What month is it?

Time seems to be moving so quickly, I really do have trouble believing it's almost mid-May.  I come here often with the intent of blogging, but have felt totally uninspired lately.  Work has been insanely busy/crazy/stressful, and it has really just sapped me.

Since my last post, Daniel and I have hosted Easter at our house, celebrated 6 years of marriage, survived another of Sullivan's stomach viruses, failed at swimming lessons, sweated through Double Decker, and had a more than successful first camping experience with Sullivan.

So, what's up with the Pooh Bear lately?  We have almost fully mastered potty training.  We occasionally have a #2 incident, but if we are watchful, those can be avoided!  He still can't get undressed or dressed without assistance, but he's mastered washing his hands and brushing his teeth on his own.  He's getting so big!  He is such a talker!  He's constantly commenting on the trees, the trucks, the moon, the birds...you name it.  He likes to make up his own lyrics to songs and has quite an imagination.  One of his favorite things is to lay on the floor with one of his tractors and just sing or talk and play all by himself.  He loves to read his books at night and always ask for "just one more".  He's started sneaking into our bed in the pre-dawn hours, so I've got to figure out how to put a stop to that.  It is sweet to wake up next to him though. :)

We went camping in Tishomingo State Park this past weekend and had a blast.  Sullivan got a big kick out of fishing, sleeping in a tent, eating outdoors, feeding the geese and ducks, and hiking.  He got a kick out of the 'swimming' bridge (Swinging Bridge), and counting the rock steps as we went up and down.  We stopped at 'the beach' to check out the creek.  During nap time, we loaded up in the air conditioned car and hit all the sights on the Natchez Trace in that area while Sullivan napped.  Worked out nicely!  All in all, it was the perfect distance with just enough activities to keep us all entertained.  Look forward to taking him to the Nanty this fall!

The garden is coming along nicely this year, so far.  I really tried to follow directions and plant as instructed and use proper nutrients.  I still have a few other things I hope to get planted, but what we have is growing nicely.  I have my first 2 Roma tomatoes on one plant!  We've got 2 kinds of basil, Italian parsley, cilantro, lavender, mint, rosemary, Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, a variety of heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, bell peppers, cantaloupe, and strawberries.  Our pear tree is FULL of pears, so I've been doing some research on that.  Apparently, after they are ready to be picked, you should let them ripen in a cold area (fridge) before eating or they won't get ripe and will be gritty.  Nice to know why last years weren't so great for eating.  I've also had recommendations for doing pear preserves with the leftovers, so I  might try that out.  There is definitely a part of me that would love to have a bigger piece of land and grow more, have a goat, some chickens, etc.  The reality I'm sure wouldn't be as fun as I imagine, but it's a nice thought.

Daniel's youngest brother is graduating this weekend, so we'll be hosting his family.  Sherri, the girls, and Mom and Freddie are going to the cabin for this weekend since it's Mothers Day.  I'm hoping to get over for a visit with them during the actual graduation ceremony.  Going to be a busy weekend, but I'll be glad to get a visit in with everyone.