Weekend Update with Kelly Fay

Seth and I were able to get away Friday night with a trip to the condo! With JM being adored by Pop Pop (was Grammy even there? No if you ask JM, ONLY Pop Pop) Seth and I saw 3 movies, which is more than we've seen in the last 6 months combined, ate out, and slept in (8:40 we live like animals!) We had a wonderful time spending time just the two of us for what will probably be the last time until Stan arrives.
JM is in full toddler mode, complete with melt downs. He will however use his words if asked which really helps. So do naps, which is what he is doing right now. I am now off to work on one of the many things that need to be completed before the little man arrives.

It's Here, It's Here!!

"come out pee pee!"
Still no pee pee:(

Finally after literally DAYS of waiting, JM's BLUE (per request) potty has arrived. JM tried it out both with and without a diaper, and even with screams of "come out pee pee", alas nothing would come out. All in the Haley household are hopeful, streams of urine are in our future.
As a side note, this is all about JM. He doesn't like the dangle feeling of being over the big potty, and since he has been waking up to tell me he needs to pee pee, I figured we should at least have a potty he likes in the house. I am all for waiting until the Spring, or Summer, or later for potty training, but thought I should capitalize on the current interest.

Swim Little Fishy!

Swimming lessons started today. And the before class play went well. Once JM figured out I was not planning on joining him and DaDee in the pool, the fun was over. Screams of MooomMeee could be heard over the geriatric swim class's techno beat, for the entire 30 minutes. I guess the LRC will be seeing a very pregnant woman in their pool next week, much to the dismay of this very pregnant woman.

The diaper rash cronicles continues!

Yesterday we to poor JM into the doctors again (third time!!) for his persistent diaper rash that isn't going away. The doctor knew we were coming and had the city's best dermatologist there as well to help figure out what is going on. We found out a few things:
1. JM weighs 23 pounds!! Good, because I shouldn't be lifting anything over 25. Which is just slightly under our friend's 4 month old who is basically 25 pounds.
2. It is probably a strep infection. After 2 more medications and 14 days we should know for sure.
3. If it's not strep it's pin worms...EEEWWW! I am praying that it is strep! And we will deal with that another day!

After 3 oral and 2 topical doses of antibotics it already doesn't look as bad as it has. We are very hopeful this will finally be the end of this saga.

29 weeks today!!! Grow Stan Grow!! 2.5 pounds isn't near enough!!

Seth and I were just making dinner and we wanted to share a recipe that our family really enjoys!!! It is from our friend Anne and we are forever thankful!
Annie's Burritos:
Tortillas
Ground beef browned and seasoned to taste
Beans (we use refried, but you could totally use black or pinto)
Cheese
Green Chile Salsa (Anne and I both use 505 organics brand)

In a 9X11 or so pan I put the tortillas in. Then I put the ground beef, some beans, cheese and some green chile. Then I fold them up (I use a toothpick to hold them closed) And put a little more cheese and chile on top. Then into a 350 oven for 15-20 minutes. That's it!!! I love how easy it is, and that I *usually* have everything to make them, even when I need to get to the grocery.
So thanks again Anne for the recipe!!! Now, I'm off to eat it!

Over the weekend we tried finger painting for the first time! JM didn't really like the stuff between his fingers and is still too little not to put things in his mouth, which resulted in the above picture and a bath. We may just have to wait a few more months for paint!Here is a little post bath cuteness! He is kissing a rubber duck!

Doctor's appointment went great. Still measuring in the clear and even a little bigger than last time. Grammy Barb got to come and see her new grandson. I think she really liked it!! At least 2 more weeks of 'restricted movement' instead of bed rest works for me!!
Today was our first day back at my mom's group... JM did not have a good time. We may try it again is a couple of weeks, but if it doesn't go better, we may be done. :(
Yea for long naps!!!