Back to Work

Yesterday was my last day as a stay at home mom. I went back to work today. I am cutting back my hours to 20/week, so I only have to be away from Jack two days per week.

He will be 2 months old on Sunday. I can't believe how much he's grown. It is so much fun to have him around. He knows how to sleep for 7 hours at night now and it is wonderful. He has also recently started to smile and coo and it is so adorable. He is a very good baby. Here are some cute pics of him.

Doggy Dilemma

Do all dogs really go to heaven? I don't think so. I have good reason to believe that my 3 doors down neighbor's dog is going straight to hell. The reason?
Jack has been doing great, taking his afternoon nap without any problems. Since the weather has gotten a little nicer, the neighbors let their dog stay outside in a pen. The dog barks incessantly, waking Jack up early every single time I put him down. The dog also barks late at night, keeping Michael and I awake.
So what do I do? I don't want to be the neighbor who goes up to the door and says, "Hi, my name is Natalie. I live a few houses down. Nice to meet you. By the way, could you shut your dog up before I call animal control?" I am 3 houses away... It's got to be bothering other people too. I don't know what to do. My baby needs to sleep. Any suggestions?

It Works... For Pizza

I am driving down the road and I see a Little Cesar's Mascot standing outside the store with a sign that says "Come get a pizza for $5." I think to myself, I sure am hungry and I haven't prepared dinner yet and it's only $5... I'll do it.
I am driving down the same street and see a giant bright pink cell phone mascot standing outside the T-Mobile store. It's sign says "Come buy a new cell phone plan with T-Mobile." I think to myself, I already have a cell phone plan with ATT. I don't want to pay $400 to break my contract and then pay more per month for a plan with T-Mobile. I won't do it.
I continue my drive and see somebody dressed as the Statue of Liberty standing outside the Liberty Mutual store. It's sign says, "Come in now and let us do your taxes." I think to myself, I would, but I don't have my W2 and other necessary tax forms with me right now. I won't do it.
All I'm saying is that it works... for pizza.

Jack's Friend, Zeke

Yesterday, Jack got to meet his friend, Zeke, who came all the way from Texas to visit. They had a great time lying on the blanket and eating and sleeping. What a fun way to spend an afternoon. We are looking forward to the time when Zeke and his mom Katie move to Utah so we can have some real adventures. Here are a few pics of the babies' first play-date.

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day to all you love birds out there. I don't get out much anymore and haven't had a chance to go get Michael a V-day gift, so I made him a homemade card out of pictures, construction paper, and glue. It's been a while since I've done anything like that. It was kind of fun and reminded me what it was like to be in the fifth grade again... making cards that say "I have a crush on you." If you haven't done something like this lately, I highly recommend that you do.

Baby Jack

Well, we got baby Jack home safe and sound. We are learning a lot about how to care for a baby. Sleepless nights are quite an adjustment, but I'm getting through them. He is a very good baby. Here are a few pics of his first days at home.

It's Here...For Real

Baby Jack Michael arrived Thursday night, January 22 at 6:49 p.m. He is 6 lbs. 14 oz., 19 inches long and oh, so sweet. He is a healthy, happy baby who hasn't cried much so far. He has his dad's personality: calm and mellow. He sleeps and eats, but mostly sleeps, which is what he is doing right now. We get to take him home from the hospital tonight, then the real fun begins. Here are some pics of our time here.