Now I remember, Oma is the one who shows me all the fun stuff in life and teaches me to do really cool things like put my tongue out. Boy are we going to have a fun ten days while she is here. And mom keeps saying something about how much stuff she is going to get done. Yeah right, dad and I will believe that when we see it. Mom always seems to get side tracked these days. It's kind of funny she ends up going in circles because she has so many things she wants to do at once and she always is trying to do more then one project at a time. Of course silly mommy this does not work. Maybe I will tell her that if she focuses on one thing she will manage to actually finish.
In the mean time it is Saturday and I am watching a movie with daddy while mommy and Oma cook for the picnic. We'll let you know all about the fun we have today and we hope everyone else is enjoying their Saturday.
Love Joey and Mommy aka Nikki

Oma's coming to town.

So here we are at the airport waiting for Oma. Mom who's oma again?

Catching up.

So here's what you've missed since I couldn't write...

Joey is sitting up pretty much on his own although balance is not something he has mastered so mommy's arms are close by to catch him as he flops to one side when he notices a temptation such as a certain black cat walking by. He has not rolled completely over yet, he gets himself to his side and falls asleep because that is his favorite position to sleep in. Oh well, as long as he is happy. During tummy time this last week he started working on his Yoga moves. He got his little fanny up in the air and then wasn't sure were to go from there so he started screaming at me to fix it. So far this is my sons mode of operation, get himself in a jam and yell for mom to show him how to get out of it. Of course when he yells it is more like a squeak so the dogs come running to make sure he is OK. This in turn distracts him from his current predicament so the soon to come tantrum is diverted to playing with the dogs. Pasha is still waiting for him to grow up and become more interactive but Cole is in love and spends most of his day doting on the baby. Joey has two bottom teeth now. He has managed to bite him self several times which has resulted in big tears and lots of loud crying, one of these episodes was at the grocery store so I had my first experience as the mom that is being stared at suspiciously with the hysterical infant. Oh what fun. Joey loves his baby Einstein seat thingy...our neighbors have one for their daughter and call it the office so from here on out the office it is. I posted a picture of it so you all can see what the heck I am talking about. We will be sitting on the couch reading or playing and he will spot it and lean out as far as I will let him to get close to it. This is obviously his way of saying 'mom I would like to play with that for a while.' So in he goes and the laughs begin.

Last night I couldn't resist snapping a picture of Joe as he slept in his play pen with Honey. Every night Joey starts his bed time in the play pen and we move upstairs when I go to bed. At first it was more Joe sleeping in my arms all evening until I went to bed because he will not go to sleep when he is alone, he just starts crying and only stops when he is picked up. Even when you get him to sleep in your arms he will wake when he is put down and there is no one near him. He hates sleeping alone but when she snuggles up with him all the fussing stops and off to sleep land goes my little angel. I am so glad she wandered into our lives last fall. She certainly has helped with our bed time routine. I can actually get a few things done in the evening, or be still my heart watch a movie with my husband.

I think I've gotten everything but I am sure that I will remember more later and will add it then. Happy Father's Day to everyone,

Love Nikki

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Watch this will finally work when I am so tired I can't even think of a title for the silly thing.

Oh well here goes let's see if I can remember all the things I have typed if the posts that didn't make it to the blog for whatever reason.

Joey had his appointment with the Doctor for growth and development. He is doing great. He impressed everyone with his ability to sit up and his love of the blocks, not to mention the pretty shiny cup they came in. We had to hide that before he would even look at the blocks. Yes my son and crows share something in common. I have a feeling he will be lining his nest with all sorts of treasures in the next few years.

Joe also had his six month check up, 17.5 pounds and 25 inches long. We can hardly believe it. He is happy and healthy and impressed his Dr with his vocal stylings. He is experimenting with volume right now and really gets people laughing as he screeches away smiling at how wonderful he thinks he sounds.

He also has decided that his swing is not such a bad thing, especially when mommy is on the internet. She takes her feather duster and tickles his feet as he swings towards her. This is very funny and gets big smiles and laughs.

Well I hope this one makes it to the blog. Love everyone, Nikki