Today’s adventures included a trip to the mall and a while there we stopped in to see this jolly old elf. Adam was not overly impressed – he didn’t cry though, so I think he’s still on the nice list.

Lately Adam has been playing with his nativity set a lot. This make me very happy because I was really excited about getting this toy for him. I ordered it for him earlier this month and when it was delivered opened it right away. It didn’t take me long to realize that the pieces weren’t exactly like the picture on the box.

You see, our set has two Josephs. It makes for a crowded manger and we are missing a cow. We already had a cow though (my parents got Adam a bunch of animals for his birthday), so it’s not a big deal. I just feel bad for whoever got the set with double cows and no Joseph – poor single mama Mary.

Also, the little dude has decided that one of the wise men should take the place of the angel. It’s normally the one in red, but sometimes one of the other two will step in. Earlier today I asked him to bring me the baby and after studying the figures for a while he did. It was really sweet, he held the little baby Jesus to his chest and rocked him when I gave it back to him.

Shortly after that he walked over to the stairs and tossed the baby Jesus down them. Good thing Jesus loves the little children, hopefully he won’t hold that against Adam.

I am thankful that I am able to stay home and spend each day with Adam.  I never imagined myself a stay-at-home-mom and it is more difficult than I thought it would be – however it is also more rewarding.

I am thankful for a husband that sees me as his equal, values my opinions, loves me, and makes me laugh.

I am thankful for my new (pink) electronic book reader.

I am thankful for our amazing son.  Being his mother is the greatest gift I have ever received.

I am thankful for my current pregnancy (despite the morning sickness) and the growing baby that will be born in 6 months.

I am thankful for parents that taught me to respect others, value a dollar, be responsible for my actions, and to lead and not always follow.

I am thankful for pumpkin pie.

I am thankful for a home that is safe, warm, and not three stories tall.

I am thankful for Steven and Stacy.  I’ve said many times  that I could not have handpicked a better brother and sister and I mean that with my whole heart.  I am so fortunate to have grown up with the two of them and hope Adam is someday lucky enough to share a similar bond with his siblings.

I am thankful for short deployments.

I am thankful for the internet.

I am thankful that Adam’s anti-crib stance has changed and that he now has a semi-regular (plus or minus half an hour) bedtime.  It’s better for both of us.

I am thankful I went to Clarkson – even though finding a husband was not my goal.

I am thankful for an attached garage – and will be even more thankful once the snow starts falling.

I am thankful for Adam’s big, slobbery, open-mouthed kisses.

I am thankful for GPS.

I am thankful for really crispy bacon.

I am thankful that Dave and I have such similar values and priorities.

I am thankful for my education and the security it gives me to know that if needed, I could provide for myself and my family.

I am thankful that digital cameras make it easy (and affordable) for me to take and share a lot of pictures.

I am thankful, so very thankful, for the life and family that Dave and I have created together.

I am thankful for Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (but only the spiral kind or the ones that are shaped like cartoon characters).

I am thankful for a childhood that involved a lot of books, trips to the library, and a love of reading that exists today.

I am thankful for spellcheck.

I am thankful for Adam’s curls, his little baby snores, and his big belly laughs.

I am thankful for hot water (sorry to rub it in Dave).

I am thankful that this list is just a small sampling of all of the many blessings I have to be thankful for.

Adam has become quite the little copycat lately.  If he hears someone sneeze or cough he’ll pretend to do the same.  Lately this has been his favorite thing to mimic (complete with sound effects).

Hopefully the “morning” sickness is over soon for both of us.

This is far from the best picture (Adam’s pretty blurry), but you can see the cool fort I built Adam last night.

And apparently, the fact that mommy made it does not alter its “No Girls Allowed” status.  Any time I came near the door he’d shut it on me – and laugh.

I recently ordered a color book for Adam.  I’ve made several of these for other kids and it was finally time for Adam to get one too.  I found a company that does custom board book printing and am so pleased with the results.

Dave previewed all of the files before I ordered the book.  This was his favorite page:

Adam likes it too – he’s a big fan of any page with Daddy on it.  He also really likes the kitty on the gray page and the ducks on the yellow page (quack quack).

Friday I had an ultrasound and was able to see our new little one for the first time.  Yes, Adam’s going to be a big brother – it’s pretty exciting stuff.

So there’s our creepy looking skeletor baby.  I’m not too worried, Adam looked like a little alien at this age and he turned out cute.  And that really is an adorable creepy looking baby – so don’t yell at me for picking on your grandchild Mom.  Anyway, I’m about 12 weeks long now, and if things continue to go well we’ll be a family of four the end of May – woo hoo!!

Adam got some new pajamas yesterday and that is the whole reason for this post.

He’s too cute not to share.  Now if only there wasn’t another hour and a half until bedtime – cute or not he’s run me ragged today.

Happy Veterans Day to all of the men and woman who have served, continue to serve, and in the future will serve in our armed forces – especially my amazing husband.

Thank you honey, for everything you do.