Flight Canceled

Our bags are packed and we have no where to go...some things just aren't meant to be. Clay, Jack, and I had these grandiose plans to board a plane this afternoon and fly to Florida to see family. I started packing on Tuesday. Between Jack's suitcase, mine, and Cosby's, it takes a lot of prep time to get ready for vacation these days. Sometimes being overly prepared can cause you more work in the long run. It looks like I will be unpacking all the bags today............
It all started Tuesday evening when Jack came down with a stomach bug. It wasn't pretty...his first vomiting fit followed by some yucky diapers. I felt terrible for the little guy. Lots of whining and a loss of appetite followed for the next two days. Jack was pushing bottles and spoons away...so uncharacteristic of him. He finally ate some Cheerios and that is pretty much what his diet consisted of until this morning. Before bed last night, we could see an upside to things. Still a little whiny, but feeling much better. So, we assumed, Jack's first plane ride was still on. Our suitcases were zipped and ready to head out the door the next day. At 2 am, our plans went down the tubes. Daddy woke with a queasy stomach and it was all down hill from there. So instead of loading the car, boarding a plane, and hugging family in Florida...we are home. Daddy is layed up, Jack isn't sure how he feels, and poor Cosby is just plain confused. I on the other hand am feeling fine, (knock on wood), and am very disappointed. I suppose I will spend the rest of the afternoon putting away all of those strategically planned outfits with matching bibs and placing suitcases back in the closet. Everything happens for a reason, so I assume it just wasn't Jack's time to attempt flying. We aren't giving up though...hopefully we can give it a try again sometime soon. As for right now, I have my fingers crossed that I'm not the next victim of the "vacation ruining" stomach bug.

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I first saw "Baby Legs" at music class when Jack's sweet friend, Sophia had them on. She was dressed in a denim mini skirt and her cozy adorable "Baby Legs" were hanging out. "If I only had a girl, she would so be wearing those", I thought to myself. After complimenting Sophia's charming outfit, her Mommy stated, "boys wear them too". "Yeah right", I thought. I just couldn't see it. So, Sophia's Mommy convinced me to check out the website and take a look. Still not convinced Jack could pull the chic patterned leggings off, I ordered him two pair of white ones. I thought they would be perfect for under his clothes during the chilly winter months. And the big selling point...they only go to the thigh! So no diaper changing challenges! (at least clothing wise, diapers are still a huge challenge with a crawler, no matter what he is wearing). They came in the mail shortly afterwards and I fell in love! No more cold shins when his pants ride up and no more worries about pants being too thin. Just when I was about to share this new find with my other Mommy friends, here comes Karen and Wesley Kate dressed in...you guessed it..."Baby Legs". Of course, Wesley Kate had a stylish patterned pink pair on...too cute! "Okay, I'm going to try a fun pair out on Jack", I was thinking. In mid thought, Karen informs that she had ordered a pair of blue and brown striped ones for Jack and a black skull and cross bone pair for baby Patterson. Thanks Karen! Preppy style for Jack and rebel style for Patterson...perfect, even though their personalities are the exact opposite! Regardless, Jack has been sporting his "Baby Legs" everywhere. He gets one compliment after another and more importantly....his chubby legs are warm. And you can't help but love that irresistible fat tush that hangs out over them...I could eat it up! So, from one Mom to another, I had to share my new love..."Baby Legs". Check out the website, you may just fall in love too! http://www.babylegs.net/

Let It Snow!

That is what Jack's t-shirt said and that is exactly what it did today! I didn't even think about it this morning when I pulled his long sleeved "Let It Snow" onesie out of his dresser drawer. I was just looking for something warm and cozy for an indoor day. I couldn't have planned it any better if I had tried. The snow started falling at our house around 4:30 this afternoon...just some light flurries to start with. But, hey, that's snow in Atlanta! Clay and I couldn't resist bundling Jack up and taking him outside to witness his first snow. Who knows, it could be another 5 years before we see this again. At first Jack was extremely curious. Daddy held him in his arms and tried to show him the scarce falling snowflakes. The flakes were few and far between at this point, so Jack was unsure why we were standing in the front yard holding our hands out and acting so giddy. He even saw neighborhood kids running around squealing with glee...."hmmm, what is all the fuss about?", is what I'm sure he was thinking. Eventually the snow began to fall more steadily and he was beginning to get the idea. The ground began turning white and so were we. Jack gave a taste test with his tongue, crawled around in the wet grass for a moment, and then decided it was way too cold out there. Our romp in the snow was very short lived, but at least, one day, Jack can say that he has actually seen snow...and we have pictures to prove it!

Nine Month Birthday

Jack turned 9 months old today. I know I've said it before, and it probably won't be the last time I say it, but time sure does fly. Today was much like any other Sunday in Jack's life. He woke up, ate breakfast, played a bit, attempted a morning nap after his gymnastics practice in his crib, ate lunch, went to Mass, attempted an afternoon nap after more gymnastics practice, ate dinner, played some more, and then bath, bottle, and bed time. For the 9th month of his life, I would prefer some more of the same and just a few additions. Here are 9 things that I am hoping for this month:
1. more teeth...we got 2 on the bottom 4 months ago...where are the rest?

2. bigger feet...I sure hope they catch up with his body this month

3. a slimmer waist line...with all of this crawling, surely that's not too much to ask for

4. creative mobility...he is pulling up on everything, but I wouldn't mind a little cruising

5. restful naps...since crawling, they are far and few between and he NEEDS them

6. no ear infections or colds...wouldn't that be nice?, just for 1 winter month

7. baby sign language...we've been working with him, but no response yet

8. an utter of the word "mama"...with meaning

9. and of course more of the same...lots of smiles, giggles, crawling, and playing hard

I may not get my whole list granted this month and that is all right with me. I feel so blessed for every minute and day spent with Jack. But a Mommy can wish, can't she?