Count Down

There is a good chance Little Guy will be dressed in home colors tomorrow.

Counting down the days (4 days to go) what are the chances he'll be in a baseball player for Halloween?

Guess Our Team

We have a beautiful puppy (I know he is not a puppy, but he will always be my puppy) named Jeter.

We have a wonderful boy dressed in gray (away colors).

Can you guess our team?

Can you see the difference from the first picture of Little Guy and Jeter?

There Are Times

There are times when I like to be lazy. There are times when I like to spend every extra second with my family and friends. There are times when a week in review will bring us up to date.

This is one of those times when we spent every extra second together. Moments when the computer was shut down once the work day was done. Time when the work day started later than normal and end earlier than most.

Here is our week in reivew.

Sunday, October 11

Carrot cake cupcakes were baked for our dear friend Mack's anniversary. A year ago Steffey and I baked away for the wedding cupcakes because of Martha can, so can I.

Our favorite niece came to visit Little Guy and me while Big Poppy, Uncle Park-it, AuntT and another friend went to cheer on the Twins. Little Guy and EB and I had a grand time eating cupcakes, playing and snuggling on the couch.

Tuesday, October 13

Little Guy becomes a BIG fan of rice.

Thursday, October 15

A trip to the visit family yielded Little Guy is very first pumkin, a present from cousin Lily. She is such a thoughtful little girl.

Friday, October 16

While I enjoyed laughs with my favorite girls, Big Poppy enjoyed a completely different kind of laughing.

Sunday, October 18

Little Guy loves the mess supper brings.

But he cleans up nicely.

Which One Would You Choose?

The other day, Little Guy began to eye up our food and reach for our glass when we take a drink. With limited experience, I read to prepare me for the coming stages of Little Guy’s life. Apparently, eyeing up our food and reaching for drinking glasses is a sign Little Guy wants more than just formula in his diet. After my unplanned tasting of formula, I am more than happy to offer Little Guy a wider selection.

Because of Little Guy's interest inf our food, we decided to present a dinner selection for the family.

Which one would you choose?

To me the choice was clear but Little Guy said he must have rice cereal.

Clearly, Little Guy was unconvinced about his selection.

The second tasting did not leave a great impression either.

Third time was not the charm.

He finally asked for the fish tacos.

Who could blame him? Fish tacos are yummy!

Try some fish tacos yourself. The meal is quick, easy and best of all, tasty.

Fish Tacos

Mahi-Mahi Fillets (or other fish to your liking, this is our preference)

Homestyle (Flour) Tortillas

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Pico De Gallo

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Olive Oil

Limes

The key ingredient – Caribbean Barbecue Seasoning (From Whole Foods)

1. Coat the Mahi-Mahi with olive oil and sprinkle the Caribbean Barbecue Seasoning on the fillets. Be sure to coat both sides. We find it best to grill the Mahi-Mahi Fillets.

2. Fill tortillas with pieces of fish and top with cheese, pico de gallo, dressing, and a squeeze of lime.

3. If desired, serve with Negra Modelos (also with a squeeze of lime) to get the full affect.

1 in 54,088

UPDATE/CLARIFICATION: Little Guy was not at the football game on Monday night. We enjoyed the game from the comforts home (Well, really someone else's home with awesome food and a host that literally ate the entire first half. I do not know how he did not explode.) He was also not in attendance at the baseball game. GrandC and I attended with two other family friends while Big Poppy and Little Guy cheered from home. Big Poppy was kind enough to send me updated pictures of Little Guy via text messaging throughout the game. I was kind enough to send Big Poppy pictures of the back of a former baseball player head that was four rows in front of me and then made Big Poppy guess who the guy was.

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The other night I was 1 in 54,088.

And while our Monday night football did not turn out in our favor.

(I don't know if the attitude is from the loss or Big Poppy's shirt. It's a toss up.)

Tuesday night was BIG WIN and a great place to be (thank you Big Poppy for staying home with Little Guy).

And while last nights game between

and

did not go our way, I keep in mind, this week I was 1 in 54,088.

Open Wide

Early today...

Big Poppy was checking on his fantasy baseball team.

The home was filled with Little Guy's laughter as I raised him up over my head and then down to kiss his cheeks.

And quite suddenly, I am shrieking. Little Guy is crying. Big Poppy is raising down the stairs to see what has happened.

At just the right moment, Little Guy launched this...

...into my mouth.

I shriek.

Little Guy cries because my shriek has scared him.

Big Poppy laughs.

How was your Sunday evening?

Who Will Know

The past two weeks have been a turning point in our little household. Gone are the days of stealing kisses from Little Guy at any time. Big Poppy and I are now both full-time employees again and Little Guy started daycare.

While we are very happy with our daycare choice, that first Monday was still unsettling. Who at the daycare is going to know that Little Guy trying to eat both his fists at the same time is his way of saying, “I need a bottle and I need it soon, very soon.” Will they sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame when Little Guy seems inconsolable because he is tired but does not want to miss the action?

These thoughts and other little things run through your mind those first few days of daycare (or the first two weeks). Realizing these things are little, there are no huge fears, and I am just being an overly worrisome mommy helps calm you (the power of positive thinking). Little Guy is safe and having fun with the other young infants, who will soon be his best buds.

Worrying was all for nothing. Little Guy’s daycare was as great as we thought it would be. Daycare even told me that they love how Little Guy giggles and smiles so easily and the other infants are giggling more now with Little Guy in the room. Yet again, Little Guy wins over a room. His charisma continues to shine.

At the afternoon pick-up, Little Guy hears your voice and starts looking around the room. Once he finds you, a huge grin breaks across his face. It melts your heart!

Jeter is also adjusting. Once again, Jeter’s days allow peace, quiet and LONG naps. Well rested, Jeter is full of energy again and the interaction between Little Guy and Jeter grows and deepens.

It is so much fun to watch and see. It leads to me question, “Who needs cable with a child and a puppy?”

Oh wait, Big Poppy’s withdrawals from Sports Center might be too much to handle.