Lucas was the "bad kid" today.

Lucas was a little terror at stroller class this morning. He usually naps on the way to class, but this morning was up and chatting to me the whole way. He usually gets a good 45 minutes because I get there early and let him sleep in the car. This routine usually works out great and he is a happy camper. When we get there I let him run around for a few and hang with the other kids. When I went to put him in the stroller to get situated for class, he was pissed. He cried during the warm up and seemed to settle down when we started moving. He was way more interested in the Mexican janitor with the vacuum cleaner and would have loved to just hang with him all morning. When we stopped for the next segment of class he just cried and was trying to wiggle out of the stroller. There always seems to be a "bad kid" in class every time, but not my sweet, adorable little Lucas. He usually stares at the screamers and is like"what the hell is wrong with you". Not today, he was "that kid" and we left class early and mommy did not get a work out in. Oh well, I feel a sinus infection on the verge and I felt like a nail was being driven into my skull every time I jumped or moved to fast. I picked up a Starbucks on the way out and he was out before we left the parking garage.
One thing on my mind....a little pet peeve of mine. Every time I run and errand and am loading up my car and stroller...etc., somebody always sits and waits for my parking spot. I HATE THIS, I feel such an immense pressure to hurry and rush, and you moms know how long and stressful this can be. So today after out "bad kid" episode at class, I was in know mood for this. Sure enough, somebody was waiting and I took my sweet ass time. My head was pounding and I could give a crap less. I always think this is such a lazy move, save some time and just park your damn car. So if you see a read head in a black SUV moving slow and not caring one bit, its me. Happy Friday!

Winter, stay away!

Lucas and I took full advantage of the weather yesterday and today. We played outside in the leaves and went swinging in the tree swing. He wanted to go up and down the front steps a million times. It is starting to get really windy and dark, so the cold front is on its way. I am ready for the windows to be open and the smell of fresh air. Our yard is in great need of yard work, lots of leaves and perennials that need to be cleaned up. I cant wait to be sitting on the patio, grilling out and chasing him all over the place. I don't think I will be just relaxing with my beer this year:)
The weekend is pretty low key here. We are getting a sitter for Saturday evening and going out to dinner. A girl at the gym just loves Lucas and offered to watch him anytime we needed. We seen her today and she offered again, so I took her up on it. She is really sweet and Lucas just loves her. You can't have enough sitters! My house is in need of some floor scrubbing so I am sure I will send the boys out sometime so I can get some housework done. I am ready for a nice relaxing weekend after my crazy one last week.

So exhausted...Tuesday you were way to long.

Tuesday just kicked my a**! It was the longest day EVER! Today is my long day at work, but today it just seemed extra long. It could be the crazy weekend catching up with me. Lucas obviously felt the same. He fell asleep in his highchair while eating dinner. I was eating my salad and looked over and he was spacing out and the next time I looked over he was out. He had never done this before, so he must have been exhausted.

If you are wondering, I survived my girls night out Saturday. It was crazy and I stayed up way to late, but surprisingly was not to hungover. I took my naps with Lucas yesterday and was in pretty good shape. I got my yearly fix (yes, it had been that long since I had been out and got crazy) and I had a blast. I don't miss that whole scene, but it was nice to hang with my girls. It made me love being a mom so much more and so blessed to have a happy home life and a loving family to come home to. See how good that night out was for me:)

Belching and barf!

This morning started at 5:30 when I heard my beloved(Billy) belching and spitting in the bathroom. Acid reflux and such, great! Lucas heard him up and was up and crabby from the start. We got him to lay down with us and he was back to sleep until 7. We had breakfast, played, pooped and all was well. We packed up on our way to the gym for a quick work out. I always drop Lucas off in the daycare because Billy has issues and ends up staying or walking around the gym with Lucas in tow. As I was getting his coat off and showing him all the cool toys, he just starts barfing. It was like slow mo, all I could do was just let him do it and get in out. The poor girl working was in shock, low and behold it was her FIRST DAY. She just stared at me like "what the hell". I am sure as hell she would have rather been anywhere but there. I told her I would clean it up, just let me know where the paper towels were and the cleaning stuff. There was only one kid in there, thank God! So no working out for me and now Lucas is taking a nap. I am hoping maybe it was just a upset stomach or maybe he got car sick. I am praying that we don't have another stomach virus! Gave him some pedialyte and juice and hoping for no more barf. Happy weekend!

Late pictures from V Day

Sorry it took me so long to post these. On Mondays and Tuesdays when I work all day, getting time to blog or do anything in the evenings is close to impossible! I really don't know how you moms that work full time do it! Not much going on with us for the rest of the week. I had a derm. appt. yesterday and had a mole taken of my leg, I get one off at least every 3 months. I had melanoma 2 years ago and if there is anything remotely questionably we just take it off. So I will be sporting another lovely scar, oh well it beats melanoma:)

Have a bachlorette party on Saturday and am really looking forward to that. I love girls nights out and it has been a LONG time!

The pics from v.day are at my friend Ro's house. I love the one with him and the girls, he is such a flirt! Aren't my flowers so pretty? I tried to take a picture of my necklace but no such luck.

One year ago

This is the little bugger a year ago on Valentines Day. He had the cutest outfit with little cupid wings on the back. He wasn't even a month old yet. Its amazing that a year has gone by and it seems like yesterday that he was this little. It makes me a little sad that my little baby is now a toddler and getting so independent already.

We had a great Valentines day at my friend Ro's house. She made an awesome dinner (so proud of you girl) and had some wine. Lucas was the entertainment of the night and was putting on a pretty good show for everyone. I will post some pics of my pretty flowers and also my surprise of the day. Billy took Lucas to the mall yesterday afternoon to play at the play thingy(I know a cess pool for germs, but he loves it and I wanted to wear him out) and came home with a Kay Jeweler bag. I felt bad because I was so made at him for being late getting home and not answering his cell when I was trying to call him to see where he was. He got me the most gorgeous strawberry gold(never heard of it, but really pretty) necklace with a diamond and garnet pendant. It is Lucas' birthstone and it is really pretty. It is lighter then what I thought a garnet was, it is really a dark pinkish red. I will try to take a pic that will give it some justice. I was really surprised and I am a really spoiled and lucky girl! Now I really have to be nice to him for awhile...lol. Just kidding, but he can wear you out and his son is soooo just like him:)

My little man...so big:)

I took these on Thursday, we were getting ready to head outside for a walk. The weather was in the 50's, so we wanted to enjoy it while it lasted. He looks so cute, and getting so big. Billy is so proud we he points the remote at the T.V.

His features are really changing. Some say he is looking a little more like Billy. I see my dad in him a lot, but I do see his daddy in him too. He definitely has his daddies personality and silliness. It is his second Valentines Day and him and daddy sent me a big balloon that plays music and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We are going over to some friends house for dinner and drinks/games. We are taking Lucas and hoping that he will go down easy in the pack-n-play so we can enjoy some adult time. We shall see!

Crazy week..

It has been a whole week since I have been on here, time flies! It has been a full packed and sad week. My uncle passed away last week, suddenly and we spent the weekend up in Illinois with all of my family. Lots of hugs and kisses for Lucas and he was quite the ray of sunshine for every ones sadness. I am so lucky to be a part of such a loving and BIG family. My mom is one of nine children and both of my grandparents are still with us:) In the midst of this loss, it was still two days of hugging, laughing and lots of storytelling. We had boxes and boxes of pictures out on the floor, everyone just rummaging through them and stories were told. It really made me feel so lucky and grateful to be a part of this family.
Billy and I enjoyed a early Valentines dinner and childless night on Tuesday. We had a great dinner and we both ate WAY to much. Lucas spent the night with Ma Ma, but I had to be at work at 7, so no sleeping in. It was still nice to be out with my husband enjoying a nice adult meal.
The weather is nice today, we have already been to the gym and the grocery store. He is napping now and then we are going to go for a walk. I hope everyone has a good weekend and a happy Valentines Day.

Mr Clean

Lucas is obsessed with the broom! He is definitely his mothers son. To those of you who don't know, my mother and me are psycho sweepers and counter wipers. I don't know why I am like this, but I cannot stand to step on crumbs on my floor and I have to have a wiped down counter at all times. OCD...hello I know! So it only goes to show you how these little things can be passed on to the younger generations.