Getting stared down...

Lately, Jacob has been staring at me. Usually, only when I have food. I think he wants some. HA. This morning, as I was eating my breakfast (which only my mother will know what I had... keep it a secret, mom!), Jacob started lunging for it. Really?!?! I eventually had to move it out of his line of sight to make him stop. What happened to my baby?!?

We started oatmeal today (of course, with our ped's permission). He's been on rice cereal for reflux for awhile, but when I tried to spoon-feed him with it yesterday, he wouldn't take any. So, today, we tried oatmeal! It actually went pretty well! It just seems that Jacob is growing up way too fast. He's no longer willing to lay on the floor for hours, he wants to sit or stand up. He's very vocal about how he feels, and he loves to giggle and smile.

I know I wrote in another post about being content with where they are right now. And how I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to go back to the baby stage. Now? I miss my baby!! I guess this is why people have more than one?? No promises, Grandma!!

At what point did you realize that your little boy/girl was not so little anymore???

My Child is clingy...

Before, I could put Jacob on the ground and pretty much walk away. Do whatever I wanted. Look down at the floor every once in awhile to make sure he was alive. I could walk into a different room and check email, change bed sheets, etc. And, no worries! I knew he would stay put and for the most part be happy. It was a happy existence. Except the no sleep part...

Now? OH MY GOODNESS. If I put him on the floor he starts screaming. Now, it's only at nighttime right now. Or he's happy on the floor for approximately 3.5 minutes. And then he screams. It's almost like I've abandoned him... which, obviously, I haven't! Goodness kid, I'm like 10 feet away!!!!!!!!! I've tried reasoning with him. This goes really well with a 5 month old (sarcasm). I get down by his face and tell him I'm right here. And he screams. Uggggh.

So, I've resorted to picking him up. He screams, I pick him up. Can anyone say creating a bad habit?? I sure can! I think I noticed it yesterday. He screamed quickly, looked up to me to see if I was going to come get him. When I didn't, he screamed more. Some may say that he's still little and is trying to tell me he needs something... but all he wants is to be held. I love cuddling, but I also love getting things done. This is driving me NUTS!

Has this happened to any of you?? If yes, HOW DID YOU FIX IT?!?!?!

Full Moon = Crazy Baby??

If you've been pregnant, you know that a full moon *may* cause labor (I think it's an old myth but it seems to actually happen)! I'd like to start a new myth. I think a full moon causes a crazy baby!! Example 1 - Jacob. He was a fuss bucket yesterday! Example 2 - My nephew. He was screaming his head off for no reason yesterday. Example 3 - Everyone else's babies who didn't sleep last night.

Ok, I may be stretching this a bit. But really, it seems like there is something in the universe making babies crazy! The one good thing is it's over already. I have my sweet, sleeping, happy baby back. YES. I'm ecstatic! And those with fussy babies 24-7?? You are totally my hero's! Yesterday was a day I hope to forget very soon!!

Was your baby fussy yesterday?? What was the worst thing he/she did???

I HATE SHOTS!!

Ugh. This has been a very bad day in the Ridley household. As you can see, this blog is a bit late. That is because I have a clingy, feverish baby on my hands who won't nap! He's been running a fever since last night and we've been working the tylenol. But just when I thought the fever was over (this afternoon), it came back full force tonight. FRUSTRATION!! Why do they do this to us parents?!?!?!?!

Really, isn't there a better way to take care of these shots?? And, can't they figure out how to give them and protect them without making them grumpy and angry?!?! You should have seen the color of Jacob's face! It seriously was purple...

So we went back to the doctor today because this morning it was really, really high (101.8)... and they said it's normal. UGH. If it doesn't go away in 48 hours I have to call back. Since it's still around, we'll see if it goes away tomorrow. Blah blah blah. And the worst part?? I can't make it better. I can hold, cuddle, rock, etc. but I can't take away his pain. Oh I wish I could!!!!!!!!

What is your least favorite part of shots?!?!

Cooking everywhere!!

Lately, I've had this bug. It's this odd craving to cook. Yes, if you know me, that is a VERY odd craving! I made a roast on Friday, meatballs on Saturday, muffins, cookies, filling... what is wrong with me?! Really, what is it?! I never, ever cooked like this. Maybe it's now that I'm a mom I feel like I need to do this. That it's my requirement as a mother. Even though Jacob doesn't eat, and the one who does has been around for 3 1/2 years! Ha...

So today, I got an email about a recipe exchange. And I have to admit, I kind of took it with a grain of salt. I've tried to do this before, and I got ONE response. ONE. Seriously?! That thing says I should get 36 responses!!!!!!!! Apparently I am doing something terribly wrong! And then I think about all of the cookbooks I've never touched on my shelf. Do I really need 36 more recipes that I'll never make???

What is it that makes us want recipes even if we'll never use them?? Granted, I've used one or two that was recommended. But, for the most part, I make what I've eaten and enjoyed. My recommendation?? Instead of sending emails for recipes, let's send meals. That way, I'll know whether or not I want you recipe. Ok? Ok.

What is your favorite thing to eat?? Let me know if you need my address... :-D

Daddy needs a pacifier....??

Let me start this post out saying that I dearly, dearly love my husband, and he is the best daddy ever!!! Now, with that being said, sometimes, he just says and does the craziest things. As I was lamenting with a dear friend, she said that she wishes sometimes there was a pacifier for her husband. HA. I'm leaving her nameless so she doesn't get in trouble... heehee.

I have to say I totally agree. Although he is very good at coming home and pitching in, I want to give him a pacifier those times that he complains about changing one diaper every other day. Or when he whines about the puking, after I've been covered in puke all day. Sometimes I want to take that pacifier I use for Jacob, and plug it right into his mouth!! It makes me wonder how many times he wants to do the same thing to me!!

Having a child really does change the dynamic of your marriage. I didn't need a break before, and no one would have complained about changing a diaper a year ago, because there was no diaper to change! His one comment that always gets me riled up (and he knows it does, so he says it!) is "I need a break" after playing with Jacob for a half hour. My response?? SERIOUSLY?!?! And then he laughs. Silly man...

What does your significant other do that makes you want to give him/her a pacifier???

My home is no longer my sanctuary...

A lot of you may be wondering what exactly I mean. Do you remember how every day you ache to get home to the comfort of your house, slip on your comfy clothes, and hang out on the couch?? Your home becomes your getaway from the world place. Work and its problems for the most part won't fall you home. You can leave them at the doorstep.

Unless you're a stay-at-home mom. Then, your problems are IN the house. It's absolutely fabulous to stay-at-home and have the ability to wear my sweats all day. But, you see, I can't leave my problems. My problem is 4.5 months old and he follows me everywhere I go. If he's cranky, I can't just walk out the door and tell him I'll see him tomorrow. If he's cranky, I'm stuck with him. Some days I may want to hide in my room and shut the door, but I can't. Because if I do, he'll just scream louder!

Now, I hope this doesn't sound ungrateful. I am SO grateful that I can stay home with my little munchkin as he grows right now. But I very much miss the ability to come home to escape the world. To know that no problem can follow me into my house unless I choose to let it.

So what part of your sanctuary do you miss the most??