It was a crazy day and crazy night today baby! I was so tired I was barely functioning but we had places to go and people to see! I picked you up from daycare early today so that you could spend more time with Auntie Val then I came back to work. I figured it would be an easy day at work because it was the Friday before a holiday weekend. Nope, called that one wrong :) I was busy all day!
When I picked you up at Gramma's, you were HUNGRY. We fed ya, changed ya, let ya play a bit then it was off to Lansky's to have dinner with some of your family on Grampa Larry's side. You got to meet The Funsucker - oops, Auntie Cindy, Dan, and Zachariah. You were quite smitten with Zachariah - you just kept looking at him and smiling when he would pay attention to you. Great Gramma Dorothy, Susie and Fred also joined us. After that, we went up to visit Uncle Ugly on his 60th Birthday. I realized that is Great Uncle Ugly to you :) We got to see more of Grampa Larry's family - Mark Sr, Mark Jr, Gregory and, of course, the man of the hour - Skeet. You were dancing with Auntie Cindy and looking at all of the decorations. There were lots of balloons that said 60 on them even though your Uncle Ugly kept saying he was only 39 or some nonsense like that :) I think the Blankmans were happy to see you/meet you and hang out with you. Thank you for being such a good baby with all of your Blankman family tonight.
You know how when you were growing inside, I tried to "keep it real" when I was talking to you? Well, I have to keep it real tonight buddy. Mommy had a rough night tonight. For awhile, after Grampa Larry died, it was difficult for me to be with his family because all of his siblings look so much like him. But, it has been a few years and it doesn't bother me anymore. But, tonight, I was so overwhelmed at the party. It was the first time you had been with 4 out of the 5 of them all at one time. Auntie Sue and Uncle Ugly were at your baptism but there were so many Blankman's there tonight that it was hard on me. Seeing you be held by Auntie Cindy and seeing a party just pointed out to me who wasn't there and who was missing out. Honestly, I felt like Grampa Larry was with us - at two different times, it felt like I could *see* him walking across the room. Then, I could picture him walking around with you and showing you off. You know how Grampa Keith is so proud of you & he will hold you, walk around with you and act like a proud peacock? I could so easily see Grampa Larry doing the same thing that it was hard on me to remember that he isn't here anymore and he is missing out on you.
But, I also had a huge realization and maybe I had to go through the hardship to end up where I did. I was talking to your Aunt Becky when we visited her. I told her that I am sure I was supposed to be taught something by Larry dying so young but I hadn't figured out my lesson yet. I think that part of that lesson was revealed to me tonight. Until Grampa Larry got sick, I don't think I realized how lucky I was to be part of such a great "step" family. Once he was sick and then when he passed on, I have felt closer to them and I think it took him passing for me to realize that. I was always on the outside of things with them because I had a lot of family - we had Grampa Keith's family, the Faimans and then the Brighams. So, on holidays, I used to miss out on the Blankman side because we had so many places to be. They always welcomed me into their family but I was pulled in so many directions that I didn't really allow myself to fully embrace being a part of that family. But, when Grampa Larry got sick, I kind of jumped into the family head first and haven't looked back. It has also been a blessing because it is more people to love you up! I really doubt that your Grampa Larry got sick just to prove this point to me but it is always nice to try to find some silver lining or lesson in each hardship we go through.
So, baby, that is about it for today. I haven't been that deep on you for a long time. You are sleeping, I am off to sleep and we will head out to Minnesota in the morning. Even though we are going to have fun with your Baby God Daddy, we are missing out on a lot here in Omaha. We are missing Jeremy & Kylie Shark's party, a party at Auntie Becky's, and Baby Finnegan is in town but we won't get to see him. We will make sure to remind Baby God Daddy how lucky he is that he ranked so high on the social calendar :)
I will add pictures of you with all your Blankman family when we get back in town!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
June 30 and July 1
Hi buddy!
I don't have any new pictures for you today - imagine that, your mom didn't snap your photo for 2 whole days :) Sometimes, it is nice to get away from the paparazzi, isn't it? You have had a ton of family time and I have a few fun things to share with you.
On Wednesday, you went to Mary's then off to Gramma Lang's while I had a call for the last hour of my workday. But, it wasn't just Gramma Lang - it was Auntie Val too. You know what that means? You were spoiled rotten while you were there. I came and joined you and mooched dinner off Gramma :)
On Thursday, we had dinner with your Auntie Val, Auntie Sheila, Gramma, Uncle Jeff and Grampa. You hammed it up for a bit and played drama king for them with your choking. Funny how you don't ever choke on your cereal puffs at home but when people are around, you don't know how to eat. After that, you went to hang out with your Brigham family too! Daddy had your Aunt Laura help get your car seat in right and so you got to see Aunt Laura, Uncle Mark, Gramma Ruth, Tyler and Zach. Dad said you were good but you got tired towards the end.
Mary told your daddy that you are starting to give "fives". She puts her hand out and you are slapping it. HOW FUN. Pretty soon, Kylie Shark can teach you the appropriate words and pitch to say "HIGH FIVE". Last night, I was waving at you while you were sitting in Daddy's lap and you started moving your hand too. I think you might be getting close to waving a little bit.
You were laying in bed with me today and I thought you were getting ready for your nappy. You were in such a great mood but then I could tell that switch was about to flip. You rolled over on your tummy and your knees went under your belly and your feet dug in and you pushed yourself across the bed. Unfortunately, I think we might be getting closer to you crawling. I know I always want you to get bigger - to hold your own bottle, to be potty trained, to eat people food, to say mommy, etc. But, I am so not ready for you to be crawling or walking. For one, the house is not Elijah proofed. For another, that means you truly are a big boy and I am not ready for my baby boy to be a big boy. Well, a big boy would have chores and could do dishes and laundry...maybe I need to rethink this.... :)
Your daddy told me that you were singing today. You guys were in the car together and he was singing to the radio and then you started making your noises too. I am so bummed I missed it but I guess when we are all in the car, we are normally talking and not singing. He said that it took you awhile to warm up on the way to dinner but when you left Sortinos, you started right away and kept at it all the way to Gramma Ruth's house.
Well buddy, that is about it. We have hot plans this weekend - we are going to dinner with Grampa Larry's sister Cindy tomorrow. You haven't met her yet. She is the original "Funsucker" - mommy models her. Then, hopefully, we will get to see Uncle Ugly on his 60th Birthday. Saturday, we head up to Minnesota to see Baby God Daddy. When we get home, it is off to Gramma and Grampa Naven's 55th Anniversary party. So, busy times and hopefully, you will continue to be a happy baby!!
I will leave you with two scrapbook pages. The 6 month pages have sat on my computer screen all week. They are just so special, I was having a hard time with them. Then, I saw that word art about your smile being like sunshine and I knew I just had to plunge right in and do them. Your smile lights up your face and my heart - it is like sunshine. Sometimes, if I am blue, I will look at your photos and they just make me relax and smile. The bouncey one was quick and easy. Guess I just had to get over the hump of the 6 month photos :)
I don't have any new pictures for you today - imagine that, your mom didn't snap your photo for 2 whole days :) Sometimes, it is nice to get away from the paparazzi, isn't it? You have had a ton of family time and I have a few fun things to share with you.
On Wednesday, you went to Mary's then off to Gramma Lang's while I had a call for the last hour of my workday. But, it wasn't just Gramma Lang - it was Auntie Val too. You know what that means? You were spoiled rotten while you were there. I came and joined you and mooched dinner off Gramma :)
On Thursday, we had dinner with your Auntie Val, Auntie Sheila, Gramma, Uncle Jeff and Grampa. You hammed it up for a bit and played drama king for them with your choking. Funny how you don't ever choke on your cereal puffs at home but when people are around, you don't know how to eat. After that, you went to hang out with your Brigham family too! Daddy had your Aunt Laura help get your car seat in right and so you got to see Aunt Laura, Uncle Mark, Gramma Ruth, Tyler and Zach. Dad said you were good but you got tired towards the end.
Mary told your daddy that you are starting to give "fives". She puts her hand out and you are slapping it. HOW FUN. Pretty soon, Kylie Shark can teach you the appropriate words and pitch to say "HIGH FIVE". Last night, I was waving at you while you were sitting in Daddy's lap and you started moving your hand too. I think you might be getting close to waving a little bit.
You were laying in bed with me today and I thought you were getting ready for your nappy. You were in such a great mood but then I could tell that switch was about to flip. You rolled over on your tummy and your knees went under your belly and your feet dug in and you pushed yourself across the bed. Unfortunately, I think we might be getting closer to you crawling. I know I always want you to get bigger - to hold your own bottle, to be potty trained, to eat people food, to say mommy, etc. But, I am so not ready for you to be crawling or walking. For one, the house is not Elijah proofed. For another, that means you truly are a big boy and I am not ready for my baby boy to be a big boy. Well, a big boy would have chores and could do dishes and laundry...maybe I need to rethink this.... :)
Your daddy told me that you were singing today. You guys were in the car together and he was singing to the radio and then you started making your noises too. I am so bummed I missed it but I guess when we are all in the car, we are normally talking and not singing. He said that it took you awhile to warm up on the way to dinner but when you left Sortinos, you started right away and kept at it all the way to Gramma Ruth's house.
Well buddy, that is about it. We have hot plans this weekend - we are going to dinner with Grampa Larry's sister Cindy tomorrow. You haven't met her yet. She is the original "Funsucker" - mommy models her. Then, hopefully, we will get to see Uncle Ugly on his 60th Birthday. Saturday, we head up to Minnesota to see Baby God Daddy. When we get home, it is off to Gramma and Grampa Naven's 55th Anniversary party. So, busy times and hopefully, you will continue to be a happy baby!!
I will leave you with two scrapbook pages. The 6 month pages have sat on my computer screen all week. They are just so special, I was having a hard time with them. Then, I saw that word art about your smile being like sunshine and I knew I just had to plunge right in and do them. Your smile lights up your face and my heart - it is like sunshine. Sometimes, if I am blue, I will look at your photos and they just make me relax and smile. The bouncey one was quick and easy. Guess I just had to get over the hump of the 6 month photos :)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
June 29
Hi baby!
I spent all day thinking about you! I was looking at your new photos and just thinking how handsome you are. I cleaned your room and put some photos in all those frames that people have been buying you. I went through all your clothes and there are so many that are too small or too warm it is crazy. You didn't even wear some of them! After Mary's, you went to Grampa Keith's for a little bit until Daddy picked you up.
When you got home, we set up your bouncer that we bought before you were born. Remember we bought that Amby bed for you but then it was recalled? Well, it came with a bouncy attachment that we hadn't hooked up yet. We put you in it while I was finishing up your room but you would have none of that - you were starving. It hadn't even been 45 minutes since you ate at Grampa's but you wanted your FOOD. You ate two containers and some cereal puffs. Afterwards, we put you back in the bouncer and you loved it. It is different than your bouncer chair because you can move, spin and almost act like you were flying. You enjoyed spinning around and chasing the dogs. I busted the camera out and OH MY GOODNESS you were working the camera. I have always suspected that you knew when a camera was turned on but tonight confirmed it. Once I put it up to my face, you were "ON." Crack me up!!!
I even took a video that I am putting on you tube for your family to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0mE4__u-M
That is about it for today babycakes. You went to sleep at 7:30 tonight. I don't know if it is for good or for a nap but I am updating your blog while you are resting :)
Pool photo from yesterday - see all those leaves mommy was cleaning?
Bouncer photos from tonight
I said to your dad "I wonder where Elijah gets that big old mouth open pose." He rolled his eyes and pointed at me. I said "No, on Mother's Day, I only did that because he was doing it." He said "Go look at the wall, you have that pose long before Elijah was here." I think your dad is silly but here are the photos he is talking about. You can decide for yourself Elijah :)
I spent all day thinking about you! I was looking at your new photos and just thinking how handsome you are. I cleaned your room and put some photos in all those frames that people have been buying you. I went through all your clothes and there are so many that are too small or too warm it is crazy. You didn't even wear some of them! After Mary's, you went to Grampa Keith's for a little bit until Daddy picked you up.
When you got home, we set up your bouncer that we bought before you were born. Remember we bought that Amby bed for you but then it was recalled? Well, it came with a bouncy attachment that we hadn't hooked up yet. We put you in it while I was finishing up your room but you would have none of that - you were starving. It hadn't even been 45 minutes since you ate at Grampa's but you wanted your FOOD. You ate two containers and some cereal puffs. Afterwards, we put you back in the bouncer and you loved it. It is different than your bouncer chair because you can move, spin and almost act like you were flying. You enjoyed spinning around and chasing the dogs. I busted the camera out and OH MY GOODNESS you were working the camera. I have always suspected that you knew when a camera was turned on but tonight confirmed it. Once I put it up to my face, you were "ON." Crack me up!!!
I even took a video that I am putting on you tube for your family to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0mE4__u-M
That is about it for today babycakes. You went to sleep at 7:30 tonight. I don't know if it is for good or for a nap but I am updating your blog while you are resting :)
Pool photo from yesterday - see all those leaves mommy was cleaning?
Bouncer photos from tonight
I said to your dad "I wonder where Elijah gets that big old mouth open pose." He rolled his eyes and pointed at me. I said "No, on Mother's Day, I only did that because he was doing it." He said "Go look at the wall, you have that pose long before Elijah was here." I think your dad is silly but here are the photos he is talking about. You can decide for yourself Elijah :)
Monday, June 28, 2010
June 26 - June 28
Well buddy, today is a big day! You are 6 months old. You are an old man :) I can't believe it was only 6 months ago that I was whining to Bonehead to get you out of there. Only 6 months ago that I heard your first little peep as you were being born. In some ways, I look at you and think where did my little baby go and in other ways, it seems like you have been here for years :)
Let's see, what did we do this weekend? Saturday, we hung out for a bit then you visited Brandi and Jeff while we went to a movie. When we picked you up, you were so darn cute sleeping on Brandi. You were just snuggled up for the count. Then, out of the blue, your head popped up and you looked at your daddy like "Oh, you are here, it is time to go buddy." Once you were asleep for the night, we watched a movie. We heard a big pop and the TV went dark. I think your dad may have started crying. :) Luckily, we bought the extended warranty so will fix it.
On Sunday, we went to the Aksarben farmers market and ran into Brandi & Jeff. We walked around, had lunch there and you got a few tiny bites of a sugar cookie. Then, off to Great Gramma Lang's to visit for a bit. She got to love you up but then I had to whisk you away to take some 6 month photos before you got fussy.
Here are my favorite photos from your photo shoot. I chose this outfit for a special reason. You have worn it once or twice before but I didn't get any photos. This outfit is the only outfit that your dad and I ever bought for any of your brothers. It is the only thing we saved as a memento. I tried to get rid of it several times but your dad wouldn't let me. I didn't see a need to keep it and have such a sad reminder around when I thought for sure there would never be any kiddos. But, now, you are here to stay and a big boy at 6 months! I am glad your dad made me keep it because it sure is cute on you :)
After your photos, you hung out with Gramma Debbie and Donnie for a few hours. You went to a birthday party and you were hamming it up big time. When we picked you up, it was interesting watching you interact with Gramma Debbie and Donnie. You were acting like it was your job to entertain them. You were just cheesing it up and laughing and being a ham. Daddy said he is worried you are going to be the life of the party. I don't see any shame in that but your mom is a ham too :) For some reason, you just tugged my heart on Sunday. When I put you to bed, I was pattting your back and you started cooing your soft little coos. It made me cry because we are so lucky to have you!
On Monday, I put you in your pool for the first time. You just floated around and lounged about while I was cleaning out the leaves. This owning a pool stuff is hard work. Well, for your mommy and daddy anyway - your only job is to float and splash. You lasted about 40 minutes before you were bored. Then, we ran errands. You are in your big boy car seat and you were in the cart without a carseat. Man, you are a BIG BOY!
We can only wonder what our next 6 months will be like. Will you be walking? Talking? Still be a ham? Be ornery? Everyday is a mystery and we love finding out what will happen next!
Let's see, what did we do this weekend? Saturday, we hung out for a bit then you visited Brandi and Jeff while we went to a movie. When we picked you up, you were so darn cute sleeping on Brandi. You were just snuggled up for the count. Then, out of the blue, your head popped up and you looked at your daddy like "Oh, you are here, it is time to go buddy." Once you were asleep for the night, we watched a movie. We heard a big pop and the TV went dark. I think your dad may have started crying. :) Luckily, we bought the extended warranty so will fix it.
On Sunday, we went to the Aksarben farmers market and ran into Brandi & Jeff. We walked around, had lunch there and you got a few tiny bites of a sugar cookie. Then, off to Great Gramma Lang's to visit for a bit. She got to love you up but then I had to whisk you away to take some 6 month photos before you got fussy.
Here are my favorite photos from your photo shoot. I chose this outfit for a special reason. You have worn it once or twice before but I didn't get any photos. This outfit is the only outfit that your dad and I ever bought for any of your brothers. It is the only thing we saved as a memento. I tried to get rid of it several times but your dad wouldn't let me. I didn't see a need to keep it and have such a sad reminder around when I thought for sure there would never be any kiddos. But, now, you are here to stay and a big boy at 6 months! I am glad your dad made me keep it because it sure is cute on you :)
After your photos, you hung out with Gramma Debbie and Donnie for a few hours. You went to a birthday party and you were hamming it up big time. When we picked you up, it was interesting watching you interact with Gramma Debbie and Donnie. You were acting like it was your job to entertain them. You were just cheesing it up and laughing and being a ham. Daddy said he is worried you are going to be the life of the party. I don't see any shame in that but your mom is a ham too :) For some reason, you just tugged my heart on Sunday. When I put you to bed, I was pattting your back and you started cooing your soft little coos. It made me cry because we are so lucky to have you!
On Monday, I put you in your pool for the first time. You just floated around and lounged about while I was cleaning out the leaves. This owning a pool stuff is hard work. Well, for your mommy and daddy anyway - your only job is to float and splash. You lasted about 40 minutes before you were bored. Then, we ran errands. You are in your big boy car seat and you were in the cart without a carseat. Man, you are a BIG BOY!
We can only wonder what our next 6 months will be like. Will you be walking? Talking? Still be a ham? Be ornery? Everyday is a mystery and we love finding out what will happen next!
Friday, June 25, 2010
June 24 and June 25
Hey booger boy!
Our first true sickness is here. Yeah, we thought you had some tummy issues and your thrush but our first true cold or major allergy breakout. We thought it was allergies because it started on the same day that your daddy's did. But, yours got worse really quick and now you can't breathe! On Thursday, we just tried to keep you as happy as we could. On Friday, daddy took you to the doctor and they said there was nothing that they could do. They wouldn't treat you until you have a full blown ear infection. So, we are stuck giving you tylenol and claritin. Luckily for us, you are eating baby food or you would be starving. Since you can't breathe, you have a hard time eating a bottle.
Unfortunately, because you were sick, you missed a date with Gramma Debbie and Grampa Keith and we didn't get to go visit Great Gramma on her birthday. We are hoping you feel better pronto because mommy & daddy have plans tomorrow and you were going to visit Brandi and Jeff. They aren't going to want a booger boy in the pool with them :)
Here are some scrapbook pages I did for your book. I am finishing up your 6 month book. I am pretty much done except for the last 5 pages - the pool pics, your 6 month pic and a letter from me :)
Our first true sickness is here. Yeah, we thought you had some tummy issues and your thrush but our first true cold or major allergy breakout. We thought it was allergies because it started on the same day that your daddy's did. But, yours got worse really quick and now you can't breathe! On Thursday, we just tried to keep you as happy as we could. On Friday, daddy took you to the doctor and they said there was nothing that they could do. They wouldn't treat you until you have a full blown ear infection. So, we are stuck giving you tylenol and claritin. Luckily for us, you are eating baby food or you would be starving. Since you can't breathe, you have a hard time eating a bottle.
Unfortunately, because you were sick, you missed a date with Gramma Debbie and Grampa Keith and we didn't get to go visit Great Gramma on her birthday. We are hoping you feel better pronto because mommy & daddy have plans tomorrow and you were going to visit Brandi and Jeff. They aren't going to want a booger boy in the pool with them :)
Here are some scrapbook pages I did for your book. I am finishing up your 6 month book. I am pretty much done except for the last 5 pages - the pool pics, your 6 month pic and a letter from me :)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 22 - June 23
Hi Elijah!
It has been a busy few days! On Tuesday, you went over Grampa's and you came home nekked. Your daddy told me that you were in the big boy pool at Mary's so your clothes were wet. I was so excited for you! I know you love the water and you were watching all the kiddos playing. But, on Tuesday, you were in the water playing with them. Afterwards, we went to the Kroc center with Morgan and went swimming. You liked it and had fun but you were a bit tired so you didn't have as much fun as last time. But, we got some great photos of you in the water and a fabulous photo of you and Morgan.
You are now a splasher. We can no longer expect a dry bath because in your tub and in the pool, you are all about splashing every where.
On Wednesday, it was a day of trauma all around :) I went to the hospital in the morning for my test and you were traumatized by having to get up an hour earlier. You were a crabby pants. In the afternoon, we went to the dr. for your 6 month check up. You are 17 lbs and 13 oz and you are a tad over 28" long. The doctor was pleased with your progress and where you are at developmentally. We can now start giving you a bit thicker food and trying to train you with a sippy cup. At night, you hung out with Auntie Sheila and Uncle Jeff while we went to a concert. You played with them for a bit then crashed! We had a rough night sleeping because your allergies were making you miserable. Unfortunately, it appears that you inherited your daddy's allergies. He woke up on Tuesday sneezing and coughing. Of course, then you woke up sneezing and coughing. The pediatrician said we can give you allergy medicine.
That is about it for today buddy. Hopefully, you will be feeling better tomorrow.
It has been a busy few days! On Tuesday, you went over Grampa's and you came home nekked. Your daddy told me that you were in the big boy pool at Mary's so your clothes were wet. I was so excited for you! I know you love the water and you were watching all the kiddos playing. But, on Tuesday, you were in the water playing with them. Afterwards, we went to the Kroc center with Morgan and went swimming. You liked it and had fun but you were a bit tired so you didn't have as much fun as last time. But, we got some great photos of you in the water and a fabulous photo of you and Morgan.
You are now a splasher. We can no longer expect a dry bath because in your tub and in the pool, you are all about splashing every where.
On Wednesday, it was a day of trauma all around :) I went to the hospital in the morning for my test and you were traumatized by having to get up an hour earlier. You were a crabby pants. In the afternoon, we went to the dr. for your 6 month check up. You are 17 lbs and 13 oz and you are a tad over 28" long. The doctor was pleased with your progress and where you are at developmentally. We can now start giving you a bit thicker food and trying to train you with a sippy cup. At night, you hung out with Auntie Sheila and Uncle Jeff while we went to a concert. You played with them for a bit then crashed! We had a rough night sleeping because your allergies were making you miserable. Unfortunately, it appears that you inherited your daddy's allergies. He woke up on Tuesday sneezing and coughing. Of course, then you woke up sneezing and coughing. The pediatrician said we can give you allergy medicine.
That is about it for today buddy. Hopefully, you will be feeling better tomorrow.
Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21
Hi squirt!
I feel like I have a lot to tell you today, pumpkin!
First off, you are a bit of a fussy pants there buddy. You keep screaming at us. We know you are changed, we know you are not tired and we try giving you a bottle. Nothing works and you keep screaming. So, we made you a freshie bottle with warmer water and all is right with the world. Apparently, I need to get a thermometer because if your formula is not the precise temperature, it is beneath you. Your daddy says you better get over that junk quick because he won't be heating up your milk in a saucepan :) Mary says you fuss at her about it too.
Not only were you screaming at us, today you were a little PIGGIE - oink oink! This was the first day you have eaten so much food. We took some baby food oatmeal over Mary's and you ate about 1/2 of that jar. Then, you ate 2 FULL CONTAINERS at home for dinner. You ate a sweet potatoes with corn and an apricot! We also tried a couple Gerber Graduate puffs and you liked those. I think you liked a new texture and something crunchy. You were definitely a big boy today until you were throwing your temper tantrum about the formula being 2 degrees too cold :)
I made a big decision today buddy. I realized you were sleeping and I hadn't taken a photo yet today. I am giving up on the photo a day. I know that I take plenty of pictures of you that we won't go a week without a photo but the daily photo grind is too much. We end up with some bad quality photos just to say we took one. I also have to scrap them for you and your books are FULL already. I reorganized your book and you have filled up one whole 100 page book already for your first 6 months. I can't really have your first year be 3 volumes so I am making a change. Pretty soon, we will do a big photo shoot for your 6 month birthday! I also have another project whirling around in the back of my head I would like to try to focus on for a bit.
I guess that is about it for today munchkin. You are fast asleep and I am about ready to pass out on the pillow but I will leave you with some scrapbook pages I have done the last few days.
This one is kind of boring but I find it hard to scrap such good pictures. That scenery is just too beautiful to mess with :)
This set was also difficult for me because they are THEE Elijah photos. There is a lot of pressure on myself to do good pages when the photos are so good. But, I had to get them done because I needed them to complete your book.
Some great photos yesterday. I love the ones of you hanging over your dad's shoulder :)
I feel like I have a lot to tell you today, pumpkin!
First off, you are a bit of a fussy pants there buddy. You keep screaming at us. We know you are changed, we know you are not tired and we try giving you a bottle. Nothing works and you keep screaming. So, we made you a freshie bottle with warmer water and all is right with the world. Apparently, I need to get a thermometer because if your formula is not the precise temperature, it is beneath you. Your daddy says you better get over that junk quick because he won't be heating up your milk in a saucepan :) Mary says you fuss at her about it too.
Not only were you screaming at us, today you were a little PIGGIE - oink oink! This was the first day you have eaten so much food. We took some baby food oatmeal over Mary's and you ate about 1/2 of that jar. Then, you ate 2 FULL CONTAINERS at home for dinner. You ate a sweet potatoes with corn and an apricot! We also tried a couple Gerber Graduate puffs and you liked those. I think you liked a new texture and something crunchy. You were definitely a big boy today until you were throwing your temper tantrum about the formula being 2 degrees too cold :)
I made a big decision today buddy. I realized you were sleeping and I hadn't taken a photo yet today. I am giving up on the photo a day. I know that I take plenty of pictures of you that we won't go a week without a photo but the daily photo grind is too much. We end up with some bad quality photos just to say we took one. I also have to scrap them for you and your books are FULL already. I reorganized your book and you have filled up one whole 100 page book already for your first 6 months. I can't really have your first year be 3 volumes so I am making a change. Pretty soon, we will do a big photo shoot for your 6 month birthday! I also have another project whirling around in the back of my head I would like to try to focus on for a bit.
I guess that is about it for today munchkin. You are fast asleep and I am about ready to pass out on the pillow but I will leave you with some scrapbook pages I have done the last few days.
This one is kind of boring but I find it hard to scrap such good pictures. That scenery is just too beautiful to mess with :)
This set was also difficult for me because they are THEE Elijah photos. There is a lot of pressure on myself to do good pages when the photos are so good. But, I had to get them done because I needed them to complete your book.
Some great photos yesterday. I love the ones of you hanging over your dad's shoulder :)
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