Weekend Catch-Up

Friday

Canon and I went to watch Bill play soccer on Friday. It was the last game for until the next season which starts this Friday. Canon had lots of fun watching everyone. They lost 3-1. They keep losing by less every time. I had fun talking to Auga and watching her rein in her 3 boys. We talked about our babies and our pregnancies and how much we love Beaumont!

Saturday

We went up north this weekend so I am behind on everything. We stopped at Einsteins for breakfast and hauled the desk up north for Bill's mom. The trailer pulled great, I couldn't even tell we had one behind us. I went shopping with Bill's mom, 2 sisters, and cousin Vonnie on Saturday to some craft stores in Saginaw. I ordered quilt racks for Canon's room and bought some little tart candles and a couple very small Easter decorations. Bill watched Canon and hung out with his dad. It was nice to see the whole Zaske family on Saturday and for them to get to spend time with us and Canon. He slept like a good little boy too.

Sunday

We went to my parent's house on Sunday. We showed up around 10 and stayed until 5. We played with Canon, chatted, ate, and napped. We had a nice time. When we left we had to drive through yucky weather. Gladwin county roads were not bad but as soon as we got into Standish (Bay Arenac) the roads stunk. It took us 3-3.5 hours to get home but I am sure it could have been worse ;0)

When we got home we gave Canon a bath. He loves his baths and we love giving them to him. We decided to put his tub in the big tub so we wouldn't have water all over. It worked out nice. After his bath we wrapped him in a towel and turned on the shower to create some steam to help with his cold. Then we put him in his pjs and swaddled him and he went to sleep for the night.

Monday

A 5 day work week - blech! I CHERISH my AWS days! I can't wait till next Monday because I will get to hang out with my little baby boy! I guess today was a bad day at daycare. It seems like every Monday is a bad day at daycare and is usually challenging for me too. I think Canon doesn't like Mondays or mornings ;0) I guess he does have some of me in him. He took a nap as soon as we got home and then slept off and on until bedtime.

Tuesday

Today was a good day at daycare for Canon. Brooke decided to lay him down for a nap at around 11:30 and then he slept for a couple hours. He was very happy when he woke up. He then took a nap when he got home and slept off and on until bedtime.

I turned over all of my projects and finished up my production support and started reading the manual for my new application.

Wednesday

Today was another good daycare day for Canon. Same naptime as yesterday. He went through 2 outfits at daycare today too. I guess I need to pack more for him. Uncle Joe was at the house when we got home. Canon was all smiles and had fun hanging out with his uncle. We even thought he might roll over but he decided he was hungry and tired. We ate Potbellys for dinner and then we put Canon in his pjs and swaddled him and put him down to bed.

I started training a little today on my new application. Frank likes to say that I am "chomping at the bit" to learn. I guess I am. I completed one training course today so I am now familiar with how the screens work.

Well good night everyone. Hopefully as the week goes on the blog gets more exciting!

Thursday, February 22

What a tough week, hee hee, 3 day week for me. Today seemed so long though since one of our projects moved from no activity to priority one. I turn over my projects on Tuesday so I can not wait to get rid of the old and bring on the new!

Canon slept for a total of 2 hrs at daycare today. Brooke has him doing about 20 minutes of tummy time, no wonder he's cranky at daycare ;0) Wink, wink, its better he scowl at her than us. He was smiling and cooing to Mickey today and then he ate, slept a little, ate some more and went to sleep.

I am watching Grays right now. It was a weird but good one. Tomorrow Bill has a game at 7:05 so Canon and I will be going. It should be fun.

Bill finished up his trailer and is ready to haul the desk up north on Saturday ;0) We are going to take some stuff to the Salvation Army next weekend and then we can start working on the basement.

Chow for now!

Wednesday, February 21

It is Hump Day again. Canon, Joleen and I had our parenting group again tonight. We learned infant massage, it was fun. We got him all rubbed down from his feet to his back. Although, to massage his back, we had to put him on his tummy. He hates tummy time!! But, he needs to get used to things he hates.

I love my new watch it is the coolest watch in the world. Seriously, I do not think any one's watch can compare. Yesterday, we went to the financial guy, to have him look into our portfolio, he said that we do not really have a portfolio yet... But he gave us some helpful advice.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Tuesday, February 20

I had today off too. Canon was a little cranky this morning but nothing like yesterday. We ate, slept, and played all day. It was a nice day. He is starting to play with the animals on his bouncer so that is fun to watch. He will grab and pull the elephant and the giraffe. He has also started playing "shy boy" with us. I was holding him when Bill came home from lunch and when Bill would smile at him Canon would turn his head and smile into me. He is SO much fun.

He also was giggling when he was sleeping on me today, it was so cute. He just does the cutest things.

Bill wrote: I started to install the floor on my utility trailer today. I am using 2x8 pressure treated wood, which I purchased at my favorite hardware and lumber yard, Durst Ace Hardware at the end of my street. If your ever in Berkley, you should stop by Durst, they had a stuffed Polar Bear in a case in the entry vestibule. I hope to finish the floor up this week and deliver Mom her desk for the Cookie Jar and Co.

Have a wonderful evening Everyone!!

Monday, February 19

Happy Birthday Bill and the presidents. I had today off because the bank had it off so I got to spend it with Canon. He was a MAJOR crank this morning but was an angel this afternoon. I am not a morning person either.

We ate, slept, and played a little bit today. He is still SO close to rolling over. We keep practicing it. He even let me take a shower and we went to Westborn (fruit/meat market). I pushed him in the stroller and kept a basket on my arm to do some light shopping. We had to pick out birthday cake and brownies for Bill. I was SO happy that he was a good little boy.

Bill got an Einstein gift card from Canon for those early mornings he gets him up, that way he can get some coffee to get through the day ;0) I got him a crazy watch he wanted from Tokyo and a nice blue polo shirt. He said it was a good birthday.

Goodnight all!

Sunday, February

More shopping for me. I had to exchange some very expensive boots Bill bought me so I went to DSW returned my boots and did not look at any shoes at all! I'm making progress, nevermind that I had already bought 2 pairs at Kohls - oops ;0)

I took back some girlie outfits Canon had and got him some more 6 months warm clothes and I got great deals on them ;0) I then hightailed it to Carters to take some stuff back and realized they didn't open till noon - HOW SILLY!!! I was SO sad but I went to Panera and picked up lunch and got over my sadness ;0)

Canon was a cranky boy this afternoon. He was rubbing his eyes but wouldn't go to sleep so that was fun :0( He still hasn't rolled over yet, we keep waiting. Oh well it will happen soon.

Tomorrow is Bill's birthday so that will be fun for him and no more hiding presents for me ;0)

Take care all!

Saturday, February 17

Today I went shopping to Gymboree with Lisa and Sarah. We had a great time and I got lots of clothes for Canon. I got some stuff that is from 12-18 and some stuff for summer. We also went to Pottery Barn for kids and I got him a cute duck that is a puppet that quacks London Bridges and Old MacDonald. He likes it, I think he likes ducks :0) Go figure there are plenty in our house ;0)

Bill said Canon was a good little guy and they had a fun day together. Bill then went out to Home Depot and Target and checked out stuff for the basement and bought some baby supplies at Target. He is such a great husband and dad.

We can't wait until it gets warmer and then the whole family can go places together ;0)

Friday, February 16

Canon had his 4 months shots today. He was such a tough little guy. He didn't cry at all when they did his right hip but he did on the left but the nurse said that was common. He then had to take one orally and he did NOT like that but we chased it with a bottle so he was fine with that.

He weighs 13lbs14oz now and is 25 inches long! The nurse said that his last measurement was wrong so we were relieved to hear that!

We brought him home and fell asleep in his car seat so we let him sleep there and he wakes up to eat and then goes right back to sleep. He is usually a tired little guy after shots so he will probably sleep all weekend. He was so funny before his shots he was babbling to everyone and scooching all over the table and even tried to roll right off! Little pistol, we keep waiting for him to roll over and he tries to do it at the drs to catch us off guard!

Well Bill is at a soccer game so we will see how they do this time. He is signing up for the next session too ;0)

Thursday, February 15

I went to work today and found out that my effective date for my new job is February 23rd. That is very soon! Yee haw!

Canon was a pretty good boy at daycare today. I guess he had a rough morning but he had to share Brooke with Ian today and he (Canon) likes to be the center of attention so... He had a good afternoon and Ian and him were both being held sitting on Brooke's lap. It was pretty cute.

When I brought Canon home he was quiet in the car and kept looking out the window. We came inside and he sat and chatted in his swing and played on the floor. He is SO close to rolling over, I keep waiting for him to. I say any day now. Then he got hungry and ate and then took an 1.5 hr nap before daddy got home.

My boys are now sleeping so I will say good night too!

Wednesday, February 14th

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

We had some snow last night, about 6 inches. Joleen decided to work from home today and then we found out that Ian was under-the-weather so Canon stayed home with her. He was a good little boy most of the day, but Joleen needed somebody to distract Canon. So, she called in the calvary, Aunt Beth. Aunt Beth came over and watched Canon for a while, which allowed Joleen to get work done.

For Valentine's Day Canon gave Mom her favorite brownies, Westborn's Killer Peanut Butter Browies. Canon gave me an Itunes gift card. What a thoughtful little boy!

Everyone have a happy Valentine's Day!!!

Monday, February 12

Wow, I have to work another full week - poo! Oh well, now I know how everyone else feels. It was a pretty productive day. I did get a phone call from Brooke and she asked if Canon was cranky all weekend too and I said yeah a little. I hate calls like that because it makes me want to go pick him up and just cuddle with him and try to make him stop crying. sniff sniff

When I picked him up he was pretty happy. I talked to him on the drive home and he liked that. He loves when you talk and sing to him. When we got home he played in his swing and then we walked around the house and looked at things and then I warmed up his bottle. He took about half of it and then went to sleep on me for about an hour and a half and then Bill came home. I gave him his bottle and then we played with him some more. We then swaddled him up and turned on his aquarium and put him in his crib. Once again he is such a good little boy :0)

Good night all.

Sunday, February 11

Another lazy Sunday. Bill went into work and I stayed home with Canon. I have been reading the shopaholic series and he let me start the 3rd in the series while he napped on me for a couple of hours. He is such a good little boy. We are SO lucky to have him ;0) Even when people see he's cranky Canon we are still lucky ;0)

I didn't go out shopping to Target like I do every other Sunday. I decided to stay away and save money and went to Westborn and got dinner and some fruit instead.

All in all it was a nice relaxing weekend!

Saturday, February 10, 2007

A very nice lazy Saturday. Canon woke around 7:30am and drank a bottle and then went back to sleep until 11:00am then wanted another bottle. He was a good little boy.

Conor's parents are in town and stopped by to visit (along with Conor and Beth). It is always nice to see Ma and Pa Draves. They played with Canon for a little while and then he fell back to sleep.

Canon played with his gym and was being super cute. We gave him a bath tonight, he finished up his last bottle and is now sleeping (most likely for the night).

Have a great evening everyone.

Friday

I had to work late today - poo poo! I didn't get to pick up the little guy today :0( I got home and the family went over to Beth & Conor's and then we went and ate Chinese. Yum, yum. Canon seemed kind of interested in it too. This is the second Chinese restaurant he's been too. He was pretty good too considering it was close to his bedtime.

HE IS 4 MONTHS TODAY! sniff sniff. He's getting so big! I took some pictures of him today too so we will be posting some newer ones soon.

Bill is at soccer. We will see how they do this week. I think I am going to finish today's blog and maybe do some baby shopping online @ Old Navy and then read my book. My sis-in-law (Katie) lent me the shopaholic series of book more than a year ago and I am into the second one and I really like them so I am a bit addicted.

Toodles!

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Well it is Thursday. Canon is doing very well today. It was is buddy Ian's birthday today. Canon watched Ian play with his presents. Some day he will be big enough to play with Ian's toy too.

We are very happy about Joleen's new position, it is a great opportunity for her. She is excited and a little nervous. But, Canon and I know she can handle it.

Our first parenting group was fun. Canon met a bunch of kids that are abot his age. He seemed very interested in the little ladies. He is sleeping right now, he is adorable when he sleeps.

Have a great night...
Bill

Wednesday, February 7

So, here is the big news. I got a promotion and I am moving to another group within the bank!! I will actually be doing what I went to school for - programming! Crazy huh. It was announced in our big meeting today. The position is on the Retail side of the bank and will be working for John Leggett (for those Comerica people reading). I interviewed last Tuesday and received an offer yesterday. I think I will be moving in about a month - woo hoo! I also get to work with my buds Barry & Frank!

So Canon has been given a nickname at daycare. It is "Cranky Canon". I hope it doesn't stick too long, poor little guy gets so cranky when he needs sleep - I think he is like his mom that way ;0) By the way our daycare provider, Brooke, is having another boy in June! How fun, 3 little boys to hang around and get into trouble with (hee hee).

We went to our parenting group tonite. It was SO fun. We met people in our neighborhood with babies that were born around the same time as Canon. It was so neat to see all kinds of different babies and to see and hear what they are into and what they are doing. It was a pretty even number of boys and girls so that was neat too. Some of them even went to the same obs as me!

Adios!

Tuesday, February 6

Bill emailed me at work today and said that Canon was being so cute this morning that he didn't want to take him to daycare. He was smiling and giggling and just being cute I'm told.

When I picked him up today he was sleeping but was happy all the way and fell asleep on the way home. When we got home we took a nap on the couch. He was sleeping on my chest, I love taking naps with him. When he woke up he was in a good mood and we played and chatted and had lots of fun. I decided that he might be ready for his jumperoo so I had Bill put it together and then put Canon in it. He kind of looked at me like what's up mom. I think he is still too little for it but he seemed to like it because he didn't cry or scream to get out. I will have to keep trying it out on him.

Bill seems to think we need a bigger house because now the jumperoo takes up a lot of room! I guess he hasn't yet figured out that babies and their "gear" take over the house ;0) Oh well maybe we will start working on the basement and get some more space that way.

Well I must be going. I hope all is well. Tomorrow might be the day I announce my news but we shall see ;0)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Friday
I had it off and spent the day with a cranky Canon. So cranky that we called and had an emergency appt at the pediatrician @ 5:15 but she gave him a clean bill of health. She was probably thinking "silly first time parents".

I think he was having some tummy issues because later that night he pooped through 2 outfits and I actually had to put him in a sleep gown!!! OMG! I had them packed away and I had to pull them out.

We ordered our pictures on Friday and once again are glad we have a friend that is a celebrity, Mark Stadler ;0)

Bill had a soccer game and they lost 8-6. They keep getting better. Canon and I stayed home because I didn't feel good and it was too cold for him to go out. Grandma and Grandpa Littlejohn came down and we hung out and watched The Da Vinci Code. It was a relaxing evening.

Saturday
We hung out with my parents some more and they left around the early afternoon. I decided to then go to Target after they left because we needed Superbowl stuff and diapers and wipes. I bought SO much stuff too. I did my grocery shopping and bought the little guy more clothes. I bought one 6 mo. outfit, sleeper, 9 mo. outfit, sleeper. He will never want for clothes because I like buying them too much!

Sunday
Grandma and Grandpa Zaske and Uncle Ike came down for the day. Grandma made chicken tortilla soup and chicken noodle soup. Yum yum. Grandma also brought tons of cookies and goodies down. I felt so bad because Canon slept pretty much all day and they didn't get to play with him much. They got to spend lots of time with him though because he slept in between the middle of them and snuggled. I think they were all comfortable.

Andy, Bill, Mickey, Canon, & I all watched the Superbowl and were sad that "da Bears" lost. Oh well at least they made it there.

Monday
It was a bitter cold day down here. A lot of the schools were closed due to the windchill factor. I felt bad taking Canon out but we had him all bundled up in his pram so he was nice and toasty. He was a good boy at daycare today and when we came home we played a little and he ate and then went to sleep. He is such a good little boy.

I got lot of work done today and should get lots done this week because I am there for 5 days :0( Bill has lots of meetings and not much time to get real work done!

No news today but hopefully soon. We have a parents meeting on Wednesday so we are looking forward to that and a relaxing week.

xoxo everyone!

Thursday, February 1

Today was my Friday of the week so I was pretty happy about that. I knew all I had to do was make it through the day and I would get to spend all day tomorrow with Canon! yea!!!! I hope he is in a good mood. His grandparents are coming tomorrow so that will be fun for them and him.

We picked out the pictures that we are going to order tomorrow. It should be fun. I can't wait to get them and we haven't even ordered them yet!

Canon and I played and danced for about and hour tonite and then he got kind of fussy. So I put him in his swing and he seemed to like that. I think he gets so stimulated at day care that he doesn't take naps and then we have to get him to take one when he gets home.

I heard some more good news today but I can't say anything yet. Keep checking the blog and I will eventually let everyone know. Ciao.