Friday Fun!

My little boy, Ethan, is quite the climber. Today he was climbing on his little tikes chairs and standing up on them and then wobbling back and forth. I saw him doing this and walked over to help hold his hands so I could steady him and prevent a fall. Unfortunately, I did not succeed and he went tumbling. This is not a big deal because he falls all the time, but now with his mouth full of teeth, these falls many times turn into bloody lips, or gums. So he starts pouring blood out of his mouth and I did not want to even look in his mouth, because I was scared of what I would find (broken tooth, loose tooth, etc). Luckily, he just bit his lip real bad and all his teeth were intact. But boy do mouths bleed ALOT and it seems like it takes forever to clot!! I tried to put a wash cloth in his mouth to catch the blood and apply pressure but Ethan was not having this. He was running around the house, dripping blood. I was praying he would not get blood on our new carpet, which luckily, he didn't. When the bleeding had practically stopped, Ethan walked over to me, took the washcloth out of my hand and held it to his mouth for quite awhile. It was soo cute but just a little late. I guess next time I should just give him the washcloth from the start.

Picky Eater!!!

I think my child is one of the most pickiest 1 year olds...It is soo hard to find foods that he likes. For instance, he will not eat any fresh cut up fruits, or canned fruit. I can occasionally get him to eat a couple bites of applesauce, but that is all. Now, for meats...he will only eat chicken if it is a tyson chicken nugget, or my buffalo chicken (which give him the runs). Grilled chicken is totally out. He will not eat fish or red meat. He does like hot dogs though..I just buy the healthier kind. He will sometimes eat waffles, nutri-grain bars, and other bread products, but it is totally random. Now here is what he will always eat or drink: milk, ice cream, yogurt, mac-and-chesse,fries, and any type of vegetable. Oh, and chocolate. He loves it, but I rarely give it to him.

Now, how in the world is he going to get all the nutrition that he needs when he won't eat alot of the healthy stuff I give him. I need to quit stressing about this, but it makes me crazy, and meal-times are not a fun experience right now. I am just praying that he will grow out of this.

I welcome any advice! Sorry I had to vent, but I was to the point of tears today when I could not get him to eat until 11:30 am.

My First Belly Picture

Well, I figure since I am at the end of my first trimester, I should take a picture so I can keep track of my growing belly. I know it does not look like much, but I am bigger now than I was with Ethan at 18 weeks. I cannot wear any of my jeans zipped and buttoned....so now its time for flattering maternity wear (so sarcastic!). If anyone has any favorite places for maternity clothes, let me know....

Consignment Treasures and Bathtub Fun!

It's my favorite time of year again....Consignment Sale time!! I am trying to be a thrifty mom and this is one way I do it. Buy gently used toys, clothes, beds, etc for a fraction of retail price. (This is how I justify it to my husband.) My favorite buys this year were my double stroller and race car bed for Ethan. Also, I bought some really cute girl clothes....thinking maybe this baby is a girl. We will know in 5 weeks!

Here are some pics of my consignment deals.






To check consignment sales around your area go to www.thebargainwatcher.com

Now on to our Bathtime fun today....Ethan was playing in the tub and being really happy, just sitting down and playing with his toys (which he rarely does)....well when he started to stand up, little poop balls started coming from under him and soon we had a tub full of poopy and a previously clean Ethan. This is the first time Ethan has done this....I thought since I went 14 months with no poopy in the tub that I was just lucky and that Ethan could control his bowels in the water...Well, I was wrong. You just never know what to expect with children! After a good clorox scrub for the tub and a second bath, we are as good as new. :-)

Best Sugar Cookie Recipe! (from Grandma Grillo)

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sour cream
3 1/2 - 4 c. flour
1 tsp vanilla
dash nutmeg (optional)

In a bowl, combine baking powder with flour and set aside. Mix baking soda with sour cream and set aside. Cream softened butter with sugar; add eggs and beat until fluffy and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Add flour mixture and sour cream alternating in about 3 additions. Chill dough at least 1 hour or until firm. Do not over handle dough. Roll out about 1/4 inch thick on floured surface and cut into shapes. Bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes (or 12-14 min for thicker cookies). Do not overbake! Let cookies cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet. Frost and Decorate.

Butter Frosting (Better Homes and Garden)

3/4 c. butter, softened
9 cups sifted powdered sugar (about 2 lbs)
1/4 cup milk or more to reach desired consistency
2 tsp. vanilla

Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in 1/4 cup milk and the vanilla. Gradually beat in the remaining powdered sugar. Beat in enough additional milk to reach spreading consistency.

Determined to Blog Regularly!....And Ethan Dancing

For awhile I have been looking at everyone else's blogs, but not participating myself...So I have decided it is time to be a participant and try to keep family and friends updated on our growing family. So here we go!

Our first big announcement is that we are pregnant with our second child that will be due Sept. 6. We are excited but I am not enjoying pregnancy yet with all my stomach aches. I will post belly pics when I start really showing. Right now I just look like I have gained a little around the middle! ;)

Ethan has recently started dancing on cue...but he especially likes to dance to music. Here is a little clip of our 14 month old who has more rhythm than both of his parents. Enjoy!