Halloween 2009

Happy Halloween!

I had a busy day baking while Sean cooked some awesome chicken cacciatore. There were multiple trips to Walmart to purchase overlooked ingredients. Zac and I met up with Quinn and Jena and took the kids Trick-or-Treating through Quinn's parents' neighborhood. Jac has so much candy! I'm going to bring some to work tomorrow. Leah fell asleep on our walk, all cozy in her blanket. Jac fell in a puddle, but didn't even cry. We went to Mawmaw's and I gave her a batch of my pumpkin spice bars. I even carved my first pumpkin!

E.R. for Jac

My parents are visiting, which came in handy since we had to take Jac to the emergency room tonight. I usually keep Leah's tummy-time blanket in the den on the floor. Jac slipped on it, mostly intentionally because he thought it was funny. The third time he slipped, he landed on his face. I picked him up to keep him from crying and blood was coming out of his nose and mouth. His nose started swelling, so we left Leah with my freaked-out parents and headed for the E.R.

Luckily, the wait wasn't very long. He didn't have any broken bones (thankfully!), but the cartilage is bruised and there might be a cut on the inside which is causing the bleeding. He was given an antibiotic to prevent infection and some nose spray and we were discharged. The things kids do for fun...

Kiddo Pictures

It's been a while since I updated. Just thought I'd post something.

I'm so lucky to have these kids.

Pumpkin Patch

We took the kids to the pumpkin patch today! I'm so obsessed with Halloween.

3rd Anniversary

Mom hates my hair... oh well. She and Dad watched the kiddos for a little while so Zac and I could go on an anniversary date of Outback and Zombieland. Three years and counting!

Hair Dye

Quinn invited me over to see his and Jena's new condo. It's actually a really cute place, hidden behind large stalks of bamboo. During my outing, I looked for a costume at Walmart, picked up my check from the Shop, then came home and colored my hair. I love that my hair is short right now. Dye is easy. Also, I think girl-munchkin has my same eye color.

Nerdiness

Midnight Madness was awesome! Zac doesn't like to get dizzy, but we had a blast.

Emily and Alex went with us to Fernando's today, then we went shopping at the mall. I found some pretty rad Bride of Frankenstein earrings.

Mississippi State Fair 2009

We went to the Mississippi State Fair this morning!

It started to rain, so we called it a day. Zac and I are going to Midnight Madness tonight to ride everything for one price. So excited! I even got a new hair cut.

Purple Milk

I found something called gentian violet and it has improved my nipple's condition. Not only is my nipple purple, but so is my milk.

I packed for my parents' today and even pumped since the pain is gone and I'm not swollen anymore! My deflated chest will also come in handy tomorrow at the fair.

Solid Foods

I started Leah on cereal yesterday. She hates it.

Today I went to the doctor because my boob feels like it has shards of glass scattered under my skin. As it turns out, I have a yeast infection in my left nipple. Awesome! The slightest gravitational pull is agony... I can't bend over, I can't pick anything up, I can't do ANYTHING.

Luckily I got a few formula packets from the pediatrician earlier this week, so I can supplement for Leah. I'm just not ready to give up breastfeeding yet.

Baton Rouge Training

Zac is being trained as a courier in Baton Rouge and the kids and I were able to come with him and stay in a hotel. It's been a lot of fun! I wouldn't mind if he had a job that encouraged traveling one day.

We found a Fernando's last night but it was nothing like the one in Mississippi. We had to buy a bottle of Mylanta in order to sleep.

I gave the kids a shower with the shower massage. It was fun for all of us, I think. Jac just stood there while I bathed him and I had to lay Leah on a towel to rinse her off. No tears, just smiles and squeals.

We met up with Zac down the street for lunch at China One then went to the Mall of Louisiana. I really like Baton Rouge.

I don't want to go back home tomorrow.

Evelyn

Cindy welcomed baby Evelyn to the world today! I went to visit her and keep her company until Tony and Miles arrived. We can have the best playdates now!

Ms Trip

I've been at Mom's since yesterday. It's just me and the kiddos this time since Zac had to work. We surprised Dad, though. I told Mom not to tell him, so when we arrived, Jac brought the mail in to him.

My parents got a dog last week. I think she's some sort of terrier. Her name is Daisy.

We went to Outback for dinner last night and I had an Aussie Skyy. I decided since today is Emily's birthday, I'd try to make one homemade. Not too shabby. I couldn't find a melon-flavored vodka, so we had to juice actual melons. Sounds dirty! Recipe posted HERE.

I need to pack since I'm going back home tomorrow. I miss Zac a bunch, but Jac has been sleeping in my bed with me for snuggle substitution.

Dress Up

Jena picked me up and we went to David's Bridal so I could try on bridesmaid dresses. I found out I'm a size four when I've been thinking I'm a size ten. Talk about a self-esteem rocket blast to the moon!

I decided to get Leah's ears pierced while we were near the mall. The whole process took forever. Leah screamed when the piercer marked her ears, but barely peeped when she got the actual piercing. I ended up nursing her to keep her quiet, which worked out for both of us.

A Good Day

We went to hang out with Mawmaw this afternoon after stuffing our faces with sushi at China Buffet. It's been such an awesome day! The kids slept late, Jac ate all of his food without making a mess, Leah slept the whole time we were at the restaurant, and neither have been fussy. I like days like this.

Jena's Bridal Shower

I got my new work shirt. I also attempted to memorize the detox info and "what not to say" ballyhoo. Fun stuff.

After work, I picked up Leah and went to Jena's surprise bridal shower at Quinn's parents' house, just us girls.

After a lot of the guests left, Zac brought Jac to hang out for a little while. We mainly watched home movies of Quinn as a little kid in Disney World.