What 11 o'clock church does to a kid...

And then he didn't even take a nap! We laid him down right after this and he perked right up and would not go to sleep. Go figure.




More jammies sent to Taft from the Nana. The second I put these on him he got really excited and was pointing to the balls on his feet.

Our Child, The Linguist

One of Taft's words is "again" except he says "GIN! GIN! GIN!" Pretty much he repeats himself a million times with every word whether it's "Mo! Mo! Mo!" (more) or "Doos! Doos! Doos!" (shoes).


Taft's current vocabulary:


More: Mo
Shoes: Doos
Keys: Kes
Outside: Outhad
Dog: Daaaaah
Bye Bye: Buh-Ba (with a wave)
Car: Ca
Again: Gin
Lion: Raaa
Elephant: Makes a sound kind of like an elephant
Book: Buh
Ball: Bah
Horse: Hus
Duck: Aack

I had to take some pictures of Taft this night. My mom sent him these new pajamas and I was loving how cuddly he was and how yummy he smelled. I love holding Taft right before bed, freshly bathed, in a clean pair of cozy jammies.

I had to post this picture because even though I think he was just blinking, it looks like he's saying, "Mom. Really? We're doing this?"

Sandpoint

Last weekend we drove to Sandpoint, ID which is about 1 1/2 hours away. We'd heard it was really pretty and a must-see while living in the Northwest. The town is quaint and the lake is huge and beautiful! Seth and Taft went on a bike ride while I read a book at the beach. The OB put me on a no-exercise restriction at least until my next ultrasound. Normally this would be fantastic news and I would have thanked my doctor for giving me a reason to be lazy but I've actually like going to the gym the last year or so. Anyway, we also hung out at the beach, got lunch, and walked around the town. We didn't have the prettiest day, the sun was in and out of the clouds and we got rained on for just a sec.

Best picture of the day

Dear Friends,

I miss you. I want to go to lunch and drink Diet Coke and get dessert. I don't care how Utah this sounds or how it's totally something you would read on Seriously So Blessed. It's just how I feel.

I haven't been 'homesick' until this week. I think I already mentioned that Seth is on night float and we only see him for a short couple hours in the afternoon each day and I think this is contributing to my homesickness. I'm not even really homesick, because I actually feel at home here. I guess I'm just friends and family sick.

I was talking to my mom earlier and was telling her how tired I was because T.T. got up waaaaay early today. She said she wished she could come over and watch him so I could take a nap. I wish you could have come over too Mom.

Did you know that since I've lived in Utah nearly my entire life I haven't had to make brand new friends since first grade. I mean, I've moved for college and stuff and have made new friends along the way, but I still was at least in lunching (I'm lame) distance with my old friends.

People are super nice here and I know people now and all, but I still miss my friend-friends. You know?

Good news is Seth's parents are coming to visit next weekend. We even bought an air-mattress just for the occassion. :)




For the record I really like it here. I just wish that all you could live here too.

Seth and Heidi Sitting in a Tree

I'm blogging from a dinosaur of a computer tonight because our power cord to our newer laptop is toast thanks to a little man named, Taft Taylor Herway. A new cord should arrive in 7-10 business days. I tried to watch one of my shows online (we have no tv) and this computer is too old to support the science behind video streaming. I was getting annoyed, then I realized the important significance of this ancient computer. If it weren't for this computer, Seth and I might have not had the B.S.E. (best summer ever) also known as the summer we decided we wanted to date eachother forever.

It was summer 2006 in Provo. I was living in Blue Condo West and Seth was living in a house with a buncha dudes a block away. It was one afternoon when we decided to watch The Notebook on this very laptop. By the way, Seth really loves this movie. When the movie was over, Seth pulled out a calendar and started planning our summer full of exciting trips and adventures. We started the summer off right by going to Seattle for Seth's BFFs wedding over Memorial Day. We did the Wasatch Back Relay together. We went to St. George for the Utah Summer Games and Seth did a triathalon there.We went to San Diego with Seth's family. We went to San Francisco for Seth's Ironman race (where we first discussed the wonderful idea of getting married). We had a lot of fun dates in between the trips too. Seth and I both agree that taking those vacations together were pivotal in our relationship. Around the time of the Seattle trip I was unfortunately still in communication with an old flame. During one conversation he asked, "How come you do so many fun things with this guy?" And I'm pretty sure I said something like, "Duh. Because he's awesome and he plans fun things." Seth still is awesome and still plans fun things. I think our life would be really boring if I were in charge of the fun department. Fortunately for me, Seth comes from a long line of do-ers and see-ers, so we also do and see stuff. In about a month we're heading to Seattle and Vancouver for a week. I'm really excited.

Anyway, sorry for the trip down memory lane. This computer, old and slow as it is, obviously has some sentimental and nostalgic value so I guess I won't throw it out the window.

Boys

The other night some people invited us over for dinner. One girl who was there is expecting a baby boy next month. She already has a girl who is 2 1/2. After Taft ran past her with Frankenstein arms and screaming "Raaaaa" she said, "It's funny how from the get-go some kids are all boy or girl." She went on to say how she thinks she's in for a big surprise having a boy. She said how her daughter is always quiet, rarely makes messes, doesn't hit, and is just really dainty and girly. I don't know if Taft is really a manly-man yet, but he sure isn't very dainty and certainly likes to make messes. In fact, I think the thing he is best at is making messes. Ten minutes before we were supposed to leave for church today he found the flour and next thing you know, it looks like a snowy Christmas morning in our kitchen. Taft thinks it's super funny to throw his food when he is done eating and thinks it's even funnier when we tell him no and he keeps on doing it. Seth and I have discussed the need for disciplining, but neither of us can do it very well with those big darling brown eyes and goofy laugh that he has. Taft used to have a favorite game called "1,732 card pick up". Until I wised up after the 85th time of playing this game and moved the cards, Taft used to take every single deck of playing cards, Uno cards, Phase 10 cards, and Skip Bo cards out of the drawer and spread them around the apartment. Throughout the day, his sweaty little feet would end up picking a few up as he walked over them.

This wasn't his fault, but the other day I was getting Taft ready for a bath. I had him stripped down while the bath was filling up. Once it was filled up, I picked him up to put him in and THERE WAS POOP on the floor! I am not kidding, my first reaction was "How did a dog get in here?!" Then I realized it wasn't from a dog, but from my child. So gross. Then I was even more grossed out when I remembered that I was the mom and it was my job to clean it up. (Seth was gone otherwise I probably would have talked  him into cleaning it up.)

Up until recently we've mostly given Taft finger-foods. I've decided it's time he start learning to eat like a civilized human being by using a fork or spoon, but he does not seem interested in the slightest.

And lastly, Taft has learned to fart on demand. He once tooted while I was changing his diaper and I accidentally laughed. He now tries very hard to let one rip each and every time we change his diaper.

Even though I think boys are naturally messier and crazier and a little more disgusting kids than girls, I am so happy to be adding another little boy to our family. I better start getting interested in boy things too. Like sports and bugs and guts and stuff.

For you, Sailor Pete

Trip to Utah

First Hires Big H Rootbeer

Playing "This is what my sister would look like"

Swimming at Lanx's apartment pool

Days of '47 Parade

Train at the Heber Bluth's

The Zoo

The Zoo with Cousin Nate

Abunski Bunny Bunchunski and I had a fun time in Utah. We did lots of fun stuff and got to see lots of friends and family, but still not everyone we wanted to see. Time flew even though we were there two weeks. We missed Seth lots though and are happy to be home. Thanks to my mom and dad who treated me to many meals and movies and to also to my sisters to helped out with Buhski lots. 

Definitely Outnumbered

Another person to watch football with Seth so I don't have to...We're having another boy! The ultrasound was able to show us a 3D picture of his cute little face and man alive, he is so adorable. I was completely shocked to hear "it's a boy" but we got a clear picture of the evidence. I really thought I was having a girl! We are so excited for Taft to have a little buddy. My due date is later than we thought, so instead of a Christmas baby we will be having a New Year's baby. So far, baby looks healthy and growing well!

What's Been Up

Taft and I have been in Utah for a couple of weeks. I know, I just moved like a month ago but listen to me for a sec. Taft is the first and only grandchild on my side and he's kind of a big deal. That's exactly what I told two ladies on the plane who asked if I lived in Salt Lake or Spokane. The whole time we've been here my mom has mentioned to people, "...well my grandson is in town..." or "...I can't make it because I'm spending time with my grandson". Um, what about your grandson's mother?! You know, your oldest and favorite daughter? She's here too. Just kidding Mom. But seriously, he is a really big deal around these parts.

We head home in a couple of days and both of us are really excited to see Seth. He's been working long, long hours while we've been gone. He'll still have to work long, long hours these next few weeks, but at least we'll get to see  him a couple hours a day.

Poor Taft has had an ear infection since yesterday and the poor little boy feels like he is on fire half the time. Just the other day I told Seth, "I can't believe Taft hasn't had an ear infection yet." Then I said, "Knock on wood" and I knocked on some wood. It didn't work.

We also find out if this peanut in my belly is a boy or a girl on Thursday. Everybody on my side of the family thinks girl except for Taylor. Who, by the way, was just offered a full-ride scholarship to play soccer at the junior college in Arizona. Woot, woot!

I know people (i.e. grandparents and other family members) primarily check this blog to see pictures of the Taftman so sorry to disappoint. Once I'm back home I'll have pictures to share.

Peace out.