Pioneer Day with Grandma Best

We decided to go to the Jenson Historical Farm since we didn't have any big plans. They were letting people in for free and Mom wanted to take Sara. Shelly and Jared joined us! Mom bought Sara a little buffaloo hand puppet, Sara laughed at.


Sara and Art were able to pet a mini goat. There were some just Alex and Sara's size! They all seemed to be very friendly, but mostly uninterested.

There were too many kids to get a chance at panning for gold, but we got to try a homemade sugar scrub and walk through a bunker. It was hot, so Mom bought us all cold waters! I couldn't talk Art into going through the sprinklers they had going; they looked like firemen hoses. :)

We went through the old house and Art was impressed with how steep the steps were. It was a lot of fun.

We'll have to go back when we have more time. Art needed to be to work. Sara and I went out to Mom's AC temp house. :)

All in all, it was a very successful day; Art had more fun than he expected.

Night Time Woes

For the last four nights Sara has been crying herself to sleep. She's more whiny and cuddly than she's ever been. Since I'm not use to holding her 24/7 my body is getting sore. My head hurts, and I want to cry with her. I think I'm going to take her to the doctor on Monday. I can't take much more of this.
I've been told it could be teething, growing pains, or attachment issues. I think it's growing pains, but I want to make sure. I don't want her to be suffering without reason. It makes me feel completely helpless to think I can't do any more for her. I've been on some lows with her, but this is starting to scrap the bottom.
Hopefully we can solve this soon. So far only daddy can comfort her, but he can't be here when she goes to bed.
I love my daughter dearly and hope all is well, though it obviously isn't...

Long Days and Longer Nights

Well, Art's tooth, or lack of it, got infected. It's been a real bugger and cost a day and a half from a pay check (not the worst thing to happen, but causes more stress). He's taking care of it, but it keeps him up some nights.

It is incredibly hot. The kind of hot that makes you sick to your stomach and too tired to get out of bed. The day stretches on and on...all I want is for the sun to set. You can take three showers a day and still not get rid of all the sweat. Water is my best friend.

Sara is doing well, but she has decided nap time can be screwed with. One day she'll only take a morning nap, in which case I have to keep her awake for 3-4 hours more than she'd like. Other days, she takes the mid-afternoon nap, and leaves me exhausted wishing I could sleep, but knowing I have so much to do. After all, one day of a missed nap and I'm two days behind on chores. I don't know what I'm going to do when she quits naps all together.

This morning she woke up at 5! and was awake for an hour. It was tough on Art and me. I was sick oddly enough. He was exhausted from work. So, we took turns trying to stay awake so she didn't bawl and wake us both up. She was sweet at times. We turned a movie on, and she sat in her crib staring through the bars at the show. Then came and curled up with me to fall asleep. Art told me today, the movie woke him up every 15 mins and he'd be mad he missed some, then fall back to sleep. He was glad and sad when the credits rolled around.

The other day Art and Sara got in to a wrestling match. I'll let the picture explain that. :)

Also, Sara has learned to give Art kisses. He puckers up and she lays a slobbery one on him. He loves it! Had to run into the bedroom and wake me up so I could come see...Such a proud father. Will she give me kisses when I ask? No...Dad's all play and Mom settles for the serious!

We babysat a friend the other day. His name is Sam, he's 2-3 months older than Sara, same size, of course. She beat him up...Let me make a note to everyone, my child needs supervision when playing with yours.

Sara has learned to dance. It involves mostly the arms. Lots of swinging and smiling ---->

Sometimes, she even rocks back and forth on her bum. It is adorable!

Lots is happening, but there's too much to write in one post, guess I tell you everything.

Donuts/Swimming/Napping

We made donuts Thursday night. It was mess, fun, and chaotic. We forgot to put the sugar in, when it was suppose to go in. Put it in at the end. It worked out though. Getting the oil to the right temperature was difficult, and getting it to stay there more so. Now we have too many donuts...so I guess we shouldn't make that much next time.

Today was a lot of fun. We cooked some pizza and went swimming. Sara loved every minute, again. Big Sara was there to enjoy it as well. We wandered around the pool, took turns off the diving board, and just had a grand old time. Shelly, Jared, and Alex also joined us. They got there a little later, thought. Jared did a cannon ball, but of course Art's was still bigger.

We grabbed a free slushee on the way home! Yum!

Sara hasn't taken a real nap today. She had fifteen mins before swimming, and 45 mins after, but hasn't slept since. She's being grumpy about it too! I was hoping sleeping beauty would help her relax, but nope. Guess I'll have to wait it out and then sleep with her so I'll be able to be awake with her later. I miss her schedule, these teeth are messing it all up!!!

Art's still sore from his teeth being yanked, but hopefully he'll be ok at work tonight. Had to come home early yesterday, poor guy. I love him and am so grateful he's strong!

Sidewalk Sale/Job Hunting

I decided I should walk shop to shop today, and search for a job. What do we find? There's a sidewalk sale. Lots of people, lots of heat, but I continue on anyway. Shop after shop they tell me they're not hiring. Some say maybe, but nothing firm. Some aren't even accepting applications. So, there we have it. I'll send in applications anyway, but it's overly depressing.

On the plus side, we found a little denim baseball cap that Sara seems to enjoy. Her father gave her a bite of ice cone and now I think she's addicted...I should prolly go wash that onsie, cuz it is now pink all over. So cute!

Sara's asleep and Art is having teeth yanked...so I figured I'd better blog while I had the chance. Tonight I'm going to have two babies on my hands! Oh how I love them both!

Christmas 2008

Life with the Art Talamante Jr Clan

I've decided to start a blog. Everyone else is doing it and I enjoy jumping off cliffs. "So, why not?" I ask myself. This way all those relatives who don't get to see Sara enough, can see her as often as they like.

Sara is 9 months and trying her hardest to walk. She crawls like a maniac out of the living room when we give her the chance. The other day she did try a silent retreat when Art and I were playing a game. It made Art laugh.

Art is working at Iggy's Sports Grill. I may think his GM is a blazing imbusile, but that isn't a reason to give up on a job, heaven knows we've had difficulty getting them. He has his moments of wishing we had more money, but we are a happy family. Memories are a better payment anyway.

I'm staying at home for now. Tomorrow we'll walk the town looking for morning jobs I can apply for; cross your fingers! I don't know how I'm going to manage keeping the house half decent and a job with Sara occupying my every moment, but I am strong.

I am so thankful for what I have been blessed with. I pray my little family will continue to grow in laughs and lessons, building a foundation on love.