Sleepy Head

We’ve noticed for some time now that when ever we wake Little One he is less than pleased.  If he doesn’t wake up on his own he is NOT a happy camper.  When I get him ready for school in the morning he is typically cranky and fusses at me about every thing that I do; from brushing his hair to helping him with his clothes to asking him about breakfast.  Frustration is ALWAYS in his tone when he responds to my questions and he hits me with his classic anger face.  The face is SO cute and it takes everything in me to not laugh and kiss which I’m sure would just make him angrier.

The funny thing about him not being a morning person is 9 times out of 10 when it’s time for him to go to bed he protests.  There used to be crying but for the most part now he just goes after voicing his dissatisfaction.  Our response is always the same… “Baby, you know you’re going to be sleepy and cranky in the morning if you don’t get your rest.”

Fast forward to Monday morning.  He again has expressed to us that we are NOT letting him get enough rest.  Me and Hubby look at each other in disbelief.  This little person acting as if it’s OUR fault that he’s tired in the morning.  So the solution…we bump his bed time from 8:30 to 8:00.  Of course this brought tears, complaints and his best attempt at bargaining the first night.  He wakes the following morning with no crankiness;  a little groggy but with tons of silliness.  That’s a good sign.   That night at bed time he was asleep in just a few short minutes with his head buried under his pillow like an Ostrich (Hubby's words..Lol).

I’m thinking moving the bed time was a good idea.  We’ll have to continue to monitor it and see how it goes.  It’s just funny to me that he’s so little and has a preference about what time he wakes in the morning.  He’s so cute….I love that little guy.

I may need to change the title of my blog.....

I think the title of my blog should be All About Food since that's pretty much all I seem to write about these days...what do you guys think?  Lol  Before going into the food though...lets discuss a few other items shall we....

My daughter (13) wants to go hang out at the mall on Friday with her friends and go to the movies.  While I trust her to a certain extent (she is a teenager and they ARE prone to tell half truths)...one of these friends happen to be a boy so I'm not quite sure how I feel about this.  According to my daughter it will be her 2 other female friends and this boy.  WHY oh why am I having a hard time believing that ONE boy is going to hang out with 3 girls.  That's just a little unbelievable to me.  While I don't want to deprive her of having a good time and socializing with her friends I absolutely DO NOT approve of the whole dating thing at 13.  I'm not really sure how to handle the situation.  I don't want to chaperon or stalk them at the mall to make sure it's just kids hanging out but then I don't want to risk it being more than that and never know.  The woes of parenthood...I tell ya!  Oh joy!!!

I mentioned to you all awhile back about how happy I was with the nail salon (specifically the nail tech Tracy) that I had found.  I swear it seems like every time I find someone that does the perfect pedicure something happens where the move out of the country.  I kid you not.  So I called a few weeks ago to schedule an appointment with Tracy and low and behold....she's out of the country.  She's supposed to be back sometime in march so I'm wondering what do I do until then.  Hubby suggested trying someone else, which I did and while I was happy initially, two days later I was less than pleased when my polish started to chip.

When Tracy does my pedicure I can go two weeks and my feet look like I just got them done.  No exaggeration.  The new woman Sally did do a great job on my eyebrows though so that was a plus.  Lol  It's funny because when she was doing my feet she commented on my usually going to Tracy and how she's so good.  My response was 'Yes I love her and she always does a really great job.  I cant believe she's going to be gone until March!'  I'm wondering if she took that to mean I didn't think she wouldn't do as good a job.  Well she didn't and I don't have to tell you I'm seriously considering waiting until Tracy returns  to go back.  I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that Tracy doesn't decide to stay out of the country because if she does I promise you I will literally cry.  I mean BOO HOO cry.  Lol

My little one is convinced he wants a sibling.  He's been constantly asking about when he was a baby and "used to live in my tummy."  Lol  It's funny to me how kids always think they want a sibling until the new one actually arrives.  At that point its WAR and they realize the new baby isn't all it's cracked up to be.  Well I've got news for little Mr.  He is definitely the last little one around here.  The only babies around here will be if my Sister in laws have one which they both have expressed they have no interest in doing anytime soon.  UGH!!!    I've encouraged them numerous times to hurry up and have kids so I can get my baby fix but I have to say I'm glad that they are both obviously waiting until they find that right person and are married.  So I foresee no babies in my future or the little ones future.  SO SAD!!!  :(

I don't recall the art lesson because Hubby being the artist usually does art with the little one.  I think it had something to do with patterns, but my baby made the cutest little picture ever.  I love it so much I want to frame it and hang it on the wall.  Lol

I love the look on his little zebra's face...too cute.  My baby is shaping up to be quite the little artist and I love how he prides himself on taking his time and trying to get his pictures JUST RIGHT!  Love it.

Ok...I had some food to share with you all...and no there was no salad involved.  Lol  But because this is getting a little lengthy I think I'll save it for next time.  Don't you all love me for that?

Peace and Blessings!!!!

*EDIT* So when I initially typed this a few days ago I was concerned about the movie situation with girlie and was debating on whether or not to let her go.  Turns out it was just the 4 girls, so no parental woes outside of playing chauffeur.  Just got home and I am TIRED!!!  Yawn!  Yeay, Fun.  Lol  Happy Weekend All!!!!