#2

I updated my background, so I thought it might be time to update my actual blog =). I talk to my sister almost everyday and we always ask each other what's new...and usually we have nothing. But, we always have something to talk about anyway, so I am sure I have a few tidbits I could share.
Joseph started daycare #2 in June....and we absolutely love it, but more importantly Joseph loves it. He still went through a little bit of an adjustment, but it was no where near as long or as hard as the first time. I know this has a lot to do with his age, but I think it mostly has to do with the teachers and the atmosphere of the school. I will be the first to admit (well most of the time ;) that Joseph is a little bit of a mama's boy, but this school didn't make me feel bad about that, they simply took Joseph in and loved him. What more do you really want for your child at 18 months old besides to be loved and cared for? He doesn't have to be a genius...yet, lol!
The other #2 is a baby...no, I am not pregnant but the thought of baby #2 does cross my mind every other day or so, (roughly). Ideally, I would like to be pregnant this time next year. David and I want our kids to be atleast 3 years apart. Although, David would probably rather it be 4, I would rather it be 3. But, there are 2 things that have to happen before I get pregnant again. #1 I need to lose the weight from the first one and #2 I want to be a part of wedding where I am not fat, not pregnant or not 5 months post having a baby. One of my dearest friends (Rebecca) is getting married in March, and I am so thrilled to be her maid of honor!
I am currently reading a book (more of a devotional) called "Mommy Grace" and I love it. I wish I would have read this book when I first had Joseph, but better late than never. One of the hardest things (I've found..I can't speak for all mothers ;) about being a mother is dealing with guilt. Did I do enough, does he know I love him, am I taking care of my husband enough??? Anyways, you get the point. This book is really helping me with that and helping me to just let go (as much as I can). I know a lot of people who are pregnant, or trying to have a baby, or some that are already mothers....anyways, its a book you might want to try.

Horrible

I am horrible at this. Somehow I knew I would be. I just don't have the time or creativity. Most of the time I want to write, but then I tell myself if I was someone else reading my blog I would be bored out of my mind ;). Anyways, I am not going to get rid of it because maybe one day I will have something really profound to say. But, I do know I will probably not post too many pictures on here...I post pictures on facebook, myspace and snapfish I think thats enough, don't you?

We have had a lot of injuries in our household lately. David broke his hand in February and then just last week he messed up his knee. I say messed up because I am not sure of the proper terms. Luckily he does not need surgery but he can't drive or do too much for 4 weeks. Joseph is having minor surgery tomorrow (Friday) to remove some scar tissue from his face. The doctors keeps saying its minor, nothing to worry about...but apparently he does not know me because I am worried.

On happier news, we had a wonderful vacation in Georgia for a friend's Valentine day wedding and I celebrated my 30th birthday in March. Joseph is talking a lot now and is so much fun everyday. He is so much energy and its fun to watch his personality grow. He is not going to daycare anymore (long story) but we are searching again and we think we will try again in June when he is about 18 months old.

See told you it would be boring.

I knew this would happen...

I knew I would get behind on this. Sorry. I have been busy basket weaving ;) David always asks me what I am doing when he clearly knows what I am doing and how focused I am on doing it and I always answer, "I am weaving a basket"!

Anyways, lots has happened in the Tate household. We had a super fabulous Christmas, probably my favorite one in my 29 years! My parents took our family and my sister and her husband on a Disney vacation. We spent 5 days in the Lake Buena Vista Palace hotel and visited Epcot on Friday, Animal Kingdom on Saturday, and Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Animal Kingdom was my least favorite. The animals were cool, but there were so many people and the walkways are just way too small. I have a big issue with that. Especially when people are not aware of the 40 million other people around them trying to get by! Other than that it was such a fun time! Joseph had a great time too. He especially loved the Winne the Pooh park. I know he won't remember this trip, but I know I always will (and so will my family). My sister also cut and colored my hair...yay!

On the day Joseph was supposed to start daycare he got a double ear infection. Of all the luck in the world. He has never had an ear infection, never taken antibiotics and the day he is supposed to start school, he gets one. (And just today we took him back to the doctor for a recheck and they haven't completely cleared up...poor guy). So he started daycare about 2 weeks ago and what an interesting journey that has been, and probably will be for the next few months. He is going to B'Nai Israel Community Day School on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The first day he didn't cry until after we left and he saw other kids crying, but then it just got progressively worse. Now he cries pretty much when we walk in the door and that is other thing causing "problems" - walking. Joseph IS walking but not as well as the other kids in his class, so he doesn't do so well when they are transitioning. I think this past Friday he had a good day, but he didn't go today (because of the ear infection) so now I feel like we are going to have another few rough weeks before he totally adjusts. I know that daycare is going to be a great thing. He will learn so much. But sometimes its hard not to want to keep your kid in their own little bubble. What I mean is, David and I know Joseph better than anyone else and besides from my parents, sister and david's mom he really has never been in anyone elses care, so its just hard to leave him with total strangers. I know this too will get better, but right now I am just having a hard time adjusting too =).

I think that is pretty much it for now. I will post some pictures soon too!