Catch Up!

Once again, it's been forever since I've written, but I'd better get geared up for November. I've gotta try to blog every day for National Blog Month!

So now I'll try to catch up on the past 3 weeks in my true random fashion...

Daniel and I made yet another trip to Iowa because Erica flew in for a visit. I struggled all week trying to figure out if we should go or not, but in the end I'm glad that we did. I just never know when we'll see Erica again, so it made sense to go.

I think I've eaten enough candy corn to fill the back of a semi. Okay, maybe not that much, but I finally hit my wall the other day. I picked up another bag and then made myself put it back and step away. I may have needed an intervention soon if I bought another bag.

Jacob and I got to go on a date. It's something we don't really get to do often, so I really enjoyed it. We went to see Taken 2, walked around Barnes and Noble, had Olive Garden, went to Target and get dessert before heading home again. I don't mind taking Daniel places with us because he's a pretty awesome little dude, but it was nice to just be the 2 of us for a few hours. No lugging a kiddo in and out of the car. No taking breaks every other bite to give him food too. Yes. It was nice to have a break. :)

What's new in the life of Daniel you ask? He now has tooth number 5! He walks very quickly around the furniture. He stands in his crib, holds the rails and jumps up and down! He's still very picky about table food, but right now his newest faves are yogurt and cheese sticks. He can't get enough! He gets into EVERYTHING.

Exhibit A:



Exhibit B:



Not to mention he's just the silliest, cutest little boy in the world!

I'm excited for Halloween next week! We're going to take Daniel to a Trunk or Treat here in town! Takes me back to the Valley View days!  I'm convinced T.o.T. is the way to go. So much easier that traipsing all over a neighborhood. Plus they have free food too! Super excited to get Daniel all dressed up!

I'm also excited for next week as well because I have an interview at the YMCA to work in their nursery. It's a job where I can take Daniel with me for free and make a little extra money. It sounds perfect. 5 days a week for a 2 hours and 15 minutes a day. It doesn't even interfere with nap time or lunch. The only thing I would have to change is my grocery shopping schedule, but that's nothing. I'm going to have to start going to bed earlier. I've gotten used to staying up. Especially now that Daniel is sleeping better. I don't get up til 8 and don't shower until 9 or later! This will be a good way to get my butt moving in the morning. I'm interviewing Monday morning!

Anyway...yay! I blogged!

Lastly...2 of my new favorite pictures courtesy of...me!