March Madness is Right

Whew...busy month.

Other than the house, things are pretty much normal. Josh is full-swing in the middle of a camp and Zay is getting bigger, faster and louder. I really think I have the loudest toddler on the planet. Everything he does is loud, which makes for great sleeping conditions for Cam. Poor girl. She's doing really well and getting bigger by the minute.

I think that is all too report right now. I'm going to bed. Cross your fingers for a great night of sleep. :)

Back to Bloggin

Okay, I'm going to make a real attempt at keeping up with the blog this time. I think it will work best if I separate life into a few different categories so here it goes!

Breaking news: It looks like we'll be moving soon! We put our house on the market a few weeks ago just to see what happens. Our hope was that our house would sell and we'd move in with mom while we built a house in Ormewood Park. We definitely want to stay in Ormewood Park and we've looked at a couple of lots so we're getting the ball rolling. This experience (which is far from over) is very bittersweet. We love our house. We love our street. We love our neighbors. It is doubtful that we'll ever find this combination again, but we're busting at the seams in our charming bungalow. We'll keep the blog updated with the building process in a category called "house."

In other breaking news, it looks as though we'll be the proud owners of a minivan within the next few months. I have to eat major crow because I vowed, on several occasions and to several people, to never, NEVER drive a minivan. My how times change. I find myself lusting for one now. The space, the ease of transporting children, the sliding doors, the DVD player...(angels singing)! Will be sure to post a pic of our new wheels when we finally make the plunge!

FITWIT: Things are going well. A new camp starts Monday and I'll be attending the 9:30 camp to see if I can shed the rest of this baby weight and then some. I'm hoping to get in rockin' shape, but we'll see if I can ever be rested enough to work to full potential. The foundation has lots of stuff in the works so things are going really well.

Zay: The boy is hilarious and I'm not sure it's possible that he get any cuter. Although, I say that and every day he does something else that makes him even more adorable. He's talking up a storm and adding new words to his vocabulary every day. This week's passion appears to be pointing to me and Josh while he says "mama" and "papa" as if he's just being sure of our labels. He continues to be a dancing maniac and loves to cuddle. Super cute. I love this age (except for the random temper tantrums, mostly when Josh leaves the house.).

Cam: What a sweet, sweet baby. She's getting bigger and prettier every day, and she's a great sleeper. She's very girly and makes super sweet girly noises. She's been smiling and cooing a lot so it's been really fun. Keeping up after two kids is challenging, but it provides daily laughs...or at least drives you to a point where all you can do is laugh to maintain some level of sanity. :)

That's probably enough blogging for now. Just wanted to get caught up. I think I'll try to squeeze in a few minutes with my eyes closed before Josh brings Zay home from the zoo.

Peace.

Falling Back

So, falling back has thrown me into a bit of a funk. It gets dark SO early and it's SO cold! Other than adjusting to that, which seems to be a bit more difficult this year than any other (could being 8 months pregnant have something to do with it?), we're just plugging right along.

At this point in my pregnancy with Zay, his room was done and everything was just about ready for his arrival. Poor baby dos is getting the shaft because we barely even talk about names! I think he/she is paying me back by being SUPER active. Zay was active, but this child doesn't seem to stop moving...ever. I shouldn't complain about pregnancy at all because it has really been a breeze, but I will for just a moment. It is MUCH more difficult to grow a baby when I'm chasing around after a 30 pound ball of non-stop energy. I don't get to just stop and nap whenever I feel like it and my body is cursing me. As Josh keeps me reminding me, though: 6 WEEKS LEFT. Can't wait.

Zay has been attending the Ormewood School for about a month now and he's adjusting quite well. His teacher informed me that he appears to have a girlfriend. He rubs her head and they prefer to sit near each other. So cute. She's a cutie patootie. This morning he didn't even cry when I left so I guess he's enjoying his independent time. As am I. :)

Josh is gearing up for the end-of-year FitWit functions along with some various other business things. He turned 30 very gracefully and appears to be embracing his next decade.

As for any major news, it looks like we'll be proud owners of a minivan within the next few months. Yes, I plan to embrace my role as a soccer mom.

That's it for now!

Busy Month

Whew - October has been busy! Let's see...at the beginning of the month, FitWit sponsored the Oakhurst Arts Festival 5K in which Josh and Jill both won their age groups. I hoofed along with baby in utero and Zay in the stroller. Obviously, we didn't win anything, but it was fun. On the 12th we celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving with some friends. There are never too many occasions for turkey, stuffing, etc. Yum. Zay started preschool on the 15th. I had some reservations sending him to spend four hours with someone else twice/week, but I think it's best for all parties. He needs to socialize with other people his size and I need a few hours to myself. It's only been one week, and he's not too crazy about the idea, but it's been fun for us. He's brought home his first piece of artwork (a skillfully hand painted abstract) and walked in a Halloween Parade of costumes. It's just too cute. However, I'm wondering if I'll have to hold back tears every time I drop him off at school from now until he graduates.

The Guerrieri Grandparents were town for a while and it was fun that they got to spend time with Zay. They also got to attend the first FitWit Foundation Fundraiser. I think they had a good time. Ben, Jill, Rachel, Mom, Josh and I participated in our THIRD annual pumpkin decorating contest. Jill took home first place honors while we all got awards in other areas. We're such nerds. But it's fun. I had what should be my last ultrasound and the baby is growing beautifully. The doctor did note "big head" on the chart so it looks like the tradition will continue. :)

In FitWit news, CNN.com is doing a story on the foundation. They were already out to check out the FitTeens program at Jackson H.S. We'll also be on an online radio show tonight to discuss the foundation. We've got trick-or-treating Friday evening and a Halloween party Saturday night. So, we've been busy! A new FitWit camp starts next week and someone turns 3-0 on the 6th. :)

Happy Halloween!
Erin

Milestones

I wish I could say that I'm the kind of parent that provides constant entertainment for my child so there's just no need for the TV or videos. I cannot say that. At all. In fact, I'm celebrating because Zay appears to be at an age (FINALLY) at which he'll watch parts of a video long enough for me to make dinner or unload the dishwasher. Yay!

Mid-October Update

I really have to be better about keeping up with the posts! Things are busy. We had to start sleep training ALL OVER AGAIN since Zay escaped from his crib labor day weekend. We had been afraid to let him "cry it out" because we thought he'd make a break for it again. This resulted in him waking up 2 - 3 times/night. Just like the good old days. With a baby on the way, this really wasn't acceptable (is it ever?!). So, we had a night or two of marathon crying sessions, he seems to have accepted that he's going to have to get himself back to sleep. So, he's had two solid nights of sleeping "through the night" (8:30 - 6 or 6). If only I didn't have to pee every hour, I could enjoy the peace!

What else is going on? The Guerrieri Grandparents are coming to visit on Wednesday so we're looking forward to that. I must be nesting because I've become obsessed with cleaning/organizing the entire house. How does one accomplish that with a toddler? Suggestions are welcome. ;)

Zay is going to be a big, fat bumblebee for Halloween and I can't wait. We're having our annual family pumpkin carving contest on 10/26 so I'll post the pics of all category winners (and probably losers).

This latest pic is Zay in his new bath robe. He looks absolutely ridiculous in it.

Till next time (which I hope will be soon!)...

peace.

The Cabinet

So, Zay has a cabinet near the front door that is all his own. We keep his shoes in there so he knows where to find them and he has started getting them and putting them away by himself. Throughout the day, however, Zay enjoys putting lots of different things in his cabinet. Here is a picture of today's collection. Yes, that is a banana peel.