11.17.2010

Trip to the Groomer

Jack's hair took approximately a year to really grow in.
... However, even as a tiny little thing, Brett has been grooming him regularly in the form of a buzz.
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... We like it neat around here. ......
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... Today, Jack received his first professional cut.
... Because...as you can see...
... things were getting a little rat-like.
... Jack and I took an afternoon date to Cookie Cutters. ...
He was perfectly fine sitting in the little car-chair...watching Toy Story... and munching on a giant sucker. ...
The only hiccup was when the stylist attempted to put the cape on him.
Let's just say...Jack left with hair all over him.
It matched the hair all over his sucker beautifully.
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Finished Product
He was seriously gripping his victory balloon so tight it's a miracle it didn't pop. We came home to de-hair his clothes, and I took his disgusting sucker away from him. Pouting ensued long enough to prevent me from taking a happy picture of his new groomed locks. ...
He has officially perfected the art of the frown.
He scores some pretty easy sympathy points with this face. ...
...... But, in the end...he's groomed.
... And, I'm happy.
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Jack, however, is still mourning his furry sucker.

11.11.2010

HELP

I woke up this morning with a lump in my throat.
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I'm leaving my baby.
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For 3 days.
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(enter sick feeling)
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... Brett's sweet grandma Ruth passed away last week, and we are leaving this afternoon for Oregon to attend the funeral.
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I'm more than happy to go spend time with Brett's family and pay our respects...
but the minute we came to the conclusion that leaving Jack at home with Annie and my mom was the way to go....
I started dreading the day.
Sure...he knows Annie and my mom like surrogate mothers.
They're even sleeping at my house with him.
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But, I've never left my little bambino overnight.
Or for 3 nights, no less.
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So...blogging world....
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Put my mind at ease.
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Because a tear stained face does nothing for my overall look.
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For the record: there could not be 2 more loving, capable, and adored-by-Jack people to be leaving Jack with.
This I do know.
I'm sure they'll enjoy the day to day "lesson plan" I left for them.
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I need therapy.

11.06.2010

Snapshots From Jack's Recent Life

Movie
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Last night...between scout camp-outs, hunting, golfing trips and the like...all of us ladies were without husbands.
We took the kids to see MegaMind.
And when I say "kids" that includes my 17 month old.
Such a good idea.
Pre-Movie Excitement with Lucy
Look closely...you'll see the most amazing movie face profile.
He actually did really good for about an hour of the movie...just sitting on my lap and watching.
Then...we went home and waited for the rest to return for pizza.
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Good Morning
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This morning as Jack was strolling around in his diaper, he insisted on me putting his fur boots on.
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Every small boy needs a pair of fur boots.
Check out the tone on those thighs.
Up to his bath-time tricks.
And then...
A little unwinding with Wall-E.
(Jack does very little without him these days)