And I am done

I just turned in my last requirements for graduation. I am off to take a nap while Abram is sleeping. I am so excited. And so tired.

Donna Martin Graduates!

For some reason I have this chant in my head as I finish my portfolio. Maybe it's because all I can think about is graduation. Maybe it's because some form of 90210 is coming back on this fall. In any case...
Donna Martin Graduates! Donna Martin Graduates! Donna Martin Graduates!...

He Stands

Abram pulled himself up to standing in his crib today! It was so funny to watch him. He struggled with it at first and was so proud of himself when he reached standing. Guess it's time to lower the crib mattress. I have been delaying that since when I put him to bed I lean in close to him and "shhhh" him for awhile. Now I won't be able to do that. Sniff Sniff. However, he has become a good cuddler when he is tired so I can replace my close time there. I will post a pic of him standing but in the spirit of getting my portfolio done...I'm out.

Somatoform Disorder

Yes, I am back to diagnosing myself. However, I did not use my DSM for this one so bare with me. For the past couple days I have been really dizzy. I explained it to my dad and he described it as Vertigo. But really, I have nothing wrong with me. I have analyzed if I have glaucoma, a migraine, a blood clot, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a hernia (why not). I realized I have none of these things. I have stress that I am not acknowledging from finishing my degree. I have been pretending like it isn't stressing me out so my body decided to show me that it really is. I realized this after Barry was asking me questions about my project and with each question I felt like throwing up a little more each time. So, here is to acknowledging my stress, getting rid of Vertigo, and finishing my portfolio (insert urge to puke here). Ugh, I guess if I wind up in the hospital I was wrong with my diagnosis.

Almost...

My portfolio is coming along really well! I hope to turn it in on Monday. Trying to stay focused is hard though. My mom and husband are a tremendous help!

A Whole New World

I recently joined facebook and have found that it is a whole new world that I wasn't previously aware of. I am amazed by how many people I know who have facebook accounts. People from college, people from church, and people from my internship. Crazy fun.

Abram is lunging at the keyboard like it's an oasis in the desert. Here is what he writes:

opop;uuttf5555555555555555555f wddswq

Abram and I are off to Rochester to visit Vicki and the boys, then Bill and Rachel and hopefully the girls, then to Albert Lea for a few days. My goal is to get my papers done with the extra time I will have when grandpa and grandma enjoy spending time with their second youngest grandchild. Wish me success!

The Love of Sleep

What Abram looks like when we put him to sleep

What Abram looks like when we check on him

Abram has joined his parents in a love of sleep. He went down for his nap about two hours ago and is still snoozing away. Last night he slept for 8 hours straight. This is not a new occurrence so I am marking it up as officially, regularly "sleeping through the night". Yeah for sleep!

Making baby food

Today was not my first attempt at making Abram's food but it was my most extensive attempt. We rarely buy store packaged baby food and tend to go day by day with what we make for Bram. Today I thought I would get a bunch stored up in the freezer.

On the menu:
Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Peas
Carrots

I started with boiling the water to steam the peas and carrots. No problems there. While they were steaming I halved the squash and scooped out the seeds. Down the disposal and I was off to peel the...oh wait...the disposal seems to be jammed up a little. Let me use an oh so safe technique and put my hand down there (after it was off of course) to see what is stuck. Hmmm, lots of seeds. I will pick some out. Run water, try again. This time water is not draining and disposal is making a funny noise. Erg.

Leave it and on to blending up the peas and carrots. No problem...good old blender we got at our wedding works great...only 3 years old been used a handful of times because to be honest, I don't make very much stuff in the kitchen.

Sweet potatoes are peeled and put in boiling water. Squash is in the oven!

Abram wakes up from his nap, gets fresh peas and carrots!

Start blending sweet potatoes...going well...needs more water....needs lots more water...blender seems to be mad at me...finishes blending potatoes.

Abram very crabby needs lot of attention. Break from cooking to attend to him.

Abram back to his nap. Squash scooped out and put in the blender. Almost done all I have to do is blen...wait, maybe it's not plugged in...nope. I bet I need to press that reset button like I do sometimes when I am blowdrying my hair...nope. Button push, button push, nothing. Blender seems to be making funny humming noise. Blender does nothing but mock me with it's container full of my baby's squash. R.I.P. wedding gift blender that has been used a handful of times.

I think the cost of a new blender and garbage disposal is going to seriously offset my savings from homemade baby food!

Hey Angie...

- So when is the next time you have to go to class?

- Umm, I think that would be never.

That's right folks, I finished my last class this weekend! I have sugar plums of PhD's dancing in my head but they can just keep dancing for the the next 10 years.

I will let you know when I get my projects turned in and have my official graduation date!!

Moving On Up

Abram is getting so big! He amazes us every day with his new abilities. Just thought I would post some updated pictures for your viewing pleasure.