Big Boy Bed

Lincoln is officially in his big boy bed. Today was Day 2. He still is not taking a nap in it. But, he does spend about 45 minutes of quiet time in his room.  Rob fell asleep with him last night. It was so sweet watching my 2 boys sleeping so soundly next to each other. Tonight Rob was at hockey and I had to put him to bed. 40 minutes later he was sleeping. 

He has been such a good boy lately.  Today, he played in him room numerous times. It made up for no nap.  CHOO CHOOs are his favorite toy. Unc is Lincoln's new name for my brother.  Now, we have Nana, Papa, Gaga and Unc for my side of the family. He has yet to give nicknames to Rob's side. 

There are so many moments that I would love to bottle up and save forever. In 10 years am I going to remember him saying "Titty for Kitty", or him patting the ground wanting me to play with him?   He is talking up a storm. We had quite the conversation lately. 

He loves Elmo, Coop, Choo choo, playing with balls. He is starting to learn the wheels on the bus, head shoulders knees and toes, and the hokey pokey.  I think he is very smart but I am him mom. 

We are getting ready  to plan his 2nd birthday party. 

Update on New Zealand

My sister is safe. Thank God! It is so hard not being able to call her and talk to her. I did get to chat with her briefly on facebook last night.  She said "It is F*** up."  I can't even imagine what they are going though. I am so glad that we did not book our airfare there yet.  It is driving my mom crazy not being able to contact her. 

She was running on the treadmill when it happened. She jumped off and ran to a wall like everyone else is doing. Then she had to walk home. I think that would be the scariest part of it all.  All the cooley kids are safe and sound and now we wait for updates.

Where to Vacation

We are in desperate need of a vacation!!! Any suggestions????

Some Weeks

Some weeks I feel like I cannot do anything right. This is one of those weeks.  My darling husband has been giving me a hard time about almost everything I do. But, the catch is he is joking. I hate how he jokes around. I am very sensitive to words. Hence, my love language is Words of Affirmation.  I can only take his "jokes" for so long before they start to hurt my feelings.

I said it but do I feel better? No, but my workout helped today. I swam really hard for 40 minutes and got in a mile and half. Not to bad.  The one thing I have been doing for myself is going to the gym 5 days a week. It is very nice to get an hour to myself.  That is my sanity.

The other thing is I am really thinking about going to New Zealand. But, being financially irresponsible is not me. I never do anything like that. It is a once in a lifetime chance and I miss my sister.  3500 dollars is what I estimate I will spend. Airfare 1400 dollars and the rest for food, hotel and spending money.

Do I go??

On a good note Happy Valentines Day to me. I got an I-phone!!!!

Busy Week

I had such a busy week last week. I worked all 5 days!! That is very rare for me.  It was crazy!! If I were ever to go back to work full time I would hire a cleaning lady to come in once a week. My house is a disaster. 

Lincoln scratched his cornea on Friday and we had to go to the Dr. and get him eye drops. He seems to be doing better this morning. 

I started weight watchers again.  We are able to do it at work for 36 dollars for 17 weeks.  I am down 5.2lbs in 3 weeks!!

Pictures to come later.