Medicine = Candy?

Kyle does not like taking medicine, especially if it's liquid.  He would never be able to take a pill either.  We do know he likes his gummy vitamins.  When it comes to medicine, we are hesitant to try them with Kyle because we know he won't take them.  The doctor suggested Benadryl that comes in strips that melt on your tongue.  I couldn't find that type at the store, so I bought a chewable Benadryl.  I wasn't sure if he would take it, so I made a big scene with it.  I asked (Kyle's) Daddy if he wanted some CANDY!?  Of course, that catches Kyle's attention.  Shannon and I make a big production out of the candy.  As Shannon is opening up the "candy" he pretends to bring it to his mouth and Kyle snatches it out of his hand to eats it right up!

We do what we have to do to get him to take Benadryl so his hives will go away! 

New Year, New Start, New Beginning

Welcome 2012!  It's a New Year, which means a new start!  I like to look at the New Year as a new beginning.  Last week, I decided to re-start Turbo Fire.  Since it's been a few weeks, I realized that I am unable to just jump back into the regular workout schedule, so I am starting with the PREP schedule. 

I hope to work on myself as well this year.  In addition to parenting, I am making health, college, and my blogs a priority in  my life!

Fun pics

Here are some fun pics I took with my son.

I can't believe I caught him smiling here!

He realized he saw himself on the screen and he was reaching out towards the camera!

That's Daddy's knee on the left. Kyle was distracted when we took this one.

Homemade Baby Announcement

Some friends of ours recently had a baby. Their baby was actually born on the day that Kyle was due, according to his ultrasound. Here is a picture of the homemade baby announcement they sent us!

Anyway, I thought the homemade card was so cute! I am now interested in making cards or at least trying it! I am looking at starter kits for card making.

Switching Places

Now that I am working [technically] full time, Shannon is now a full time stay at home dad. This will be a great opportunity for Shannon and Kyle to bond even more and spend some quality time together. It sounds like it's going to take him some time to get used to being a stay at home dad and get into a routine. Yesterday, as we were driving home, Shannon said that Kyle already had dinner and had a bath! I was so surprised, but then I realized that it was after 7 PM. I am very impressed that Shannon gave him a bath and made sure he ate dinner.

After getting home from work, I am tired and exhausted but I still have the energy to squeeze in a workout. As for chores, I plan on doing those on my days off. If I do have time, I tend do a little cleaning here and there.

I am still getting used to going from a stay at home mom for the last 3 1/2 years to a full time working mother! Both Shannon and I are getting used to our new roles!