a day in the life...

of me! so it seems I haven't really blogged much lately. Its not that I don't have anything to say, b/c boy do I ever. I just don't seem to have the time. By the time I am done checking my email and what not...all my brain compacity is spent!

So an update of sorts. My baby sister graduated high school a week ago. I couldn't see her very well b/c we were sitting so far back, but she did actually recieve her diploma!

We stayed at my aunt's house friday night through sunday. BIG MISTAKE AND IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN! Highlights from the weekend: people saying I allow my son to do anything he wants too(he didn't do anything that was unsafe. he was overall pretty good) so he played with the stereo buttons and was looking at her pictures(she almost cut his fingers off for looking at it) but in all honestly she knew he was coming, he's an active 18 month old boy, she could have childproofed, and I was watching him like a hawk. He was just sitting there looking at the pic(no lie, my sister can vouch). My aunt complained all he did was cry...well you would too if you were in a strange house, and NOT sleeping. He slept a little bit but was not himself. it was also hotter than the amazon that weekend. I basically stayed so Avery had a chance to spend time with my grandparents and he did. We went to my old church sunday morning and Avery was a prince. A little clingy, but that is expected around people he dosesn't know. He didn't eat particularly well either. At least its over.

I have recently decided to go with cloth diapers. My mom thinks I am absolutely crazy, but I am determined to prove her wrong. I should have done it a long time ago, but with the economy the way it is, I'm trying to save every penny I can. Today was the first full day that Avery has been in them and so far so good. He seems to like them and I am learning along the way. Right now we have some pockets and all in ones, and hopefully my variety pack will arrive today so I can try out a fitted and prefold. Great thing about the package arriving today? I get to send them back for almost a full refund(minus $10 and shipping). seems pretty good to me! Even Amy is going to give them a shot soon too for gracie and for the new baby. I hope she likes them too.

Last night we had all my inlaws over(i say all meaning my brother in laws too).It took a VERY long time for them to warm up to Avery...but that's what happens when you don't make time to see him.(I can be a bit bitter at times about it, but I learn to pick and choose my battles now) I would love to see it change in the coming years but I don't have high hopes at this time. I was able to get a nice picture of Avery and his Uncle Shaun, and Keith and all his brothers. They were all actually looking at the camera and not goofing off. Keith showed them our cleaning robots and they were amazed. Shaun thinking he was so funny...had this conversation with Keith.

Keith: want to see the best investment for cleaning?
Shaun: get a wife?
me:haha
shaun:how much does it cost?(roomba/scooba)
me:retails for $200 roomba/$250 scooba (although i used coupons and discounts)
shaun:it might be cheaper to get a wife, actually Noriko pays for more things than I do.(his girlfriend)

they think they are so funny!Men...you gotta love them!

I also decided that if someone was to look into my windows on a daily basis they would think I am absolutely nuts! I am either singing, dancing, or talking to myself. I stopped myself yesterday and just laughed. ok so i normally have an 18 or 14 month old watching me...but NOT always!