The DNC, have you got the fever?

So, I've been really in to the democratic national convention. After watching some of the speeches, I am pumped and ready for some CHANGE! Of course, I always turn to my number one news source, The Daily Show, for all things political. I really liked this clip, I think I've found a new line of work! 

The most amazing babysitter ever...

I just have to say, I have finally hit the babysitter jackpot!! Now, all of the help I've had from family and friends has been incredible and I wouldn't trade any of you for the world. But, most of you know that my last babysitter ended up being a bit of a flake. She did what she was supposed to do, she watched Griffin and kept him entertained. Yes, she was late a lot, and there were a few times when we came home and she was asleep on the couch  (gotta get in those pregnancy naps!), and a few times when she just didn't show up at all, but you know, who can complain. Griffin seemed to like her and never lost a limb. 

Then, out of the clouds came the most perfect babysitter ever! Yes, we've only had one night. But, when I came home tonight she was on the couch, reading. Griffin was sleeping soundly, she gave me a full report on the night (only one escape from the crib), and she sweetly went home to continue studying. When I went upstairs to check on my peacefully sleeping baby, a miracle had happened! She completely cleaned his room! Picked up all the blocks, put away all the books, she even folded the basket of clean clothes and put them away! (I won't spend any time reflecting on the feelings of guilt that came after my initial joy, that's a different post for a different day.) 

Figures I would find the perfect sitter two months before we move. Where was she last year? I don't really expect her to clean my house, and I think that's why I was so surprised. I could have cried. It made such a difference in my life right now, just to have someone be so thoughtful, without asking for anything in return. (Well, I will have to pay her, but you know what I'm saying.) It's funny how the little things count, it really probably didn't take her too long, but for me that was another huge task in the midst of so many other tasks that I have to accomplish. Although, it really inspires me to make a better effort to keep my house cleaner! I don't want her to be complaining to her friends about the crazy woman who can barely find her child in her messy house. Anyway, I just had to share my joy with the world. 

Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak!

My darling little trouble-maker has finally done it. After two days of climbing out of the pack-and-play at daycare, he has figured out how to climb out of his crib! My life has officially gotten harder. Tell me, why is it that he has waited for his daddy to leave town before he picks up all these skills? I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I've thought about lining his crib with chicken wire, or  building a little plastic bubble around it. Ugh! Is it October yet? 

Eating grapes on the stairs

Here's a video I did of Griffin this morning eating his new favorite food, red grapes. He had been sitting there for about ten minutes, intently eating his grapes and stretching. It's not action-packed, but it's a rare glimpse of Griffin sitting still. I love how he keeps stretching  and the faces he makes. Enjoy! 

Ramblin' Man

Well, Sean is 2/3 of the way through Nebraska (he decided to take 80). He left last night at about 11:00, and he's glad he did because he passed through a lot of construction. He did stop and sleep for about four hours (much to my relief) and is all set for a long day of driving. 

I have already had to unclog a toilet (usually Sean's job, was this a pre-clog?) and try to fix the toilet that wouldn't stop running (a simple matter of tightening a screw) and our cable is off (apparently Comcast likes us better when we aren't paying customers). But so far, so good. We've got a fairly mellow day today, I work this morning and then we'll probably go to the gym. I promised Sean to leave lot's of blog entries while we're apart, so you'll probably see lot's of random posts like this. For now, I must get on with my day. Thanks for all the love a support! 

Waiting for toenails to dry....

So, I finally got around to re-painting my toenails, and I'm sitting here in front of the computer waiting for them to dry. My dear husband is doing the dishes. I think he's really enjoying being a stay-at-home dad. maybe that's why he still hasn't left for Utah. He starts work on Monday, but he hasn't left yet. That is one of the fundamental differences between me and Sean. I am a planner and he just sorta goes where the wind blows him. Must be why we're so good together. 

So, things have been picking up around here. I started my final classes on Monday, I can't wait to be DONE! I have a lot of work to do at my job, so my days there are busy, but only four more weeks of that. I'm facing a babysitting crisis, which I'm choosing to ignore right now. 

I've got Olympic-fever. I have been trying to catch as much as I can. I've watched a lot of swimming and gymnastics. I don't like the uniforms the gymnasts wear, they need to cover their butt cheeks more. And I've never liked how tight they pull their hair back. That little Shawn Johnson's just a cutie though! Sean and I like to play "Guess the Gender" when we watch swimming. Yeesh! Some of those shims they have swimming in the women's competition are scary! I always make it a point to cheer for the best looking girl. Does that make me a bad person? 

For those of you who only check this blog to hear about Griffin (and let's face it, he's just so much more entertaining than I am). There's not too much new to report. He seems to save up all of his wildest behavior for when we are at someone else's house (Sue's), but at home he is such  a little helper. His newest trick is throwing things in the garbage for us. We give him trash and ask him to "go throw it away" and he walks right over and puts it in the garbage, and even closes the lid. The next trick is to get him to take it out to the curb. 

Well, that's about all for now. My eyes are so tired I can barely see what I'm typing. Old age is setting in already. No Olympics tonight, I think I'm just going to bed. Goodnight sweethearts! 

75 years!

Grandma Lindsay turned 75 yesterday, I just wanted to wish her a very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all of us. I think the best moment of the day was watching Griffin go around and give everyone hugs. He catches on quick, he knows just how we roll in this family. 

Anyway, back to Grandma. The thought occurred to me yesterday that if I have the strength, energy, and love that my Grandma has now when I'm 75, I will be a successful woman. It really is incredible to think of legacy that my Grandparents have created. I know it isn't perfect, and there are always moments where we think we're all nuts, but it really is remarkable. It is the part of Kansas that I'm really going to miss, but is always a part of who I am, and a model for myself as I create my own legacy.