The End of Vacation

As my vacation ends I have had more time than I can remember to sit around and do nothing, think about things and truly appreciate them. I guess because I am always so busy, that is the reason that I enjoy being home so much. When I was younger I always loved Sunday's because everyone was home and we all stayed around all day and watched movies or watched football or just watched t.v. In my late teens and early twenties I was never home and always doing stuff. That was fun at the time but not very productive for getting things done. Now I just want to be in my own house, with my own family, and especially my wife. I know she doesnt think so because our idea of spending time together in many ways is different at times, but I love it when she is home. I guess I get a little selfish sometimes when we have plans and all I can think about is staying home. Not because I have things that I want to do, I just want to be home with my Megan and Ella. I am always trying to get better at this but I don't think that feeling will ever go away.
On a happier note I had a whole week to spend with Ella. Overall I think it went well. We had a few situations and yesterday was a bit of a drag, but days like today when she fell asleep in my arms while she was having a morning snack make up for it. I have not been feeling good at all this week, been coughing and just feeling plain sick, but she has always made me feel better. I have to admit that staying at home with a baby all day is no easy chore. I can't get a damn thing done and I have been trying to do a few things all week and I just cant do them during the day. I really understand now what mothers talk about when they talk about staying at home with kids. I never really thought that it was easy, but it is a lot more work than I ever thought possible. In a way it is much more work for me than going to work.
So after my week off I am refueled and ready to jump back into the swing of things. I think me being home in a way has gotten everything outta whack and I look forward to returning to my schedule. I actually am going to start working my part time job again at least for the winter . I have a nice weekend shift which it really sucks not being home but the extra money is nice when you have a little beaner growing like a weed. They have been nice and agreed to let me work just Saturday evening and Sunday all day. I think that is nice because I can be home on Sunday before Ella goes to bed. So that is about it, my thoughts on vacation.

Vacation Look!

Well this week I have had off and have had my vacation look in full effect. This consists of No haircut, no shaving and wearing a hoody and my pajamas as far into the day as possible. I have not left the house most of the week, and that is just the way I like it. Although I have to admit after a long day with Ella today, I went flying out the door to Walmart and took a few hours to myself. Anyway I decided tonight the vacation was over and cleaned myself up. I thought it would be funny to do a before and after picture so I did!

When Harry Met Sally

This is a picture of Ella and Maggie, she is Megans parents dog. Maggie is a frequent visitor to our home as she often comes along to the house with Irene during the day when she watches Ella. Ella is very fond of her and often freaks out when she sees her. Maggie has even managed to get along with our cat Mya. Although they don't cuddle together they manage to co-exist rather well.

Oh My!

I have come to realize that I have a strange fascination of computers. I love to build, fix, and work on anyones PC. It does allow me to enjoy something that I really have a passion for, but I think sometimes it gets a little overbearing in the house. I really love my wife for putting up with it. But look at this picture, I think I get a little outta hand sometimes. Haha, after looking at this I took some stuff out of the room and cleaned up a bit. Megan I love you, I don't know how I managed to get you to marry me!

Who am I?

The correct answer is sponge candy? Not to have repetative blog topics but this stuff is really addicting. We cannot stop eating it. We may need an intervention.

Mmmmm Veggies!

A highlight from dinner last night apparently, I took a trip to Walmart and I took some pictures this morning of Ella Bean and this was on the camera. She pretty much annihilates her food. I think that is what has led to her girlish figure.

Feeties!

Ella has discovered her feet and has found them to be very interesting. Some of the activities she like to participate in with her feet are, pretending to run, slamming them on the changing table when you are trying to change her diaper, holding them in her hand, and my personal favorite, putting them in her mouth.
Although not encouraged for children over 1, watching babies try to put their feet in their mouth is rather humorous.

Flu Shot

I am glad to report that our Ella Grace is doing well after receiving her flu shot this morning. This was also the first time that Ella and I actually took a trip somewhere together alone. I was a little nervous, but it went well, and she is back home and sound asleep! All she had to show for it was a little bandaid! Rack one up for the daddy-man!

The morning Bean.

Ella is so happy in the morning, not so much when she first gets up, but after she is fed and has had a few minutes to digest her food and has woken up a bit more, she really is a bundle of fun in the mornings. Her morning activities are highlighted by getting to watch a video in the morning. I know, I know about all the you dont want to sit her in front of the t.v. Well T.V is here to stay and I dont think watching a 25 minutes baby video is gonna melt her whole brain. Maybe just half.
Here is a few updated pictures of Ella so that everyone can see how big she is getting. She now has 3 teeth and weighs somewhere between 20-25 pounds. It is amazing much her coordination has grown over the last few weeks in particular, she can now roll around amazing well, and seems to be close to crawling, but you never know when that is gonna happen I suppose. Anyway, there is my update for the week.

We have been excited about the relocation of the treadmill from Megan's parents house to our house. It has been well used the last couple of weeks and as you can see, sometimes you need a little incentive to get on and work out.
Haha! Megan is freakin funny, that is why I love her!

The baby's getting big!
And she is really starting to get more alert, look at this face!

Ella is getting so big that we had to buy her all new pajamas the other day. Here is a nice picture of her nice new Froggy-Butt Jammies! I have my computer fixed for good now and all of my pictures are back on it. So I will now be blogging on a regular basis again. We have alot of stuff going on around the house and I will be sure to post everything that is going on. Especially with the Ella Bean.