Where HAVE I been???

That is a very good question. Unfortunately, the answer is simply- here. Trying to take things day by day. You see, we knew Brody was teething- he's been working on his top 2 teeth for quite some time. (Read: miserable and making all those around him miserable.) Well, then I realized that there was a bump on his bottom gum where sometime a molar will be. So he was working on 3 teeth. YEAH! On the 12th, he popped through the first, on the 10th, he popped through the second. Today? Well, today I found a tooth I didn't even know was coming! So now he has 3 on top, two on bottom... a molar working it's way through on the bottom, and another top tooth about to pop through. All of a sudden, his foul mood makes perfect sense. But really? I could take a day or so off!

Beyond that, Matt and I have both been feeling pretty nasty lately. We got hit with some sort of flu and while the worst of it is certainly over, it's just kinda lingered. So we're just trying to get by without completely losing our minds. =)

Oh let's see... since I'm too lazy to update the other blog- the pregnancy is good. The Tadpole is swimming away, and we get another look on Friday. Really- there's just not that much I can say about being pregnant this time that I didn't say last time. This pregnancy is like Brody's, except with much more rainbows and sunshine and much less puking (well, except for that whole flu thing)

As much as I hate to say it, because truly I'm annoying myself at the possibility, so I can't imagine how frustrated ya'll must be... I'm thinking of combining all the blogs. I just can't decide if I should do it here or somewhere else. It seems unfair to put both kids and my life in a blog named after Brody... but then again, moving all my posts, forcing all of you to update links in the hopes that you would follow me for yet another move... that doesn't seem right either. Geesh. Maybe I can create another one, but have this site automatically link there? That might do it. But I'm not moving until I am sure of a name that I can keep... regardless of additions to our family, or what I want to talk about. So stay tuned... for now- I will most likely just put everything on here. Keeping up with one blog has been hard enough, let alone 2 (oh wait, I have 3!)

And hopefully I'll be around more often- as I have been reminded, I have missed several Sunday Snapshots, so I will attempt to download some pictures soon and post them... at least as soon as the clingy baby/toddler/crazy kid lets me. (You can all thank Matt for watching him during his lunch today so that I can update and shower. YEAH!)

It's better than Christmas!

We FINALLY have a 3rd tooth!!!! And with any luck, the 4th one will pop through within the next few days like the 2nd one did. I can't even begin to describe the relief that this has brought both Brody and me. For his sake, I really wish the teeth would stop coming in 2's- one at a time is rough enough!

Beyond that, we're just plugging along. But it seems my free time (and one of the only times I have ever been up before Brody!) is over- so I guess it's time to start breakfast.

Slacker

Yes, I know I'm slacking. Yes, I know I missed both the Sunday Snapshots and Tuesday Teachings. I wish I had an excuse- oh wait... teething 10 month old who seems to be getting sick on top of it... pregnant mama who can't sleep or eat, let alone form coherent thought. So I'm slacking. And while I would like to pretend that it will get better soon- well, I just can't. I can promise to update as often as possible, and when not feeling like ass though- so as often as that happens, I'm all yours internets.

Let's see... Brody news- he's teething. Have I mentioned that? Both top teeth at once- one of them now has a little white blister on it. I actually thought the blister was the tooth this morning, but we aren't that lucky. The other one has a bump and should be through soon as well. And well, he's quite miserable, and quite attached to mommy's hip.

Other than that? Who am I kidding- there is no other than that this week. It's full of middle of the night wakings, screaming, and luckily more than usual cuddling. So I'm in hell and heaven all at the same time! YEAH! =)

I lied

I know my message to Brody on Tuesday was to not wish time away, but right now, I'd really like it if we could fast forward to the point where his top two teeth (and possibly one bottom one) have popped through. They all seem to be coming through at once, and it's making nights rather miserable. I really hate to medicate him, but otherwise he wakes up in the middle of the night screaming, and I hate that more. I guess the good part about it is that he's taking nice long naps, which gives me a chance for nice long naps, and with my inability to sleep well at night, I desperately need those naps!

Is he 2 yet?

I have never "wished away" time in Brody's life before. I have been very grateful for every moment, whether he be laughing or crying. But seriously, the teething? Without the appearance of a tooth? It's maddening. Do you know how Brody and I have spent the afternoon? With him standing, while holding my fingers, with a mesh feeder full of ice stuck in his mouth. Sitting is simply unacceptable. Laying down will not be tolerated. Toys aren't worthy of a second look.

Right now? Right now he is screaming. Less than a foot from me because I DARED to set him down. Because I thought his full belly might have distracted him. Because I was insane apparently.

Is 3:00 too early to start drinking? I mean it's 5 on the east coast! =)