A Parker Manuel

Here's my theory, anytime a baby comes out of the belly, it should have a little manuel attached to it, like, instead of them coming out all gunky and gewy and ewwwy and icky, they should come out clean, with a big bow around them (blue for boy and pink for girl, of course!) and in that bow, should be the baby's manuel. Mine of course would be called that "Parker Manuel". And it would give me all the answers I need so I don't lose what little brain I have left.

" Congratulations, you have had your very own Parker! This manuel is designed specifically for him and his needs and all the answers for him! Do not share as your Parker is completely different from any other Parker and will not have the same issues as any other baby! You did great carrying him for "insert amount of time here" and I entrust this child to you for the next "insert amount here"! Again Congratulations! "

Oh how I wish I had one because I am so confused sometimes by this child. Or just things related to him, like for example, at this age (almost 6 months) how often should he be sleeping? What if he is over sleeping or under sleeping? And what about his dry skin, is that ok (actually the doctor and I talked about that on Tuesday). Oh and what about teething, is he or isn't he? Is his poopy allowed to be hard or should it still be soft? If it is hard and he is only on cereal, is that a bad thing? Am I over stimulating him but having Dora on in the background? Boy, I just have so many questions. which sometimes (ok MOST OF THE TIME) leads to me stressing and conjuring up terrible things and this of course leads me to my mommy guilt issues. I can see it now, "Oh no, hard poop....he's really sick!"

Then of course in the manuel would be all the answers I need to solid foods. Mainly, the answers to making my own. I want to do that because I know WIC does not provide baby food, just cereal (anyone else find this silly?) and plus I have always wanted to. (I know of a good book though!) and of course there would be a coupon for free diapers for Parker until he doesn't need them anymore. And there would be a part about how to potty train.

Oh wouldn't it be nice?

I May Need Rehab!

Dear Friends, I think you should know that I have some VERY serious addictions...I lower my head in shame :(

I can't get enough of this place...

And unfortunately I could eat this everyday, I just adore me some Skyline!

I can't help that I know the theme song to this and that I have to watch it whenever it's on. I don't know why it attracts me so, maybe it is that adorable monkey Boots, or maybe I just have some issues :)

What's gonna work, TEAM WORK!!!! The phone, the phone is ringing, the phone, we'll be right there....is it sad that I know the songs in this show?

And seriously, this show, how can you not love the imagination and dancing and music?

And this is my biggest addiction of all...this cute little baby, I just can't get enough of him, I desperately need my daily fix of him, I need my daily fix of cuddles, daily fix of giggles...


Some one may need to help me out a little here!!!!

oh and I want to know two big hurdles for Parker that he has jumped:

1) He was in the nursery yesterday at church for the first time - and I was a nervous wreck, be he did awesome, I about lost it!
2) He slept through the entire night last night, which he's been doing for months, but the best part, no wedge...the transition has been started! He did amazing on his back...he was all snuggled with his blankie and bear (please no lessons on not letting him sleep with anything in his bed!)

Anyways, can someone get me into rehab for the above addictions???