This time last year, we were waiting for Andrew to arrive and hoping we would meet him over the weekend. Here's my April 9, 2009 post. Looks like Andrew agreed with me that it was time to come meet his mama. I went into labor that night and he arrived on Good Friday, April 10!
Party planning, decorating, cleaning, etc, etc...continues tonight. Thanks to my wonderful friends Rachel and Jess for coming over and helping me get organized, decorate and watch Andrew while I ran the last few errands. We had 3 mamas, 4 babies, 3 cats and a dog in this house and we still got all this party stuff done PLUS Jess highlighted and cut my hair. Thank you babies for your cooperation! :-)
My baby is ONE tomorrow! Still so happy, but still a little sad.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter
In case you forgot, this is actually Andrew's second Easter :-) I cannot believe this time last year, we were bringing him home from the hospital. He came into the world on Good Friday, April 10 and Grandma May and Aunt Beth welcomed the family home on Easter, April 12. It's so fun having a spring baby. We've had a great weekend and miss daddy even more around this time of year.
At 8 months Andrew visited Santa and did NOT enjoy it. However, at almost 1 year old, he thought the Easter bunny was just great! We also took lots of photos outside later that day and he dug through his Easter basket a little early. Then we went to church with Rachel and her family and took some more photos in his cute little tie and khakis.
I had a lot of fun enjoying all of this and I can tell he did too. ;-) BUT Saturday is his first birthday and it makes me a little sad. I think everyone else sees it more than me, but our little baby is more of a little boy now. Sniff, sniff....
Soon, no more bottles (not that he can sit still anymore for me to feed him) which means less cuddling for me :-( Someone stop him please! Oh this is so hard, but so fun at the same time and I can't think of anything else that can compare to this experience. The good news is, he can hug and is trying to learn to blow kisses, so I have more to look forward to, right? But I will mourn anyway and miss my baby so much. I think you might have seen the last of your "baby" daddy, so be prepared to meet your toddler!
At 8 months Andrew visited Santa and did NOT enjoy it. However, at almost 1 year old, he thought the Easter bunny was just great! We also took lots of photos outside later that day and he dug through his Easter basket a little early. Then we went to church with Rachel and her family and took some more photos in his cute little tie and khakis.
Soon, no more bottles (not that he can sit still anymore for me to feed him) which means less cuddling for me :-( Someone stop him please! Oh this is so hard, but so fun at the same time and I can't think of anything else that can compare to this experience. The good news is, he can hug and is trying to learn to blow kisses, so I have more to look forward to, right? But I will mourn anyway and miss my baby so much. I think you might have seen the last of your "baby" daddy, so be prepared to meet your toddler!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Petting Zoo Party
Andrew had his first petting zoo experience and he was loving it. His little friend from swim class turned two and they invited us to her party because they knew Andrew would love the petting zoo. This guy had everything--goats, bunnies, llama, chickens, rooster, pig, sheep...it was pretty amusing. I had fun! Watching the kids is hilarious. Check out this little girl trying to comb the rooster. These animals must have extra stores of patience!
Looks pretty interesting in there...
"Come over here animals!"
Nice Mr. Sheep
"I'm ready to go in now!"
Watch out duck. He pulls hard!
Goat kisses
"Take me back to the petting zoo!"
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
11 Months - The Countdown Begins
I say this every time, but seriously?!?! Is it really only ONE MONTH until our little angel is eating cake at his first birthday party?
The planning of the party needs to get started ASAP, but we've been a little preoccupied with right now because we got to have Daddy home for two whole weeks!! (and I rarely use two exclamation points so you know it's special.)
Jeff arrived February 25 and just left this morning. It already feels like forever ago when we saw him last. It was hard to say goodbye again, but it was well worth it to have him here with us even for a short time. We got to just enjoy being a family and relax together. We did our share of eating out and doing other fun stuff, but the best part was having a partner to shop with at Wal-Mart, someone else to drive for a change, seeing daddy and son together and so happy, etc. etc....that was what I was looking forward to.
Even though I always set my expectations too high, I think this time they were actually met. Jeff knows I expect everything to go perfectly and knows I get a little crazy, but even though he thinks he can't please me, he did. He does.
Our time together was ended perfectly by creating some wonderful family photos. Thanks Kristin!! (See... two there again).
The planning of the party needs to get started ASAP, but we've been a little preoccupied with right now because we got to have Daddy home for two whole weeks!! (and I rarely use two exclamation points so you know it's special.)
Jeff arrived February 25 and just left this morning. It already feels like forever ago when we saw him last. It was hard to say goodbye again, but it was well worth it to have him here with us even for a short time. We got to just enjoy being a family and relax together. We did our share of eating out and doing other fun stuff, but the best part was having a partner to shop with at Wal-Mart, someone else to drive for a change, seeing daddy and son together and so happy, etc. etc....that was what I was looking forward to.
Even though I always set my expectations too high, I think this time they were actually met. Jeff knows I expect everything to go perfectly and knows I get a little crazy, but even though he thinks he can't please me, he did. He does.
Our time together was ended perfectly by creating some wonderful family photos. Thanks Kristin!! (See... two there again).
Saturday, February 20, 2010
First Day at Swim Lessons
I thought this would be the perfect age to start Andrew with swim lessons so we signed up with a local company (same company that also does Fitness Fest that I attend every year) and today was his first day.
He did great, but was a little apprehensive. He didn’t cry, but seemed a little scared at first. It was a small group of four and Andrew was the youngest. The instructor seemed really nice and fun and we had a great time! He practiced floating on his back, “swimming” for a toy, climbing out of the pool, jumping in and blowing bubbles—all with my help of course! The instructor dunked him under one time at the end of class and he seemed OK with it :-) Way to go Andrew! Daddy’s dreams of you becoming a Coast Guardsmen are already in the works.
He got to wear his new Snoopy swim trunks I bought on clearance this summer. I didn’t think they would already fit, so good thing I bought 18 months. No pictures this time, but next time I will because Jeff will be with us. Yay!
He did great, but was a little apprehensive. He didn’t cry, but seemed a little scared at first. It was a small group of four and Andrew was the youngest. The instructor seemed really nice and fun and we had a great time! He practiced floating on his back, “swimming” for a toy, climbing out of the pool, jumping in and blowing bubbles—all with my help of course! The instructor dunked him under one time at the end of class and he seemed OK with it :-) Way to go Andrew! Daddy’s dreams of you becoming a Coast Guardsmen are already in the works.
He got to wear his new Snoopy swim trunks I bought on clearance this summer. I didn’t think they would already fit, so good thing I bought 18 months. No pictures this time, but next time I will because Jeff will be with us. Yay!
Friday, February 12, 2010
First Word at 10 Months!
It's been an exciting 10-month birthday week because I believe Mr. Andrew has said his very first word! You're not going to believe this, but my mom and sister heard it too. He said he own name!! He said ANDREW! It was amazing and unreal, but he did repeat it several times after I said it, so I'm counting it. Well, I guess it's the word he hears the most because he is the center of my world right now. Day in and day out, we're together and I can never stop smooching him.
10 Months
- 22 lbs (via the scale at the urgent care)
- First word - "Andrew"
- Does say mama a little bit, but not as much or on cue like "Andrew"
- Clapping
- Almost waving
- Pulling up and grabbing at everything
- Looking more like mommy (so say my friends and even a stranger today)
Also exciting this week, Andrew and I attended our first official playgroup together with some very nice ladies in Gilbert. I found this nice group of Christian moms on meetup.com and everyone was super nice. Andrew had a blast playing with all of the new toys and kids. He is already working on making the girls cry by grabbing their shirts and trying to pull hair. Ugh. Boys are so rough.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The First Ear Infection
Now I have seen Andrew "sick" before, but the sick I've seen is snot, coughing and some mild crabbiness to go along with this. His first ear infection was somewhat worse unfortunately!
I knew something was wrong because my little amazing sleeper/super smiley boy wasn't either of these things. I could tell that cry was a hurting cry. Reminded me of when he was a little baby and that reflux was probably bothering him. I can usually handle crying, but only if I'm able to comfort him. This time was different and it was so sad. With sad cries we got ready to go to Goodnight Pediatrics at 10:30 p.m. on Friday night. Luckily he stopped crying in the car and seemed better at the doctor's office. Too much to check out around him!
They determined he had an ear infection and gave him a breathing treatment to help with the congestion in his chest. Finally got home around midnight and thankfully he went right to sleep once home. Still woke up at 6 a.m. the next morning though...He has an internal clock that he never changes!
With antibiotics, he was better by Sunday thank God!
Let's hope this weekend is better, because the weekend before this it was me sick with the flu. Bad/good news was that my friend Lexie was here. Bad that our weekend was cut short, but good she was here to take over all day Saturday while I was super sick! Andrew didn't mind one bit that she was taking over for me--he could tell she was a great mommy.
I knew something was wrong because my little amazing sleeper/super smiley boy wasn't either of these things. I could tell that cry was a hurting cry. Reminded me of when he was a little baby and that reflux was probably bothering him. I can usually handle crying, but only if I'm able to comfort him. This time was different and it was so sad. With sad cries we got ready to go to Goodnight Pediatrics at 10:30 p.m. on Friday night. Luckily he stopped crying in the car and seemed better at the doctor's office. Too much to check out around him!
They determined he had an ear infection and gave him a breathing treatment to help with the congestion in his chest. Finally got home around midnight and thankfully he went right to sleep once home. Still woke up at 6 a.m. the next morning though...He has an internal clock that he never changes!
With antibiotics, he was better by Sunday thank God!
Now that's the face I like to see!
Let's hope this weekend is better, because the weekend before this it was me sick with the flu. Bad/good news was that my friend Lexie was here. Bad that our weekend was cut short, but good she was here to take over all day Saturday while I was super sick! Andrew didn't mind one bit that she was taking over for me--he could tell she was a great mommy.
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