Josie's 6 month appointment

Last week, we were supposed to meet the doctor at 8:30 AM. We missed it. I called within a half hour to apologize and set up a new appointment and it all seemed fine. Then we got a nasty letter saying that we better not do it again or we will get the boot. I would also like to point out that the letter was just a preprinted letter where they crossed out parts to personalize it. With pen. Classy...

That being said, I really like my doctor, I mean Josie's doctor. He's great. The nurse is great too. It's such a relief to have good health service. I was so tired of all of it before we switched to this independent practice.

Josie is now 27 inches long which puts her in the 90th percentile.

She is 17 lbs 10 1/2 oz which puts her in the 75th percentile.

Her head is 17 1/4 inches which is also in the 75th percentile.

Long and lean like her dad! You can't tell by looking at her though. She is so roly poly I just can't get enough. Those big cheeks just crack me up. Don't hate me when you are older, girly, it's just too cute!

She did ok with the shots, but I'm glad to know that from this point on there will be less shots therefore less crying and pain later and sleepless nights. (I know there will still be sleepless nights, just not for this exact reason).

We also get to start using a sippy cup (any thoughts on what she should be drinking? I'm not a fan of juice this early) and giving her the option of feeding herself (again what kinds of food should we put in front of her? mashed bananas doesn't seem to be the best choice).

She's growing up too fast.

Photo shoot (we do these a lot)

Aunt-proclaimed bonding time.

Ok let's smile for the picture!

Um... Josie? Over here!

Ok good job. Wait. Who's that?? 

Oh well she's fun! Let's make me throw up...ready, go!

Oh man fun times. Did you see that mom?

This block is so good

Aunt: She likes the block more than me.

No explanation for this one...

Mom,why are you laughing? I don't get it. We're just sitting here.

Success! It only took 200 20 tries.

I need a moment to take it all in. Too much fun, too much fun...

I'm sure there will be many more bonding moments to come!

Weekend review

Somebody is eating twice as much as she was before! I swear she is a bottomless pit just like her dad. Why oh why didn't I inherit this gene too?

For all of you wondering where I got my marvelous sweats/dress pants, the answer is JCPenney's. They only cost about $25 and didn't stretch out like I was expecting. #victoryforthelazys

We had a nice weekend just doing random stuff and enjoying the comfort of home. I've managed to keep the house relatively neat and tidy which deserves a medal in my mind (hey don't laugh) and the weather is still unreal so this may just be the best January of my life. Usually at this time I am stuck in a rut working, eating, and sleeping all mopey like because the weather is the worst and its always dark out. There is just no time for that this year!

Also, since I've been so impressive already, I just wanted to share that I've also got my Christmas decorations down. Not necessarily put away because that is a project in itself, but down and no longer in my face. In was starting to feel ridiculous.

Let the work week begin!

Love these two

Ever have days where your heart is just so happy? Me too.

Where's winter?

This weather has been crazy. Usually it is -30 and we are all getting crabby, sleepy, and ready for summer. I don't even feel like we've had more than 5 minutes of winter! Is the world ending? Is there truly global warming? Are we going to make it one more year??

Ok but seriously. It is lovely. It makes the usual winter season of 6 months with blizzards, wind, and ice seem like a thing of the distant past and I'm fine with that. We're still getting the climate change so it's not boring, but we aren't being frozen into our houses! Lovely indeed.

Note to self. Bring Josie sledding before the real winter kicks into full gear!

Midweek Confessions

Linking up for another Midweek Confessions...

I worked out again for the first time (in two weeks... aka forever) on Tuesday but it doesn't really count because it was just stretching. So today I worked out super hard but then ate like crap. I will never have a perfect day, but can't I just get a little closer than the complete other side?

 I bought these new dress pants that are like sweatpants in that they have no zipper or button... just elastic and some nice comfy stretch. Not the kind of stretch that just ends up looking sloppy though; it's the kind where I want to wear them every day and then just leave them on when I get home with a comfy sweatshirt and slippers. I recommend them. But seriously...sweatpants to work? Yes please always.

I have my heater cranked at work all the time. People walk in and immediately turn around and walk out because they feel like they can't breathe. Did I mention that my line of work is customer service so its not just me hanging out in there all day? Sorry...everyone... for keeping a nice hot sauna all day that makes me feel sleepy and content. I could just cover up and snooze in there. Dreamy.

I'm so desperate to get organized that I have like 35 apps/accounts/calendars/to do lists around me and its more work to keep them organized than it is to just take the steps to be organized. Pick one, lady. Nothing is helpful if they are all open with different options, schedules, and notes. Chaos I tell you. Overwhelming chaos.

Isn't she the cutest thing?  Even blurry, she's still pretty cute.

Christmas decorations are still up. I spent hours cleaning my house around them instead of just taking them down. Let's just hope it gets done before Valentine's day.

We are all halfway through the week! Love when we are over the hump.

Six months

Baby girl is six months old! Look at all that hair! And too bad you can't quite see the teeth that are coming in. Maybe next month...

This girl is loving her cereal puffs, paper of any kind, and "scary voices". She laughs more and more and is just about crawling.

She is growing so fast and learns so much every day. We are having a hard time keeping up with her! 

We'll have her six month appointment info with some stats and a progress report soon. I'm betting she gets an "A" though.

Resolution(s)

Everywhere I read, hear, and look, I am seeing that people are acting like the whole resolution thing is out of style. I'm doing it. Call me a rebel! My plan of action is to be more specific and to set smaller goals. I also plan to throw some random pictures in to keep you interested. I'm so good to you (don't you forget it).

1. Work out 3x a week. I would love to do more than this, like 4-5x, but like previously mentioned, I want it to be a realistic goal. Something I can maintain and make a habit throughout the entire year.

2. Read my bible at least 3x a week. Again, I am perfectly aware that I should be reading it more, but since Josie has joined our world I have had a ridiculously hard time making a routine of it and fitting it in around her. I know it needs to come first, but that is so hard to remember when I think about how fast time is going and how quickly she is growing up. A lot of the time I just want to enjoy her to the fullest, but I can't just forget about the most important priority in my entire life. Needs to happen.

Side note. Check out those kicks! A size or two too big but completely adorable. She wins the award of cutest 6 month old in our house. 

Ok back to the resolutions.

3. Less nagging, more laughing with the hubby. No more explanation needed.

Josie looooves dogs. I'm so afraid of the day when she pushes it and the dog freaks out on her. But can you resist her loving up on dogs and cousin Heath? Are you gagging with my sweet talk of this little girl? I wouldn't blame you. Warning: It's not going to stop.

4. Take more pictures of us with Josie instead of the stand alones that dominate our current collection. She's going to think that she was all alone as a child when she looks back. On that note, print more pictures. Or some in general. I haven't printed more than 10 pictures since she was born, and there are frames just waiting to be filled with those baby blues. 

Totally attainable. 

I put a little reminder on the side of my blog with a list of these here resolutions. Talk about accountability; now I will see it and feel the awful guilt when I think about the fact that I let one of them go this week, or haven't been keeping up or (gasp!) haven't even started one. Maybe there will be progress reports?

Happy New Years!

Last Christmas

New Years day had a dual purpose this year. Of course we brought in the new year like nobody's business, but we also got to celebrate Christmas one last time. This time, we were feasting and gifting with Mike's family.

Gifts.

We started with the dogs. Josie helped, and together she and Mike gave Buckley the best gift on the planet. 

 Buck was willing to do anything for the bone.

He would shake.

He would freeze, sit and drool.

BUT THEN these appeared. They are real! Can you believe it? So ridiculous, and hilarious.

Buckley was all about it, and it was just the right size. 

Ginger on the other hand? I think she bit off more than she could chew (pun intended). 

Dad had Josie duty this time around. I can't get her every time, even though I'd be completely fine with that. 

Gifts:

 

  

And finally Josie's turn:

I even wrapped up Josie which officially created the best gift ever. 

I don't know how we will get used to the regular routine of every day life. Christmas season has really spoiled us.