March Madness!!!

Can I just say how much I LOVE the NCAA tournament? I believe it is, out of all sporting events - collegiate and professional - the most exciting to watch bar none. Robert and I are not huge die-hard fans of any team, although we do have our allegiances and preferences, nor do we hover around the TV for any or all sports seasons. But this tournament is definitely the exception. Our dear Bo, I fear, is and will continue to be stripped of normalcy for the next couple of weeks. By the end, I fear Robert and I will be fighting over who has to change Bo's diaper, figure out where he is or what he is doing, so we won't miss a minute of the underdog's potential upset. It's just beautiful...I love it. And if anybody is curious, I have 3 different brackets - my winners include Memphis, UNC and UCLA.

SKIP THIS NEXT PART if you don't like potty talk!

Update on Bo: the diarrhea is still here. I shouldn't say diarrhea - b/c it's not ongoing throughout the day...so I've now labeled it just runny poo...and it's dark, dark green. We now believe it is either a result of teething or he ate something non-edible that he is having trouble passing. Hopefully it is the first of the two. I did call our pediatrician's office and the sweet nurse gave me two pieces of news I did not care for. First, just wait it out. Second, it could be what's normal for him right now....GREAT. Thanks...alot. Hopefully it will be gone soon.

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach...

You got it...diarrhea! What a great jingle.

So, Wednesday was my birthday (happy belated birthday to me!) and a sweet friend had called Robert to offer to babysit OVERNIGHT so we could celebrate into the wee hours of the morning...just kidding. When we were getting ready to go, Bo decided to ruin our plans by having diarrhea. That little devil! Not knowing if it was the load of craisins he ate or a virus, we decided against handing him off to the babysitter. Good decision. He has had no problems during the day or night, but in the mornings, we've had some messes. I think it's finally gone...knock on wood. So while we banned ourselves from public play areas, and as the temp. outside shot up to a balmy 85 degrees, we decided to do some porch clean-up. Still enjoying the awesome sunshine, but secluded on our porch, we added in a bucket of soapy water and some sponges and voila!...so much fun.

Notice the huge, sagging diaper...thank goodness for swim diapers!

"Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys"

So I think we have gained new ground in what it means to be Texan. This past Thursday we attended the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show! We didn't actually get to see the rodeo because that part happens in the evening and this outing was more for Bo's enjoyment. And I think you can tell by the pictures, he had no problem enjoying himself! There was tons to see and touch and do. Pony rides, petting zoos, carnival rides (not running due to inclement weather), pig races, mutton bustin' (click here to find out), cow milking, etc. We ended our fun with a nice cheeseburger, chili dog and french fries lunch with a funnel cake for dessert. Good day for the Sanders, bad day for the digestive system.

Parking = $7
Admission = $7/adult
Pony Ride = $5 (outrageous!)
Cheeseburger, fries, chili dog and funnel cake = $20

Wearing your kid out at the rodeo so he naps for several hours = priceless