A Day in the Life of Jessie and Jaxon (AM edition)

**jessie** · #1 March 12th, 2010, 03:07 AM

I'm doing this this week because I had traded with Courtney... if I remember right. Just a regular day as a SAHM.

4 AM: Jax takes a bottle and I get to pump and read a few chapters off my Kindle. Oh yeah, admit it, you wish you got to pump at 4 am, lol!

Putting away the fruits of my labor:

7:30 AM: Jaxon wakes for the day.

Heating some boobie milk for the baby, and a cup of ambition for me (while Dolly Parton's 9-5 plays in my head)

Mmmm, Breakfast...

I read one topic every morning to stay on top of things while I am not practicing. Today we re-visit Feline Hyperthyroidism.

Jaxon chills out and plays with his favorite toy ever- the bag of onions- while I unload the dishwasher.

Chilling out in his crib with the singing bear (...'I am the angel of the morning baby, there is no need for feeling blue...'), while I get ready.

My daily dose of torture. Looks like my body GAINED 2 lbs special for this documentary. Gee thanks!

Dressed with a bit of make-up

Jaxon gets dressed too. We're going for casual.

Morning nap... or soon to be.

I set up my 'station', so I can bounce the baby, pump, drink my coffee, and check email/JMs/FB all at once.

10 AM: Look who finally gets out of bed for a pee.

Ready to go grocery shopping. Kudos to me for not forgetting my re-useable bag (you have to pay for plastic bags in Germany)

CRAP! Have to shovel the walk way.

DOUBLE CRAP! Car is covered in snow.

Jax and Homie in the ready position.

TRIPLE CRAP! I wore tennis shoes and now my feet are wet. Can you tell I'm not used to snow, lol.

Driving down the hill where we live. The town in called Altensteig, which roughly translates to 'old, steep way up'. Lovely guard rail, right?

The 'biggest' grocery story in our town. Probably as big as the 7-11's in the US.

Putting in my 1 Euro coin to get a shopping basket. You get it back when you return the cart.

Literally, nearly the whole store. I plan meals right there because I never know what produce and meats will be in stock.

Driving back home. My favorite sign.

Back home. 'A Heartful Welcome'

The street we live on:

Morning Nap #2

Putting away groceries

SerensMummy · #2 March 12th, 2010, 03:17 AM

i have that same jumperoo and Seren LOVES it! i also love your station.....when i was exclusively pumping (which i did for 2months before she discovered that she could latch on by herself lol) i also had a 'station' with the bouncy chair, laptop and whatever else i needed to hand! i thought it was just me!! we also have lidls in the UK and they are mega cheap!!!

anyway looks like you had a fun morning! Jax is too cute

ETA: i think its funny you added the trolley picture....dont they do this in america??

Etph007 · #3 March 12th, 2010, 03:18 AM

I loved it!! I think you look WONDERFUL!! And Jaxon is so sweet! TFS!

**jessie** · #4 March 12th, 2010, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SerensMummy

i have that same jumperoo and Seren LOVES it! i also love your station.....when i was exclusively pumping (which i did for 2months before she discovered that she could latch on by herself lol) i also had a 'station' with the bouncy chair, laptop and whatever else i needed to hand! i thought it was just me!! we also have lidls in the UK and they are mega cheap!!!

anyway looks like you had a fun morning! Jax is too cute

ETA: i think its funny you added the trolley picture....dont they do this in america??

LIDL is mega-cheap! That's why I love it. I did see them in the UK, but don't you guys pronounce it 'little', haha? Here it is pronounced Lee-dul.

No, the trolleys in the states you can just grab and leave wherever. That's why I put that pic in. I was fascinated by this when I first got here. But actually, when I was in Glasgow it was the same way... no deposit. Do you have to put in a pound where you live?

Courtney_79 · #5 March 12th, 2010, 03:36 AM

Loved your morning....Jax is soo sweet and looks like a happy boy!

Amanda_Marie · #6 March 12th, 2010, 04:25 AM

omg thank you for sharing!!! jax is ADORABLE! I loved seeing a snap shot of Germany!!! My oma is full blooded German. Came to the US when she was 19. Her sister lives in cologne ...in fact I *may* be going there this August to visit (always been a dream of mine) How close are you to cologne? Forgive me if I spelled it wrong...

TFS! oh and you look AMAZING by the way! don't pay attention to numbers on the scale!!!

Lyz · #7 March 12th, 2010, 04:37 AM

TFS! I like seeing pics of Germany

Jax is adorable as always!

Etph007 · #8 March 12th, 2010, 05:53 AM

I can't believe you have to "rent" the shopping cart!!!

Allison331 · #9 March 12th, 2010, 06:01 AM

Looks like you had a good day. I definitely admire you for pumping! When Logan wouldn't latch on I gave up pumping after 3 days. I love that hanging basket that Jaxon naps it. It looks like so much fun!!

jmhick · #10 March 12th, 2010, 06:02 AM

TFS! It's really cool to see your life, especially since you are so far away....I loved knowing everything about it...even the shopping cart

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Jax is too cute! Glad we got to see his photos

and you look great mom!

**jessie** · #11 March 12th, 2010, 06:04 AM

Thanks everyone. Jax is really a smiley monkey lately. PM photos to follow...

Kimberly7878 · #12 March 12th, 2010, 06:42 AM

Thanks for sharing!! Jax is adorable

richmond_girl · #13 March 12th, 2010, 06:56 AM

This was awesome! I love seeing pictures of Germany. His swing bassinet is great. And your pumping station is very cool - how do you pump, drink, bounce and email all at the same time??? I need tips!!!

mlgteach · #14 March 12th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Awesome morning! Can't wait for the afternoon edition.

Stephanie_M · #15 March 12th, 2010, 07:14 AM

TFS! In NJ there was a store called Pathmark that made you "rent" your cart

They would make you put a quarter in it to use it. But then gave it back to you after putting the cart back.

BTW Jaxon is so handsome and I wished I weighed 133lbs! You skinny little thing