You Know You're A Parent When...

...listening to CNN while getting ready for work has been replaced by listening to your husband sing (in falsetto) along to Puff the Magic Dragon while your son stares at him in wonderment.

Our First Born

This past weekend we caught up with our cousin Cory who took some AMAZING pictures of our first born. She's a beauty huh?

Manic Mondays: A Series

You know what makes me sad?


You know who you are. The owners of the Caddilacs, Lexus, BMW's. The bright, shiny cars that cost more than my yearly salary...times 3. I feel bad for you.


I feel bad that you spent all that damn money on a mode of transportation and not a one of you thought to add on and get your turn signals to be operational.


It's a special kind of stupid that you are.

Poor Skittles.

Conversation with Randy last night:

Me: Hey babe, how's it going?

Him: Good. Just feeding the little guy.

Me: ::bends down to pet Skittles:: and how are you Skittles?

Him: Yeah...want to know what Skittles doesn't like?

Me: What?

Him: She doesn't like Keagan riding her that's for sure!

Me: ::blank stare:: Dear lord. Someone had some time on their hands, yes?

Mmmmm....Cereal

Well, it's official. My child loves food.

Our pediatrician suggested starting him on a little rice cereal at night to help with his projectile spitting and ridiculous cluster feeding.

Shockingly (/sarcasm) he LOVED it! He even figured out that when the bald man brings the spoon out it's time to open the mouth for yummy goodness.

Unfortunately, Daddy isn't the neatest baby feeder on the block. But he'll figure it out...eventually.

Glad To See He Has My Dancing Skills

Credit to The Bangles "Walk Like an Egyptian" recorded by Columbia Records 1985

And You Wonder Why I Looked Crazed When You Get Home

::ring ring::

Me: Hi babe, how's he doing?

Him: Well...

Me: Crap, what happened?

Him: So, I went to change his diaper b/c he smelled....

Me: Uh huh,

Him: Got him all wiped off, started to get a new diaper under him and..

Me: He peed on you?

Him: I wish. He projectile pooped on me!

Me: Been there done that. What's for dinner?

Proof That I Am Monica*

*This is one of many Friends references in my life. Yes, I can quote all 10 seasons. Be afraid.


Randy asks me Friday night if I would like my Mother's Day present early so that I have it when we visit the family:

Me: No, that's ok...I think I know what it is anyway.

Him: Really? What do you think it is?

Me: I don't want to say, I just think I know.

Him: ::raises eyebrows:: No really, what do you think it is, because I defintely don't think you know.

Me: Oh no, I'm almost positive. I saw your search from ebay.

Him: Yeah, I definitely didn't get it off ebay. What do you think it is?

Me: Well, I saw that you searched label makers and you know I want one...so that's what you got me!

Him: ::blank stare::

Him: ::laughing hysterically to the point of almost tears::

Him: I love you so much.

Me: ::confused look:: What? I'm right, right?

Him: You seriously thought I got you a label maker for your first Mother's Day?

Me: Well ya. I'd love one!

Him: Yeah, not so much. Do you want a set of pots and pans for your birthday too?



I didn't get a label maker. I did however get a lovely Pandora bracelet with Keagan's birthstone. He did good.





But I still want a label maker.

2 Month Well Visit

And the child is a beast.

16 pounds

25 inches



I'll accept football scholarship applications at this time please and thank you.

::taps chin:: Interesting...Very Interesting.

Cancer Weekly Horoscope beginning May 2, 2009

You are best not to confide in anyone right now.

Do not get upset over trivial matters.

This will not be the day to start new business ventures or make drastic changes in your career.

You can make drastic changes in your professional direction this week.

Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Love Letter - Month 2

Dear Keagan,

What a month. How is it possible you are two months old already?! I swear, time is flying by and I can't say I'm all that thrilled that in just one week you'll be in the care of daycare. While a lovely woman, it makes me sad to think that I will only be hearing about your progress and growing rather than witnessing it first hand.

Little man, you're getting BIG! I'm not sure how much you weigh, but you're already in 3 - 6 month clothing and rapidly approaching the 6 -9 month sizes. Daddy and I are going to have to either win the lotto or start sewing to keep up with your wardrobe changes.

You had a busy month that's for sure. We went on our first long car ride to Pennsylvania where you met your future girlfriend, Brynn Ma. She's only two weeks older than you (and yes, you outweigh her substantially!)so the age difference shouldn't be an issue.




We brought you to Philadelphia, where you assumed it was an eating tour. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall...yup, you needed to eat!




I will say though, you looked pretty bad ass in your sunglasses and hat.

You are really starting to notice stuff around you and your neck control is amazing for such a young baby. The bumbo seat is awesome...you seem to like it alot (read: you don't scream your fool head off when I put you in it).

Skittles is even getting more and more affectionate with you. Granted, I'm sure she would rather you just go away quietly, but as that hasn't happened yet she is starting to come around.

You're still sleeping a lot during the day which is to be expected. Your sleeping through the night skills reared their head early but quickly you decided that wasn't for you. Your newest thing is to want to be held after your early morning feeding. I know we probably shouldn't, but Daddy and I have taken to bringing you into bed with us where you immediately fall back to sleep either on our chest or next to us. It isn't ideal, but it's working for now.



Of course, you've never had a problem sleeping just about anywhere!


Basically, we're still smitten with you. Shocking I know. You are really looking more and more like your Daddy everyday. I'm interested to see what if any looks you get from me...more than likely it's going to be my temprement you've inherited...which could be a good and bad thing!

Lots of big things are in store for you over the next few weeks. We're so excited to watch you grow. Love you kid.