Recent Happenings and a Decision

It's been over a week since I last posted, needless to say, things have been a little crazy in the Rojas Household. Lots of new activities going on, oh, the cable company turned off my cable AND internet now that I am no longer employed with them...so, we needed to subscribe all over again, but with many issues to add to it...internet and cable going down again, wrong invoice for our new bill, etc, etc...now I know what everyone goes through. This sucks!!

This past Sunday night, I came down with a fever, the chills, body aches, sinus pain (that I have been fighting for weeks now), a sore throat, and a cough. The next day, I could barely get out of bed. I made my way to the doctor and received some antibiotics for what he feels is a bacterial infection. It's Wednesday night, and I still feel awful. To make matters absolutely worse, Little Jake woke up Tuesday morning with a 102.5 fever! His face and body were warm, and cheeks flushed. My poor baby. All he could do was whine...I knew exactly what he was feeling. I however, was freaked out, with the swine flu going on and this being his first EVER fever, I made the call to the pediatrician at 5 in the morning. After some tylenol and a cool bath, his fever broke within an hour, he went back to bed, and so did I. Later that morning after playing and taking his nap, Jake woke up super warm again...this time his temp read 105! I gave him tylenol, freaked out, and called the doctor, by the time we made it to the pediatrician's office, his fever broke, and Jacob was diagnosed with a double ear infection...many fevers since...now I think we may have broken through (keeping my fingers crossed)....this truly has been a week ...a long, long week, oh...and I still can't breathe out of my nose! Once this passes, I have decided that I WILL be getting the flu shot for sure.

Jacob LOVES his plane, train, and ice cream truck!

...and he cannot get enough of them!!! When daddy gets home, it is all about "pushing" Jake around the house on his 4-wheeled toys.Excuse the back side of Rocky here...

My First Week "On the Job"

...Well, my first week staying home was full of long, but great days. My first day, Jacob and I made our way to the Park District to sign up for a Mommy and Me class- "Tot Gym." It starts in November, every Thursday morning through the end of the year. We are excited to learn some new activities, listen to some music, hear fun stories, and meet friends! Mind you, while we were there signing up, Jacob lost it for a minute because he hates wearing his coat...hmmm...hopefully, that is not a preview of our class behavior. The next day, we ran lots of errands: from the grocery store to the doctor's office, and so on. While we were at the grocery store, Jacob also lost it because he no longer wanted to be in the cart nor did he want to be held, he is a walker now, "what walker wants, walker gets..." so he wanted to get down, and off he went running through the aisles...OMG! I have a toddler. It was really cute, (I'm sure the other shoppers thought so maybe for a second, they were over it after that). On Thursday, we made our way to the gym- together- first time at the gym for Jake. I was hesitant when I brought him to the child care because I had no idea how he was going to react...we got there, signed in, he got a name tag that also said "My First Day!" He was interested in all the toys, so off he went, they gave me a beeper for if and when he cried, and off I went to workout, 10-minutes into my cardio, the beeper went off, I went back downstairs, and he was hysterical. They told me he was fine for awhile, but after he realized I was gone...well, he lost it. They told me to keep coming back, eventually he will get used to it...so we will see.

So, all in all, good week. But as you can see, my son has been "losing it" lately- as in temper tantrums at all costs...he is now trying to tell me things, get what he wants, etc., if he gets scared or impatient, well, he loses it. Anyone else have a 1-year old who loses it? At the end of the day, it is a hard job, but I love it thus far.

After a Decade in Media Sales...

I have retired...for now. I have decided to resign from my career in sales after 10-years in the biz to stay home with Jacob. My whole life, I always thought I wanted to be a "SAHM." I mean, my mom was. After college, and I started working in the "real world," I couldn't wait to stop working after my 1st week on the job- the early mornings, hectic to and from city commutes, grueling hours, and a very stressful job in the world of sales...cold calls, the whole nine yards. But, I did it, and I succeeded at it. Though, I've been known to stress how I couldn't wait to "mommy retire" one day, I still couldn't let go...the "high" that I get from sales is fantastic- that "I won him/her" attitude kept me going day after day, week after week, month after month, and the money...kept me going year after year. The "my money" that is...now I am living in the world of "our money" and that is going to be something we are going to have to "ease" into. The idea of discussing with my husband how much money I spent today, well, I would rather scratch my finger nails down a chalkboard.

This "new career" will take a little getting adjusted to on every level- no income coming in on my end, no real adult time, no days full of dressing up. This "New Career" however, is something I have wanted to do my whole life. I am going to try my hardest to do it the best I can. I am looking forward to days full of waking up with no rush to get to a meeting and days full of Jacob, Jacob, Jacob. Watching him smile, laugh, explore, and learn lots with him- together. I am looking forward to this new part of my life...a time to "smell the roses."

Before I close, I would like to send a very special thanks to all those who made it possible for me to be a "working mommy" for the last year. First and foremost, thank you to my mom...who helped care for Jake the first 6-months of his life. Thank you to Olivia (Rocky's mom)...who helped care for Jake these past couple months as well as helping us keep our house clean while I was living many busy weeks. Lastly, I would like to thanks Jake's 1st Babysitter: Therese- who helped me care for Jacob the entire summer. We miss her lots. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful support. We could not have made it through without any of you.

Rojas Family Est. October 2, 2004

Dear "Mister,"

I cannot believe it has been 5-years already! Over 10-years ago, we met in a little town called Macomb, after falling in love, traveling, growing up through our 20s together, breaking up, getting back together, growing together as a couple, getting engaged, getting married, and having a baby!!!! Wow...all I can say is it feels like a lifetime that I have known and loved you. We have had our challenges, and this past year, has brought many for both of us, but our tough times have really brought us closer, and made us stronger. You are worth everything in my life. You are a wonderful human being with one of the biggest hearts I know. You are so much fun to be around, your personality lights up a room, you treat me like a queen, and are such a great dad. Jacob and I love it when you come home from work. And the best part after these past 5-years, I still light up when you walk into the room...you are my prince charming. I love you.

Weekend with Friends

Last weekend we enjoyed time with lots of our friends and welcomed Fall with open arms...I mean, we have no choice, Fall is here. We started the weekend with a visit from the Samole Family in from Miami. Brigid, David, and Chase came in for the 1st time since Chase's birth (6-months ago) to meet family and friends. Brigid's family hosted a very nice Open House to introduce their first Grandchild to their family and friends. Jacob enjoyed the party as well. I bet by the next visit, Jake and Chase will be able to play together, Chase is a bit young still. He is such a cutie, though. Also, on our way to the party, Jacob rode in his BIG BOY car seat. He really loves facing forward and watching all the cars. I'm still a little nervous.

On Sunday, we made our way to an annual Autumn event in town ( I am happy we now live across the street from!) "Art in the Barn" is a 30-year old Arts and Crafts show that they hold at the Hospital grounds. Lots of great arts and crafts. Fun Fall Festival food, pumpkins, entertainment, and stuff for the kids to do. We ended up making our way over there with the Gormsens, Refviks, and Stanczaks. Jacob LOVED the pumpkins, and would not let us leave without some corn on the cob...he loves his corn. Luke enjoyed some time painting his own pictures in the kids art section, I am looking forward to Jacob being able to do that one day as well. After the festival, we made our way back to our house for some football for the guys, and us gals and the kids had some fun. I included some cute pics of Luke and Jacob...a preview to what's to come. Lukey was showing Jake the ropes in the playroom. It was so sweet. Great weekend.

The Jaynes are Having a Boy!

...Jacob will have a Baby Boy cousin soon!!! We are all so excited. I cannot wait for these two to hang out as they grow up. It really is ironic that my sister, Loren and I (the only ones who have reproduced or are about to thus far on our side of the family) come from a large family of mostly girls- 3 sisters and 1 brother. We know how fantastic it is to have a family of girls because well, girls are girls, they stay in touch, they go to the spas together, go shopping together, gossip together, and so on...well, now it is a new generation of boys. What are we ever going to do???! CONGRATULATIONS LOREN AND BRANDON!!!!! WE ARE SO EXCITED. JACOB CANNOT WAIT TO SHOW HIM THE ROPES. YEAH! LOVE YOU.
....Name to be announced...coming soon....