Sorry

Okay, so this is not the long-awaited post about Nathan and all of our recent monumental life experiences.
I however must jump in here and post in warning to all those that I love dearly. I am going to start a phone chain for those that don't read my blog.
WARNING: DO NOT SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON G.I. JOE!!!!!!
Many of you will not need this warning, you simply are not in the market for this kind of film. Those of you that are contemplating to go, or not to go...DON'T GO!
First of all, the movie opens with 10 minutes of shoot 'em up, blow 'em up, zap 'em up sequence. Now I get those scenes and why they are kind of important to a movie, but sometimes it helps if they warm you up a little bit. Nope! Not this movie.
After you get through that bit, you start to try and follow the plot.
Okay, okay, okay...I get it. Protecting some war heads that will, of course, destroy the universe. Okay, okay, blah, blah, blah...and then BRENDAN FRASIER???? WHAT? Why on earth???
If anyone knows me at all, you know how I feel about Brendan Frasier. I feel that his acting is on par with Keanu Reeves. As soon as he came on the screen, John and I were both ready to go home.
I kept rolling my eyes and had no problem getting up and leaving to use the bathroom during a very crucial part of the movie. You really have to care about a movie to sit still with a full bladder.
So, towards the end, John just leans over and says "Are you ready?" Out we went. If anyone managed to get through it, I hope the ending justified some of the movie. I couldn't waste another minute of my life waiting to find out.

P.S. Did I ever blog about my experience with Manheim Steamroller?

Preparing you

Get ready because I am going to be posting one monster of a post when I can get myself going and pictures downloaded to the computer. Most of it will include cute pictures of Nathan and an update on his varied and busy schedule as well as his many accomplishments that seem to be setting him apart from the crowd.
For now, this will have to tide you over.

Please?

I was going to put the title as Aaaaahhhhh, but apparently I have already used that one.
Just a bit of my day:

Crying (Nathan, not me. Almost me, but not)
Normal nap time each day =5 hrs
Total nap time today= 1hr 20mins

Seriously?

And Rachel Thinks She's 80?

I spent a good part of my day in a shoe store being convinced that spending $140 on an ugly pair of shoes was in fact a great idea. As some of you know, I am now an orthotic wearing 32 year old. Today, as I walked by a shoe store, I spotted some Danskos. I had previously be informed that those are some good shoes. I thought I'd check it out. The shoe salesman was extremely knowledgable and actually has the same foot problem that I have.
Option A: Huge Dansko clogs. UGLY!!! I kept saying that I didn't like the way they look and he kept making me try them on. He said that they are the standard for people with bad feet.
Option B: REALLY Ugly Israeli shoes for $176. Hello??? They are pointed like elf shoes, but when I tell you they feel like slippers, I'm not kidding
Option C: Yet another pair of really exciting tennis shoes to wear with oh so many inappropriate outfits. Wait, my outfits aren't inappropriate, but wearing sneakers with everything is highly inappropriate. If anyone sees me at a wedding with a dress and sneakers, hide me away for an intervention.
Option D: Sandals that I can apparently wear without orthotics. I am now, not allowed to walk barefoot in my own home. Unless of course I want to be in pain all day. SUCKS!!! So, I am going back to the store tomorrow to buy a pair of sandals for $140!!! I mentioned this to John and he was slightly confused since winter is on the way. Don't worry my dear bread-winner, there will be more shoes to come.

What am I thinking?

I was sooo hoping to be in bed by 10:30, tonight. Why am I still up? Started a new book, took a bath, YW planning, blog checking and I'm still awake. I need an intervention from someone who understands the importance of going to bed early. Please come to my rescue. I think only an in-person intervention will work. So, who's coming out for a visit to save your favorite Mid-Westerner? In-towners welcome, as well, but you have to bring treats. :)

Just Because

In the last couple of days, I have been encouraged by several friends to update my blog.
I must apologize for my lack of posts. I do, however, have a very good reason. I am boring. There it is. I have realized that I have two options. One: be one of those mommy bloggers (I know some punctuation belongs here to make it work, but I don't know what that is, so I will ask my grammactically brilliant friends) only blogging about how cute my baby is and interesting tidbits about his growth/devlopment or I can not blog.
I have chosen the not blogging route recently.

What have you missed? Hmm..
1. I am quite a bowler and would like to join a league. I of course will have to buy my own bowling ball because I have a man-size thumb, but need a ball the weight of a children's ball. I went bowling with John and scored 121 and then went later with my friend and her kids, and scored a 143. I know, I know. I'll make t-shirts for the fan club. Just email me your sizes.

2. I am busy playing mom of the year. I don't know when applications should be submitted, but I'm working on things.
Motherly accomplishments:
Nathan has 4 teeth
He has learned how to get his legs stuck in the crib. I am very good at yelling for John to get him out. See what a good mom I am?
He now rolls from back to front
He continues to be the cutest little 7 month old that I know
We read, sing, nap, go to play group, go for rides in the stroller
We play with the puppies. He still thinks dog kisses are funny. Who am I to ruin that for him?

You can see, I've been busy. I know that most of the things I listed have required no effort on my part, so I might really not win Mother of the Year. If you have any ideas for padding my resume, let me know.

3. I have joined a book club. We had our first meeting this week and based on the treats alone, it's gonna be good. The company was fantastic too! We are reading The Time Traveler's Wife for our first book. I'm finding it interesting, but lots of questions.

4. We have been busy planning, unplanning and replanning our trip to the WI State Fair. Today is the day. John is currently in the driveway fixing the brakes in preparation for our trek east. Wish us luck. I'm just hoping that the cotton candy doesn't taste like hand lotion.

I am prepared to take lots of pictures and do lots of people watching today at the fair. So, hopefully I will have a little jump start when it comes to my pathetic blog.