Bye-bye Binky!

Binky. Paci. Plug. The good ole pacifier. Some kids hate them, my kid LOVES IT!

When he was 1, I started only giving it to him during nap time and at night while he sleeps.

I told myself that when he was 2, I'd get rid of it for good.

Well..he's 2 and I've been dreading it.

Yesterday for his nap time I told Jake that binky went bye bye. He said, "Yeah, binky bye bye." Good! He gets it! In told him to get his blankey and we were going to take a nap. Right away he kept saying binky binkyyyyy.

Heart. Is. Breaking. Poor little guy, but I gotta be strong.

I put him in his crib with his blanket and left.

25 minutes of crying and he fell asleep.

Ok not so bad. Does it get easier or worse as the days go on??

Night time rolls around. Here we go again. I reminded myself that it will be better in the end.

Jake grabs his blankey and asks for binky. I reminded him binky went bye bye. He whined a little as we walked upstairs.

We said prayers and I stuck him in bed.

I was prepared for crying and carrying on...but there was nothing!
I checked the monitor making sure I was not going crazy.

Day 1= mini success

Lets see what today will bring!


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Baby #2 Update!!!

Pregnant with Jake 17w3d

Janelle 17w6d

How far along? 18w1d
Total weight gain/loss: 5lbs
How big is baby? 5.5inches long!
Maternity clothes? I'm wearing my "fat" jeans right now because my 1 pair of maternity jeans are dirty, and the other is still way to big!!! I'm still in some regular tops..but they are getting a little short!
Sleep: Sleep is my favorite!!!
Best moment this week: Last week of school- now I'm on BREAK!!!!
Movement: Yep..I feel some jabs and pokes!!
Food cravings: Cuties- ya know, the little oranges?? I cannot get enough of them!!!
Gender: GIRL! I can't believe it!! I thought FOR SURE it was another boy! I'm SO excited!!!!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones!!!
How are you feeling? Great. I get a little pain (round ligament) every now and again! Nothing to complain about!!
What I am looking forward to: Christmas this week and our anatomy scan on the 27th!
What I miss: Not a thing!
Weekly Wisdom: There is always, ALWAYS something to be thankful for!
Milestones: Hmm...Nothing this week! I think after the antomy scan I'll feel more accomplished!



I am SO excited for Christmas!!!! It is my all time favorite holiday and season! I love the music, decorations, and family time!!!

HERE is a link to Jake's 2nd Birthday-Construction theme!!! I'm so pleased with how it turned out, but I'm so glad its over! :)   (if that link doesn't work, here is the acutal thing: (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?et=a.804496536017.2152979.68600236&type=1&l=6156aff37c)

Merry Christmas, Everyone!!!

Jake turns 2!

On Friday, my baby turned 2! I tried to document the day via my iPhone. Enjoy the pics!

Pics of his Construction Birthday Party to come!!

The day started out with a trip to the donut shop! Jake got to pick the one he wanted!


We went home and had a "carpet party" (where you eat on a blanket in the living room so the hardwood floors I JUST cleaned in the kitchen doesn't get dirty before the party!)






We then went to visit Grandma
And Grandpa!


I got my nails done while Jake went out with Grandma!

Next, we picked up some
Chick fila for lunch! Another carpet party!



While Jake napped, Joel and I got a few things done for his birthday the next day:



Our last stop for the day was to The Rainforest cafe! Being rookies, we didn't ask for a table by any animals..so that was kinda a fail..but Jake still liked it and loved when a thunderstorm came!









I cannot believe my baby is 2! It's been such a blast watching him grow! He's the sweetest little guy!!



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Music Monday

I'm a huge Lee Brice fan. His music has definitely been overlooked besides the singles hes put out on the radio. Hes got some really good songs!!! His new single and video "I Drive Your Truck" just debuted on CMT.

I tear up every time I listen to it. It's about a man losing his brother in the army. Such a good song! Take a listen, I think you'll like it too!

Get More: I Drive Your Truck, Lee Brice, Lee Brice Videos

Sound of music???!!

Did you hear Carrie Underwood will play Maria in NBC's remake of Sound of Music!

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! haha

This totally made my Saturday!

Read about it!
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-carrie-underwood-sound-of-music-20121130,0,3195702.story