2.27.2009

A quickie

Posted by Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama at 5:06 AM 2 comments
Marc and I are out of town this weekend, without Baby J :(, but I wanted to update before we went.
He had his 4 months shots and check up yesterday - man, this kid is something else! First, he weighs a whopping 17 pounds. No wonder he is so friggin heavy to lug around! And he is 26 inches long. Those measurements put him in the 65 percentile range. And, this kid takes shots better than I do! He was laughing and playing, then all of a sudden he cries for a second, looks at me and starts smiling again. The second shot was the same way - no tears, no fussing, just a little cry and he was fine. He did however sleep for 4 hours after we got home... poor thing. I really couldn't have picked a better day for his shots because his long nap allowed me to clean the house before our trip. Thanks Baby J!
OH, and I a ton more photos and video to upload! I love month 4 - he is so energetic, fun, playful and a complete joy! Both Marc and I look at him in disbelief and wonder how lucky we are to have him! And how lucky he is to have us :)

2.21.2009

No rhyme or reason...

Posted by Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama at 4:10 PM 2 comments









Baby J is just looking extra cute lately!
Posted by Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama at 11:38 AM 1 comments
PARENT - Job Description

This is funny!. If it had been presented this way,
I don't believe any of us would have done it!

POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long term, team players needed, for challenging
permanent work in an,
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be willing to be indispensable one minute,
an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.


Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis,
letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do...
or forward with love
to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

2.17.2009

So I have been a bad blogger

Posted by Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama at 10:35 AM 1 comments
I haven't updated in forever! With working full time now my time is very limited and I seem to not be able to do a lot of the things I was used to doing. Although, a few unfortunate events happened at work and I am now back at home. It's a catch 22 - I get more work done when I am at the office but now I get to spend my days with Baby J again. I am still planning on going into the office a few times a week when Marc can watch him but I am not on a schedule. We are still throwing the idea around of me staying at home, not working but for now this is the next best thing.

So a major event happened a few days ago: Baby J has turned 4 months! I really cannot believe it! Wait... don't I say that every month? He is so much fun now and has brought so much joy into our household! Marc and I cannot even think what our lives were like before him. He is almost rolling now; he gets up onto his side but cannot get past his shoulder. And he has learned to yell, too. It is quite funny to listen to! I need to capture it on video but since he is sick again, his yelling has been cut back. I did take this video this morning. He is just so darn cute!
(and dont mind my stupid, lets talk in baby talk all of the time, voice. I guess that's one of the characteristics of being a mom :)

2.14.2009

A year ago today...

Posted by Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama at 11:33 AM 2 comments
This is what happened