Zoo Lights!!

We took Carson and ventured out to the zoo to check out the Christmas lights. Steve and I had a "discussion" before we left on whether Carson would appreciate the lights or not. I, of course said that he would love it!! Carson decided to prove me wrong :( He loved the lights for the first 15 minutes, after that he wanted to go home and sleep. So, we bundled him up in his stroller and let him sleep through the fun. We rode the train and saw some really neat lights including elephants, alligators, and monkeys all made from lights!

So, all the "books" say this is the time to start teaching your child "no" (8 to 9 months). This is hard for me because up until now, Carson hasn't done anything to deserve a "no." Lately, he has been testing me! Today I decided to try it out, he was going straight for the computer cord to put it in his mouth... I sternly looked Carson in the eye and said "Carson, NO" he looked at me and cracked up laughing! Well, that went well!! Later, he was being impossible to dress by trying to turn over while I change him, so once again I looked at him and turned him back on his back and said "NO".... once again he looked at me and cracked up laughing!!! GREAT! I am already beaten down by my child :)

Last but not least, I did get the ER job!! YAY! (I think) So, I will start at the end of January. I am pretty excited to be in the ER, I have always been interested in the "emergency" aspect of nursing with the blood and intensity! I am just not too excited about being at work 40 hours per week -yuck!