Ugh

Well there is nothing like a child being sick to make you realize how out of control you are. You think you've got things down and BAM! (we've been lucky though...almost to nine months w/o being sick)

Today after Zach had thrown up each of his three bottles we took him in to the ER. Diagnosis? Stomach bug, something in his stomach (most likely pockets of air?) and a minor ear infection. AND he is cutting a tooth (I figured that one out myself).

All that and he really was an angel...until we got to the hosptial. Beforehand you wouldn't have known he was sick by his behavior....normal as can be! Once we got to the hosptial it was all downhill...he was tired, hungry and being poked/prodded. Basically five hours of screaming baby time!

I think I handled it a lot better than when we had to take him back in for the jaundice...But I think these times really show you what you're made of mommy-wise. Several months ago the doc heard a murmur in Zach's heart. In the office I was all business and getting the information. In the car I was a hot mess. (murmur is gone now...was "innocent") The same today...he had to get x-rays...they put him in this awful contraption that looked like a torture device.

(that's not Zach)

I was crying on the inside...laughing on the outside.

So they gave us meds and pedialite. He seems to be able to handle the pedialite just fine. I can't believe he isn't more hungry! I guess his tummy just doesn't feel right. I also can't believe he isn't fussy. He was fussy in the hospital for good reason...no sleep/poked/etc. But other than that he has been a very good baby.

He's asleep now, poor widdle boy.

That's all folks.

PS: Not much that smells worse than sick baby poo. Chris is walking around with his shirt over his nose. He says we're gonna have to feg Zach's room when he is better. I agree.

It's June!

Well you can tell it was a long day as my make up is UNDER my eyes, lol. But I still like this picture. I love to wrap him up. He feels so good!!!

If you didn't know you'd say my niece Lili taught Zach this look. I think he looks just like her, lol! And look at Smokey. I swear that dog is like a male editorial model in a dog's body.

He's so good he has gone one handed!!! I guess he thought the overalls came with pockets.

He is as mobile as he can possibly be short of crawling...he does 360s on his belly. Every once in a while he finds Smokey's paws. He thinks it is great fun. He touches one, Smokey moves it. He touches another, Smokey moves it. What a fun game!

How rude!

Yeah, so not much in the way of videos/photos this week. We've been busy being busy. Chris is working long shifts and Zach and I have been tackling moving furniture, reorganizing stuff and just general housework.

I think I've gotten pretty good at reusing things/using things until they are REALLY gone. This is a change from the past where I'd go buy new stuff once a week. Now it's like once a month. That doesn't sound like much but I feel like I am so deprived...of shopping that is. Did I ever mention I <3>

I am trying to come up with a rotation of like 20 recipes...I know I've made many more meals than that but I seem to just keep getting stuck on like the same five and then I repeat them until we are sick of them. So I trying to make a list so it isn't so repititious. Either way it probably beats our San Antonio recipe book...BBQ, Fajitas, Hamburgers, BBQ, Fajitas, Hamburgers...from restaurants! Lol.

We finally went to church last weekend. Zach hadn't gotten a chance for his afternoon nap so he was kinda noisy. He wasn't crying the entire time but he was being honery, lol. They had children's church, but only halfway through or so...and not for Zach. I think I am pro-nursery b/c if you have the baby you're really just concentrating on the baby...not the service. We're on the hunt for a new church though. Sigh. That was just round one, haha.

Zach is huge!!!! When we went to church there was a baby there who was his EXACT age (crazy!). This baby was adorable but tiny! I think he has grown out of his carseat too but he isn't supposed to switch until one year. I may have to call in about that one. Zach also needs a haircut. Anyone want to have a go at that?

Today we spent the entire day outside working on the yard/garage. We'll see if any of it pays off, lol. But I will tell you I'll sleep better knowing the garage is more organized. Laugh if you want!!!

Somehow, even though we are thousands of miles away, Zach is still spoiled! It seems like every week I get a package with stuff for him in it. This week he got some cute stuff from his Nana (Chris' mom) including camo shorts. I just got it washed, can't wait to see him in them, lol.

We got a baby sitter for Friday!!! This is the first time we've had one since we moved! I am excited b/c we're going to go see X Men Legends or w/e it's called. AND I am going to eat a meal uninterrupted...well maybe. I am sure there will be like a fire alarm or something, lol!

Chris plans to be home from 9 Oct to 20 Oct or so. We'll be with him. We're hitting Texas solo though b/c he doesn't have enough leave. Too bad for Chris b/c I see fajitas in our future!

That's all there is to report!

I know my videos are boring but short of setting up a one act play I just dunno what else to do, lol. It's just him being him. Take a look at his roll it back w/ his feet move! Also...I always thought I'd hate noisey toys....turns out I <3>

Hawaii etc

Hello all! I'm just catching up on some pictures and videos. I was bored toward the end of winter but we stay busy now that there is sunshine! Today Zach and I went to the park. Their infant swing was broken so I put him in my lap and we swung together! He thought it was lots of fun! Then we played in the grass together. Fun times!

I'll start with some pictures Chris took in Hawaii.


This is the Missing Man memorial. I think it is one of the best memorials I've ever seen.




Chris said they obviously spend all their money on landscaping at Hickam b/c outside it looks nice and inside (everywhere) it's a dump! Lol.



They went to a luau and did this. Chris was upset b/c it was SOOO comercialized. We can't wait to go back and see the real thing!

Chris bought me some chocolate covered pineapple at the Dole factory. I think he ate all but one piece, lol. Now you all know what to get him for Christmas. :) It's okay though b/c he also got me some taffy. Yum yum!

Here are the people he shared one rental car with!

Chris was very excited to be able to wear his flip flops again. He was happy to not have to put on jeans and boots.

This is one of the memorials for Pearl Harbor.

Chris brought Zach home this cute little Hawaiin outfit. He wore it to the neighbor's memorial day cookout. They gave him a cracker. He puked. He was then the naked baby of the cookout.

Chris got me a lei...it was very pretty but also suspiciously redskin-looking. Hmm.

After his bath I gave him a fauxhawk. His hair has gotten lighter lately since we've been spending more time outside.

Mom wanted me to try giving him a chicken bone b/c she said I used to love them. He was only mildly impressed. :)

This video is a classic case of a baby throwing a fit. I have one honery little boy these days. And yes, I washed his hands.



I couldn't get him to do his spastic splashing on camera, but he's still cute. Check out his fake coughing...