Crazy cousin Tori, first cold, and a new tooth...

Up until now, 7 1/2 months after his birth, I was thinking that Finn was a genius baby, immune to any germs and super bionic. After all, mothers have told me that 1st colds and ear infections had occured instantly for their babies. But, alas...this week we are experiencing a summer cold. Not bad, besides the constant yellow snot dripping from his nose. I wasn't concerned until he woke up one morning, dried crusty snot all over his face, bubbles coming out of his nostrils, gasping to breathe while he tried to eat his oatmeal.

So, like any crazy psycho mother experiencing her 1st baby ailment, I ran him up to the pediatrician. I think maybe I was hoping he would tell me that poor little Finn was way to sick to go to daycare and I would have to stay home from work, cuddle with him, and catch up on all the reality t.v. I've been missing since his birth (selfish mommy moment, I know, but I think I deserve those every now and then).

He just checked his ears and nose and looked at me with a narrow brow and said..."Is this the 1st time he's been sick?" Of course, making me feel like a complete idiot and insinuating that I'm a complete dork for even taking the time to bring him in. Then he told me to take him to daycare and go to work. Some nerve! Anyway, Finn doesn't even seem bothered by the stuffy nose. So, maybe we can't even consider this is first illness...yes, still a bionic genius, I think so.

Anyway, several saline squirts later, Finn has sprung another tooth up top. It's really not as cute as I was thinking. I like him with just the 2 bottom teeth and it's such a reminder that he's getting closer and closer to a grown adult. He'll be chewing gum and eating steak in no time!

On a lighter note, My mom and niece, Tori have been in town this week. Tori is 6 (almost 7) and seriously a crazy little girl. So much energy. I'm reconsidering more children after this visit... She adores "Baby Finn", as she calls him. And he just thinks she is fascinating and hilarious. She asks him questions that she expects responses to. Such as, "what toy do you want, Baby Finn?" or she'll talk to him as if he understands saying "stay right there, Baby Finn, I'm just going to get some popcorn and I'll be right back". It's pretty cute. We had a fun weekend...

We went to T. Rex for lunch one day. Such a neat themed restaurant for kids.



Nani and Finn outside T. Rex.


Isn't this the cutest? Here they are watching Yo Gabba Gabba together, a family favorite.

hEllO CuTie!

unusual news...

I know I usually post only about Finn, but I found this article very peculiar and wanted to share. What the heck are these parents thinking?

Judge: Girl's name, Talula Does The Hula, won't do

Thu Jul 24, 5:41 AM ET

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A family court judge in New Zealand has had enough with parents giving their children bizarre names here, and did something about it.
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Just ask Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii. He had her renamed.

Judge Rob Murfitt made the 9-year-old girl a ward of the court so that her name could be changed, he said in a ruling made public Thursday. The girl was involved in a custody battle, he said.

The new name was not made public to protect the girl's privacy.

"The court is profoundly concerned about the very poor judgment which this child's parents have shown in choosing this name," he wrote. "It makes a fool of the child and sets her up with a social disability and handicap, unnecessarily."

The girl had been so embarrassed at the name that she had never told her closest friends what it was. She told people to call her "K" instead, the girl's lawyer, Colleen MacLeod, told the court.

In his ruling, Murfitt cited a list of the unfortunate names.

Registration officials blocked some names, including Fish and Chips, Yeah Detroit, Keenan Got Lucy and Sex Fruit, he said. But others were allowed, including Number 16 Bus Shelter "and tragically, Violence," he said.

New Zealand law does not allow names that would cause offense to a reasonable person, among other conditions, said Brian Clarke, the registrar general of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Clarke said officials usually talked to parents who proposed unusual names to convince them about the potential for embarrassment.

saturday at the petting zoo

We spent the afternoon at the petting zoo. What a fun place and the best part is that it is FREE! Finnley had fun looking at all the animals, feeding the fish and ducks, going into an indian teepee and checking out the milk house. It was very very HOT!

Move over turtle!

Frog is the new BFF.

The great swaddle debate

We are still (yes, still) swaddling Finn. He really likes it and can't get to sleep without it. I think maybe it is his trigger to know that it is time to go to bed. He usually works his way out and frees the arms. But, I'm hoping he'll grow out of it eventually. Anyone have any suggestions on how to maybe wean him of this habit?

It's about time...

Finally, I went through my closet and loaded up all of my maternity clothes. (I guess 7 months later isn't too bad). I then realized that I needed to go on a shopping spree, STAT. I have been recycling the same old pre-pregnancy clothes for months now! Siyanara spandex stretchy waist pants *sob* I will miss you and all of your comfortable glory!

tupperware + Finn = very happy boy!

Look at Finn playing with his newest favorite toy! And yes, he is sitting on his own now. He's been working on that for quite a while. Now he's working on the crawling thing. He scooches around backwards and rolls all around!

The passing of my father has been an emotional and trying time for me. In fact, I feel like every day has been a struggle. It's like taking one step forward and then going back 3 spaces. But, it's been getting a little less painful. A lot of that has to do with all of the prayers and support from friends and family...and for that I am grateful. I couldn't get through this without you all. I look at these cards every day and am reminded of all of you who care about me and are grieving with me. Thank you.

Happy 4th!

We left Thursday for the Lake of the Ozarks and just got home this afternoon. We had so much fun fishing, setting off fireworks, and just relaxing. Here are some pics from the trip:


Gangsta Finn:


Jairus and Payton:

Marcy with Finn: