November 21, 2009

My poor baby is teething so bad. If he doesn't have a pacifier in his mouth he's constantly gnawing on his hands and drooling. Guess I need to make sure I have plenty of bibs and stock in teething tablets. I think he started teething around 8 weeks like his big brother. Wonder when his teeth will actually sprout.

Corgan is growing up to be quite a big boy. He went fishing with Daddy today for the first time alone. Daddy said he did really good. He was a little scared still of the motor. He didn't catch any fish but he loved the crickets. I'm glad that the two of them have something they can get out and do together. I bought Corgan some Pull-Ups while they were gone. He was so excited to put them on when he got home. They have Cars characters on them. That's one of his favorite movies. His favorite character is Mater but he's one of the few not on the Pull-Ups. I don't think he seems to mind. I'm hoping to get him potty trained soon. He was trained part of the way for at least 3 weeks and regressed. I didn't change poopy diapers for at least 3 weeks! I loved it. Now to figure out how to get that back along with him peeing in the potty as well.

October 28, 2009

What a deal! I just a post that Southwest Airlines is doing a getaway sale. http://www.thefrugalgirls.com/2009/10/southwest-airlines-72-hr-sale-25-50-75.html Some great deals! I've been playing around to see where we could go and for what price. Too bad we don't have the money or a trip to use it on. I could get round-trip tickets to Orlando for only $100 a person so just $300 for our whole family. Too bad we can afford a trip to Disney before the trip dates are over. The sale is good till the 29th. You have to travel between Dec 2-16 or Jan 5-Feb 10. So if you need to get away hurry and book your flight. :) Have fun!

October 25, 2009

A friend of mine Nikki Painter is doing a giveaway on her blog for a free 1 year membership to ClickinMoms.com. Here is the direct link to the blog post.

I would LOVE to win this giveaway. Even though I have a photography business I know I have a lot to learn and would love to surround myself with moms just like me who love photography. I wanted to join the site but just couldn't justify the cost right now when we have other important needs. If you could use the giveaway go sign up to win! Maybe one of us will be blessed.
Finally feeling much better! Still have some sinus drainage and coughing but not as bad as I did. Corgan still has a little bit of a lingering cough....and his eyes are really tired looking but I think he's getting better too. I had a little bout with a blocked milk duct or so this weekend..so I'm working on keeping that clear.

I always thought I'd hate using any formula for Keelan but I'm not totally against it. I'm glad that I'm giving him at least 90% of his food from breastmilk. I've gone longer than I ever did with Corgan. I'm loving every day and every feeding that I'm able to have with him. I'm really going to miss our nursing relationship whenever it ends but I'm hoping it's later than sooner. When asked how long I want to nurse I just say I'm taking it day by day. I want to get to 3 months, 6 months, etc. I don't want to impose goals on myself and then get upset when I don't meet them. So this is my way of attaining my breastfeeding goals. I know in the long run I'd love to make it to 1 year or even 2.

We have found out that Corgan is quite jealous of Keelan. Whenever I am gone and take Keelan with me, Corgan is an angel for Marshall. If I am home or I leave Keelan at home too, Corgan becomes a terror. Not sure what we can do to take care of the situation. Any advice from you been there done that moms?

October 19, 2009

Corgan is still trying to get over being sick. He hasn't had a fever in several days but I still hate hearing him cough like he has. This is his first big sickness. Not bad for being 28 months old. :)

Marshall is already on the mend I believe. However it's sticking around with me a bit longer. Could be the fact that I'm not taking any medicine since I'm nursing Keelan. I don't want to take any chances of risking my milk supply. I've been trying to drink a lot of fluids and rest. At least as much as I can being a SAHM to a sick toddler and a newborn. I'm just ready to quit coughing. It's a dull feeling in my throat that tickles me and makes me cough. Add the fact that I'm having some sort of heart flutters or palpitations. Not sure what's causing them but they just make me feel uncomfortable.

Well, I gotta go stir the chili I'm making for supper. Need to pick up around the house so I can sweep and mop. Marshall will be home shortly for supper. I'm ready for some warm chili after these cold days. I love fall!