Where did Fall go?

It appears that I have trouble keeping up with updating the blog. Oh well. Funny story from this morning. Colton shows slight interest in the potty so he has one and this morning he hauled it out to the living room and wanted to use it. I let him take off his diaper and sit on the potty. Of course nothing happened so after a little while he started to walk around so I went to get his clothes and a new diaper. Next thing I know, little man is peeing on the kitchen floor! That was fun to clean up...it was pretty funny though. Thats what I get for letting him walk around without a diaper and at least it was on the kitchen floor and not the carpet. Fun times.
Colton's 2nd birthday has come and gone in the midst of busy times at work and home. We took a trip to Minneapolis to see the last Twins game in the metrodome. It was fun but Colton didnt get a birthday party. I was thinking about inviting some people over for cake soon. We will see.
Colton also had his 2 year check up. He didnt get any flu shots yet because they were out so I will have to call and see when some are going to come in again. However, the Dr. was really impressed with his vocabulary and speaking ability. He is still pretty skinny , his weight was in the 25th percentile while his height and head were in the 75th percentile. It seems he had another growth spurt! He is also finally getting his eye teeth for real this time. More drool. What fun. AND, he is becoming much more independent and I have seen a few more temper tantrums :( Hopefully they dont get too bad !

I am not very happy to see snow either...

Maybe I should Update

So I am super excited because I just realized that my dear friend Clarissa decided to follow the blog! Hi friend! Also, once again it has been awhile since I have written anything here. I did not get the new job at Walmart but I am pretty sure that is ok with me. Someone else can be the guinea pig and figure out what its all about. I have also been thinking about taking a class or two for something although I am not quite sure what yet. We will see how that goes.
Last night was not fun as I was sick. I actually havent thrown up in over two years and got to have that lovely experience last night. I am pretty sure that is done now :) I really hope Colton doesnt get sick now though.
Lately I have been looking for some good books to read as well. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great! Maybe I will have to take a look at my Amazon listing as well. I know i have a couple listed on there.
Colton has reached a new level in his terrible two stage...I hope its the top but I am pretty sure I would only be fooling myself to believe that is true! He is extremely curious and really likes trying everything so he has been a little difficult to control. However, I dont think I would change it because I would rather have a curious, brite, active and intelligent child than a passive one. He also likes to count and try to figure things out. I think he has more of his dad's brain than mine but who knows...he does like books as well. The only thing he isnt interested in at all is the TV. I am actually pretty thankful although I cant use that to provide a break for myself. Sometimes I wish I could just turn on the TV and that would entertain him for a bit ....no such luck. Oh well, like I said I would rather have him be curious and active than anything else. He shows a little interest in the potty but not a lot... We will see how that goes as well.
I also included a few pics of things we have been up to...

Not Sure

Sometimes I am just not really sure what I should do. There is a new opportunity at Walmart that I applied for but retail is obviously not something I am passionate about. I really could care less if a store has everything every person thinks they need to be happy. Granted, choices are good but we as a society have become so focused on things, and appearances, and money. It amazes me the things people think they need to get by. I am far from perfect in this area too. I have so much crap that I don't really do anything with and I want that to change . But how to go about that. Why can't we just be happy with having people we love in our lives, with the relationships, with the just enough. I'm sure that there are people who are but I have a hard time finding them.
I guess my point is that I want to work for someone/something that cares more about the people who work for them than for making sure they make every cent they can. I dont have daycare for Colton the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. I have to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday..... I have to find someone to watch him because I have to be at work.....I dont really know what my point is but I guess I wish I knew of a better job in something I am interested in and that was more family friendly and could still pay the bills.
However, I also wish people didnt judge others for the job they do. So what if I work at Walmart ...it atleast pays the bills and gives me a pretty good schedule to spend time with Colton. Does it mean I dont know what I am talking about just because it doesnt seem like I am using my BA in psychology? Hell no....I use it everyday in some way and dont think you can treat me like I am an idiot just because of where I work. Yes, I hope to someday find something that fits better but right now there are things that are more important ..like my little boy and my husband and family etc. Walmart is sufficient...maybe not ideal but it is a piece of the puzzle that is my life and if you dont like it . too bad.
ok, i guess thats enough of the frustrated blog....maybe I will have to write a cheerier blog soon.

Missing My Baby

I had to work Friday night and Saturday so Colton has been at Grandma and Grandpa's house in Sioux Center. That means that I have been bored :) Although that isnt neccesarily bad. Friday night Jason and I went out with Kate to Applebees after work and tonight I got to hang out with myself for awhile. That is something that rarely happens.
I am looking forward to next weekend when we get to go to Oak Grove to hang out with my grandparents and my mom's side of the family. We get to go canoeing and just generally have a good time with family.

Time Flies

Well, once again time seems to have gotten away from me. I'm trying to remember everything that has happened since I last wrote and it seems to be an awful lot of stuff :) Colton got to go fishing with Grandpa and Grandma Dolieslager at Covell Lake, and to the Airshow and swimming in his pool and the zoo....the list goes on and on...

At Walmart, they have started the store remodel so its incredibly interesting to go to work and see all the changes that have been made...I think it will be great when its done. Everything will make a lot more sense!

We are almost done with the room downstairs and then Mike will move in a bit until he gets married next summer....

i am having a hard time believing that tomorrow is August already....where did the summer go? I dont think i am prepared for the snow again already...
well, i guess thats all for now!

Out and About

Well we are back from our mini vacation and in the full swing of work once again... It went way too fast but we had a good time. Colton went to stay at Grandpa and Grandma's house in Sioux Center while Jason and I joined Mike and Janelle on the trip to the cities to catch three Twins games and other various fun.
The first Twins game was a long one to sit through..16 innings!! Over five hours of baseball fun. I will admit that I had a hard time sitting through that one :) On the plus side, our hotel was right across the road and we got to bed pretty quickly after that. We made a stop at ValleyFair to watch the fireworks and to go on some rides. I hadn't been there in awhile so for me it was really fun. Jason had a pretty good time as well.
Meanwhile, Colton enjoyed the fireworks in Sioux Center and took a ride in a big tractor with Great Grandpa Jack. He also got his very own vaccuum to help Mommy clean with! (it is a toy vaccuum)
Before we left Minneapolis, we just HAD to go drive past Target field and it looks pretty AWESOME!

Now, if i could only get the house cleaned up again :)

On Saturday I took Colton for his first haircut from someone else. I was really nervous because I had no idea how he would react to having someone he didnt know using a scissors right next to his head.... well he was an amazing little man! With the exception of a few head turns he sat still and was very calm . I was so happy! Now he looks like a handsome little man and not so much a baby anymore. That makes me kind of sad but oh well. They have to grow up right?
Work is interesting. I have been kind of thrown into apparel and its going ok but I am so glad there are people willing to help me out! Becki and Katie have been great and I hope they are still glad I came over :) I have also been having to do alot of interviews for the remodel crew. That can be pretty interesting and kind of time consuming.
I am pretty sad because it didnt work out for Gabe and I to hang out when he was here. I dont know all of what was going on but I have to admit I was pretty mad when he called and said he wouldnt be able to hang out. I guess not really mad but upset. We have been friends for how long and you are here for more than a week and couldnt find time to hang out with me? And i know stuff happened that he couldnt control so I understand but I was pretty excited to see him and then it didnt happen...
This weekend..VACATION!! pretty much cant wait....It is much needed.