Trick or Treat!

It was Quint's first trick or treat experience. We went to a few houses in our neighborhood. Quint was a little apprehensive but got the hang of it really fast! Russell came too but he did not trick or treat this year:) It was extra fun because Grammy and Papa were here for the experience.

Play group Halloween!

We are in a fantastic play group on Wednesday afternoon. This Wednesday all the mom's and children dressed up to celebrate Halloween/Delaney's 1 year birthday:) It was crazy but fun to see everyone dressed up. Russell was not thrilled with his bat costume...I think he wanted to be the lion...haha. Getting a group picture was challenging, this was the best I got:)

Russell Rolls

This week Russell learned to roll over stomach to back. He doesn't do it all the time, but BK caught the moment on video when they were having some bonding time. He is changing so fast!

Family time at the park

What a great day at the park:)

Not an SAHM. I am a FTM.

I have been thinking about it and I dislike the term stay at home mom. I feel it implies that we sit around eating bonbons and watching soaps.
Recently, I was reading in one of my guilty pleasures (chick-lit books) and one of the characters was a self-defined FTD (full-time-dad). It instantly occurred to me...that is a much better title. Full Time Mom, that describes my current profession much better. BK prefers domestic manager, which is what he wrote on our taxes last year. But, I think from now on I will refer to myself as an FTM with pride. It is definitely the hardest job I have ever had.

No TV...and surviving:)

A few weeks ago the cable man came to turn off our free cable. It was a sad day, especially when we realized our bunny ears did not pick up any channels. We decided to try to live without conventional TV and we are loving it. We stream some news, and our favorite shows on the Internet. Honestly, most of the time I don't really miss it. I don't like waiting till the next day to see the latest Gray's Anatomy but it is a small discomfort. I have found I read more, blog more, and get more done. What I don't miss...commercials. It is great to not be bombarded with ads constantly. I am sure at some point we will go back to TV but for now, we are loving our TV free life.

Who needs a crib?

Russell is easy going, fun-loving baby. He loves his jumper but this afternoon it got the best of him. Before I could realize it was nap time, Russell fell asleep in mid jump:) We took a picture and then moved him to the crib. What a cutie.

Quint bakes cookies

Gross, licking the spoon with egg and flour on it.

Yummy!

Don't miss a morsel!

AASP

On Saturday Sept, 20, 2008 my research was presented at the American Association of Sport Psychology conference! (Only six years after I started my masters but who's counting!) I couldn't attend the conference but Dr. Butryn presented my poster for me. It feels so official now that it has been presented. Dr. Butryn said he had a lot of visitors to my poster, and it sparked some great conversation. I am so happy that more people may look in to the emotional stress that can occur when athletes retire from collegiate athletics. Thanks to my participants, Dr. Butryn, and my family for enduring this process.