October update

Sydney's one month photos

Dolled up for F-Day
I could not make this face the right direction, but I love this picture

October has been a busy month at the Sheldons.

David is back at work and gearing up for wrestling practices next week. He is realizing how precious his time with Sydney is and can't wait to get home from work each day. There have been Duck football games to attend, several of which he would like to forget, and lots of time shared with family and friends. We had our annual F-day the first weekend of October. Thanks to the Johnstons and the Schriebers for saving it from being a total bust!!! Last weekend we spent with our dear friends the Sumners in Black Butte. There is no better place to soak up the beauty of fall than on our long walks around the ranch.

Our little girl will be 3 months old this week. She is talking up a storm, which we can still never manage to capture on video. She loves looking at her stuffed animals and has discovered that her reflection in the mirror is fun to admire. It gets even cuter when mom's face is next to hers!!! She can now roll over from her tummy onto her back, but she should be wearing a helmet because sometimes her head takes the brunt of the fall. She had her first shot this month and somehow I managed to keep it together. I did however feel like she deserved a new outfit for her bravery!!! We will get her new stats next week at her doctors appointment so I won't be able to slack off for another month before updating the blog. I know that she is growing, but there is something about an actual weight and height that makes it so concrete.

For some reason I have seriously underestimated how busy a stay-at-home mom can be!!! Oct has flown by, with fewer days actually staying at home than I would like. I am realizing that it is not necessary to pack an entire day with to-do's, and have made an effort to slow down to enjoy cuddling on the couch and a nap or two. I am proud to announce that I am in the race for wife of the year for 2008. I love having dinner ready for David when he gets home and taking care of things around the house so he has more time to relax and enjoy Sydney. I have even taken over the budget, which to anyone familiar with my spending habits, is a scary thought. Stay-tuned for my campaign commercials and live debates!!! I promise to be more amusing than Sarah Palin.

Hope this finds you all enjoying these beautiful fall days!!

The Sheldons