Story Time at the Library!

Jack went to his first storytime at the library today. We sang songs, read books, and did fingerplays (where is thumbkin). Jack had lots of fun. He was the youngest guy there but he did a good job of playing along. I think we will go back!

Spa Day aka Perfect Husband Day

For Christmas Chad got me a gift card for a local spa. It was a very generous gift and I planned to go for a very long time. Of course I got busy and kept putting it off. I finally decided to celebrate the end of the school year with an afternoon of pampering. I had a 30 minute massage, mini-manicure, and spa pedicure. It was wonderful! I haven't had an afternoon to myself like that in quite some time. I kept thinking - WOW I must have a nice husband to get me a gift like this.

Then I got home.


You won't believe what I came home to. A clean kitchen, freshly baked cookies, and a baby in the bathtub. No, I am not kidding. My perfect, loving, handsome husband made my wonderful spa day even better! I was so happily surprised. Let's just say that today was a good day and that my husband is pretty spectacular!

Last day of school!

Today was the last day of school for the year. I would like to say that I am happy, elated, on top of the world thrilled about it. But, I'm not. Unfortunately, a few of my favorite new coworkers have been laid off and I am worried that they won't be called back. These teachers are amazingly dedicated and very talented and it is a shame that they are being forced to leave a job that they love. It makes me have such a mix of emotions, I mean, I am glad that the school year is over, I am excited to spend my time with Jack but worried too that I will not be a good full-time mom. I chose this career as a child because it would allow me to be a working mom part of the year and a stay at home mom for part of the year. We will have to see if I will be patient enough to handle this tough, tough job. I have enjoyed our current schedule but during long weekends and breaks I remember thinking that I was looking forward to going back to work to let someone else take care of Jack for just a little bit! Maybe now that Jack is a bigger boy and a better napper we will have an easier time.
Speaking of time with Jack, that boy is in to everything. He is pulling up on any and everything and cruising along in record time. Of course what comes up must come down and Jack does that regularly with a thump. He has his mother's grace (sorry Jack) and his dad's sense of adventure, a dangerous combo. We will probably be using our ice-bear pack quite a bit this summer but hopefully he will learn to be careful. Oh well, as long as he doesn't have any huge bumps and bruises for pictures on Tuesday!

Lift that head Jack!

Jack likes to lay on his playmat for some tummy time. He loves to pick up his head and look at one side and then the other. We can't believe how strong he is!

Jack - Just hanging out

Here is a video of Jack like we usually see him. Just awake, alert, and ready to take on the world!

Clean Jack - after first bath

Here is Jack with Chad right after his first bath. Of course he is trying to eat his dad's nose - which we find hillarious!