I married an ingrate. I went grocery shopping yesterday, cleaned my home, took wonderful care of the babe, and cooked dinner. I had to give up study time for school to achieve this. Then today, all hubby does is complain about things I forgot to buy yesterday. Funny, he forgets his lunch (which I also prepared) and I run barefoot in the grass after him, to make sure he has something to eat. (He's diabetic).

Right now, I feel like doing absolutely nothing (except schoolwork and taking care of the babe). Let hubby see how much the home depends on me.  My sister says I should "fight fire with water," but I'm not that goody two-shoes. I'm angry and feeling like I've been taken for granted. Why is it that men underappreciate their women?

Here in Chicago, I've been hearing a lot about a cop killed in an attempted robbery. These 4 guys (all with criminal records) had a dare amongst themselves of who could rob a man at gunpoint. The man they chose to rob was an off-duty cop. The story can be found here.  What really irks me is the mother's response. The cop's father should have known better and shot to wound? Well, that would be like me going up to her and saying, "Well, you should have been a better mother and taught your son not to be a petty criminal." I just won't do that. Madam, passing the blame around helps no one. This is a very tragic event and both families have my deepest condolences.

Why do some young people think it is okay to rob someone for their motorcycle instead of working to obtain it the legal way? It's such a shame.

Case in point: my one-year old son, Giovanni.




Sleeping in a jumper, suspended above the floor, doesn't phase him.



Playing music is tiring work. Perhaps he's composing?



Giovanni loves to sit on my gliding ottoman! He rocked himself to sleep here. When I saw him nodding off, I snapped this opportune picture and put him to sleep in his crib.



Here he is asleep on the middle shelf of his changing table. I don't know why he chose to crash there; his boppy pillow is just underneath him.



At least he made it to his bed here.

Falling asleep anywhere, at any time would be fantastic. It'd sure come in handy on my transatlantic flights to visit family abroad!

Do your babies sleep in odd positions?