Tagged

I've been tagged by Amanda at Four Molnars.

The full rules are at the bottom of my post, but basically you list seven random things about yourself and tag seven bloggers to do the same.

Seven randoms about me:

1. I'm watching The Price is Right Supports the Troops. I've loved this show since I was old enough to watch T.V. I'm still getting used to Drew Carey as host, but he's finally starting to grow on me.

2. I stay up waaay too late EVERY NIGHT. Even if I'm tired, I end up getting a second wind that keeps me up till at least midnight. *Note - I'm exhausted right now, but no move to head to bed yet.

3. Although I've put in a valiant effort since Monday night, I've finally resolved that I cannot live on birthday cake and ice cream alone.

4. Just this week I've started to recycle. I'm embarrassed to say that I've just been too lazy in the past. My city doesn't offer recycling pick-up but I drive past a recycling drop-off center almost every day. I'm on board now. Reduce - Reuse - Recycle people!

5. I think this year is going to be the year of "the new hairdo". I have an appointment on Tuesday. I envy people who change their hair frequently. There's no harm in it - it's just hair. To sweeten the pot even more, my day job is taking care of pets...they don't judge good or bad hair like people do. If I hate the hair, I can wear a hat.

6. I joined Oprah's Clutter Crew this week. I even downloaded and wrote in my pledge to de-clutter and get organized. The goal is to do monthly homework and be clutter-free by May. That's exciting news!

7. I hate living so far away from my sister.

Now, here's who I tag:

1. Mike at A Day in the Life
2. Gina at My very last nerve
3. Christina at Cici and Family
4. Tara at The Adventures of Team Beattiecutt
5. Angela at The Need Less Experiment
6. Jess at Du Wax Loolu
7. Lisa at It's the little things...

And now, for the seven of you, here is your mission:

1. Link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Share seven random facts about yourself.
3. Tag seven people and list their links in your post.
4. Tell those seven people by commenting on their blog.

Have a great weekend!

Oh, baby.

After getting ready for bed, I put Nate in his crib to play while I sorted laundry. I went downstairs to start a load and could hear his mobile playing and him talking on the monitor. About 1o minutes later, silence. *Note - it's always a crap shoot if he'll go to sleep on his own after playing in his crib or if he'll have a fit and scream until we come soothe him.

This is what I saw when I came in...

The poor baby was so tired, he couldn't even manage to lay down. I can hear him thinking "I'm just going to put my head down for a sec". He didn't make any noise or fuss at all when I laid him down. Sweet dreams, Nate.

This week

Who is this big boy?

Outfit courtesy of Aunt Shel

LOVE the hat!

Finally - shoes! No wonder I was having a hard time finding shoes for Nate. His feet are different sizes - his right foot is 1/2 smaller than the left...plus he has chunky feet. So his size 2.5 and size 3 feet need a size 4 shoe. Whew!


WAIT...

Did someone just have a birthday?
Yes, yes I did.

Mike worked on Tuesday, so we celebrated on Monday night. Mike made me a layered cake. And decorated it like a professional. I'm seriously impressed.

Mike's gift to me. It's always "Nate-o'clock"!! :)

My friend Sallie kept me company and took me to dinner on Tuesday. We had a great time. Thanks Sallie! P.S. I listened to the whole Twilight soundtrack and love it!

The 2030 LIst

My friend Angela has a great blog called The Need Less Experiment. I've been enjoying reconnecting with her and trying to implement some of the great ideas she has. The premise of the blog is how to live on less and how to create wonderful experiences with her family. One of the posts that intrigued me was called The 2030 List. Instead of indulging her children with all the trendiest and en vogue toys/gadgets, her family is focused on experiencing life together and making great memories. I think that's such a great idea so we've decided to follow suit. (The year 2030 is when her youngest child should finish college. Same goes for Nate so I've kept the name!)

The Wilkinson's 2030 List
Go to Disney World
See the Grand Canyon
Go horseback riding
Learn to ski
Go ice skating
Go hiking and camping
Learn to fish
Visit New York City
Visit Washington, D.C.
Visit at least 1/2 of all the MLB stadiums
Choose a charity/project as a family and volunteer at least 3-4 times per year
See Niagara Falls (from NY and Canada)
Get passports
Visit all of our birth places (Mike was born in Morocco and I was born in Germany)
Visit the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia
Take a fall foliage drive throughout New England
Travel to all four corners of the U.S. in an R.V.

What's on YOUR list?

Getting older

We celebrated Nate's 8 month birthday on Wednesday. These eight months have flown by so how can it truly feel like I can't remember life without him? Gosh, the evidence of his growing up is smack dab in my face. Two of the big things this week:

1. He's almost ready to transition from this:

to this:

Ok, he's ready; Mommy just needs a good solution getting him in and out of our pet clients' houses.

2. He's big enough for this when shopping with Daddy:

We got a box from Aunt Shel yesterday. Thank you so much for all the doo-dads and Mike's bday present! Nate absolutely loves his new xylophone!


My folks took a trip last month that included a trip to UW-Madison where Dad went to school. Nate loves his Badgers gear! He's all smiles when Bucky plays the fight song.


This just in... Mike's really smiley today. :)

Cute collage