Teething is brutal!

For the past 10 months, every time Mason has done something out of character (cry, basically) we have blamed it on teething. He has no teeth to date. Last Thursday he developed a fever of 100.9, on and off for about 24 hours, has been clingy and basically just "off" ever since. We are officially blaming this on teething, but have yet to see any teeth. Apparently some babies get a few teeth at a time, which is what we are hoping for, as I can't imagine going through this for every single tooth...... Michael called earlier to check on us and I informed him that today has made me wonder if I am even designed to handle a 2nd child............

The Election, of course......

Because a blog is in essence a journal of important moments in our lives, I also wanted to acknowledge that Barack Obama was appointed as the 44th President yesterday. Good stuff.

New morning ritual.....

This picture has nothing to do with my post..... it is just darling and I know all of you will melt when you see it!

Anyone that knows me well knows that I am NOT a morning person. I had hoped that becoming a Mommy would convert me. Well, I did my time, but as soon as he started sleeping through the night I was back to my old ways. Mason is quite set on his sleep schedule 8:30-6. Now, 6 am is a tad early for Mommy. Luckily Michael gets up at that time anyway, so the 2 two of them get up, have breakfast, play, and just enjoy their morning together. Around 7 Michael plops Mason into bed with me and proceeds to the shower. The next 10-15 minutes are my favorite of the whole day. He squeals, yells, bangs his toy on the pillow, and gives me tons of open mouth kisses all over my face. I can't think of a better way to start my day........

On a lighter note....

I decided that after my grumpy ramblings the other day that I'd better switch gears and remind myself of the many things that are quite wonderful in my life:

* My handsome and very understanding husband, Michael. The man deserves an award after the year he has been through with me.....
* Mason~ It could take me 3 days to write what I appreciate about our adorable boy, but my favorite, since about 3 months old, is how he gnaws on my chin. Nothing has ever made me laugh so hard.
* Our house~ albeit ugly, it will be beautiful, and I am grateful to have a home for our child.
* My sister Emilee, and her husband Joe finally only live an hour away!
* My brother, Jamie, lives only an hour the other way! This has not been the case in at least 10 years. I just always assumed we would live close to one another as adults. Turns out, I am the only one that didn't go too far!
* My mother in law, Linda. For many things, loving our child while we are at work and/or school so that he doesn't have to be in childcare. For really caring about what I want for Christmas and actually getting it for me. For forcing me to figure out what is wrong with me, even if it is because I don't want to be asked about it again :)
* My Dad is in remission from prostate cancer. Wonderful!
* Last, but certainly not least, I am forever grateful for my Aunt Mary and the time that I did have with her.

Just one more whine...

Out of the many side effects of hypoglycemia, why is it that "rapid weight loss" is not one that I seem to be suffering from????

Health.....

As many of you know, I have battled migraines and headaches for about 10 years now..... I have tolerated the buggers until after the birth of my darling boy. I can no longer do so..... Of course, now that I have decided to take it upon myself to figure this out, I am appalled at what a slow process this is! I have had blood tests, urine tests, fecal tests, more blood tests. I have had chiropractic work, accupuncture, massage, to no avail. I have found that I am hypoglycemic, and have tried my best to alter my diet (Can you say no beer for Karri? BOO!!!)... but it seems as though something always agitates my system... DAILY. To add insult to injury, I have desperately been trying to firm up my flabby post baby body by exercising, and most recently, doing spin classes. And how does my body repay me?? With yet another migraine........ I am about ready to trade it in!

The good news? I do not have a brain tumor. I am trying some new medication and have an appointment with the Portland Diabetes & Endrocrinology Center in March...... Let's just say that they'd better have some answers for me!

Ok, enough whining for tonight!

Dad's 60th Birthday!

This past Saturday we had a surprise party for Dad in Cathlamet for his 60th birthday. He said later that he knew something was up the morning of after he talked to Emilee. Mike said that it must have been because Em was up before noon :) We had a great time, and Mason was great entertainment, as always!