random goings on

-my car got hammered today by golf ball sized hail and now has dings all over it. why do I think this shouldn't happen to me? why I am I so upset over it? Only thing I can think of is it's MY car and MY paid for car and I don't want MY car to be dinged up and I don't want to hassle with it. Selfish right? It could be a lot worse. (I'll get over it and deal with it)
-we are leaving for FL this weekend and I have the chore of packing up the house for all the stuff Nash needs and I am worried I will forget something.
- Also concerned about the car ride with Nash (like 10 hours in the car-my dinged up car). don't know how that will go but will find out soon enough.
-There have been certain things about a few people that really get on my nerves. I don't mean to sound rude but you know what I mean. There are people that you know and like but there are things/quirks/habits about them that really irritate you or at least that is my experience and it wouldn't help to say anything because this is just a part of who they are and probably won't change just because you said something so you just have deal with it the best you can. (vague, I know but this has been the case here lately in a few people I know and has been bugging me)
-a friend of mine experienced a horrible tragedy in her family and they are going through such a tough time that I can not imagine. There's only so much I can do (pray, be supportive, and listen) but I feel so helpless and know I really can't do much to make the pain go away.
-Nash has been standing up for longer amounts of time unasisted. I know he can walk if wanted it to but he does not know that yet.
-Nash loves his wagon rides and they have been becoming somewhat of a daily routine. once in the morning and once at night for about 10-15 mins. each. He smiles so big when I go to put him in it and is waving "bye bye" as we go to get in it.
-I am anxiously awaiting seeing Nash's one year pictures that he just had done and checking several times a day to see if they are ready to view yet.
-on certain days of my work week a certain co-worker keeps the air freezing and I end up hovering around the heater or going outside to warm up when it is over 90 degrees outside. I know I am cold natured and probably everyone isn't freezing but it is just odd to have to warm up when it is so stinking hot out.
-I got a Blackberry and traded my Vu in and I LOVE IT.
-Recently discovered I am allergic to cantalouple. my whole mouth itches like crazy when I eat it. that's a weird feeling.
-I did venture out to target to return my items for the third time and decided to play it on the safe side and get a gift card. (why is this such and ordeal for me? ........I know because I am anal about certain things and like things a certain way and when they aren't I get really frustrated which probably could explain a lot of other things in this list that is bothering me at the moment For the most part I do a good job of hiding my craziness. I think.)

curly head fred

nasty dry scalp+baby oil and brush=curly hair

Nash is officially on the sippy cup. This weekend we did the transition. He hasn't had a bottle since Thursday. He really likes this Nuby sippy cup with the soft spout. I need to get a couple more. He such a big boy with it. The only time he gets frustrated at it is when the milk is low and he has to keep it tilted up high to get the milk out but he's getting the hang of it.

curses target curses

AHHHHHHHHH!!! I 'm so upset right now. I have ventured out to Target the last few weeks. I think what started it was getting Nash's wagon. While I was there I saw some cute dresses. I love to wear comfy summer dresses to work and I found some good ones. The first night I got two. Loved them both. When I put one of them on it had these snag whole things in them. So I took it back and got a couple more. Yes one of them I got had a couple of whole things in them again (a completely differnt dress). Tonight I took that one back and exchanged it for the very same one. I got there. Saw the dresses. (the previous one I took back they did not have it any longer). Got what I thought was my size at least that is what the hanger said. When I got it home and put it up thinking I was done with target because I checked for wholes or snags. It was an XL instead of a XS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to scream. I did throw up my hands in a little fit and said I am done with target!!! (Not really but I am super frustrated and won't go back for a while)

Mother's Day Out ????

I have been debating on putting Nash in Mother's Day Out for a couple of days a week. I am torn. I keep going back and forth. The place we will put him his is a nice place, they know us, we know them, it is affiliated with Chris's school so he will be right there if he were needed. There are a lot of pluses and I probably would not even be thinking about it if that weren't the case. I definitely would not want him in full time right now if I didn't have to. So, when the two day a week thing came up I thought if I am going to do it now that would be a good amount of time.
Originally in my head I thought 2 years of age is a good time to start the some sort of child care for social interaction and I still kind of think that. I don't think he NEEDS to have social interaction now because developmentally I don't think he is to that stage yet. I have researched it and there isn't much out there. Actually I found a really discouraging article saying the more percentage of time a kid is in day care the higher number of behavioral problems they have.
As you all know my mom and Chris's mom have been watching him and they are willing to keep watching him and enjoy the time they have with him. Things come up from time to time and they have to switch days but we generally work something out. I think I have only had to take off for him not having someone watch him like a day and a half.
So, my thing is I don't HAVE to do this but I want to do what is best for Nash. I know it won't be detrimental either way but like everything else concerning Nash I am way over thinking it. In reality it would all be okay either way probably but I need to make a decision. If it would be beneficial to be around others and have a scheduled day a couple days a week to get used to what is eventually going to be his reality in the next year or two then I want to do it. If he doesn't necessarily need it and it is not going to benefit him than I don't want to.
Anybody want to chime in??? I'm all ears. I need to make a pros and cons list.

wagon

I have been wanting Nash to have a wagon because I thought every little boy needs a wagon. I wanted to wait for his birthday to see what he got. He did not get one for his birthday but I used money he got to go towards a wagon. I didn't realize how expensive they were and he didn't even get the expensive one. I got it last week and Chris put it together today. When I came home he said it was a piece of crap because when you rolled it around the wheels didn't want to cooperate. So, he told me to get in it. I was nervous and thought I would break it. That is what I really should of had a picture of because he wheeled me around the house. The wheels worked fine with me in it. I guess it just needed weight in it. Nash was a little skeptical of it but once he rode around in it he like it so we went on a little wagon ride around the block tonight. It was surprisingly easy to pull him in. We did not go up any big hills though. He enjoyed his wagon ride. It is a two seater with straps, cup holders, and even little storage place so Nash says to all his friends "wanna come take a spin in my new ride?"

water table

Nash got a water table for his birthday and he loves playing in it. We love playing outside in the water when it's hot. I wish we could do it more often. I quickly learned that even when we are just playing in the water table Nash needs to be in his bathing suit because that bucket of water goes every where.

1 year check up

Today was Nash's check up. He weighs 22lbs 11oz and is 30inches long. He has had a cold and when she checked his ears he had a minor ear infection in which she gave us meds for. Nash woke up super early this morning and would not take a nap before his 10:00 appointment today so after he was weighed, messured, and played some he fell asleep on me with nothing but his diaper on. He was OUT. The doctor came in and listened to him and did her normal checking him out and he slept through the whole thing until the shots of course. All and all he did well with those. I made Chris stand with him. I hate watching that. He got three shots and Chris said if I would of saw what happened on the last shot I would not have been happy. Apparently, she stuck him a couple times trying to get the needle in. (argh, mother hen in me coming out)
What is most helpful to me about the doctor's appointment is asking questions about the next stage and I love our doctor. He is doing all his mile stones. I mentioned that he wasn't walking and she said that was okay and really he was not expected to walk until 15 months. That was surprising because I know I walked at 10 months and know other kids who were walking now but I guess there is a time frame in which it's normal to walk and some may be on the later end. 15 months is our next appointment so Nash will hopefully be walking in himself. I am ready for him to walk (I think). He is just so heavy and it's hard to lug him around all the time.
A couple of other helpful things which I always have questions about is food. She basically said that he can have pretty much any thing except peanut butter if we haven't given it to him already. She said if you can mash food between the rough of your mouth and tounge that he can have that. Also apparently when they are one they don't need as much milk. Nash has still been getting his regular bottles. She said he really only needs 16ozs a day. She also advised me on how to do the sippy cup. She suggested when I am with all day to start just giving it to him and cut the bottle out cold turkey and it might take him a while but he will get it. She also said to wait until he gets over his cold before starting that. So, this was helpful info to me and I know some of my "readers" out there are in same boat as me which is why I am passing the info along.
Also, she commented on how surprised she was that Nash had not had an ear infection until now. She said that the average baby has at least 3 ear infections and 7 or 8 colds the first winter. Now that is a lot of sick babies. I am a firm believer that breastfeeding helped Nash not get sick. I breastfeed through until April and now wished I would have been able to keep it up more than I did. Oh well, now we are on whole milk and that is MUCH better than formula. I hated formula from the begining. It stinks. If it is not shaken well it has clumps in it. I just don't like it.
So, there you go! (Wow! I went on way longer than I expected)

lots of cute birthday pics

Chris's cousin Kayla took a lot (hundreds) of cute birthday pics so here are some of them. For those of you who were there I will get you pics by email asap. There are tons more but I thought I would do a little advertising for Kayla. She's been our "photographer" for Nash.

a day with dad

Today Nash had his first full day with just him and his dad. It's funny how it all came about. Sunday at church a couple asked Chris if now that he is out of school if he was keeping Nash some. He said "I don't think the grandmas would let me". I just laughed at him because I thought that was just his excuse. We talked about it later and he said that he would keep him sometime he basically just wasn't given the opportunity. Low and behold, the opportunity came about for today and he said "sure". So, I gave him the run down on what he had to do during the day and he was good with it. The only thing he was afraid of was the dirty diaper which he has yet to change but was willing to if it came up. (what choice did he have ,right?)
The day went good. I called and checked on him a few times. He commented that I was calling every 30 minutes but it was more like every couple of hours. I just did not want him to feel like he was alone if he needed to ask me something. Nash took one okay nap but not his usual two naps with one good nap in there. Chris did really good. They played and had a good time. I came home to a picked up house, laundry done, and a happy baby and husband. Could not ask for more. Nash was good to him in a way and did not have a dirty diaper for him to change. He's breaking him in easy. What was funny was when I came home he said he was starving and did not have a chance to eat today. So, now he knows how I feel some times.
All and all a good day and good times had by both Nash and Daddy.
Nash has not been feeling good today. He's coughing and has a runny nose but even with that it was a good day. I am hoping for a better night tonight then last night. He had like three good nights in a roll where he slept all night but last night he was up a lot and was not happy. I am going to try his allergy meds tonight and see if that helps.

we're gonna party like it's your birthday

So we had Nash's birthday party today and it went well. We had a lot of family and friends present. These pictures are just a few that I took. Our "photographer" Kayla took a ton of pictures and I will be getting them later so here are a few that I took. Thanks to everyone that came. We had a great time. Nash took a minute but did dig into his cake and even fed mommy a bite. The cakes were wonderful (not only cute but tasty). All and all a great party, good times had by all. Nash is still asleep from all the fun he had.

a year ago

When I got home from work, Nash climbed up the stairs and went to see his daddy. His daddy surprising said "a year ago today you were in a tanning bed". So, I thought of this picture of a year ago today. I remember this like it was yesterday. I being the mother hen I am wanted him in the room with us in his tanning bed but finally let him go in the nursery and tan! Look at those big hands. I think he has finally grown into them!


This one was pretty soon after his actual birth on 6-10-08. What a handsome fella! Even then.

the birthday boy's big day

His birthday present from mommy and daddy. Word World DVD's and a monkey beach towel.

We went to the Wonder Place for Nash's birthday. Here are a few pictures from there don't want to overload you. Nash made this in the art room.

This little girl came up to Nash brought a birthday cake out of the play kitchen and said "here it's your birthday". Little did she know. This little girl was so funny. We played in the kitchen. She was the cook, we were her customers, and Nash was her little helper.

Happy 1st Birthday Nash!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I'm this many"

At 3:19 am this morning, Nash Rivers Horton turned one year old!!! Boy, the time flies! It has been a WONDERFUL year. Definitely my best year ever! He is such a sweet, happy, lovable, smart, handsome little boy and I could not ask for more. There will be plenty more pictures and updates to follow as we are celebrating his birthday today and having his birthday party this weekend. Right now I am not able to verbalize how I am feeling without tears shedding all over my laptop. I may do that later if I am able to get through it.

So on a much lighter note here are his 12 month pictures and updates. He has been walking holding on to things especially his little toy that he pushes and walks behind but is not quite brave enough to let go and venture out on his own. As soon as he realizes he standing by himself he sits down. We have started putting whole milk in his formula and he seems to be okay with it. In fact one day he drank just whole milk better than I expected. His car seat has been offically turned face forward (thank goodness). I think he will enjoy it much better. He has been able to climb up the stairs all the way to the second floor by himself (of course with me right behind him) and he loves doing it.

(I love you, Nash! I hope you have a wonderful first birthday and I am so thankful to have gotten to be your mother and enjoy this last year with you. You are my sunshine!)

SWEET FANCY MOSES

My baby boy's first birthday is here (3:19 am June 10th)! I have been almost in shock or disbelief. Today I had such a busy day at work I barely had time to think about it but I took tomorrow off to celebrate with him and as soon as I got off I got excited about it. I mean full of excitement and ready to embrace it. Even at the end of my late night, I started telling a secretary at work Nash's birth story. You know the one your mom tells you every year on your birthday "This time so many years ago I was.....". Something about that feels good to relive it. Nash's birth experience was not the most pleasant and there are a lot of things I wish were different about it but it is what it is and it is my story and my experience so I don't look back on it with bad feelings. I look back on it as the day my son was brought into the world so that day and experience is very special to me and it is mine and I am sure when he is able to understand it on his future birthdays I will be telling him his birth story.
Lately I have realized how much of a mother hen I am when it comes to Nash. He is mine. I am super protective and if anyone crosses the line I will peck their eye out. (okay not really but you know what I am saying). I am filled with such emotion that is hard to put into words. What a wonderful, crazy, hard, rewarding, amazing experience it is to be a Nash's mom and I would not change it for anything.
Stay tunned................More birthday posts to come.

Pool Play Date with Nate (that rhymes)

Nate came over for a play date in the pool. Nate decided he much prefer being outside of the pool splashing in the pool. Nash enjoyed the pool and playing with his toys. It's funny how right now they think everything is theirs. We had a good time and have had a few play dates with Mr. Nate. They are getting to be good buddies. (BFF's)

Happy Birthday Sadie!

Today, Sadie is 12 years old. I can't believe it. I got him for my 16th birthday when he was just a little puppy. He has been a good dog. He still has a lot of spunk but is obviously getting older. He can hardly hear now which has gone down hill the last couple of years. He has been pretty healthy so far and I am thankful for that. He was my child before Nash. He has been really good with Nash so far even though I am sure Nash gets on his nerves some. Nash likes to put his head on Sadie (in a sweet way), pet him, and try to kiss him. Lately he has discoverd his collar. Sadie lets him until he gets tired of it and then goes about his way. Anyways, Happy Birthday Sadie! We love you!