nick-at-night? not for me.

I know I've mentioned it maybe once or twenty times before, but we don't have cable or any kind of satellite television. We do have an antenna. Actually, cable isn't available in our neighborhood so our only choices for paid tv are Dish or DirecTV.

The lack of channel choices never really bothered me, we don't watch a ton of television in general. However, since having a baby I find myself turning on the tv while sitting in bed feeding avery. There's not much on in the middle of the night. I've seen my fair share of infommercials, people's court, and religious programming. After spending a night at my aunt's over the weekend with Dish network to keep me entertained at 11:00, 2:00, 5:00, and 7:00--I came home wanting to sign up. HGTV and Nick-at-Night were calling my name, tempting me with their overpriced real estate and re-runs of The Nanny. Unfortunately, my husband did not agree.

I suppose it's better really, not to sign up for Dish. It not only saves money, but it also keeps me from watching too much television. But if you have cable/satellite and I'm coming to visit, you can bet I'll park myself in front of your television. It's like when I was a kid and my parents wouldn't buy a Nintendo because they didn't want us playing video games all day. When I went to my cousins' house, it was ALL I WANTED TO DO. I couldn't wait to play Super Mario Bros.

Dish would be nice on nights like tonight when Deran is working late and the baby & pugs are sacked out. Sure, a couple of books arrived from Amazon today but TLC is probably playing The Half-Ton Man or The 650 lb. Virgin.

Oh well, life is good. This baby will wake up soon and I'll have some company. Yep, I'm still using my iPhone. She really is just the cutest!

quarantined

Deran is currently tucked away in the bedroom, because when Deran gets sick he doesn't just get a cold. No, instead he's all, "I'll take the flu with a side of strep, and I'll end with an eye infection thankyouverymuch." Seriously.

We're headed into the 48th hour of his 72 hour quarantine from me & Avery. However, he still has a fever. So, as long as he has the fever, he's contagious. And can I just say, I'm lonely. He's just in another room but I feel very much alone in the living room with my baby & pugs. I wish we could all be in the same room. Why yes, I am feeling a little sorry for myself!

Meanwhile, Avery celebrated her one-month birthday on Thursday. I have much to say but it's for another post, she deserves her own happy post.

I lost my last grandparent yesterday and that's tough. My parents' parents are gone, something I cannot even imagine. And yesterday as I stood sobbing in the kitchen, I couldn't even get a hug. After leaving the hospital, my Aunt Wanda came over and spent the night before making the drive home this morning. It was so nice to have her company and her hugs. Please pray for our family during this time, as well as Deran's recovery.

On a happier note, Monday is a holiday & I hope you all enjoy the day!

all about avery

September's header is all about Avery. I really had more to say, but she happens to be screaming and requires my assistance...

happy

I know that she's really not smiling at me, but I can pretend.

this is sad

It's not a face we see often because usually at the first sign of a cry she is scooped up and tended to. I was trying to take a few photos yesterday and had just set everything up when the crying started. So I stopped...after taking a few pictures of my sad baby.

She is currently fast asleep in my arms as I type this post with one hand. I realize I may be putting her on the fast track to being spoiled, but I'm okay with it.