Point Five

Six Months, Half a Year, Holy Cow....what happened.   I will tell you what happened.   Someone screamed and cried for 4.5 of those six months...okay maybe both of us did, but we pulled through and things are looking up.    

We made it to a major milestone and things are sailing a lot smoother around here.   The Big Man is changing daily.   He FINALLY....repeat FINALLY rolled his lazy little behind over.   I was beginning to think he was going to sit up, before EVER rolling over.   He had a busy week two weeks ago.   He started rolling, I know, I was beginning to worry about the man, but then again, why would he.  He could see everything, however once he figured it out there has been no stopping him.   He also cut his first tooth on the bottom.   Thank you, thank you, thank you, that it came in.   I felt like I was cutting it with him,   AND he can sit up for a few seconds on his own....then he face plants and gets all in a tizzy and we have to start all over after some snuggles.

So he is still my super scheduler, eating every 3.5 to 4 hours.   He LOVES his bottle and will get giddy and giggle when he sees it, UNLESS he sees it and you don't get it to him in time, then he starts this hyperventilating laugh.   It's sad, but funny.   He is such a smiley man and a FLIRT!!!  He loves the ladies, especially the blondes.   He also has a things for boobs...seriously.   Think Barbie....tall, blonde, and chesty...that is his type and he can pick them out.   He has enjoyed the outings and shopping trips lately, because he gets his flirt on big time.  

My muscle man....I mean, both my kids have muscle arms.   I guess all those arms exercises transcend to them...no fair.   We have had to weed out food that really break out his eczema - sweet peas, carrots and peaches are a no go.   Everything else is fine.   No scented lotions or body washes.   Poor guy.  

 

 

Some one has the sweetest personality....just took a while for it develop (it was rough for a while).   He giggles and smiles all the time, will talk and sing in the car with his sister.   I really wonder what he is telling her.   I can only imagine the conversations that will take place between them someday.... He is working waving bye bye, and can mumble mmmmmmm, when he sees food.   I have two definite talkers.   If he sees someone he recognizes he immediate goes to talking to them.  It is so precious.  

 

 

He still loves the outside and a good walk/run which is a good thing for me.   Above is from helping put up outside Christmas decorations.   He hung out for two hours just chillin and supervising.   Big Man likes to take things in and is my little observer.   A great little snuggler who will bury his head in

your shoulder and give you hugs.  

 

Oh....My...how the journey to this point has been a challenge.   It has not been the easiest, but I can honestly say it has made the sweet moments now that much better!

 

 

Endless Pursuit for the Perfect Christmas Card Picture Take 1

There is a beautiful ginko tree that I walk/run/waddle by each day that has the most georgous golden yellow leaves and I told myself last year....everyday, grab Amelia and get her picture.  Did I??  NO!!!  Well this year I told everyone that I walk/run with to not let me forget.   So yesterday morning, just the right amount of leaves have fallen and just the right amount of leaves were still on the ground and the light was just right and even though I was out numbered and Amelia hadn't had a nap, and I had to wake Bennett up from his I decided to take them and try!!!

So this is where I tell you that Amelia acted like a terrible three year old, kicking and screaming, and she wouldn't smile, or Bennett threw a fit and cried the entire time, or the wind blew to hard or mom had a breakdown because she realized that she was just being a MORON, trying to do this without help, but I won't, because none of that happened!!!

Amelia played and laughed the entire time.  Bennett loved the outside...duh...and giggled, smiled and watched his sister, the sun set just perfect and the wild wind calmed down, mom did not have breakdown, because I figured I could come back the next day, it was literally 30 seconds from the house so it was all good.   I seriously was able to take 200 pictures in 25 minutes.   I went for quantity hoping to get a few good ones.....So these below are a few of the ones we got.   They may or may not show up on a a Christmas card.   I am just glad to have some good shots of the two nuggets together.

5 Months

 

The Big Man, The Benster, Bennett turned 5 months old on Sunday.  Wow, five months....he really  has been growing and changing lately.   The stats....He is 26 1/2 inches long and weighs 17lbs 12 oz...  I only know the exact weight because we were at the doctor this morning for what I though was a terrible rash....turns out he has eczema.   Bless this poor little guy.   He is me reincarnate.   I am truly being paid back in all shapes and forms. 

 

He is cutting his bottom two teeth, hence the hands in mouth.  He chews on them constantly and is a drooling machine.  I can feel them and his gums are so inflamed.   I expect to see a tooth any day now. 

 

 

 

He is sleeping like a champ, eating like a mad man, and is so much happier.   He smiles and giggles majority of the time.   He is pulling up from the sitting position, but topples on over, will attempt to roll, but then realizes it and kicks his hips back to stop himself ?!?!  Hard headed child!!    He is fascinated by his hands and still loves his ABC wall in his room.   He loves to have someone sing to him (bless him that he doesn't know how bad his mom sounds) and will sing along with you.   The outside is one of his favorite places to be and is loving his exersauser.  

 

 

 

Most of his baby hair has fallen out except for the top, so he sport a really tall mohawk or the best comb over EVER.   The new hair is much lighter, and I think it will be dark blonde like his sisters.  He is very wide eyed and always looking....my little observer.   When I think he is asleep in the car, he is just look out the window at the world going by.   He loves his food, all his food, squash, sweet peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, apples, pears, bananas and even prunes.   I am still making it.   I bought $7 work of veggies at the farmer's market and made enough to last us 3-4 weeks and this guys eats !!! 

 

It's a good thing since his formula cost $35 a can!!! I tried switching him back....ha no go, jokes on you!!!  I knew he had a touch of eczema, but after the switch, the following resulted!!!  Talk about making mom feel bad!

 

This was on Saturday....just a few spots....

 

 And this was this morning....not a happy camper.   So not only does he have tummy troubles like I did as a baby, he has his mothers wonderful skin =(.   Poor guy.  So we are all stocked with lotions and washes to combat this, b/c I know it is zero fun dealing with skin issue and cold weather. 

 

 

He continues to change daily and is truly a blessing to this family.   I cannot imagine life without him, even if he occasionally like to serenade us at 12:30 AM with a song.  

And We Made It....

We made it through the month of October and are still trucking...sheesh...this week itself has been crazy !!!

 

Monday we packed it up and headed to Oxford to visit Mollie...the entire gang!!  We ate lunch at Ajax on the square and then visited Square Books Junior, Amelia's request and then stopped at Hollis' Sweet Tooth.   I truly think the Hallelujah Chorus went off when Amelia walked in.   Girlfriend, stopped in her tracks and just stared around and whispered "whoa"

 

 

We had trouble convincing her that these were "real" M&M's because of of all the colors.  

 

 

Once she figured out that they were she decided on the "dark purple, light purple and pink!"  Really what more could a girl ask for...chocolate in her favorite colors???

 

Big Man just hung out while we shopped...he didn't protest to much as long as we let him check out a few ladies ever once in a while.   Seriously, this guy likes his ladies....such a flirt!

 And just for a little random October happening...someone got some snuggle time with Otis...or it should be the other way around.   Otis got some inside and snuggle time.   He was a happy camper.

 We hit up HOOT (Haunting of Olde Towne) with our friends Mary Virginia and her Mom and Dad and had a blast on the bounce houses, carnival games and hayride.   This was a last minute thing, but so glad we did it!!!  The girls had a blast.  However this picture does not convey that.   We decided they were not happy with the wait for the hayride, or were seriously discussing something

 

After letting my plants go this summer...hmm can't imagine why I didn't get a chance to water those suckers....I am proud of my "purple theme" pots.  Hopefully they will survive.   Who knows I may be able to keep plants alive after all.

 

 

 

Amelia had Trunk or Treat at School on Tuesday.   This was new for me.   I think I did well decorating my car, but some people "really" get into this.   It didn't matter, this kiddos could care less...just as long as I had candy to give them!!!

 

They are all lines up and ready to go....She is the Cheerleader!!! After spending Monday at Ole Miss, she wanted to wear her uniform.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We carved Pumpkins last Friday night, but before we carved them, someone had them play dress up....this totally cracked me up...especially the cheer pumpkin!!!

 

 

And we finally made it to Trick or Treating.   We are fortunate to live in a small town where we are able to go house to house still (which is dying off slowly and it makes me sad) to trick or treat. 

 

My mermaid, with purple hair and "fancy make-up" 

 

 

 Best shot I got of her all night....I really think she has been training because she ran for what I know is a mile, then walked really fast for the next mile.   She crashed I had a piggy back for the last little bit.   Needless to say we both had Halloween hangover this morning.

 

 

Oh and where is the Big Man's costume....He had it on and I totally forgot to get a picture.   He was a skeleton or Lazy Bones....I will post the next time he wears it.   

 

And finally, Amelia made the discovery of all discoveries today....Tootsie Pops have chocolate in the center....If only I could have recorded the excited when she found it!!!

 

 

So that's it....we made it through October.   November starts, and things pick up even more pace, but that is completely okay.   We love this time of year.  

It's Not Even Over Yet!!!

October is always a busy month for us...the weather is just to pretty and its hard to stay cooped up.   So here are a few pictures of what we have been up to lately

 

 

Amelia and I enjoyed a lovely lunch outside at Sweet Peppers...Bennett slept through the entire thing!!!

Big Man had to borrow Dad's shade during an afternoon walk because it was so bright
 

My failed attempt at riding ourbike/walking at the park.   Amelia ended up in the stroller and soon passed out.   Mom got a wonderful workout!
 

Her class at school enjoyed the "Round Up" and attempted a class pic!!!

"Benster" got caught up on his Saturday football

My cowgirl all dress for her round up...by the way I made that outfit and didn't even sew a stitch!!!  Spray Adhesive is my friend!!!
 

Somebody shrunk Mommy and  Amelia!
 

Shopping for fall clothes at Target...

She chose the puffy pink one of course!
 

We visited the fair.  Bennett did some people watching.
 

 

Woo and Amelia rode the roller coaster!!!



We have had a busy month and still have trunk or treat at Amelia's school and the Fall Festival.   We also have trick or treating with the church and the 2nd Annual Bolton Pumpkin Carving this Friday and a trip to Oxford to see Mollie  Whew......
It should be a busy few weeks.

I am laughing at myself...

Running is my therapy and running races helps me keep my competive fix under raps...however there are always these people with camera's at races.   Now, it is hard to take a good picture while you are sweating, running, out of breath..etc.   Anyway, this was my first offical race I did after having Bennett.  I was planning on walking and decided last minute to run.   I had no head phones, my pony tail holder fell out so had major hair issues and it just sucked....hence the following

 

 

 

 

 

I was just glad to be alive at this point....and it was hot!!! Can you say HORRID!!! 

 

So I felt a little better when I got this picture sent to me from a friend of mine a few days ago...this was from a race the weekend right after the one above; I still sucked wind and it was not pretty, but apparently I was much happier to see the !

So go ahead and laugh with me...or at me at the fabulous gem of picture where I seriously look like I might die....at least I somewhat redeemed myself with the second one!

It's All Fun and Games Until....

I almost forgot to post on this, but it honestly is just to funny/gross not to....

Amelia wanted to camp out.   Well being the good Mommy I try to be, but not the super outdoorsman, I came up with a wonderful solution!   Lets just camp out in your room.  Sounds boring right....well it is until we pull out the air matress and flashlights and PRESTO...instant "girls" camp out!!! 

Now, lets flashback to early in the evening when we went to eat Mexican.   That sweet little girl I was camping out with ordered a sprite....a rather large sprite was brought to the table and in the confusion of feeding the little man and inhaling my dinner I must have missed the she gulped down all 42 freaking ounces!!!

Fast Forward....Camp out set up, air mattress blown up, books read, girl talk taken care of and ready for bed.   We crashed about 10:00....that is late at our house these days.   Anyway I woke up around 2:30 soaking wet.   My first thought was....seriously...did I drink to much water and wet the bed!!! and then I remebered the sprite!!!  Now let me explain air mattress 101.  Heavier person sinks....lighter person stayers higher.....liquid flows down....get the point.   Miss Priss was high and dry and me, well not so much.    I was soaking wet with PEE.   Yep, camping is all fun and games til Mom gets peed on !!! 

I got up, woke Jeremy up, he took care of the still dry, except for her panties, (she never even woke up) while I scrubbed and showered in the middle of the night!

Needless to say....we are very aware of the amount of sprite a certain little person consumes these days and not sure if we will be doing any camping any time soon.

Like it's His Job...

Bennett started eating solid food last week and Big Man has not checked up!  He no joke gave me a look the first time he ate like "where has this been all my life!"  He takes his food serious....like its his job to eat!!!

 

Also, I have been making his food this go around.   Really want to kick myself for not doing it with Amelia.   It is so much cheaper and really easy.   Of course the benefits of being able to have fresh fruits and veggies without the preservatives it wonderful.  

 

Anyway, here is a video of the Big Man chowing down on some squash and apples....I think he likes it

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did I Mention I Love the Beach

For some strange reason this summer was a tad bit busy and we didn't make it down to the beach, but that is really okay! We have found the secret to beach going... Really it's late September and early October. Sssshhhhh don't tell though. The water is crystal clear .... The tropical island clear, beaches and restaurants are not crowded and its in the 80's so you don't melt AND the water is still warm enough to get in. Oh yeah, and rates are 1/2 if not 3/4 of what they are in the summer.

I am sold on this time of year. Anyway he are a few pictures of our quick getaway. And Bennett did great too. His owners manual worked and he had a blast and was excellent...yeah!!!

Woo had a "big, big, big tub!!" and Amelia took a swim!

Girl time on the beach.

The view from the 14th floor....the water was seriously crystal clear.

Chowing down on her black eyed peas and edamame...my strange eater?!?!

They added the farris wheel...or windshild as Amelia calls it.

"Say WHAT Mom"  She cracks me up!!!

Giving Woo some suga's

4 Months Old!!!

Holy Moly where has the time gone!?!? I know I sure haven't slept it away!!! Big Man is 4 months today and just a cute a can be. He keep growing and growing and growing get the point.

At his last check up he weighed 15 lbs and 10 oz and was 25 inches long!!! He is a big guy.

Dude is still wearing size 2 diapers and 3-6 months and some 6 months for now.

He is taking five 6 oz bottles a day and we just started solids this week. We started with peas and he LOVES them. Pears came next and they were a hit too. He basically wondered why mom had been hiding the good @$!& all this time.

Sleep is still our biggest issue. Well not really. He sleeps great, I just want to sleep more and Big Man want let me :). He goes to bed at 7:45 or 8 each night and sleeps until 6:00 or 7:00 each morning.

Bath time is one of his favorite things. He loves, loves, loves his stroller. Mom does lots of waking and running lately, especially with the nice weather. He is still curious about his sister and is content with tummy time when watching her. He is sitting up with support and tolerates his Bumbo seat.

No rolling for this man yet, I think he is a little lazy. We are working though. He gets mad at me when I make him practice :)

He is being a big boy this weekend and spending the several nights away from home at his granny D's and poppa Marvin's while mom and dad go to the beach. I only sent a 3 page typed "owners manual" to help out. He can be a little high maintenance diva sometimes.

Its really funny, it was this beach trip last year I realized I was pregnant with Bennett and I thought ... Well this time next year I will have a 4 month old . Amazing what can change in a year!!!

Our Life Lately According to my Phone

Checking out the Fire Truck

The Dentist came to visit at school and gave the kids gloves and masks...someone loves hers!!!

Reading his book to Mom as she cooks dinner.

Big Man chillin on Mollie's bed.

Thursday lunch at the Park!!!

My nuggets!

Firestation Field Trip

A fun ride with the Nena's

Waiting on the Homecoming Parade

My Happy Man

Working on her Homework

Goofing off with Mom