lot of ways babies are like having dogs.

They follow you everywhere. You have to be super quick when exiting the house, or he will make his escape. Occasionally they pee on the floor. And you always have to clean up their poop. They eat some of the most unappetizing foods you could imagine. And they love you without judgment no matter what you do. I am sure that last one will change when he is about 13.

Where are you going Ma? (Parker has decided that two Ma's are not necessary it is just Ma.)

I want to come too!

Will you take me too? Please.

But, Ma!

I have other friends you know!

Mixed veggies, anyone?

2009-06-01T06:43:00.002-05:00

Parker loves mixed veggies, and he loves feeding them to himself even more. I told you he was getting to be such a big boy.

This is my favorite picture.

He says, "Mom I am tired of that baby mush."

I have to say, I think Parker is the cutest kid ever.

Vain??

2009-05-31T08:49:00.002-05:00

Does it make me vain to put mousse in Monkey's hair? I think not. I mean honestly, it is organic, and he does have the cutest spikes I have ever seen. Oh, well...he thinks it is funny. What can I say, I like Parker to look good!

My Ride.

2009-05-30T07:00:00.003-05:00

As some of you know, I have a man child. He is ginormous. It was getting time for him to be done with his infant seat. They are supposed to last to one year, but what are you going to do? The problem with this is that his seat went to 30 pounds and most convertibles only go to 35 pounds...not much help to keep him rear facing until 2.

Finally, he outgrew his infant seat in height not weight. He is 31 inches and it only goes to 32 inches...didn't want to push it. So, we went out yesterday, with the money we had been saving to get him a new seat, and found the best thing that could have ever been.

The Graco My Ride 65. That is right folks it rear faces to 40 pounds and front faces to 65 pounds. YAY! No matter how gigantic our monkey gets he can still be harnessed. I am so glad. I really think we can make it to 2 without hitting 40 pounds. Just saying it makes me cringe at the thought of lugging around a 40 pound kid. I weighed 50 until I was in 6th grade. WOW!! This seat also fits in our car WAY better than his infant seat. I am no longer hugging the dashboard. Parker seems to enjoy it. Nicko doesn't like not being able to see Parker over the sides of it. Oh well. He will have to cope.

Baby Trails.

2009-05-29T09:34:00.001-05:00

This is what happens when Nicko is watching Parker.

Baby Cage.

2009-05-28T06:23:00.002-05:00

We finally had to bring out the ~~baby cage~~ play pen. After all what are you supposed to do when you have to pee, let your child terrorize your house. Parker actually thinks it is pretty cool. He will sit in there for a whole hour. He thinks it is his "special" place. Oh, if he only knew why he was there. I am sure he will wisen up one day. Until then Nicko has been teaching him to escape. Why you ask, because Nicko does not know the consquences that come with your child learning how to climb. By the time I realized what was going on it was too late. Parker already had the foundations of climbing planted in his brain.

Hmmm...

2009-05-27T06:12:00.002-05:00

Parker is starting to stand for brief minutes by himself. He is pretty good at it. Moving right a long like a champ! He is also getting faster at cruising and everything. He is just so darn smart. He has been saying daddada lately particularly when he wakes up. So cute! Here are some pictures of him standing on his rocking chair. He thinks that is the best pulling up surface. I have tried to dissuade him but it didn't fly. He is very stubborn. So are Nicko and I.

Parker's First Owie!

2009-05-26T12:30:00.001-05:00

I know this is going to seem odd, but I wanted to share his first owie. When he is 10 he will think it is pretty freaking cool. If he is how I think he is going to be. :)

Milestone Monday.

2009-05-25T07:44:00.002-05:00

For now on, I will be going over Parker's latest achievements and personality traits on Monday. I say traits, but to be honest I don't think he acts like either of us. He is one wild baby. Nicko calls him "extreme baby" or "emergency room material". I cringe when he says either. I am so not cut out to be the mother of an extreme anything.

Parker has went from loving baby food to preferring to feed himself, which happens to be not an option with baby food. I have tried to let him use the spoon, but we have carpet...sometimes I put him in the kitchen and let him have at it. This morning he actually had real cereal and not "baby" cereal. :( New things are always bittersweet for this momma. Yesterday he had chicken.

He has finally started saying "dada". Although it sounds more like daddy. We will call it what it is. However excited Nicko may be. He said momma first. :) Nicko also swears he said "frog" the other day in the bathtub. I didn't hear this, but I am more of one to hear something because I want to.

Proof I have the smartest baby ever. As if anyone needs it at this point. The other day Parker and I were hanging out in my bathroom while I got dressed, he was playing with this whale he got for Christmas, that I am quite sure he would sleep with it if I would let it out of the bathroom. Nicko turned on the water in the other bathroom and Parker heard the water in the pipes. Climbed on the bathtub to look and see if he was going to get a batch. Then pouted when there was no water. :) There you have it. I have a genius baby.

He also got his first scratch and knot on his head yesterday. The scratch is really bad. He got it on a piece of furniture as he was falling and it is from his wrist to his arm pit. Horrible I took pictures so everyone can see what a bad mommy I am. And I think everyone should have their first "battle wound" documented. I am sure one day when he is like 10 he will think it is funny.

Parker is also trying to stand for brief moments completely by himself. :) Let's see if he is walking at nine months. They have a bet at his pediatricians office when Parker will be walking.

Mammal Chickens?

2009-05-24T07:26:00.003-05:00

Obviously, Nicko was under the impression that chickens were mammals. I think it was the funniest thing I have ever heard. I just wanted to share that with everyone.

Parker has started "dancing". I would refer to it as head banging , but it is way more gentle and extremely cute.

We still don't have the clapping down. But, he will start "clapping" when you say Pat a Cake. So, at least he knows when he is supposed to.

He has also learned a whole new array of facial expressions. Lets just say his "stink eye" has improved.

Boy Moment #1

2009-05-23T16:35:00.001-05:00

Many of you have heard me refer to Parker as being "all boy". And, well he is. Today he was in the kitchen with Nicko, and for some reason that is Parker's favorite hangout, and Nicko is the "hot" thing right now. Parker was kind of swimming on the tile I didn't pay much attention to it. Well, I go over there finally, because I think he is eating something, and I was going to yell at Nicko for not watching him. Come to find out Parker had thrown up and was playing/swimming in it. It was hysterical and gross all at the same time. Nicko just walks out of the room and says " I can't deal with this". HAHAHAHA!!! It was great. I couldn't get any pictures though.

Parker's tummy is fine, and he obviously just doesn't do well with orajel. Bummer!

Finger Lickin' Good!

2009-05-23T07:46:00.002-05:00

Parker's food adventures have taken a new step lately. He has been more interested in feeding himself he prefers with his hands, but he is not too bad with a spoon either. He typically gets the right end in his mouth and sometimes it just tips a little on the way. No big deal as the highchair is completely washables as is mommy, daddy, and baby.

I mostly try to give him Gerber finger foods. As I have said before, I am not good at knowing what I can and can't feed him. Nicko will feed him anything under the sun. Yesterday we went to Pizza Hut for lunch, and when I cam back from the buffet. Nicko was feeding our milk intolerant child cottage cheese. Not just a nibble, by the spoonful.

So far, Parker has had cheerios, Gerber puffs, Gerber biter biscuits, Baby Mum Mum rice rusks (these are like Styrofoam), chopped up mango, and various things off our plates. Even some whipped cream. Tons of frozen fruit in his mesh feeder. Great for teething that thing is.

So happy he got blueberries in his mesh feeder.

He is a pig that is for sure, did you expect any less?

Parker Pulling Up. (pictures galore)

2009-05-22T06:56:00.002-05:00

I can't help it. His butt is just too cute...And it is rare that we get the clean diaper on before he is off doing something.

Parker playing Pat a Cake. His new favorite game. (I will get a video)

If you can't tell what is going on here. Nicko was outside smoking (gross) and Parker hates when his daddy goes anywhere. I mean screams as loud as he can. So Parker improvised. He has already proven that he thinks that is the way outside. I told ya I had a smart one.

There ya have it. Parker standing! He is not so cooperative with the video camera. Still working on videos of him cruising.

Toy Wrangler.

2009-05-21T07:25:00.001-05:00

Parker has an obscene amount of toys. I mean obscene. He has a few favorites, but for the most part he plays with all of them. How do they expect you not to buy lots of baby toys, I mean they are pretty inexpensive. Anyways, we used to have a pile in our living room, but that got out of hand. We had to find something else. Parker thinks it is rather nifty.

Live Action Wednesdays!

2009-05-20T09:53:00.001-05:00

I know I have been kind of slacking. But, things have been super busy around here. Parker is working on getting like four teeth at one time! It is crazy! He is just now getting really good at cruising to where I don't have to hover over him 24/7. I will put my hand on his butt or something to hold him up and he will promptly move it. Not one for help! He is so funny! He has been getting finger foods. Mostly just the Gerber puffs. Well, because we don't cook and I am not entirely sure how to introduce him to "human" fare. I am working on it. But in the mean time here is a hysterical video of him eating said puffs. You have to have a really good pincer grasp for these and needless to say most seven month olds don't have this skill yet. But Parker tries. He tries so hard. When he gets frustrated he just puts his face on the floor and sucks them up like a puppy. Kind of cute and funny.

#3

2009-05-19T07:08:00.003-05:00

Parker got his third tooth yesterday! It turned out to be his left lateral incisor. Weird. Oh well. Maybe this is why he was hell on wheels Sunday? I sure hope so.

New Tricks and Daddy and Baby Pictures.

2009-05-18T07:28:00.003-05:00

We have had a SUPER busy busy weekend. Parker figured out the art of cruising to get around. With this came fussiness when he couldn't go where he wanted to. Not wanting to nap, which is not entirely a new thing. It also brought my final decision to bump him down to four bottles a day with seven ounces as opposed to five bottles a day with six ounces. This bottle transition brought SLEEP! He goes to bed around 7-8 and wakes up anywhere from 6-7!!! YAY!!!!

Crazy people trying to tell me not to control my kids schedule. PSHHH! I have learned an important lesson. Listen to your gut. I knew in my gut he only needed four bottles a day.

He is also starting to throw tantrums. Oh boy! He turns really red in the face and clenches his fists, and screams/yells at you through gritted teeth.

He is getting his third tooth, and it just so happens to be his right incisor on top. I am sure this hurts like no tomorrow.

He finally decided that crawling on his knees is best. Perhaps, he was just tired of all the rugburn he was getting. He had a patch on both knees and both elbows.

We finally got around to hanging some pictures of him..we have tons..and he will sit on the floor and stare up the wall at them. Too funny. He thinks he is the prettiest baby in the world, and I am not going to argue, because I just don't know that it isn't true.

This morning I went to get him out of his crib and he was standing there laughing and he said "mama". He is so stinking smart!

I am trying to teach him how to clap. So far he is doing pretty good. He puts on hand down and claps with the other one. I have only been working on this for a couple of days. So any suggestions as to how to teach him to clap please send them this way.

Now for daddy and baby pictures, because they are my personal favorite. I also have way more of them than mommy baby pictures, and I am too lazy to upload new baby pictures..In fact I am not even sure I have any...

Mobiles or Lack There of.

2009-05-16T07:57:00.002-05:00

Parker is no longer allowed to have his mobile. Which, is quite sad since he liked it so much. We have dropped his bed almost to the floor. I really have to just drop him in there when he is asleep. I mean the drop literally.

Yesterday, while he was supposed to be taking a nice long nap, so mom could do things. I was sitting at the computer of course right? I hear his mobile music over the baby monitor. I am thinking what in the world??

I go into his room and he is sitting in his bed with the completely disassembled mobile on his lap. It was in so many pieces it looked like it just came out of the box. He was playing with the music box. I hate calling it a box because it is actually a circle but whatever. He had figured out how to turn the knob on the back. I was shocked.

Since his crib is so low and he is tall but not that tall. I assuming he did a little bit of climbing. What is my mom supposed to do?? I have often wondered about these nets people put over their cribs. I don't think they are so weird anymore.

What's Eating Parker Pistachio?

2009-05-15T07:52:00.002-05:00

Just thought I would share pictures of him in his new highchair. :)

One I photoshopped of his hands that I think is too precious.

Bubble Boy!

2009-05-14T07:17:00.002-05:00

Alright, so Johnson and Johnson (who I think are the experts on baby hygiene for whatever reason) came out with this bubble bath/ body wash concoction. They claim it to be gentle enough to use everyday..and I hope this is true because we do happen to use it everyday now. Parker has never had particularly sensitive skin, in fact I think it is probably quite tough, just like him. As tough as he may think he is or I may know he is..he does enjoy his bubble baths..which is no surprise since he loves bathing in general. Since, I no longer bathe Parker at night, That duty now belongs to Nicko, because sometimes I just need a break, and he is rather good at it. I am going to try to get more pictures of him in the bathtub, I have very few. We bathe him every day which I guess you aren't supposed to?? Well, my child NEEDS a bath everyday no kidding. He is so dirty and gross at the end of the day, I could not imagine NOT bathing him. Gross!

Live Action Wednesdays!

2009-05-13T10:36:00.002-05:00

More videos! Holy crap I have a lot of these. I hope everyone loves looking at my kid being himself! They will probably get older and older as we go on. I think I even have some of him rolling over for the first time.

Numero Uno. Parker was extremely entertained while at the zoo by this straw. He thought it was the funniest thing in the whole world. Like I said his personality is really starting to show.

This is a video of Nicko thinking he is a funny guy, criticizing my stroller driving skills. I must admit..I am lacking those.

I didn't watch this one...but I think it is just of him playing in the kitchen with his bowl and spoons.

This is him and his chair that he loves to pull up on, even though it is super unstable..since it is a rocking chair.

Mommy's Helper!

2009-05-12T08:28:00.002-05:00

Parker is quite the nosy, has to be to into anything and everything kind of boy. No surprise there. So, in order for me to get anything done, I have to keep him occupied in the general vicinity. For instance he is terrified of the vacuum cleaner, so I have to carry him while I vacuum. (Great for exercise, not so great for my back.) So when folding laundry you must make sure that Parker feels included. After all, who couldn't use a little bit of help.

Cool Dude.

2009-05-11T07:29:00.000-05:00

Biter Biscuits.

2009-05-09T12:39:00.002-05:00

Parker fed himself for the first time today. It was so stinking cute that I couldn't wait one more day to share this delightful pictures with everyone... so maybe I will skip tomorrow? I doubt it.

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Parker's 1st Haircut!

2009-05-09T08:37:00.001-05:00

We got Parker's haircut last night for the very first time! No one told me this would be a sad moment..He looks so grown up now. That could very well all be in my head..He sat SOOOO still and for those of you who know him, know that he is a super busy boy..I think he rather enjoyed it and when he was done they gave him his first comb to ~~brush his hair with~~ chew on!

Happy 7 Months Monkey!

2009-05-08T07:35:00.002-05:00

Today is Parker's 7 month mark. I can't believe he is pushing the big one year. Holy cow, I don't even know where it has gone. He is quite the active little boy, as always. He is pulling up good now, mostly on his rocking chair, but we will take it as it comes. What are we getting him for his 7 month? Why, baby gates of course. Don't you think he will be so happy!? He drinks well out of his sippy cup. He gets at an ounce of juice mixed with three ounces water, because mommy is uptight. His feeding schedule is he eats 30 ounces a day and oatmeal and a fruit for breakfast, veggie and the rest of the fruit for lunch, rice cereal and a dinner for supper. He has two teeth, and I do believe he is working on getting new ones. He can say mama discriminately!!! That means MAMA was his first word! His sense of humor is starting to show..he thinks he is quite entertaining. Here are some pictures from this past month and I will continue with videos tomorrow.

Videos...

2009-05-07T09:27:00.002-05:00

This is a video of Parker swimming..I think it was Wednesday of this week. I am horrible with days since I don't ever really need to know the day of the week. As some of you know, he is quite the swimmer and loves anything to do with water or being outside.

This is of him and Daddy playing video games..I think it is so sweet how Parker is laying on him..Parker NEVER sits still of cooperates in the least.

This one was made yesterday. He had pulled up on his rocking chair and was pushing it around the living room. I didn't get that on video but I was hoping he would repeat the stunt and he didn't but I still think this is pretty funny/cute.

This one is funny. We got him Yogurt Melts and he HATES them..they kind of have a tang to them so I understand but still funny faces a plenty.

This is how Parker likes to play with his bouncy seat, minus the seat.

Zoo!

2009-05-06T07:13:00.002-05:00

This past Saturday, at least that is what day I think it was, we took Parker to the zoo. He had been once before but it was a random trip , and I did not prepare. It was extremely hot, possibly too hot to have the man child outside. Parker's favorites were the penguins and the lions. He did not think much of the other kids at all, and I didn't think much of the other kids touching him. Lets just say that I did pour sanitizer on him and rub him down. There are a ton of pictures I will try to put them all in one post but I may make two. Tomorrow will be a whole thing of videos because I am too far behind to do them once a week.

Nicko tried to convince me this was a proper way to carry our child on asphalt.

Nicko also wanted me to take pictures of him"being a daddy" to show everyone...that he is a daddy in case they didn't get the update...pushing stroller = good daddy.

Nicko and Parker chased peacocks.

Parker is overly fond of his stroller.

The rest are more or less random.

Kethcup!

2009-05-05T08:32:00.003-05:00

I am sorry to short-change everyone for a second time in a week, but I am extremely far behind on my pictures and stories. Those three days without a keyboard were tough and I will admit I am a little picture happy, especially, since I realized that Parker is almost seven months old. I was looking forward to his first birthday since he was born and now I dread it. How fast can one child grow?

We had to move Parker's mattress down and take his mobile away...well, he ripped it off the wall.

We found yet another resemblance to baby Sinclair.

Diaper changes have become a two or three person job. He has started trying to pull up and has succeeded a couple of times. This puts fear in my heart...I am not ready for a walker..by any means.

(if you can see that picture)

He is all around a good baby...

Not Me Monday.

2009-05-04T12:44:00.003-05:00

I do not let Monkey go around in nothing but a diaper, because he is not the hardest baby in the world to change. I also have not resorted to changing him less often because it does not stress me out to change him. I did not accept a compliment directed at my boyfriend like they were talking to me. I did not disinfect Monkey's leg after a little girl touched him at the zoo, because I am not afraid of the Swine Flu. I did not watch Monkey fall over and hit his head in his crib, and I did not video tape it, and I would have never dreamed of posting such a video on my blog. I would never find that funny. I did not sleep on the couch Sunday morning, while Monkey was in his Jumperoo, because I do not need more than five hours sleep a night. I would have never pretended to lose my gym key so I could skip a day or two.

Bookworm.

2009-05-04T07:34:00.002-05:00

Parker has toys, a lot of toys, by far his favorite are his books. I don't know if he likes the pictures or the colors or that he feels like he is getting into something when he gets them. They are after all in a "grown up" zone. Anyways, he spends many hours out of his day flipping through his books, and I spend many hours out of my day reading him his books. Which, I do not mind at all in any stretch.

*Please ignore the way he is dressed. It is extremely difficult to change his diaper or his clothes at all these days.*

How to be a Bad Mom Lesson 1.

2009-05-03T16:01:00.002-05:00

Make sure your speakers are on!

Peeping Parker!

2009-05-03T06:53:00.002-05:00

Ever felt like someone was watching you? Well, if you were around our house when this happened to you then it was probably Parker. He has developed quite the peeping Tom attitude these days. He loves being outside and is convinced the way to outside is through the glass doors. He will hit his head a good five to six times before giving up and conceding to just watch the happenings. Fortunately for us we have tons of kids that live around us and they run up and down all day every day and Parker thinks this is just the greatest thing ever. It does add another job to my chore list to keep them as clean as possible but to be honest I probably should have been on top of it all along. He is quite sneaky these days we have to really quick and cautious when coming in and out of the house or he will escape. He is already preparing for leaving the nest. Or for being a teenager.

He's a Cruiser!

2009-05-02T07:05:00.001-05:00

Teaching Parker to Stand!

2009-05-01T13:37:00.002-05:00

Nicko is strongly urging our precious child to walk...I have gently reminded him several times that we really don't want this to happen sooner rather than later...I think 10 months is a good time to start walking...that would work just great for me. I mean everyone saw how fast the crawling got out of control right? Maybe I should put Nicko on Parker duty more often..that would probably change his mind...But nonetheless Parker has discovered how cool it is to view the world from a standing perspective and he has been attempting to pull up and succeeded yesterday..and has yet to prove his skills again..we will wait and see..until then the pictures of how it all got started.

Being a parent is so bittersweet it is ridiculous. We will be dropping his mattress all the way down this weekend and next week we will be in a toddler bed..at least that is how I feel.

Parenting in the New Millenium!

2009-04-30T08:22:00.002-05:00

This is going to definately be an opinion piece and I know everyone is dying for pictures of Parker but alas I am still too lazy to upload them. So I am doing a piece on parenting in this day and age pros and cons or at least my stand point....mostly con what can I say. First of all let me start with a disclaimer any feelings hurt in this I apologize but hey everyone knows I am blunt so oh well. Why I myself do not fit in with this "mom mold" of the day. I do not like Jenny McCarthy by any stretch of the imagination. First of all...she is very against vaccinations. NOT COOL!!!! Second...she claims vaccines made her son autistic but admitted he was very developmentally behind his whole life...sounds like someone is in severe denial and has to have a scapegoat...not to mention she is dating Jim Carey TOTALLY JEALOUS!!! Dr. Sears is another sore spot for me..why you ask? well mostly because I think he is full of crap..kids are kids are kids etc...Kids will live they will get hurt adn they will go about their day...I do not believe in sheltering my child to the point that I am inhibiting his development...for instance not letting him try to sit up because I am scared he is going to fall and then get crazy ideas in my head that he will die from his 1 foot topple to the carpet...gosh come on people!. I also do not believe anyone should tell me how to raise my child. Suggestions/advice will be listened to and then used accordingly. If I like them. I have been called "relaxed" by several people since I have become a parent. Maybe I am. In my defense I am raising a wild child.. I found it best to adopt this attitude as to avoid anxiety medicine at a later date. Oh, and for Dr. Sears never trust someone who is making buckoo bucks off of you. BOTTOM LINE! Last thing that just really kills me is.....People rearranging their schedule for their child..to the point of inconvenience..like not going grocery shopping because you don't want your child out in public they may get sick..well NEWS FLASH they will have NO immune system unless they are exposed to germs to fight off to build said immune system. Oh wow never thought of that huh? So I am sure some people are curious as to what my parenting style is...I am just a mom that does what is best for her baby and has fun doing it..bottom line I will be defined by nothing else..and just for the record...my kid is way advanced so I am clearly doing something right...Pictures tomorrow I promise.

Ketchup!

2009-04-29T19:09:00.002-05:00

Sorry guys I know I have been MIA but what can I say I didn't have a keyboard...rough boys! Anyways I think the best way to get back in the groove of things is to tell everyone the goings on in this household....Sundays are always boring a whole lot of nothing I think we went to Clay's house for some dinner and he gave Parker deer sausage much to my strong urgings to absolutely not do that..and of course it upset his tummy the next day..GRRR...However I do feel thankful that Clay is very supportive of this family unlike most of daddy's friends. Monday was a good day Viva La Resistance baby was finally down for the count he took two naps and slept until four...Tuesday was an even better day go us!...and today he got a prize for it..They are called meshfeeders and a rather snazzy invention where you can give them chunks of human food and they can gnaw until their heart's content..Today he sampled frozen mango cubes and he LOVED them..I hear this thing is great for teething babies as well...He has learned how to play peek a boo and he loves it..He finds himself to be hilarious..he has also started to think about pulling up on things but he is playing it safe for now...I have a feeling this won't last long he doesn't typically scare easily.. I hope to have time to tomorrow to catch ya'll up on some pictures ( I don't think I have that many and maybe give ya'll your weekly video)! We did pick up his 6 month pictures today and they are fantastic....bet everyone is excited to get these in the mail. The Swine Flu outbreak is scaring everyone including myself...so we stocked up on hand sanitizer and soap to wash our hands and of course Parker's outings at public places will now be limited because I am a freakshow....mostly just about my kid. I will have more for everyone tomorrow! Goodnight!

Superbaby!

2009-04-26T09:44:00.002-05:00

I started feeling bad last night because the only things I have been posting about Parker are his "bad" things, which aren't that bad it is just new and a little crazy. I never thought in a million years that I would be the kind of mother to tell her 6 month old no, or the kind of mother who put her child in their play pen because they just could not handle one more minute of ripping stuff down..or running down the hall and back...When I was younger I thought that I would just go all day and play with my baby like no body's business and then when I got pregnant at 20 I was like well this is shocking but I am young and I will have TONS of energy to do this...well...I do not have the energy to be the parent I thought I could be..or would be..but I just wanted to share why I think my baby is the best baby in the world..(this is one attitude of motherhood that I said I would never have but I do.) (side note maybe I do just have the best baby in the world.)

1. He typically loves his crib true he finds it more suiting as a play toy but nonetheless there are some babies who hate it at all costs.

2.He generally entertains himself.

3.He slept 10 hours straight last night.

4.He is always super well behaved in public places.

5.He loves Mommy more than anyone else in the entire world.

6.He is super advanced and though this is a cause of 90% of my stress as a mother that is also the cause of 50% of my pride as a mother.

7.He turns daddy's video games off for me so I don't have to.

8.He is such a good eater he hardly ever makes a mess except when daddy feeds him.

9.He is so easy going...he will do whatever we want and be nice about it..

10. He loves having his picture made.

11.He crawls to the window to watch the kids play outside and thinks he can just crawl right out there to them.

12.He is the most cuddly wild child ever! He loves hugs and kisses and typically begs for more.

Sinclair Anyone?

2009-04-25T07:21:00.002-05:00

So, I have been brewing on Nicko's latest hair disaster for about a week or so now waiting for his mother to find out so I have been putting quite a bit of thought into this blog. Anyone who knows my gentle souled boyfriend knows that he has a rather sharp face and kind of favors a dinosaur. I will not put a type on it because I am not that wise in my dino ways...but something mean and ferocious because he is anything but a vegetarian. So if any of you remember the tv show Dinosaurs...you will find this amusing and hilarious and it will be just one big joke fest of making fun of Nicko and maybe a few others.....

This is Fran Sinclair and I suppose she is the one I am most like, unlike my other two family members I don't think we physically look much a like, but I am more like her than her pre teen horror story of a daughter...and I have to fit into this story somehow after all I did give life to one of said family members and it will make the punch line that much better.

This is Robbie Mark Sinclair and this would be Nicko's dino counter part...and he does in fact look almost identical to Nicko...too funny...this was my first thought when Nicko showed me his new hair and as I was looking for pictures of this dino I found some of...

Baby Sinclair who also favors my son..oh wow does he...even in personality..

Note: Parker has just about as many fat rolls as this baby and huge eyes and always smiles.

Note: I have yet to do this to my son but the point is I have seriously considered it a couple of times..

and what makes this little make shift dino family even more true is Baby Sinclair's claim to fame "NOT DA MAMA!!!" that is Parker's outlook on life these days...

Revolución de bebe Parker!

2009-04-24T09:22:00.002-05:00

Parker has started a revolution against his parents and his war cry is simply this "I am not a baby and I will do what I want when I want"....for instance he says "MOM I do not take naps and if I do so happen to change my mind and feel the need for a nap it will be short we will say approximately 30 minutes" and I then reply " of course son whatever works for you works for me" I am a wimp because I am scared of him..he is 24 pounds of lean mean baby muscle..here are a few more of his stipulations for us getting to enjoy his presence as our child :

1) I will crawl to the glass doors as many times as I want and I will then proceed to hit my head on said glass doors as many times as I think is necessary because no matter what you tell me I know that is the way outside because I can see it.

2) Please stop shutting the bathroom door because that is where daddy lives and I like daddy..

3)I do not want my diaper changed and I will not cooperate on this at any time...no exceptions.

4) I will play with butt paste and my hair brush and occasionally the lotion bottle and you will NOT stop me.

5) I will sit on the floor to be fed so out with the bouncer guys.

6) I will get my own controller to play video games and if you do not oblige I will make it physically impossible for you to play your game by turning off the playstation.

Love, PSD

And we are left here baffled and kind of curious as to where our easy going sweet child went to...and I immediately must blame Nicko because I have never been so rebellious in my whole life...and he blames me for spoiling him...oh well...

Mommy Survey!

2009-04-23T15:41:00.002-05:00

This was posted on my baby board and I thought that most of the people who read this would like to know or see some of the details...

1.age? 6 months

2. name? Parker Sebastian

3. birthday? 10/8/08

4. time of birth? 7:42 P.M.

5. how long did labor last? Um...14 hours or so..

6. who was in the room when baby was born? doctors, Nicko and my mom.

7. how long did u push? almost two hours.

8. weight? 9lb 7 oz

9. length? 21 1/4

10. any hair? a head full

11. who does baby look like? well he used to look like his father but he is starting to favor me some I would say he is almost 50/50 he tans like me ;)

12. be honest…how much weight did u gain during pregnancy?I gained over 70 pounds..

13. was baby early or late? exactly one week early

14. who drove u home from hospital? Nicko

15. how many baby showers did u have? 1

16. when did baby start sleeping thru the night? 3 weeks until recently...still working on that one..

17. did u breastfeed? no

18.if not, what kind of formula? Started on Enfamil Lipil and now he is on Enfamil Prosobee.

19. who keeps your baby the most? me

20. when do u wanna have another? never.

21.. how did u pick the name? My granny picked Parker and we had not decided on a middle name so I let Nicko decide and he picked his own middle name..

22. how did u know when it was time to go to hospital? I had threatened to harm my OB if he did not get the kid out of me...he then decided it was in his best interest to let me have him.

23. What was your pain management? Well...I had an epidural but apparently someone thought I needed to learn a lesson about having babies and that lesson would be that it is the most horrible pain ever.

24. did u go home or somewhere else when u left the hosp.? Nope, went home

25. anyone spend the night with u first night home? Ms. Kathy and Mr. Ken..and Nicko was there.

Oh..BOY!

2009-04-23T09:25:00.002-05:00

Parker has developed his own little system of letting us know that he is done using a baby thing..for instance when he got tired of his baby bathtub he flipped it over on himself and this morning I was feeding him breakfast in his bouncer and he flipped it over!! I was like holy crow! I had just told Nicko yesterday that we could probably make it a couple more months with out a highchair because we were doing good with that chair and it wouldn't be an issue until he started feeding himself and eating "people" food...well was I wrong...I am really starting to wonder if my nerves will make it until his second birthday..this morning he crawled down the hallway into the bathroom to watch Daddy get ready for work as cute as it was that also means it is time to start tripping over baby gates..

Live Action Wednesdays!

2009-04-22T14:59:00.001-05:00

Busted!

2009-04-21T09:25:00.002-05:00

So a couple of weeks ago I was doing something or the other and Parker was playing on the floor like he usually does for about 60% of his day and I noticed it was really really quiet..this never happens except at nap time Parker is a well spoken little man...he has quite the vocabulary..but I was like this isn't right so I go and check on him and this is what I find!

Notice how he drug his OWN book over there but proceeded to RIP up daddy's!

Make that two of HIS books...

This is his "I am so cute what do you plan on doing about it" face.

This is his " she just told me no how dare her take away my paper" face.

I tell you he is getting to be more like Nicko every day he even has his own controller for when they play games together...

What have I done..

2009-04-20T13:40:00.002-05:00

Saturday I got this crazy idea into my head that I really truly believe that Parker could hold his own bottle..and he could it turns out he has been tricking me because he has been doing it ever since..but now I feel not needed...he can hold his own bottle he goes to sleep by himself and thanks to crying it out stays that way until he is ready to wake up...so I have personally pushed myself out the doors without realizing what I was doing so needless to say his new found independence has left me looking yet again for something to do and maybe a purpose..and that new purpose is chasing him down the hallway and yelling at Nicko to 1) not leave paper/trash/food/piles of clothes on the floor for Parker to get into 2) to keep the bathroom door shut so I don't have to run after Parker all day.....oh and we had Parker's six month pictures taken yesterday and they are sooo good I can't wait for everyone to see them! He loves having his picture taken as soon as the camera comes out he starts smiling!

Parker and Bo!

2009-04-19T09:49:00.002-05:00

There are only a few pictures we got at the beach and sadly they are all in the hotel room..oh well..I just wanted to share pictures of Bo and Parker because they are both pretty cute kiddos but I will warn you to not judge Bo by his hair he had a run in with some silly putty and well the silly putty won but in Bo's defense he did put up a fight the whole weekend...

Parker the Outdoorsman.

2009-04-18T08:07:00.002-05:00

Parker LOVES to be outside. The more wind and sunshine the better off he is. When we ride in the car he loves all of the windows to be down. He will sit in his seat and laugh and squeal. So for his half birthday we got him a swing to go on our porch because it is getting super nice here and well we get bored inside all day. Plus it will save trips to the park because the only thing he can do there is swing and hate the grass.

Could it be Rabies?

2009-04-17T11:44:00.003-05:00

I really think that maybe Parker is rabid..he sure is acting as he is..maybe a trip to the vet is in order...symptoms are as follows:
1. He tries to eat everything.
2.He has been screaming like a wild man.
3. He has bitten the arm that feeds him.

That is right you have heard right Parker has laid his first bite mark upon his mother. At first I thought this was a fluke like there is no way my sweet little baby would possibly bite me..ok he pulls me hair a lot but it is a sweet gesture because I am convinced he really just wants to play with it to make him go to sleep. But biting there is no way to right that with affection. I am telling myself at this point that he didn't know what he was doing..believable since he still looks shocked and cries when he bites himself..but how much longer can I really pretend he isn't a boy after all.....I thought he was going to grow up and be sweet and gentle ...:( Teething tablets are OVERRATED! Tylenol is our only friend these days and I am such a fruit loop that I am scared to give it to him..No medicine unless he is dying is the rule of thumb in this household..oh well..let me see if I have a picture of his chompers...

Then and Now!

2009-04-16T10:11:00.002-05:00

THEN-
9 lbs. 7 oz. 21.5 inches long

NOW-
23 lbs. 13 oz. 28 inches long

P.S. Parker just went from a laying position to sitting all by himself for the very first time!

Live Action Wednesdays!

2009-04-15T11:41:00.001-05:00

This is actually a pretty old video obviously pre crawling days but I have a lot to catch up on.

Ketchup!

2009-04-14T08:15:00.002-05:00

Well there are some pictures of taking Parker to the park for his half birthday that did not get shared before the trip and I am a horrible person because I got NO pictures of the beach I don't even know what I was thinking...temporary lapse in sanity?

Toybox Tuesdays!

2009-04-14T07:39:00.002-05:00

Parker has a bagillion toys but we usually rotate them out and he has favorites that he has to have or he will flip out! This week he has developed a new favorite! I think it is a great toy it rolls around when he touches it so he has to chase it, it counts does shapes and colors and sings funny songs with different words than the tune that is playing.

VTech Move and Crawl Bright Lights Ball

Happy Easter!

2009-04-09T21:28:00.002-05:00

We are off to the beach in the AM just wanted to tell everyone to have a great Easter weekend!

Parker's Half-Birthday!

2009-04-08T13:07:00.002-05:00

Today Parker is officially six months old and the shots are what make it official haha..anyways here are some yummy pictures of him at the doctor's office and he was 23 pounds 13 ounces and 28 inches long and his head was 17 inches and his doctor said he was very advanced and was very proud he has the best doctor in the whole world. He has seemed to recover from his shots already as he is crawling around like a mad man.

Daddy gave him breakfast!

Then we were off to the doctor!

Of course Granny had to find a way to teach us bad things while we were there.

and his first tooth poked through his gums today still trying to work on pictures of THAT haha!

Live Action Wednesdays!

2009-04-07T11:22:00.002-05:00

Every Wednesday I will post a live action shot of Parker doing whatever he finds amazing at doing between this Wednesday and next Wednesday, I know it is Tuesday but he has his big 6 MONTH! check up tomorrow..so I got anxious and want to do it today! This was actually done this morning!

Midnight Monster!

2009-04-07T08:05:00.002-05:00

Parker has decided in the past couple of weeks that partying at night is now his favorite activity...at first I thought maybe a growth spurt and we will feed him extra and in a couple of days to a week he will go back to sleeping..oh was I wrong..then I was like well he has had those teeth bumps for a while they can't possibly feel good..don't think that is it either..he is so good during the day I hate to complain but Mommy needs sleep it has got to the point of where Daddy feels bad enough for me that he will get up in the middle of the night and try to do something..we try so hard not to feed him or hold him but we are so tempted to just put him in our bed...certain this will only make it worse we try to make it with no sleep..So today the day before his half-birthday we start no rocking naps..anyways here is a cute picture so he can redeem himself!

Parker is 6 Months! Redo.

2009-04-06T14:27:00.003-05:00

I re-did this because I am trying to figure out somethings with this blogspot thing not so great at it yet but I will get better I promise...anyways on with replacing the post..

Our little man is two days away from having his half birthday which is incredibly exciting and so is his life well so far anyways...I will tell the tale of his life in the past month by pictures and if I think of a good story that is note worthy I will share..he is a fantastic little boy...kind of cranky today though :(

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Alrighty...darn big pictures haha...Parker has been swimming and he is convinced that he knows how and begs us to let him go all to dad's encouragement...needless to say Nicko does not get to take Parker swimming unattended EVER! He started scooting/crawling he mostly scoots and kind of gives himself rug burn unless he is after the remote or his binky and he doesn't even like his binky to use he thinks it is the greatest toy ever..his dad tried to teach him to drive a car..he decided his crib was a PlayPlace as fun as though at Mcdonalds and elsewhere..he started eating babyfood which he loves...he started sitting unsupported..he also can manage to get his books down from the coffee table and read them and he usually only gets his books unless he wants attention.He figured out that dad is the fun one and mom sucks except to eat and go to sleep..

Cleaning.

2009-03-28T15:02:00.001-05:00

I HATE cleaning I love a clean house I hate the work it takes to get it that way and what I hate even more is keeping it clean kind of hard with two boys around. I feel like I am constantly cleaning and my house is constantly dirty it never ends and Nicko makes it sooo hard to keep my house clean with his damn piles. Cleaning is good I guess keep my mind off calling KC and checking on the baby I am sure he needs a break.

Maybe this will be fun?

2009-03-24T17:39:00.000-05:00

I sure hope so..I need something to do horribly...and an easier way to keep people updated on the fantastic achievements of my little one!