Is it over yet?

This month has been pure craziness..

Today is the last of the big things going on this month..it is Russell's family reunion, and thank goodness it is being held right down the street from the homestead. It starts this afternoon at 2pm, and should be a fun time. Lobsters, grilling, and seeing everyone (82 at last count!). But hopefully things will be calmer in July. It was nice to get away as often as I did in June, but I am ready to put down my roots again and be a homebody. I missed everyone and felt like I was always gone. I did have a pleasant time with my mother, it was odd at first spending so much time with her, but the uneasiness went away and we just had fun.

I hope to, in the month of July, reconnect with my cousin, J, from Switzerland. My schedule has just been so packed, I haven't had a chance to see her. The good news is we talk everyday, usually multiple times. It is so good to talk to her. We have been able to talk kids, dirty diapers and strategies that worked for us. Good times.

Phineas had his 15 month appointment this week and the doctor said he was perfect *insert BEAMING here*. He is 33" long, and weighs 23 lbs 4 oz. 40th percentile for weight, 93rd for height. He is right on track for words and a little bit ahead of schedule with teeth (ELEVEN!). So, that was reassuring to know he is doing perfectly.

Well-that would about wrap it up for now. It was a good month, after a crap start. Bring on July!!

39!!

Shamelessly ripped from Jeanne and Karyn:

Thirty Nine Things About Yourself

[one] what is your natural hair color?
Medium brown

[two] where is your default picture taken?
Technically, on the porch. But can I figure how to post the dang thing? noooooo...

[three] what's your middle name?
Beth. But, I took my maiden name as middle name when I got married

[four] your current relationship status?
Married, working very hard on happily, but solid.

[five] does your crush like you back?
Do tell of this crush!!

[six] what is your current mood?
Exhausted!

[seven] what color underwear are you wearing?
Black with little white polka dots


[eight] what makes you happy?
Phineas, Russell, shopping, relaxing, having time to read


where is number [nine]?


[ten] if you could go back in time and change something, what would you change?
I would have gone to school for a totally different subject

[eleven] if you must be an animal for one day, what would you be?
A whale shark-they are amazing. And not just because I most closely physically resemble them, either!

[twelve] ever had a near death experience?
No

[thirteen] something you do a lot?
Change diapers

[fourteen] the song stuck in your head?
"Living in America" by James Brown...Russell is watching Rocky IV!

[fifteen] who did you copy and paste this from?
Jeanne, but originally saw it on Karyns

[sixteen] name someone with the same birthday as you?
My uncle Terry, and a guy I used to see, Nathan L.

[seventeen] when was the last time you cried?
Tuesday June 12th

[eighteen] have you ever sung in front of a large audience?
Ahhh...no.

[nineteen] if you could have one super power what would it be?
Flight

[twenty] what's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Collarbones and eyes

[twenty-one] what do you usually order from starbucks?
I ordered one thing from Starbucks (hot chocolate) and after my 1st sip threw it out. So, nothing. They won't get any further business from me.

[twenty two] what is your biggest secret?
And I would tell you that WHY?

[twenty-three] favorite colors?
Purple and green

[twenty-four] when was the last time you lied?
Gosh, besides socially acceptable white lies? I can't even remember

[twenty-five] do you still watch kiddy movies or tv shows?
Yep

[twenty-six] what are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Diet pepsi with Lime

[twenty-seven] do you speak any other language?
No....

[twenty-eight] what's your favorite scent?
Clove and freshly cut grass

[twenty-nine] if you could describe your life in one word what would it be?
Complex

[thirty] when was the last time you gave/received a hug?
About an hour ago

[thirty-one] have you ever kissed in the rain?
Yes!!

[thirty-two] what are you thinking about right now?
Gotta refill the cat's food bowl to get Felix to be quiet

[thirty-three] what should you be doing?
See above...

[thirty-four] what was the last thing that made you upset/angry?
Crap with step kids and MOTHRA

[thirty-five] how often do you pray?
A few times a week, but haven't been to church(besides weddings and funerals) in a LONG time

[thirty-six] do you like working in the yard?
yes, wish I had more time to do it!!

[thirty-seven] if you could have any last name in the world, what would you want?
Crowe. *wink*

[thirty-eight] do you act differently around your crush?
Please tell me about this crush!!!

[thirty-nine] name one song that reminds you of an ex?
Pour Some Sugar on Me (get your minds OUT OF THE GUTTER, Ladies!!! not at all what you think!!!)

This n that meets MOTHRA

Gosh, I know I have been a bit neglectful of the poor blog, but I didn't realize I haven't written anything since the end of May!! I hope my 3 fans will have pity on me.

There has been so much going on, I just don't even know where to start. I guess I should probably give a Phineas update, since this is what this blog is supposed to be about, huh? Well, we have survived a molar, folks. For the first time in my limited parenting career, I actually called the Doctor's office on a Saturday. He had been crying and screaming uncontrollably all night and was just in pain. That is the stuff that just cuts me to my very soul. I never thought I could hurt so badly and not be in physical pain myself. But, alas, it was a molar. We were instructed and advised to give him Benadryl, so we could ALL get a good nights sleep. I *heart* Benadryl!! Bring on the rest of the molars!! we are now armed and ready.

The next really fun thing is he is attempting to talk more, and sometimes his words are amazingly clear. My friend, K, was coming to watch him for me, and I said to him:"Phin! Auntie K K is here!!" and he said, albeit slurry, "Ke ke keke". It was so cool. He is very clear now on "ba" and "bye". He is even beginning to wave at the right time!! Normally he waved after the person left, now he is doing it when they are actually leaving. It is so amazing to see the little changes.

Something I am not crazy about is a new skill he has acquired that he climbs on the chairs to get onto the dining room table. Yea, not liking that at all. But, he is rather good at it. Must be those Southern genes he inherited. Altho I have been told by both my parents he comes by it honestly from me. Moi? Never. I don't believe them.

Went away last weekend for an Estrogen filled girls weekend in New Hampshire, minus one very important friend, K. I understand why she couldn't come, but still. We painted our toenails and fingernails!!! Good food, way too many carbs, boardgames and gossip. Fun times, fun times.

Today I am leaving to go to Mohegan Sun for 2 days with my mother. This should be interesting. My mother and I haven't had one-on-one time in YEARS. Our relationship has improved vastly since Phineas debuted, but still. This should be quite the little lab experiment. Wish me luck.

There is a boat load more stuff going on with Russell's kids, the ex-wife, blah blah blah. I have talked about it so much, and just don't have an iota of energy left to write it all out. All I can say is the ex-wife(whom from this time forward shall be referred to as MOTHRA) sucks. She is a bitter, nasty person and seems to be passing those qualities onto her kids.

Well, time for Phin's breakfast. Talk to you all later!!

Am I the only one who thinks this way?

Now, don't get me wrong. I know Phin loves me, and when all hell breaks loose, I am the GO TO person. I take pride in that, and I love it.

However...does anyone else think that their baby likes everyone else, instead of you? This is a very difficult thing to explain. It just seems like there are days when I go from being center of the universe, to NOTHING. NADA. Momma who? He loves Daddy all the time, loves grandparents, loves aunts and uncles, and close friends. Always smiles, laughs, and does great. Then I have to take him home. He lets me know with his silence he is anything but pleased. For example-today I picked him up from a very good and social day with his grandparents. He was silly, giggling and eating. I load him into the car seat, immediately the tears start flowing. I can understand that. I am taking him out of a fun situation. However, when we get home, he almost IGNORES me. I try playing with him-NO. I try to play "catch the baby"-NO. I try giving him a bottle-NO. I try snuggling and kissing-NO. But, as soon as I get the hint and start doing something else that doesn't focus on him (like making dinner!) He is ALL OVER ME. Sigh.
Am I the only one who thinks their kids like everyone but them?? Please tell me no!!

This weekend was HOT. So, while focusing on keeping Phin cool, I of course went ballistic with the camera..someone really needs to stop me. He isn't going to recognize me without the camera infront of my face!! At this rate, the poor thing will be on the therapists couch by the time he is 5.
Gotta love nakkie baby bums, though!!

Tarot fun

Shamelessly stolen from Jeanne and Karyn:

You are The Wheel of Fortune

Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success

The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Old School Fun!

Last night, I had the unexpected pleasure of just hanging out with my good friend, A. A moved 'over the bridge' about a year and 1/2 ago, and it just hasn't been as easy to see her. Previously she lived .8 miles away!! Anywho, we did some errands after Russell came home and took charge of a very cranky Phineas. We did some shopping (can I just tell you how great the sales are at KMart recently?!), then we just drove around and talked. We visited all the filthy rich areas around where we live, and oogled at the big houses. In fact, I was oogling so much I almost took out of of the filthy rich peoples cars that was parked on the side of the road. D'oh!

In the near future, A and her husband are going to be moving back to the Cape. It will be nice to have them close again!
Love ya, kitten!