Homemade Salsa

I made some tonight... I was actually impressed. It only took an hour from the time I started until I finished washing dishes, so not bad. The only other time I've ever made it was with fresh tomatoes and it took ALL day. I did manage to pour it all over myself, my husband, and the stove and floor before getting it into the containers... go figure!

I'm very blessed.

If all I have to complain about is Jaina not staying in bed, it sounds like we're doing OK. :)

We went to a friend's house to watch Dear John. I really just wasn't impressed. I've talked to people who thought it was great... not so much for me.

Jaina did WAY better with bedtime tonight... only got up a couple of times and she was on her way back to bed when I "caught" her.

OK, I gotta go to sleep. My eyes are starting to cross. Nighty-Night!!

WHAT have I gotten myself into!?!?

Jaina has turned into a climber. She can climb into our chairs (that are bar-stool height) and did so TWICE today so she could play with my laptop.

She was really good for church tonight. I'm worn out but she was really good and she is learning fast! Then Wal-mart (ugh) and home.

She's been out of bed an uncountable number of times tonight. I think I may take my book to the hallway instead of going back there to constantly check on her. There's an idea...

Oh, and by the way...

CONGRATULATIONS to Jordan and Chris! They are now officially moved in to their first house!

I think a housewarming party is in order...

Well

Jaina is still doing great in her toddler bed. She got up and came in our room once last night. I took her back to bed and, thankfully, that was the end of it (for last night at least). Tonight she's been in bed a total of 20 minutes and has already been up once. She was so proud of herself for getting out of bed! I just took her back to bed and she is fussing about it!

Greg and I went and played racquetball for a little while tonight. We got a friend to keep Jaina. Her grandson is in town and they needed to play. :) It's nice to get a little "date" once in a while!

Yay

Jaina is now officially in her "big girl" bed. It's really just her crib that converts into a toddler day bed. She didn't get out (or fall out) of her bed at all last night, which is a lot better than I was expecting. Let's hope tonight goes as well!

Jaina's Favorite Website

Cullen's ABC's

She will sit and watch this and stay entertained for quite a while, which is unusual for a very busy 16 month old. :) The only ones I've looked at are the "Christian Songs."

I had the afternoon off today (since I have to work Saturday). I got Jaina out of the house so Greg could paint our bedroom. That's my Mother's Day present. It's about half way done now. WooHoo!

Chiropractor

I've been going to the chiropractor. If I ever had any doubt in my head it would work, that's gone. My neck pain is completely gone and my headaches are gone except for the occasional annoyance. I've gone 4 times now (I think). The neurosurgeon pretty much told me that was all part of my condition and I was gonna have to live with it for a while at least. Hmmm...

Not much going on.

Busy 3 day weekend! Jaina and I spend all weekend with my mom and Greg came down Monday. We did a TON of yard work and had a little party Monday for my dad's birthday (which is today). They took the cover off the pool Thursday and it was VERY green. We still did lots of swimming this weekend. The green went away after a couple of days but it was still cloudy.

Bedtime

Bedtime is getting so much easier! Hardly any crying and screaming. We just tell Jaina that it's time to go night-night, change her and take her to bed, and tell her to lay down and cover up. We walk out of the room and haven't been hearing anything until morning. It's nice. This whole crying herself to sleep EVERY night was not going so well for me.

Pics

I was totally fascinated with this little guy.


Jaina and Daddy :)


Showing her the flowers

The Koi Pond

The flowers we couldn't let Jaina pick :(

The waterfall

Jaina and Daddy again... This is his favorite!

Oh, and I forgot to add that Jaina managed to still be awake at 1:00 AM since she just kind of napped off and on yesterday. Then this morning she was too much like her daddy and refused to wake up. She fell back to sleep on the way home from church this morning and is still asleep... she hasn't had anything but about 1/2 of a banana today, since that's all she would eat. I'm surprised she's not starving!

Busy

We had a wonderful and busy weekend! Friday after work we drove to Hot Springs to see Greg's Memaw. She had a pacemaker put in. She is home now and seems to be doing fine. Then we went to The Purple Cow and had milkshakes. Jaina had some of mine... just enough to make her want more! We stayed the night with my mom Friday night. Jordan and RC were at my mom's, so we got to hang out with them for a little while before we went to bed (I might add that Jaina got to sleep with her meme since my dad was working... so mommy and daddy got to go to bed without worrying about getting her to sleep!).

Saturday morning we got up and had breakfast with the family. We went to see my Granny for a little while and went to see my Grandpa and his wife (I may as well start calling her Grandma Betty like Jaina does...).

We took Jaina to Garvan Gardens. It was pretty fun and she really enjoyed it, although it was pretty hot and she fell asleep towards the end. I think she'll enjoy it more next year or the year after when she can walk longer and we won't have to take the stroller. I should have worn comfy shoes, but I guess I'll know next time. Jaina had lots of fun looking at the flowers, but I was a little disappointed. I thought there would be more flowers (and a bigger variety of flowers) and less woods. It was still a fun day and I really enjoyed spending time with my little family. :)

Ummm...

I just walked in the kitchen and there was water dripping out of the bottom of the dishwasher... great. Like I need something else.

Grey's Anatomy

The season finale was Thursday night. They apparently know their demographic and how to keep us waiting until next season!!! That's really the only show I watch on a regular basis. I guess I'm addicted to all the drama!

Soooooooooo tired.

Yesterday was loooooong... Had work from 8-5 and then a work meeting 5:30-7, then left Jaina with a friend so she could play with her grandson and I went to Wal-Mart. Jaina didn't get to bed until about 10:45 (her usual bedtime is 8). So I left at 7:30 AM and didn't get home until about 9:30 PM. I don't think I've recovered. Today was another tiring day and when I came home for lunch at 11 Jaina and Greg were both still asleep.

I think I'm headed to bed now...

Short and simple

I'd better update this thing before I get in trouble...

I'm back at work... half days and/or less than 3o hours. No more sleeping until 9:30. I don't like getting up before Jaina.

I can drive. I'm not confident enough in my driving abilities to drive any more than around town, but I can drive.

And now for the one I'm most excited about... My Mother's Day gift... Greg is painting the bedroom for me. :)

Jaina's words

Here's a list of her words. I've been working on it for a few days because I keep forgetting HOW many she actually knows! The doctor said she should know 3-6 (I think) right now.

Daddy
Mom
Jaina
Ya-ya (my mom)
Jo Jo
Dog (she can't tell the difference between a cat and dog)
Eat
Bite
Good
Cracker
Banana
Hot
Bear (pointing at the bear on my UCA shirt)
Clap
Eye
Ear
Nose
Thanks (or Thank You)
Welcome
Light
Uh-oh
Elmo
Book
Pretty (when pointing at her painted toenails)
Yes
No
Tickle (every time she sees bare tummy or bare feet she "tickles" us)
Shoe
Hi
Bye
Gone or "gone gone" (when she's through eating)
Here (when handing us something)
Coke (because she's figured out she likes sugary sweet stuff)
Look

That's 34. I'm sure she knows more than that, but won't remember them until she says them! She won't say toes, knees, fingers, or head, but she will point to them. If we ask her a question she will either nod her head or shake it for no. I can pretty much tell her to go get me anything and point and she will.

Oh, and when we sing the ABC song she sings with us, but none of the letters are right! LOL!


Edited-because we remembered some more to add

It's Friday

... which is exciting for some people, but means absolutely nothing to me since it's just another day. Greg got some more done on the yard this morning and got the front porch swept off. Jaina and I went outside and "helped." He said that's all he's doing since it's about to rain.

I'm sitting in the living room with the windows open. The cool air feels so good! I think we're fixing to have to make a Wal-Mart trip and run a few other small errands. Woohoo. We might have to wait until after Jaina's nap... it's about that time.

I'm really starting to get bored. I have one more week off work. I go back on April 10th. At least that's the plan right now. I've still not really decided if I'm going to try part-time for a little while to get myself back into the groove of things.

It's Toad Suck Weekend!!! I doubt I'll go, but I really want one of those awesome corn dogs and Greg wants some of the fresh squeezed lemonade. I'm completely fascinated with watching Stuck on a Truck. I could never do that. I'd be the first one out. LOL.