New Blog Up!

We closed on the house Friday. Our new blog is here (link is also to the right under 'our other pages'). Go check it out & vote in the poll.

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Max is! So, as some of you may already know, I am an Aggie. Except for that minor 'blip' in my record where I spent 4 years at that 'other' school, I was raised an Aggie. My Dad was in the Corps of Cadets. I think my first words were 'Gig 'Em.' Ok, they weren't. But it would have been cool. Anywho...This is a fact that some of our friends can't stand. They have to go and do ugly, ugly things, like buying Max this:

But luckily, Larry is a fair guy, and he also bought Max this:

Much, much better, Unlce Larry. You can see on Max's face how excited he was that we were having a fashion show today. He also seems to have his handsigns mixed up. We're going to have to remedy that problem. Much thanks to Grandma, who bought us the 'Teasips Chap My Hide' diaper cover. See Mom, told you he'd wear it...

My Baby is Sick :(

Not still but again. This time with a stomach bug that is apparently going around in his class. Talk about inoculation...Poor guy. But I did find out that it is true, what they say about sick kids; it's different when they're your own. It's not any less gross, but the ickiness is overshadowed by concern, empathy, and helplessness.

The Most Amazing Thing...

Isn't he? I mean, come on.

Part of this blog is my search for words to describe how much I love this little guy. So far, they just don't exist. But I'll keep trying.

It's been a big week. The top two pictures are from last Tuesday when Max tried cereal for the first time. You might not be able to see the goo all over his face, but it's there. Despite the big grin, the jury is still out. We haven't tried again, since Max has had an ear infection, and is Not in the Mood-to do much of anything, let alone try new things. Though, he's been better today.

And....(drumroll please)...we're buying a house! It needs a good bit of (mostly) cosmetic work, and we are probably crazy, but also very excited. We weren't *really* looking for a house...I emphasize really because Clint is always looking for houses (or, rather, investments)-even if just for fun. This time he happened to find one we could kinda afford at a time when it's almost feasible for us to move. We should close sometime this week (much thanks to Mimi, Judy for help with the down payment!!). You, my dear readers, should probably question our ability to raise a child in light of such Obvious insanity. You'll see what I mean when Clint creates a blog about the house. You can check back on the right side of this blog-I will post the link to the blog for Casa de Jurek as soon as it exists.

But really, the most amazing thing is how blessed we are. We have a beautiful, happy, & healthy child, good jobs, an incredible community of friends and family (who have always been there, despite whether we always count them in our blessings), and now, a house.

What? I can't hear you.

Max has an ear infection AND an eye infection. Therefore, I am unexpectedly home on a Friday afternoon. 2 weeks in daycare and he's already sick. Max is definitely in a cranky I'm-tired-but-I-don't-want-to-sleep mood, but we're hanging in there. Unfortunately, I think this means we will be missing most of Mosaic's (our church) Grand Opening festivities this weekend. :( But, Max did finally make it to the doctor. And we discovered that our little drool monster weighs in at 17 lbs, 4 oz. I knew there was a reason my arms hurt...

Slobbery kisses to all of you out there in Max's Fan Club.

The Big 4-(m)o.

This is kind of how the last week has gone...but it's been good. Max is 4 months old today. We are adjusting to Mom working and daycare. He is all smiles for his teachers who (claim to) argue over who gets to hold and feed him. And I am enjoying my job and being back in the working world. Max is just getting bigger and bigger. Yesterday we broke out the 6-9 mo. onesies! They are still a bit big, but many of his 3-6 mo.s are too small. Movin' on up! Max has also figured out how to roll over inside of his sleep positioner. Yes, that fancy magical mix of foam and cloth is no match for my little boy. I now have to listen when he wakes up in the middle of the night so that I can distinguish between the on-the-back whines and the on-the-belly whines. And more big news today...we have a girl-cousin on the way! Aunt MaRee and Uncle Adam found out today that they are expecting a little girl. We can't wait to meet you, Bella!

Alright, time for bed! More on a night when I have a chance to sit down in front of the computer before 10!

Big News

Next week, Max starts school! Mom got a new job, so starting Monday, Max will spend Monday-Wednesdays at The Elsass Academy. He will get to have 'Daddy Days' on Thursdays and Fridays, while Clint is off (and 'Mommy Days' on the weekends). We're all very excited (hence, the smile on Max's face), but the next few weeks are going to be a big transition. Bear with me if there aren't many posts for while...I'll try to keep up!