Yes, I admit it...I was a thumb sucker. And as most thumb suckers would agree, I have fond memories of my time with just me and my thumb. For maximum soothing affect, I had to have my right thumb in mouth, and my forefinger up over my nose so as to stroke it. I know, sounds funny, but it was AWESOME!! So awesome in fact that I was quite old when my thumb and I departed from our close relationship. I'm venturing out to say that I was in either 4th or 5th grade when we parted ways. Yep. That old.
It looks as if Craig is following after his mommy. It has me a bit concerned, just because of how LONG I "needed" my thumb. I remember my uncle asking me over, and over and over again what flavor my thumb was. Because, surely nobody in their right mind would suck on an appendage unless it tasted good!! I also not so fondly remember my parents smearing some terrible flavored substance onto my beloved thumb in attempts to stop the habit....not sure what happened there, but it didn't work. My grandparents will tell you that I was a NOISY thumb sucker and often would wake them up on our annual trips to Bandon.
Nevertheless, I must admit, it is so precious to watch him find his thumb and try to keep it in his mouth. It has only happened a couple of times - otherwise it's usually just his fist he can get up there. And, if he doesn't get it to stay, or is unable to get his thumb, he gets MAD!!
We'll see if Craig does indeed forge a friendship with his thumb and for how long the two will last together. I don't think I'll be asking my parents for advice on how to detach a child from their thumb, seeing I was just about married before I broke my habit!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Following in Mommy's "thumbprints"
Friday, March 13, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hanging out with Daddy
While Jason had some time off, he and Saiah took to the woods to look for some shed horns. They packed a picnic lunch and headed out for some special Daddy/Daughter time.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ready for Craig
I'm thrilled to report that Craig has clean clothes all put away, nicely organized. I'm pretty sure that's what he's been waiting for. Oh, and perhaps the installation of his carseat. He seemed to be pretty content with all my moving around today, washing clothes, putting them away, moving his crib only to move it back to the original spot again.
I'm sure not shooting for the dream nursery this time around, just a little sanity and order. This morning as I walked into Saiah (and Craig's) room, it seemed like order was far from being accomplished. But, with a day off and nowhere to go, Saiah and I went to work cutting tags off new clothes, washing, folding and organizing. We also went through and cleaned out all the clothes Saiah never wears (note to self...she only really needs about 5-7 outfits as this is what she typically wears, day in...day out).
By the end of the afternoon I was pleased with what we created. Saiah has been a good help to me, taking care of me and getting upset with me if I bend over to pick up something when she is about to do it. Such a sweetie!
So, now all we have left is the installation of Baby Craig's carseat...then I'm sure he'll come. ;)
Craig's crib (was Saiah's) with the beautiful quilt made by Lacey
All his clothes, clean and put away
Monday, January 12, 2009
What every good hunting trip needs...
Jason recently went out on another high desert adventure with Dustin for some coyote action. It always amazes me how Jason has so much fun out in the middle of nowhere, but this video clues me in as to just how much fun...