Brandon Bear

I know I have a few things to post. My camera is charging again to get some photos on here...just a few things...

As you can see the Moms Expo is coming along. I will post on here when I will be on Kare 11 and possibly other stations. I talked to a few places today and channel 4 and 5 were interested in doing a story. They are taking it to the reporters and producers and we will hear more soon. I am doing Local Channel 12 on Jan. 5th.

A friend of mine just arrived home from over seas with their first child. Dave and Rachel have been trying for a long time to have a child and sadly it was not God's plan for them. They adopted Ezekiel. You can read their journey- click the link to the right. I used to work with Rachel at Sunrise.

Brandon is doing GREAT at sleeping in his crib. We have been horrible parents about this. Tonight is night number 3 of him falling asleep on his own in his crib. He will most likely stay there until 1 or 2 am and then wake up. He doesn't sleep through the night- but we will take this much. He has been wanting to sleep on his tummy lately...oh well. I did great with him tonight. Rob is working a later shift. I picked him up from daycare. We came home and I promised myself I would make a list of items I needed to get done AND spend fun time with Brandon. I got to both. I did my items while he would play for a few minutes- then I would play with him- then he would chew on some puffys and I would do one more thing real quick. He took a bath and I cleaned the bathroom a bit while he was in the tub. Then I played with him. It is now almost 9 and I have already been in bed for close to an hour. I had to take my pain meds and muscle relaxors so it becomes bed time.

I have to admit I am sad tonight. Tubby has a new home and they are coming to get her tomorrow. It is a bit tough since I have never really had a pet of my own and she was the one I picked out, the one I cared for, and my girl. She doesn't go near Rob or Brandon (except under his highchair to catch any fallen puffs). She will only cuddle with me. She doesn't do it all the time but my favorite memory is when I was pregnant and getting near the end (okay the last 4 months) I would go to bed early and watch tv or a movie. She would always know the routine... sit next to me in the bathroom while I washed my face and brushed my teeth. She knew to wait until my 6 pillows were lined up and then she would hop up and join me in bed. It was like she was taking care of me. She knew I was tired and just wanted to be my friend. Her new family comes tomorrow to take her home. I think it will be a great fit. They are a great family- 2 girls- ages 10 and 11 and I think they will give her lots of love and attention- more than I could ever give. So tonight I will cuddle with her one last night and love her up. I will cry and be sad but I know she will be well cared for.

Love you Tubby,
Mom