puff daddy....or, baby, that is...

Check out this video: puff boy

I can't believe Gabe is already 9 months old. As usual, here is an update...

• He is now "talking" all the time

• He wakes up about 7:00 and plays in his crib (I put toys at the head of the crib so when he wakes up he can just sit there and play. He does well, until he throws them out and gets mad because he can't reach them!)

• He could win a medal in the "baby crawl olympics"

• He pulls up almost as fast

• He pulled up last night, let go and tried to walk (haha...I guess he forgot he couldn't)

• He is completely fascinated by Arwen - can you blame him? They just sit and play with each other

• His hair is growing out now and he looks like a chia-pet....hehehe....

sick, sick, sicko

I signed on tonight to do my school work and decided to do a shout out for sympathy. I think I have the flu...and yes, I am a huge baby. My mom kept Arwen and fat boy is asleep, so I too am getting ready to go to bed.

My warm, cozy, soft bed........good thing tomorrow is my day off.

Dada Attack!

Gabe just loves waking daddy up from his naps!
Check out this video: dada attack!

I'm voting republican???

I got this in an email from Sara and I thought she was going to try and pursued me to vote republican...as if! This is the funniest video I have seen in a while and really puts things into perspective. Haha.

Old friends, new friends

I have found so many friends over the past year via the Internet. I have found friends that I have not spoken to in 5 or even 10 years. Just yesterday, I found a friend that I haven't seen since a trip to Florida back in 2002. We did not have a falling out or anything - in fact she was one of my best friends, but she moved away. We had such a great time visiting, but when we left I never spoke to her again (partly because I am HORRIBLE when it comes to calling someone or even writing letters). Well, I decided to look her up and I found her! It is amazing that I can go that long without speaking with someone and then suddenly I find them, and I remember what a wonderful person they are and how much fun we had. I guess I am a bit addicted to the Internet, but it does have its good points from time to time.

I am getting a bit nostalgic, but I hate to think that good friendships are ruined by distance.

Pulling on up!

Gabe has perfected pulling up now. And boy is he quick at it. I used to go on and on about how I could not wait for him to roll over, then I could not wait for him to crawl, then I could not wait for him to pull up and walk - well, I can definitely wait for him to walk! I know it won't be too much longer.

Arwen turned three last weekend, and I don't want to brag too much (I could go on and on) but man, she is so smart. She has known all of her colors since she was 18 months, she can spell her name, she can almost write her name, she knows her birthday, address (almost), about 19 letters (as she relates them to her friends' names) AND the sound of those letters, and even a few numbers. WOW. And this isn't just over night, she has been doing this since she was about 2 1/2. Okay, I guess I have caught you up enough for now. Here is a movie of Gabe pulling up - enjoy! By the way, I just heard it for the first time...man, who is the "hick" talking in the background??? I sound horrible!

back to school

I am back in school, currently working on my master's degree in early childhood education. I completing this degree online, and I can tell you I was the first one to downplay anyones completing their degree online. I thought, "ha - they couldn't get into a "real" school..." Well, yeah, I was a MORON.

I had NO IDEA how difficult online learning is. If anything, it is harder than sitting in a class and listening to a professor. Online learning is completely self-motivated, so basically, I complete classwork when I want to, so long as it is before the deadline. This coming from a self-proclaimed procrastinator.

And what is the deal with financial aid??? I have no money, I have to borrow money, I already owe money, but all this so I will be able to make a bit more money when I FINALLY finish my degree and then I get to pay it all back (and probably more). Man, what a endless cycle...

At least I am doing it because I love children and love my job. I am happy that I can say that as I know there are many people who cannot.

Also, brief update on Gabe - he is pulling up all over the place now and crawling in a fast-paced sprint now. WOW....he is growing up so fast. And Arwen is now 3 years old - where did THAT time go?

blogging virgin

Well, it is my first time - blogging, that is (get your mind out of the gutter!) I have admired Kelly's blog for some time now, so three years later I decided to start my own. I really have alot to say about nothing, so this should be mildly interesting from time to time. Mostly, my posts will be about my children, husband, family and school (try and control your excitement!)