Goodbye. #burritobeat2015 Days 68 & 69

Hello Warm Weather.

Hello Pavement.

Hello Evening Walks.

Goodbye Fat.

The End.

Greetings, Groupies, and Groceries - Oh My! #burritobeat2015 Days 65,66,&67

DAY 65 - Greetings

Dancing Queen's mystery man flew in from New Jersey to meet the family. Prince Charming hails from a much more urban area of this fabulous country and he was slightly shell shocked at the lack of skyscrapers and noise pollution. I sure do love the Midwest! 

Day 66 - Groupies

Give me a beer and some live country music and my Saturday night is made. Yee Haw! I became a quick fan of up and comer Drew Baldridge not only because his voice is reminiscent of Josh Turner but also because he takes the time to pose for a photo op with a Mexican wearing flannel and cowboy boots. 

DAY 67 - Groceries

I remembered why I never go grocery shopping on weekends. My patience was truly tested in the frozen food aisle today. Don't mess with a woman on a mission for frozen cauliflower.  Shit gets real when you question my intelligence regarding the difference between it and broccoli. Seriously,  WalMart?

Lunch Date #burritobeat2015 Day 64

This pretty little lady made my lunch break much more giggly and sunshiney today. 

Thanks for the apple slice smiles, CareBear and Pebbles!

Bite the Bullet #burritobeat2015 Day 62

People let me tell you 'bout my best friend!

It's no hidden secret that I'm pretty tight with finances. I blame this on my bloodline. Brown Town Represent!

Have you seen the prices of baby food these days? I'm thinking it could very well be possible that there is a 100% markup on a 2.5oz jar of bananas.  I refuse to give in to the man.

This means several evenings are spent in the company of my BFF - the baby bullet. Is it worth it? Ask my bank account.

Live, Love, Laugh #burritobeat2015 Days 58, 59, & 60

Three days in a row of Mommy/Burrito quality time.

This girl.......

When our time together wasn't consumed with slinging back glasses of wine, pillow fights, and laughing the day away...........

Mom did 7 loads of laundry, dusted bedrooms, sorted closets, got crafty thanks to Pinterest, and finished a good book.

Bobbie Burrito took a nap and then rested up for another nap. 

Must be rough.

#burritobeat2015 Day 54

Hey Mommy friends - any teething tips?

I'm dying over here!

Bobbie Burrito and I may have had a combined total of 4.5 hours of sleep over the past three nights. People keep telling me a little whiskey will help so I plan on doing a couple shots before bedtime tonight.

#burritobeat2015 Day 48

20 by 29.......

My new motto when I go for that dessert at the work potluck or try to raid the pantry at 3 am when Bobbie Burrito thinks it's a completely appropriate time to be awake. My goal is a 20 lb weight loss by the time I turn 29 on May 9th. Totally reasonable but not without effort and motivation. 20 by 29. The countdown is on.

#burritobeat2015 Days 44 & 45

Sergeant Bob has been blessed with two valentines this year - a smokin' hot wife (not pictured) and this little cutie above. P.S We officially have enough hair for a pony tail! 

 Day 1 of swim lessons started with an outside temperature of 4 degrees and windchill below zero. What was I thinking?! Bobbie Burrito and I bundled up in our winter gear and made the trek to the pool. Minus the awkward singing and ridiculous water version of the hokey pokey, playtime in the pool was a success. Our little fishy giggled her way through 30 minutes of splashing fun. Mom even got an extra workout in trying to put on a swimsuit again. I tried to pull off the sweat as pool water. I don't think the other moms bought it. P.S.S. Pictures of lessons will be shared next week when yours truly is on the other end of the camera. 

#burritobeat2015 Day 42

Don't go getting any ideas........

We were FINALLY able to visit with the newest addition in the family of our padrinos de lazo. Between the proud loving parents, super awesome big brother, and tiny perfection I'm holding above, the amount of adorable in this family is seriously off the charts. Bobbie Burrito is only 7 1/2 months old, but I already can't fathom her ever being this little. Baby Parker may have just been showing off for his guests, but his actions from the day lead me to believe he might actually be one of the world's most perfect babies. Eat, sleep, poop, repeat with a rare peep of a whimper thrown in between. Thank you G family for letting us be a part of your happy little world for an evening. Instead of scheduling play dates for Bobbie Burrito and Parker in the future, I may be calling to set something up for Sergeant Bob and 2 year old Liam. The "best buds" seem to be maturing at the same rate!

#burritobeat2015 Days 39, 40, & 41

Day 39:  

Sergeant Bob and I got to revisit our wedding venue for a little afternoon date. A viewing of American Sniper from the theater balcony made for the perfect Mommy/Daddy outing. Added bonus - Grandma Dirt manages said movie theater. Can you say free popcorn? Sergeant Bob sure can.....two large popcorn bags of thanks to Grandma Dirt for free babysitting services!

Day 40:

Bobbie Burrito closet overhaul. We are officially wearing 9mo onesies now - mostly for width rather than height. Family genes are NOT in her favor. It's cute now.....I'm avoiding telling her that will wear off eventually.  Shout out to the Mrs. And CareBear for basically supplying Bobbie's entire wardrobe for her first year of life.

Day 41:

Supplies for winter swim lessons have been purchased. Bobbie Burrito cannot wait to splash her little heart out and though swimsuits this time of year are pretty slim pickings, we were able to ensure she will look mighty adorable in her pink tutu while she does it. Big Boca Bob on the other hand had different purchases to make to prepare for the dreaded day........

#burritobeat2015 Days 37 & 38

A Friday and Saturday summed up in one word.

Bums.

#burritobeat2015 Days 35 & 36

I have reason to believe that our child might actually be a mermaid. Many of you may doubt the reality of the mythical being but the combination between my childhood obsession with a redheaded Disney princess and Bobbie Burrito's evening bath time routine leads me to believe otherwise. This girl is obsessed with the water! Last night she spent over 30 minutes splashing in the tub (supervised of course!) laughing hysterically at literally nothing. Her prune-like skin serves as a timer for tub time and her laughter quickly turns to a temper tantrum the minute I remove her from her aquatic home. 

Her thorough enjoyment of the water led me to do the unthinkable today......

We are officially signed up for swim lessons.

I sadly admit that self confidence regarding my appearance is at an all time low at this point in my life - HOWEVER - I refuse to let my embarrassment prevent me from making memories with my daughter. This is my definition of motherhood.

Do you think it's possible to drop about 50 pounds in a week? NO? Damn.

#burritobeat2015 Days 31 & 32

My winter storm emergency kit used to contain two essential items: beer and ice cream. These also happen to be the two primary reasons I have this rockin' body. As Bobbie Burrito and I were out and about gathering necessities for the predicted Snowmageddon, I realized my priorities have somewhat shifted within the last 7 months. My winter storm emergency kit now contains three essential items: beer, ice cream, and diapers. Times they are a changin'.........

The weather man's crystal ball was somewhat accurate for a change and the snow fell continuously through the weekend. Bobbie Burrito and I enjoyed Super Bowl Sunday snuggled up on the couch in our pjs. Her puppy brothers, however, chose the great outdoors rolling around in their own little snow white haven. 

Anybody want to come over around 4am tomorrow and shovel the drive before I head to work? I pay in enchiladas and high fives. 

#burritobeat2015 Day 25

Reunited - and it feels so good! It was clearly an exhausting weekend for both parties pictured. Bobbie Burrito received an A+ report from Grandma Dirt Daycare and Big Boca Bob received an A+ from Sergeant Bob for emotionally surviving her first weekend away from the almost 7 month old  ball of cuteness. We spent the afternoon singing, snoring, and snuggling. Life really doesn't get any better.

Who invented the concept of Monday mornings?  I'm really despising that jerk right now. 

#burritobeat2015 Day 24

Even though Mom is missing her blued eyed baby, Big Boca Bob is forcing herself to enjoy her weekend away.

#burritobeat2015 Days 22 & 23

Day 22: Mom spent the day mentally preparing for her first weekend away from Bobbie Burrito.  No tears were shed. Nerves? Now those are a different story.

Day 23: Hitting the slopes with my snow bunny hunny. No broken bones and all smiles! Hopefully Grandma Daycare can give the same report!  

#burritobeat2015 Day 20

Clean up! Aisle 2! - As I arrived home from work tonight later than the norm, I could hear the sound of Bobbie Burrito splashing away in bath heaven. This was a very odd observation as Sergeant Bob has never not even once given his daughter a bath in her 6 1/2 months of life "for fear that he will get soap in her eyes" (an adorably lame excuse). My sense of smell kicked in shortly after this observation and my sniffer lead me straight to a nursery stained with remnants of a fully digested and evacuated mixture of banana, avocado, zucchini, and mystery food #4 - a sight that cannot be unseen. Daddy's first blowout and he lived to tell about it. Turns out Mom picked the perfect night to work late. Thanks for lookin' out, baby girl!

#burritobeat2015 Day 19

Closet reorganization day - yuck! Don't let Bobbie Burrito's grin fool ya......Big Boca Bob despises closet/dresser reorganization.  I struggle to get through it when my own closet needs a cleanse (which happens biannually at most). The only thing that makes the process bearable is looking over at this adorable face struggling to move under the pile of one size too small onesies and pajamas. 

#burritobeat2015 Day 12

Christmas gift from Bobbie Burrito.

Would you like some crack in your latte?

Addicted.

The end.

#burritobeat2015 Day 7

R.I.P. Henry Hugglemonster

December 25, 2014 - January 7, 2015

I'm saddened to share the news that today we lost  Henry Hugglemonster - a dear friend and companion to our little Bobbie Burrito. The murder is still under investigation but two suspects have been detained. It has been reported that 6 year old Gilbert Brown and his younger brother 4 year old Reggie White were taken into custody as dolly witness testimony puts them at the scene of the crime. Local law enforcement also reports that Sergeant Bob and Big Boca Bob are being questioned as accomplices to the murder for improper placement of Bobbie Burrito's toys. 

P.S. We really need to invest in a toy box.