Playdate with new buddy

Superbowl Sunday we had a visit from our friends Amy & Stacey from WIU. They brought Ryder's newest and youngest girlfriend Madeline. She is 2 months and watched Ryders every move. Ryder put on a show as usual.

He was not sure what to do with Maddy.

With Uncle Stacey.

After I rocked Maddy, Ryder started rocking his Elmo doll. I did not get a picture, but it was too cute. He needs a baby doll I guess.

We have been watching the snow fall today. Ryder loves to look out at the snow. I let him go out for a little bit, but he does not have the best snow gear. It is beautiful by the river when it snows. I might have had more energy to play in the snow today if Ryder did not wake me up twice last night with a terrifying cry. Not sure why he was crying, but it was not one I could ignore. He may be cutting yet another tooth. He already has too many to count.

So what does one do on a snow filled day?

Play with Elmo of course. Ryder has been getting more affectionate and loving to us and Elmo. He holds Elmo like a baby and kisses him.

He hammed it up for the camera.

I Heart Pigs

So for those of you who know me, know I love pigs. These days I have a few live ones running through my house. My favorite is this little guy below. He gets messier with each mealtime, and it seems like I will never see polite table manners in him.

"The Look"...when he purposely does something he shouldn't.

So I realize I have been on a blogging haitus. I have been very busy with working an extra 12 hours a week. I can barely keep up with cleaning laundry, toilets and myself. I hope to get adjusted and find a balance soon. Ryder is adjusting very well to going to the babysitter 2 days a week. He loves it there and does not cry anymore. I did not think I would miss being away from him an extra day now that he is active and sassy. However, I find myself sad and missing him when I venture to work that 3rd day of the week. I feel for those mom's that work everyday. Of course some mom's like it that way. Everybody has their own take on it I guess. I have been feeling pretty unmotivated and blah. I feel the weather is contributing to this. I have not seen sun in days and am sick of this weather. Having a little one makes me want outside even more. Hoping for an early spring!