Today I started a book entitled ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’, by Norman Vincent Peale. If you’re a fan of ‘The Secret’, you will love this book!

I tend to be a “Negative Nancy”, or a “Debbie Downer” at times. I think that comes from a few years of negative thinking. Sometimes I tend to doom things to fail before I’ve even tried them. I think that’s called “being a bit of a pussy”.

This book, like many others, teaches that an abrupt shift in the way you think can change your life! A friend posted a quote recently that basically sums up the book. “Faith is putting your trust in the good, while fear is putting your trust in the bad.”

Your thoughts can make you miserable, or they can make you unstoppable.

What attitude do I want to impose on my boy? You guessed it! I’ll keep reading…:)

Jake is changing right before our very eyes! Speaking of eyes, it looks like his have decided to stay brown. Look out Johnny Depp!

Next, his cry has gotten big! When Jake let’s rip, I swear a mouse trap just snapped on his nuts! It’s startling!

Tonight, Jake and I laughed for ten minutes playing with a pacifier. Sometimes, as new parents, we worry about doing every single little thing right, and forget to just have fun. Tonight, we just had fun. He’s a good kid:)

He got his mama’s eyes, and his daddy’s rolls:)

At least I didn’t bite…this time:)

Jake is developing quite a little grip. Today from down the hall, I heard his mom yell, “OUCH! Enough with the titty-twisters, just drink your milk!!!” Those poor nips…

Thanks for the free sh!t!!!:)

Jake’s cousin had his first birthday party today! It was a great preview of what to expect “gift wise” for Jakey’s big day. The realization: We need way more frickin’ closet space!!!

Thanks Unky Brian for the awesome kiddie pool! Don’t be offended when we try and give it back in a year or so!:)

Impressive!

Jake went to his first fair today. He had a chance to see horsies, duckies, piggies, and even some race cars! I know that sounds like an excellent photo opportunity, but this is the only picture I took! Look at set on that sheep!!!

Yes, we’re new parents! Yes, we both think we know exactly what we’re doing! Yes, we actually have NO f**king clue what we’re doing! Let’s admit, we’re winging it, and in 6 months we’ll laugh about this! Little pimp keeps growing up no matter which bottle nipple we use!:)

Not my hand. Swear to God!!!

Look, I would love to tell you all about the unbelievable donkey crap that Jake took today! No pictures. But let’s just say that cereal, plums, and peas were enough to make him go Boom Boom Pow! Unfortunately, there is a huge storm rolling through and the power’s on and off every few minutes. I’m outta here! Gotta protect the Mac! Peace out bitches!!!

I had a tune stuck in my head today and couldn’t shake it! Words started pouring out, and 37 minutes later, I had this written down. I know it’s basically a poem, but I hear a country song! Someone call Brad Paisley!!!


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