It's a hairy situation

My hair is a hot mess! I was told that I would lose some hair after Hampton was born, but I had no idea what I was in for. I literally have to swiffer vac my bathroom every single day, and there is still hair on the floor! It comes out in chunks in the shower. Seriously, I don't know how I'm not BALD. What I wasn't expecting was how I would look when the hair decided it wanted to grow back. Yeah, it does that. And it frames my face in a very porcupine-ish way. All across my forehead, spiky little baby hairs. And they refuse to sit down no matter what you try to do to them. Awesome. Hampton's hair, on the other hand, is filling in quite nicely!

Hampton was born with a head full of black hair. He lost a little, but at 4 months, it was still all pretty much there. Between that time and 6 months, what a change! He lost so much hair, it lightened a lot, and he was sporting quite the bald spot where his head would rub against things when laying down. Now his hair is growing like crazy! His "big boy" hair is coming and filling in, and it is precious! It's still brown but lighter than it started out. The hair on his left side is longer than the right, and Jordan and Taylor keep wanting me to cut it. My answer is no, and I tuck it behind his ear. :) Can you see where his bald spot is going away?

What a Week!!

Last week was a complete blur. During Master's week, if you don't work in a restaurant, bar, golf course or in the hotel business, you are bound to have a very boring week here. So I like to take on an extra job each year-just for the week-to make some extra money. And believe me, there is money to be made. I worked for the same company for several years, and it was a piece of cake--early morning for an hour or so, and then a few hours at night for hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Easy work for about a $1500 paycheck. Not too shabby, friends. Well, this year, I worked as a server for a different company, and, holy cow, I thought I may not survive the week! I went in at 5:30 every morning and got off around 8:30 or 9 at night. It was sheer craziness! And the word "exhaustion" doesn't even cut it! Oh, and my feet. My poor swollen, tender, blistered feet!! But it's done, and I look forward to getting my check in the mail! I'm rewarding myself with a jogging stroller (and maybe a new outfit or two!), and then putting it towards baby bills. It feels good to see these numbers getting smaller and smaller. Maybe we can try for #2 sooner than expected... ;)

Since I was not home, Jordan was playing mom for the week. He did an amazing job! He had Hampton all day by himself on Monday and Tuesday, and he had to take him to several different places throughout the week on his way to work. It was pretty much a total shock to him how long it can take to get a baby up, fed, dressed, and ready to get out the door, especially when it's for a large chunk of time! But he succeeded and Hampton survived. (insert sigh of relief here.)

It was hard, though. VERY hard. I have left my little monkey before but for only a few hours. And I always see him first thing in the morning and before he goes to bed. This week, that didn't happen everyday. I didn't get to see him at all before leaving for the day, and he was already down for the night several times when I got home. I just counted down the days and prayed for it to go by quickly.

Best thing ever-walking in the door Sunday night, and Hampton (who was in the jumparoo) spit out his pacifier, gave me the biggest gummy grin and bounced up and down with his arms reaching towards me. I scooped him up and soaked in those wet kisses!! Bliss :)

He won!

Thank you to everyone who voted!!! Hampton won the contest!

Be back on Monday...need sleep :)

LAST night to vote!!

The contest is over at noon tomorrow, and Amber has been tweeting about how close it is. So, Hampton needs one more vote from as many of you willing to!! Thank you so much!

Click here to vote for #7! :)

If you're feeling extra ambitious, you can become a fan of Amber on facebook, and vote there too! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlotte-NC/Amber-Herlocker-Photography/93112169021?v=wall

My readers are the BEST!!

I'm working an extra job this week, so I don't have much time to blog, but I'll be back for real on Monday! We may have a word by then...he's trying so hard!!

He is not here! He has risen!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter. We had a great day--wonderful church service, family lunch at P.F. Changs, a little time relaxing in the sun on this beautiful day, and then inside to chill out and watch a movie before dinner. Everyone was in town, so it was just fun to sit around and chat and catch up! Such a great day! Happy Easter, everyone!

And don't forget-If you have a second to vote, please click here to vote for #7!! Thanks :)

Mind Your Own Beeswax!

(as Bethenny Frankel would say!)

I was walking through Target yesterday, looking through the toys for things to put in Hampton's Easter basket, and he was having a great time in his stroller. He was "reading" his book, pulling his elephant to make it sing, and just a squealing! So, yes, he was a little loud, but he was HAPPY! Then, this old lady walks by and the convo went a little something like this:

Old Lady: Sounds like somebody is trying to tell you something.
Me: Aw, he's okay. Just playing.
Hampton: SQUEEEEEEEEAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!
Old Lady: Well, it sound like he's trying to tell you something.
Me: Yes. That he's happy to be here and having a good time!
Old Lady: Well, he sure is adorable. (Turns to walk away.)
Me: Thank you :)

I mean, seriously? I had fed him right before walking in the store after he woke up from his nap, so I knew he was fine. And, we were both looking at his face, and you can tell he wasn't upset! Some people just have to say something though, I guess... Oh well. What can you do?! ;)

Here's something YOU can do...vote for Hampton!! (You like that segue, don't you??)
Click here to vote for #7! Thank you!! :)

Please Vote for Hampton!

Hampton is in a contest w/ a photographer friend of mine, and the prize is a package worth ~$1200!!! After all the IF treatments, NICU bill, and DH losing his job last year, we've had to put professional pics on the backburner in order to catch up on other things. :( Please click and vote for #7 to help us out! It takes 1 second, and you don't have to register or anything!!

Click here to vote for #7! You can vote once a day for the next week, so I'll be posting a friendly reminder for you! :)

Thank You!