So yesterday, Mom Levi and I went to Walmart. Big mistake since it was Too Old Tuesday. I got the few things I needed and were just about to check out when Levi was completely red in the face and unloading God knows what in his pants. And Boy was he doing a grand job of it. So before checking out we went into the restroom. I swear I had diapers and wipes in my purse pocket. However once I got him unloaded out of the car seat-- I found no I didn't have both. I only had wipes. And I had left the diaper bag in the car because-- such a quick trip dod not require me to lug in all of that. So-- thank Goodness Mom was with me because she ran out to the car and got a diaper.

Now, many of you know how I can't stand people just standing in the way-- gawking--- and strange people's comments just annoy me. So-- here am holding a fussy, poopy diapered baby in the middle of the Ladies Room. There diaper changing station is right by the door opposite the sinks-- in the hallway of the stalls. DUH!! not enough room for people to get by to get in/out of the stalls-- and I can't do anything until Mom gets back. Every person that came in was like awwww- somebody's not happy. Now way!! Would you be if you had a pantful of poop!!?? Where was MOM??
So Mom returns, diaper in hand. I get all ready and she'sstanding there with one wipe out of the package-- ok I don't think it's going to be a one-wiper! You could probably have heard him grunting 3 aisles over....

So I get his little heiney cleaned off and then I notice it's all the way up his back and in the back of his onsie! Once again-- extra clothes in diaper bag-- in car. I had an outfit in my cart-- I told mom-- go pay for it real quick. I stood there trying to keep the poor thing warm-- more people coming and going.... Us in the way of everything..... Some lady says-- where is that boys clothes??? Errrrrrrrr. Ok now I'm annoyed. Afterwards I thought of this--- Oh I just gave birth to him--- don't go in that back stall!! It's a mess. Come on people!!??

What seemed like 10 minutes went by and finally mom returned. I swear she went to Alliance walmart to pay for the damn thing! By this time Levi is crying--which honestly is very rare. I'm pissed and if one more person says something I may fly off the handle.

I realize I am supposed to go back to work in 4 weeks but I don't know how I am going to do it. My tolerance for dumb people and their antics has diminished since having Levi and being off for so long. I may very well go back my first day-- and it be my last. Let's hope not, but they better just watch it!

So then last night I try to place an order online from babies R Us-- they have a special with free shipping and I get all the way to the end and it's not coming up.
I call the 800 number and the girl says well-- give me the item numbers and I'll see. Now I had just spent at least an hour-- finding the products, entering my sales codes, gift cards, credit card information... ready to check out, when I hit this shipping issue. I go through it all again with her-- right up to the shipping and my phone goes dead. WTH!!I just said screw it and placed the order with the regular shipping costs. Big deal 12.42 is not worth it to me.

So boy was I glad that yesterday was almost over..... today has been a much better day. I've stayed home all day so--- what could possibly stress me out. And even if I do stress out at home it always makes everything better to just look at Levi.

Here are a few examples;

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Well, Christmas has come and gone. Another year. But a great year it was. It started a little rough, but ended fantastically. (if that's a word.) It couldn't have been better.

As usual, Levi set the pace for the day- we were up about 5:30 for a bottle, Tim had been up since about 3am-- he couldn't sleep. I assumed Levi would go back to sleep after downing his breakfast but he was wide eyed and awake as ever. And since Santa had already stopped here...we decided let's go ahead and open our gifts. So we did.
Levi got a ride-on bear (I think Santa forgot he is only 2 months old-- but he'll be jumping on before we know it!) He also got a colorful Hedgehog and a few outfits. A snowglobe from Tim and I with his name and birthday engraved. And a cute little doggie hat. Tim got an mp3 player and clothes and I got a book, cd, floormats for my truck, a new electric griddle. (super excited about that because the to comes of and you can put it in the dishwasher.)

After that we took a short nap and we were then off to Mom and Dad's. We opened gifts with them and Cami and Kurt had to go to Kurt's Family's so they couldn't stay for dinner. That was a bummer. Dinner was delicious as usual. We hared lots of laughs and a few tears-- just a normal Cope Family Holiday!

In the afternoon we headed to Salem to go to Tim's Mom and Dad's. We once again exchanged gifts and had another delicious meal. Sheri made these fantastic wontons-- yum, yum. Nana and Papa got Levi a rocking horse --- it's tail wags and it makes galloping noises.

Everyone was very generous to all of us. Making it a very memorable Christmas for our family. We brought our treasures home and I looked around like where, oh where am I going to put all these gifts. Levi is the best dressed baby. He tried on a pair of overalls from Aunt Cami and they were size 9mo. It surprised me because they fit except for the shoulder straps were a little long. So weird! One more week until we get the official results from his 2 month checkup on height and weight.

Well, I best get back to work on cleaning this house up.I will check back in soon. Happy New Year Everyone! Be safe!

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Merry Christmas!

So yesterday Levi officially turned 2 months old. He now weighs 15 1/2 pounds. I'm not sure on his length but will find out the first week of the new year when he goes for his two month checkup. He would have gone ths month but scheduling was out of whack cause of the holiday.

So, we are finally ready for Christmas. And if we weren't it would be too late anyways! Should be an exciting day tomorrow. I'm debating getting the camcorder out. Levi is of course too little to do any opening of presents but once again.... this will never be his First Christmas again. Next year will be like his first "real" Christmas where he is interested and into things (or am I just imagining that, haha, yeah right!). Oh well we will wait and see how it rolls out in the morning. If Santa even stops here. I am hoping really hard that I made the nice list... I tried my best this year. At least Levi is sure to be on the nice list. Tim--- hmmm I'm not sure but I'd guess he's on the naughty list!

I should get going though. Levi is fast asleep. He's done so well this week. Every night about 7-7:30 he starts getting heavy eyed. He drinks his bottle and goes inthe bassinett and then he's out. Then he's up about 2-3 am for a diaper change and another bottle. Then it's right back to bed until 6-7:30am. If we are up at 6 it's for another bottle (if the mood strikes him, then back to bed. ) Otherwise he sleeps right through until 7:30 but at 7:30-- he is like an alarm. HEe's up and ready to go. So glad we are getting on a schedule. It makes it a lot easier to know what is coming. For both of us. I just hope it is tihs easily managed once I go back to work in another month. I'm a little nervous about that.

Ok well I am off to bed. Santa knows if I am sleeping. He knows if you are too..... so you better skedaddle too. Merry Christmas! May all your dreams come true.

Family Portraits and Levi

Here are our family portraits taken December 12th. They are a little grainy but still cute to look at. Merry Christmas!

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Cookie day 2008

These pictures are from Cookie Day(s) 2008. What a fun time it was. This event has been a tradition for the past 8 years. We love cookie day.

This year we made 22 different varieties of cookies and that's multiple batches and dozens of each. We give them to friends and family as gifts for Christmas. Who doesn't love homemade goodies?? yum Yum.

This was Levi's first Cookie Day and I hope he will grow to enjoy the tradition as much as I do. Daddy could care less... except he does enjoy our famous sugar cookies. So he nibbles while we have fun in the kitchen.

Levi was promptly named the Cookie Rookie. So cute. Next year he will be a pro though and I don't think he will be so content sitting and watching. I see him licking beaters and elbow deep in frosting. Oh boy, Oh boy!

I'll love it!!

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Levi 1 month old

Hello All.

These photos are from Levi's first trip to have portraits taken. They did a great job. The resolution is a little crappy on here (so you can't copy them I am sure.)

He did such a good job too. Another chance for me to say I have the best little boy ever! He's my darling.

Hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving and was able to enjoy the day with friends and family. yum. That has to be the best damn meal of the year hands down! No contest!

Levi is now 6 weeks old (yesterday) and weighs 14 pounds 2 ounces. He is so long that I can't get him completely on the scale without a foot hanging over and of course-- dragging on the counter. A little difficult task. This child is not starving that's for darn sure!

OK enjoy. we'll talk more later.

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