So Big, So Fast!

On Thursday, Alek learned how to crawl. He's been army crawling for at least a month or so and from time to time he would get up on his hands and knees and rock back and forth, but then go down on his stomach once again. On Thursday, he finally got the hang of it and has been crawling all over the place. On Friday, he learned how to pull himself up in his crib. He was supposed to be taking a nap, but instead he was standing in his crib as happy as can be. We lowered his mattress once again and I didn't think he'd be able to pull himself up, but sure enough he did and he had the biggest smile on his face. Nap time is becoming difficult now because he wants to crawl all over my bed and pull himself up by holding onto the headboard. He also loves to hold onto your hands and walk and has even taken a few steps on his own. He has so much energy and is always on the move. He's now 9 months old and he's just growing up way too fast. I can't believe how much he's achieved in these last few days. I'm so proud of him, but at the same time, I feel like I'm losing my little baby. At least he takes a few seconds out to give his mom and dad a quick love every now and then.

Ice Skating with the Family

The whole family I'm hungry I can't put my arms down Me, Sadie, and Mom ice skating Nanny, me, Sadie, Mom, Dad, Addie Nanny and Mike Jen and Alek Lala and Addie Watching us ice skate is so tiring The lights at Temple Square

My family started a new tradition a few years ago where we go to dinner, ice skating, and see the lights. The last two years, it's been my parents Christmas present to us. It's always so much fun to get together and do something to get the holiday season started. This year we went on December 7th, which was also Nanny's birthday. We ate at Texas Roadhouse, which is always delicious. Alek enjoyed the food too. He ate the entire time we were there. After dinner, we went downtown to the Gallivan Center for ice skating. Alek was bundled up so much that he couldn't even put his arms down or move, but at least he was warm. I was surprised he didn't even make a sound as a bundled him up. As long as he had his plug and his daddy, he was happy. We had so much fun ice skating. Everyone helped hold onto Addie and Sadie and I was glad that the ice rink was fairly small so it didn't take us too long to get around without falling. Nanny was the ultimate ice skater and the rest of us did okay. My dad was trying to do tricks like spin around and surprisingly he didn't fall. My mom and Addie wiped out but they were okay. Rafal held Alek and took pictures. By the end of ice skating, Addie was able to skate on her own. She had the biggest smile on her face. We went over to Starbucks and had hot chocolate and warmed up before heading over to Temple Square. The lights were amazing as always and Alek loved all the colors. It wasn't too cold and we had a really good time. I don't think Alek made a sound while we were ice skating or looking at the lights. He was having such a good time. I love spending time with my family and I'm so happy that we have traditions that bring us together.

I WANT MY MILES!

I signed up for an American Express card because I had an offer for 30,000 sky miles if I spent $500 dollars within a 2 month period. Well, I spent the $500 dollars in a 2 week period plus I've been using that card exclusively and I still don't have my miles. I read the fine print several times and it stated that once you spent the money, then you would receive your miles within a 6-8 week period of time. It has been over 8 weeks and I'm losing my patience. I called them and they said they're not sure why I don't have my miles, but they'll file a dispute claim and I should receive a letter and then my miles in 7-10 business days. I'm getting so frustrated because we would really like to go to Chicago right before Christmas to see Rafal's family and for us to afford the trip, we really need those airline miles. I called American Express again because I was so mad and I had every intention of telling them that I am not going to use their card anymore and as soon as I get my miles and use them, I'm cancelling the card, but I got the nicest customer service representative and I just couldn't get mad at her. So everyday I check my account keeping my fingers crossed that my miles are there and everyday I'm disappointed. I've been checking airfare and I'm missing out on all of the good deals. Airline seats are selling so quickly that in the 2 seconds it takes for me to click on the deal, it's gone. I refuse to drive to Chicago again, especially with a baby. I guess we'll see whether we make it to Chicago or not. It would be so nice for Alek to see his Grandma and Grandpa Hajdo and his aunts for the first time, so I hope it all works out.