Getting chilly!

It's really starting to get cold here, and windy! Brr. 

It's only a matter of time before the snow starts falling again and I'll have to wrestle the car seat with Joseph's jackets. Meh. 

Weve got freeze and frost warnings already! Whoa buddy! 

Any moms have some good tips? 

The grocery store is so boring you know. Joseph got tired of waiting for me to pick out a good face wash.. All of a sudden my face decided to channel my teen age years again. Ugh. 

Anyways. Poor guy was nodding off so I stuck my jacket under his little head and he was content, until we got outside. (Sorry buddy, I tried to wrap you up.). Note to self.. Next time I'm shopping alone with him when it starts to snow.. Take the fleece blanket. 

I'm nervous as this is my first winter with a baby. My second time with some good snow.. And ill prob start crying more because that means Joseph will be 1 soon! Waaahhh!! 

 Seriously, any tips from the Mommas in the snowy areas are more than welcome! 

Joseph's molars are finally starting to cut through. We've gotten a glorious 2 nights of 8 hrs.. And last night well.. Not so much. I love that he's so snuggly and wants to be loved on while he's hurting, but I almost feel selfish for liking it because he's hurting. Poor guy. 

Stubborn.   

Last night he didn't want to be rocked to sleep and he was still awake when I got home from work (1045pm) my husband tried, I tried.. Nothing. So I sat him down on the floor and let him play it out. 

 He was tired, but oh so stubborn lol. 

So it begins! 

Shortly after this photo I got him to sleep.

And we hurried to catch some z's ourselves! 

Are you ready for the cooler weather?!

What are some of your favorite fall things to do or make?

-Nicole

Saturday Shindigs

Ps- that's my sweet "Eskimo" Hood , not my hair lol! 

Top-Joseph snoozing. 

Bottom- Our friend DJ and myself. And of course my husband and I. 

It's officially COLD! Sheesh. Today's high was about... 50 Degrees. Bbrrr!! 

A nice cold front came through last night just in time for the parade in town. 

And yes, we still went to watch and see how Joseph would handle it. 

--He slept-- 

I bundled him up nice and tight, and then bundled him up some more. 

There were many bands, fire trucks, people cheering and lots of laughter.. And Joseph, Slept. 

He was awake for maybe a while 15-20minutes though through the middle of everything.. And then zonked out again.

I guess since he didn't sleep well last night, he made up for it today. Sheesh.

( I just checked the weather.. Looks like we won't freeze just yet.) 

After freezing our Bums off we returned to the car and headed to Buffalo Wild wings, to watch the Huskers Game. 

Food coma/ hardly any sleep last night.. Bleh. 

My little chunk got lots of love from the staff! 

And then fell back asleep.. And slept through the cheering and all of the noise in BDubbs. I mean, is it because of the weather?!? (He's taking another nap now) 

I'm not ready to go to work tomorrow, I'm lucky because I only work 3 days a week, but it's seriously hard for me to leave especially when Joseph starts to fuss as I walk down our stairs.. And then him watching me from living room windows. 

Remember how I mentioned a few posts ago that Joseph cut 8 teeth.. Yeah, now he's cutting his molars.  Oh my my my. 

My mother told me to brace myself, yep.. That is right, we're bracing over here. Ahh! 

Pardon me, I may just be a tad bit sleep deprived. 

-Nicole

Hello!!  

J decided this mornings oatmeal needed to be worn.. And this is the cheesy face he gave me as he stole an apple slice from my plate. 

My husband has been off of work this week for a Plant shut down. I have picked up more hours at work and yes, it's rough.. I seriously miss my guys when I'm at work. 

This week off for my husband has been nice, he doesn't get a lot of one on one time with J.. So they have had lots of catching up. And this way, he can kinda see what I do and go through during the day. (Not saying he isn't a hard worker or that I'm better..) 

This morning J has figured out that he can take his clothes off as I'm putting them on him.. ANOTHER battle we will have during diaper changes. 

My husband has started his bowling leagues again. I'm not sure how often we will be at the Alley with him.. But it's always nice to get around different groups of people. The guys he bowls with are pretty funny, and they all just Love J! 

We played a bit and shared some Cheerios.. And to my surprise with all the noise and yelling.. J straight up fell asleep mid Cheerio.. And he slept.. And he slept.. For over an hour! 

I figure maybe he almost finds it soothing because when I was pregnant wth him I was always at the alley with Adam. Hmm 

::Excuse the messy play area/Living room.:: 

I finally found a baby gate system that will work for us! 

We currently rent a split level home. Stairs to the front door.. Stairs to the basement.. 

It makes for carrying groceries in seem like a work out! 

This is a 9 piece Play yard that also mounts to the wall and is able to split into two pieces or move.. 

I figured it would have been either just right or a little short.. NOPE! This thing is HUGE! And we have made it work. 

My poor Pup, she has figured out how to escape from under the couch. She can squeeze through the smallest spaces! 

J is loving it though, he now has more room to stretch out and he uses the sides to help him walk! 

Yes, we're getting close to walking! 

We're still not sleeping more than 3-4 hrs at a time at night.. J has so many teeth pushing through at once! Poor little man. 

Tonight starts the first of many nights that I have lost my husband... To Football. 

Oy. 

Maybe ill just whip out my sewing machine and listen to him yell at the TV! 

Off to prep dinner. 

-Nicole