It's not you, it's me

As my baby turns a month old tomorrow, I notice I haven't really been posting here and more on my baby blog. I started this blog to document my life in Bend and now that I'm documenting my life in Bend as a mother on another blog, I think it's time to direct everyone to that blog called "No Longer Knocked Up in Bend" (if you can come up with something more catchier, let me know.

Sleepy time

Sleepy time
Originally uploaded by Shanlee

I can't believe this little angel is 4 weeks old today. Next thing you'll know, he'll be 18.

Thank goodness no one is hurt

I got a call this morning that a tornado ripped through Millard, Nebraska, blowing away part of my aunt and unlces home. Thankfully, no one was hurt but you can see them in this story on KETV.com.

He's arrived.

my_crib
Originally uploaded by Shanlee

I'm now a sleeped deprived new mom. I can't type long but I wanted to make a post that I had my baby on Friday. A full long post is to come but baby is healthy and happy along with dad and mom who are so in love with this little guy, we can't imagine our life without him. But we do miss sleep.

As for right now, we're not taking visitors unless you're willing to hold baby and let mom sleep. I just can't stomach entertaining much.

Until then, we'll be uploading more photos, when we have a free moment!

Cat update

It appears that Zach is getting the cat door. The past few days they've been stuck in the garage when Brian leaves for work and when he comes home at lunch, they are in the house.

So I guess he's not as stubborn as I thought.

2 out of 3 animals

We installed a cat/dog door from our house to the garage. My husband insisted because he doesn't want to smell the litter box while working from home (but he can work with piles of clutter and band equipment in his office -- go figure). When I live in Nebraska, I had a cat door that Zach used all the time to get to his litter box in the basement. Brian installed the door and put all three animals in the garage. None of them really got the concept so he tacked the door up so they could prance back and forth.

Charlie has now figured out he can TRY to come with us everytime we leave. Someone usually has to tell him to stay while one person backs the car out. We put the plastic back down and all day while Brian worked on the yard, Charlie went in and out, never leaving the yard and sitting on the driveway.

The cats were bewildered by the door until last night. That bright cat Sage, after sitting in the garage for an hour, decided to brave the plastic and go through. Zach, on the other hand, meowed like a school girl until we couldn't stand it so the tack went back up. That's all I need is the cat meowing all night in the garage because he's not to bright esp when I'm trying to get precious sleep before this baby comes. This cat used a cat door for 4 years. What's the deal?

So, two out of three animals get the animal door while the cranky 12 year old cat is either an idiot or being stubborn.

Brian stuck the cats in the garage before he left today. We'll see who's in the garage when I come home tonight. Maybe Zach will figure it out?

Mother's Day

When I lived in Nebraska, I would spend Mother's Day planting flowers in honor of my mother. Since moving to Bend, planting flowers don't happen until after Memorial Day and the last few years, I've been at a loss. Mostly we do something for my MIL (lunch around 2 p.m.) or go for a walk (which Charlie and I are heading out to do).

Even though I'm 33 days away from having this kid, my husband made me breakfast and then "went to work." (I think he went to get me something though I said not to) I guess I'm not at a loss anymore now that there is a little one on the way. He's definitely restricting my breathing and keeping me up at night but I'm 100% sure he's all worth it.

Now to get out and enjoy the day with my little doggy.