Silly jokes

After a discussion with my colleages about favorite silly kid-friendly jokes.

Q: Why was the number six so afraid of seven?
A: Because seven eight(ate) nine.

Q: What did the zero say to the eight?
A: Nice belt.

Q: Why can’t skeletons play music in church?
A: Because they have no organs.

Q: What do John the Baptist & Winnie the Pooh have in common?
A: Their middle name.

Q: What is the last thing that goes through a bug's mind as it hits a windshield?
A: His butt.

Two ropes walk into a bar. The bartender says to the rope "Hey! we don't serve ropes in here" so one of the ropes left. The other rope frayed up his hair and tied himself in a knot. The bartender said to the rope "Are you a rope?" and the rope said " I'm afraid not"

Introducing solids

Just this week we've added solids to our little one's diet. We started with the baby cereal (brown rice and oats). We first asked our pediatrician for ideas or book recommendations for when to start food and what, but he pretty much said go with our guts! He said all the information out there is pretty contradictory, but most people start with cereal then fruits then veggies. He suggested starting cereal around 4-5 month because of our little one's size. I was waiting until he seemed really interested in eating 'cause he was mesmerized with watching us stuff our faces :-)

So solids...and a squirmy Tam who wasn't really sure what to do with the food at first. The initial scoops of soupy cereal ended up more on his chin then in his tummy. This was mostly 'cause he still has some of the tongue reflex left for pushing things out of his mouth to prevent choking. Plus he made some great faces getting used to the new texture!

Currently Tam's still eating mostly boob juice (about 6 feedings) and then a half cup of cereal mush too for dinner. We've also added formula too 'cause my milk supply can't keep up with his hungry belly. Oh what a goober.

Whoa...So life got busy!

Life with a little one and teaching and 3-year review has gotten busy! However, I think I have most things back under control for now and should be able to update this blog to bring everyone back to speed and get my thoughts out of my head.

What's gone down in brief:

1) Traveled East to see family for a week in March

2) Tam went in for his 4 month check up

3) I submitted my documents for my third year review

4) Tam's first try at solid foods

5) Enjoying the warmer weather finally

6) Advising my 29 students for next terms classes

7) Tam's bathing in the full size bath tub

8) Brian has re-done the downstairs bathroom

And of course, there has been tons of photos as well! Hmmm...Start at the present and work back? Or start blogging on topics furthest back in time first? Well, here's a most recent photo of Tam to appease the masses ...

3 month old Tam & Moose

I'm a little behind on posting some recent pictures...Here is Tam on his three month anniversary.

He is getting longer and is developing way more personality. He's always ready for a smile and even giggles now.

I love this one 'cause it looks like he is telling Moose all about his latest adventures :-) Moose is such a good listener!




This one makes Tam look like he is thinking REALLY hard about holding his heavy head up...or it just makes him look like a young Albert Einstein with all that hair.

Finally purchased a carseat

We finally decided on a car seat, purchased it, and have installed it in the car. About time too, since squeaker is getting a bit long for his infant seat.

We went with the First Year's True Fit Compass. It arrived last week in a HUGE box and we immediately had Tam try it out. Remember, this was the seat that they didn't have a demo of at the store for us to look at. Anyways, here's Tam in his new royal car throne :-) He's still small enough that he needs the infant insert (the blue cushion) and small enough he doesn't need the additional head rest that attaches at the top. I really like that it has the little head bumpers for when we take all those turns around here at hyper speeds...damn Michigan Drivers with their "no fault" insurance.

The side photo here shows better how much "seat" there really is in this thing. And don't worry, his toes really aren't that pointed!

We have it in the car and it just fits in the backseat with it rear facing and there is still (barely) enough room for someone to sit back there too. I was really grateful for how easily it installed in the car with the LATCH clips. Just to be double safe, we are going to a free car seat inspection this Friday before we head out on our road trip East.

He's such a little cutie! And now we are glad his safe too. However, I will miss the convenience of the infant carrier and being able to haul him around in it easily. Now we have to hold him or have him in the chest carrier or wrap when we head outside on quick trips. Oh well...good thing I still like holding him :-)

Talk about multi-tasking

I am highly against multitasking while driving because I firmly believe that it increases the chance for accidents. However, I thought the worst was talking on the phone or putting on makeup, but this is a new one! Chalk another one up for Ohioians (right next to Joe the plumber).


Driving and Breastfeeding news story

Okay...How dumb can you be?! Yes, the baby may be crying and hungry. BUT how much of a hurry are you in to unstrap said kid, whip out boobie, and try to BREASTFEED WHILE DRIVING! The only thing I can think of is that the baby was not restrained in a car seat when she got into the car, but was on her lap. Ah, hello, illegal. So by feeding the kid, she puts it in more danger from an accident or even bad driving skills than a little hunger might have done to it.


Don't worry. I'm all for boob juice, but not while my hands are on the wheel or even while the vehicle is in motion. Pull over, then feed little one, strap back into car seat, continue driving to destination. Sheesh.