So, it has been forever since I've taken the time to write on here... Not sure if anyone reads this anymore, but I plan on being better about posting, because it's so much fun for me to look back on.
So much has happened over the past couple of months, so here goes...
Jordyn has turned 1... She's amazing, but we already knew that. She is walking, running, climbing, starting to talk and bubbling with personality. Her current words are kitty (which was her first), strawberry, doggie, sock, hi, and bye. I have absolutely loved staying home with her and feel so blessed to be able to do so.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't just look at Jordyn and laugh. She is hilarious! So girly, so much attitude, I have no idea where she gets it from :). One minute she'll be holding one of her babies, patting its back, and then she'll be using it to hit me with. I already know we're in for it. Time-out is now sitting in the high chair facing the wall... It's fun for everyone.
Last month Scott's job moved him to Nevada... It sucks terribly. He'll be there for the next 6-9 months or so and be able to come home once a month. Unfortunately we had very little options open for us with the economy, so he had to go where the work is. I'm sure it is 100 times harder for him to be in the middle of nowhere, but it isn't easy at hone either. I am with Jordyn 100% of the time. I don't care how much you love anyone loves their kids, but there is no arguing that 100% of the time is A LOT of time. Just once in a while I would like to be able to go to the bathroom without crying and fingers poking out under the door. Or run an errand without having to lug the stroller out of the trunk.
Everything seems harder without Scott, but it's only temporary and we'll get through it. I'm currently counting down the days until he gets home. I can't wait to give him a giant hug and kiss and them make him changethe next poopy diaper. We have three weeks until we get to see him next, but it will be amazing when we do.
There hasn't been to many updates on my dad lately. We're still praying for the best and looking forward to our trip to Hawaii as a family. He is still on the clinical trial and it seems to be working. The side effects aren't fun at all for him, but he is such a strong guy. We should be hearing more after his next scans. I ask that anyone who reads this takes the time to keep him in your prayers as well. I have loved being able to see him more... Staying home has definitely helped with that.
Life is so different staying home, I love it, but I sometimes miss the adult interaction. The only adults I see during the day are usually other stay at home moms, or "SAHMs" as they call themselves. SAHMs really have there own little underground club. I've noticed so much of daytime television is geared towards us ladies, and if you make it to the mall on a rainy day during the week you'll see about a million strollers, especially around the toy area. I can't stand some of the other moms, but I try my best to play nice. There are just so many competitive moms out there... Standing in the toy are in the mall I get questions like "how old is she? What words is she saying?... Oh, my son is starting to use sentances"... Or similar things. So annoying! Or the other one upper moms who try to talk about how they make all their own baby food, or would never take their baby to a daycare, or only use organic products. Yes, my daughter eats a lot of organic food, but she will also enjoy pizza and Red Robin, and no, her socks are not organic cotton... They are cheap and we will probably end up losing one of them by the end of the day. It's just so silly. These babies didn't come with manuals, and there is no true right way of doing things. Of course all stay at home momma's aren't like this, but the ones that are give us all a bad rap and are so annoying.
Since staying at home I've been trying to be all domestic, I've actually started knitting and crocheting. I'm not great yet, but getting better. I hope to be able to make cute little things for Jordy and some of her little friends. I've also been cooking a lot more (too because Scott is gone so I have to). It's fun to be able to learn new things and I hope I will continue to get better at them.
Well, there is the Davis update, we'll toss some pictures up soon too. Hopefully some cute ones in Hawaii! Take care and have a great week.
Babies are life changing, but in an amazing way. Being a mom is the single most rewarding, exhausting, fulfilling and frustrating experience I have ever had.