Extreme Domesticatedness

I'd been griping

about our chintzy vacuum cleaner not being able to do ANYTHING with our carpet. We've got tracked-in dirt ( can't convert the hubs to barefootedness, alas ) , cat hair ( and other cat-related unspeakables ), and basically things that make me cringe making the carpet a mess.

So, I was QUITE overjoyed when the hubs surprised me with a COMMERCIAL grade vacuum cleaner. Women's lib organizations around the world are probably giving me dirty looks, but I LOVE my new vacuum cleaner, so there.

Introducing the Eureka Commercial High Filtration Upright Vacuum - Yellow C2094. Be sure your carpet gets a deep clean with this commercial upright vacuum. Allergen micron filtration removes dust mites, ragweed and pollen, while the Vibra Groomer I brush roll cleaning action vibrates out deeply embedded dirt for a thorough clean. Eureka Part Number: C2094H Features 7-amp motor provides the suction power you need to get the job done Allergen micron filtration system removes 100% of dust mites, ragweed and pollen, as well as particles 15 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, so you can breathe easier ( yay for us atopic individuals ) Vibra Groomer I brush roll cleaning action vibrates dirt that is embedded in the carpet to ensure a deep clean 6-position carpet height adjustment allows you to find the right brush roll height for different carpet and floor surfaces Headlight reveals hidden dirt, so you don't miss any areas ( like, woah ) 50' power cord stops you from unplugging and moving the cord when cleaning larger rooms ( I mean, 50 freaking feet! from one end of the house to the other wouldn't take anywhere near 50 feet! )

I am also reminded of the blender blunder scene from Father of The Bride where Steve Martin's daughter's fiance gives her a blender as a wedding present and she's all up in arms and in tears and wanting to call the wedding off. LOL

Our Baby's growing up!

Here's a Jaxon update

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A Reason to Celebrate

I had flashes of my time as an intern

when Jaxon was born, what with the being on call 24/7 ( and loving every - well, just about every - moment of it ). But really, we have come a long way since then, and I can't believe our baby is turning 3 months in a few days. The days have been sort of a blur, and it amazes us how fast he grows. He has been a wonderful blessing to us, and in the past few weeks, he has been a great sleeper in the night! He will finally fall asleep at about 10pm, stirring a couple of times in the night - i.e. hungriness and diaper wetness overload - and go right back to sleep till morning!

That being said, last night was probably the first night that I've slept for 4 hours at a stretch without having to nurse or change his diaper, finally being woken up by my alarm clock to get up in time for Bible Class. Wow. I'd forgotten how that felt. I'm not gonna cling on to that too much though, because he will be going through growth spurts and teething soon, and sleeping habits will probably change a little. But for now, I'm thanking the Lord for little blessings, and our wonderful little miracle.

June 21st, What a day

It's been a busy day.

It was my birthday, David's first Father's day, David and my anniversary, and it'll be David's birthday tomorrow.

PLUS, Jaxon, along with his grandad and cousins, were on the front page of the Abilene Reporter News today!

Here's a link to the Story

Also, Judith babysat Jaxon while we had our anniversary dinner at Abuelo's, a tradition for us on our anniversary. That was the first time Jaxon was in someone else's care other than David or myself, without us present. I was missing my little baby even before we reached Judith's to drop him off.

It was strange to sit in the front seat again after almost 3 months, as we drove there, and to be on a "date" that was just the two of us. Of course I was suffering from separation anxiety, but had a wonderful time just hanging out with my lubby hubby for a couple of hours.

Thanks Judith! You're a doll :)