Off She Goes

We are officially nearing the departure of our beloved Nanny.  In just a short couple of weeks, she will be moving out and onto better things.

The Nanny officially resigned last Friday.

I am sure the Nanny won't miss the constant disarray we kept the house in - and we are very grateful for all the little things she had done that were not in her normal work responsibilities - such as putting up the dishwasher or taking out the trash or sweeping/vacuuming the floors or folding towels- you know, stuff the Wifey should have been doing.

Ever since day 1 we never felt nervous leaving our child unattended with her. The Nanny just had a comforting personality and we knew the Baby was in good hands with her.

So if anyone is needing a babysitter, please inquire within.

Creepster Update and Cry Baby Bitches

Looks like the power of the internet has gotten the Creepster (MeadowsMommy02) banned for stealing pictures.

I had a lot of people tell me how I should have been livid and bashing heads for justice. But frankly, despite the overall twisted nature of the whole ordeal, it's water under the bridge.

I took a risk by blogging about the Baby and the internet is public domain. It is fair game. One person's need for attention guided her to steal pictures. I hate to sound so vain and egotistical but at least someone saw the uber-cuteness of the Baby and decided to use it as her own.

On another note, this story has seemed to be making front pages everywhere: Couple Steals Foul Ball.

Quick summary of the story: Baseball player tosses ball into stands. Couple grab ball in front of three year old. Three year old cries like a little bitch. Gets another ball later. Couple, who stole ball, burn in Hell.

There's the argument if you are over the age of 13, you do not deserve the ball, as seen in this handy chart from Deadspin.

But here's the thing, it is so damn hard to catch a foul ball. Juggling beers and hot dogs and fingers being covered in buttery garlic fries - it is an impossible feat. And let's add in the fact that my depth perception is extremely skewed and every time the ball hits the bat, I swear it's going out of the park. But then again, as a Texas Rangers fan, it probably is out of the park. *High five* *Angels are nine games back*

So when a player is that close to gently toss a floater in your general vicinity - you go for it. No rules apply. The kid was a three year old. There is no possible way he had the hand eye coordination to snag a gently tossed baseball from 15 feet away. Baseball players know this; that's why they hand the kids the ball. I toss balls at the Baby from a foot away and just watch it ricochet off her alien head.

And when you are presented an opportunity to achieve something that most guys fantasize about before a ballgame: getting a foul ball / homerun AND while you are on a date, tunnel vision ensues. Clear the mechanism. You get that ball. You freaking celebrate.

In the 9th grade I intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown. I can still see that football just float in the air as if it had angel wings just whispering my name. And I seized the opportunity. Greatest event of my life. Ever. So who are we as the general public to raise our pitchforks and condemn this couple? Sure they were pretty shitty to take pictures with the ball as the little kid was crying his head off. But the guy earned it. If the dad wanted the ball for his kid, he would've dropped that little cry baby bitch and gotten after it. But he didn't, he could care less because as the above article states, the kid already gotten a foul ball last year. Now the kid is just being greedy.

So kudos to the couple for grabbing the ball and kudos to the parents for ignoring their kid. If you want something, you go get it. Don't be a crybaby bitch.

Bluebonnet Update

Now that the Baby is famous and people are assuming her cuteness, I figured I would provide a quick picture update.

Texas is the only state that literally has people lined up on the side of busy state highways for a flower that is only in bloom for three weeks. It's insane but oh so Texas.

We had our friend Steff take these pictures, who also took last year's pictures, so if you like her work, please inquire within. I think we get 50% of every referral, which is a sweet deal. Thanks Steff!

Creepy. Just Plain Creepy.

I thought this stuff only happens in Lifetime movies. I didn't realize that there were people creepy/sick/crazy enough to actually do this. An anonymous poster clued us in the comments section and the Wifey and I were not very pleased:

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/65262841.aspx

It's really truly sad. I created this blog for our friends and family to stay up to date with the Baby. I've kept it public for those in our family who don't know how to sign in with Google or don't know what Google is. I guess I will have to watermark every picture I take.

Sick woman.

2nd Birthday

The Baby's second birthday is fast approaching and as always and as cliche as it may sound, time sure does fly.

The Wifey and I went back and forth as to whether or not we would have a birthday party because honestly, the Baby has no friends. It would essentially be pointless to invite all our friends to watch a two year old be shy and play with toys. We debated going to an indoor trampoline park but it would be dumb just to see a bunch of adults jumping around. We even decided to do a family gathering but that would be unfair to our friends who enjoy the Baby as much as we do, or so they tell us.

We finally opted (and last minute) to just go to the Baby's favorite place to eat, Chick Fil A, and have a small get together of family and friends. Not too many kids so the playground is sufficient but enough chicken nugget platters to keep the adults happy. I am sure the Baby won't complain. At least she better not.

The other day the Baby discovered a bottle of bubbles and we decided to go outside and play. She thoroughly enjoyed it.

A Little V-Day Love

I should really do a better job of not doing monthly updates.

Hopefully, with my schedule changing to more normal hours in a few weeks, I can provide more consistent updates.

Everything is going well with the family This past weekend we signed up for a family membership at the Dallas Children's Science Museum - a new one is opening next year - so we figured we go ahead and jump on it now.

The Wifey and I are going out of town without the Baby for the first time next week. It should be interesting. I will probably cry before the Wifey will so we'll see how it goes. The Baby has woken up with either one of us since she has been born. And we'll be gone for a good three days. Luckily we'll be in Vegas so it won't take too much to forget our sadness. The Grandmother should have a ball with the Baby - we're hoping she's a perfect angel and sleepovers can happen a lot more often.

And of course, a happy Valentine's to the most important women in my life, Wifey and Baby. I can honestly say that they are both my best friends and both will do anything to make me happy - my wife for always making sure I never go hungry and for the Baby for always enjoying Asian food. It's a win-win situation.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to the best mom/wifey ever. Although she gives the Baby a big bowl of whipped cream to chow down on, she's still a pretty good mom. Only because I have the incredible ability to sleep through a crying, screaming baby.