Wednesday, April 29, 2009
"Lieutenant Dan...ice cream!"
Another busy weekend for me...let me just say that I am getting used to looking out the window of my mom's car!
On Saturday, we drove to Mascoutah, IL so that Mommy and I could go to Susan's shower. Susan and Mauri went to Hawaii with Mommy and Daddy when I was a bun in the oven "baking." I distinctly remember making Mommy feel sick after she, Daddy, Susan and Mauri took a helicopter ride over the active volcano. (Hello, I was getting motion-sickness up there!) Anyway, Susan got lots of cool stuff and I cut Mommy a break and did not cry or throw a fit the entire shower.
On Sunday, we had lunch with Mommy's friend Jackie. She is a Lieutenant in the Navy and was in St. Louis this weekend for an air show. Jackie can land planes on giant ships that are in the ocean. Can you believe that? How cool! Check out pics of me with Lieutenant Jackie, one of the Navy planes and ordinary Mommy. Ha!
(For those of you who don't understand the blog title, rewatch Forrest Gump. :)
On Saturday, we drove to Mascoutah, IL so that Mommy and I could go to Susan's shower. Susan and Mauri went to Hawaii with Mommy and Daddy when I was a bun in the oven "baking." I distinctly remember making Mommy feel sick after she, Daddy, Susan and Mauri took a helicopter ride over the active volcano. (Hello, I was getting motion-sickness up there!) Anyway, Susan got lots of cool stuff and I cut Mommy a break and did not cry or throw a fit the entire shower.
On Sunday, we had lunch with Mommy's friend Jackie. She is a Lieutenant in the Navy and was in St. Louis this weekend for an air show. Jackie can land planes on giant ships that are in the ocean. Can you believe that? How cool! Check out pics of me with Lieutenant Jackie, one of the Navy planes and ordinary Mommy. Ha!
(For those of you who don't understand the blog title, rewatch Forrest Gump. :)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
da-da
Carson said it! He spent all weekend working on his "Ds" - deddee, didididi, daudaudau, etc. But this morning, he managed to blurt out "Da-Da" with a smile. Of course he has yet to associate his daddy with his new-found word, but it's adorable none the less.
Today's performance is one for the baby book. (This is assuming I ever get around to writing things in his book. It's completely empty at the moment!)
Today's performance is one for the baby book. (This is assuming I ever get around to writing things in his book. It's completely empty at the moment!)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Taking One for the Team
(I originally titled this post "Puke" but now think the above is more appropriate.)
My husband is at the Cardinal game tonight. I just sent him this:
You are really missing out - Carson just projectile puked the equivalent of 2 milk jugs. This is just as I was about to put him to bed for the night. He soiled all of my clothes down to my underwear, his pjs, and the chair and rug in his room. The rug is actually ruined because of the large orange stain. I had to put Carson back in the tub to clean him up, all while I was half-naked because my clothes were literally dripping of puke and are now in a pile on the floor. And then I had to line the rocking chair with bath towels because the entire seat cushion was covered in barf, and I needed some place to rock our dazed and confused son (after he had barfed up his entire body weight, of course!). Oh, and before I put him in the bath for the second time tonight, I had to run downstairs to make him a Pedialyte bottle....you can trace my steps when you get home. Just follow the barf foot-prints.
Now I'm about to get in the shower because every inch of me SMELLS LIKE PUKE. Who's winning?
My husband is at the Cardinal game tonight. I just sent him this:
You are really missing out - Carson just projectile puked the equivalent of 2 milk jugs. This is just as I was about to put him to bed for the night. He soiled all of my clothes down to my underwear, his pjs, and the chair and rug in his room. The rug is actually ruined because of the large orange stain. I had to put Carson back in the tub to clean him up, all while I was half-naked because my clothes were literally dripping of puke and are now in a pile on the floor. And then I had to line the rocking chair with bath towels because the entire seat cushion was covered in barf, and I needed some place to rock our dazed and confused son (after he had barfed up his entire body weight, of course!). Oh, and before I put him in the bath for the second time tonight, I had to run downstairs to make him a Pedialyte bottle....you can trace my steps when you get home. Just follow the barf foot-prints.
Now I'm about to get in the shower because every inch of me SMELLS LIKE PUKE. Who's winning?
Hiatus
It's really hard to blog when you have the stomach flu. It's even harder to blog when you've passed the bug on to your hubby and your baby! Nate had it Sunday night. I was glued to the porcelain God all day Sunday and Monday, and just as I was about to walk out the door this morning for work, Carson puked all over the place.
Lovely.
Lovely.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Let the games begin.
Hoop games, that is. Nate will make sure Carson has his jump shot mastered shortly after he learns to walk.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Funny Bone
Carson has found his. See for yourself. (And I'm not tickling him; I'm making funny faces!)
Monday, April 13, 2009
My First Easter
We were so busy this weekend...
Mommy, Aunt Carrie and I went shopping on Friday for Aunt Melissa's shower. (We didn't really buy any food that I could eat, but the chicken salad croissants did look yummy!) While we were at Sam's some lady came up to me to "check me out" -- she said that Mommy and Aunt Carrie were having way too much fun with me and she had to see what I looked like. I got her to smile back at me by flashing a toothless grin!
Saturday was a loooong day. I decided not to take much of a nap in the morning while Mommy was getting ready for the shower. And I stayed up all afternoon while all of those women were at my house. I finally crashed around 3:30p and didn't get up for 3 hours. Anyway, I hope you liked all of your gifts, Melissa. I really loved playing with the wrapping paper!
Mommy put me in plaid on Sunday. Come on, plaid? Not very manly, Mommy! We went to church and then to Grandma's house for dinner. And by the way, I was very "active" the entire church service. Mommy and Daddy now know that I like to "sing" along, too.
Needless to say, my first Easter weekend was a success!
Mommy, Aunt Carrie and I went shopping on Friday for Aunt Melissa's shower. (We didn't really buy any food that I could eat, but the chicken salad croissants did look yummy!) While we were at Sam's some lady came up to me to "check me out" -- she said that Mommy and Aunt Carrie were having way too much fun with me and she had to see what I looked like. I got her to smile back at me by flashing a toothless grin!
Saturday was a loooong day. I decided not to take much of a nap in the morning while Mommy was getting ready for the shower. And I stayed up all afternoon while all of those women were at my house. I finally crashed around 3:30p and didn't get up for 3 hours. Anyway, I hope you liked all of your gifts, Melissa. I really loved playing with the wrapping paper!
Mommy put me in plaid on Sunday. Come on, plaid? Not very manly, Mommy! We went to church and then to Grandma's house for dinner. And by the way, I was very "active" the entire church service. Mommy and Daddy now know that I like to "sing" along, too.
Needless to say, my first Easter weekend was a success!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Show me the money!
Gotta love Jerry Maguire, although I can't stand to look at Renee Zellweger. Are her eyes open or closed? I can't tell. Anyway, check out my pics from Sunday's trip to Nate's office:
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Week(end) in Review
We had a great weekend with my parents...thanks for all your help outside, Dad! And Carson loves his new board books, Mom!
Carson's favorite weekend activity - The Jumperoo!
Carson meets "Donald Duck" for the first time!
Carson's favorite weekend activity - The Jumperoo!
Carson meets "Donald Duck" for the first time!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker
They all sailed out to sea! Check out my baker's chef hat...we were in the kitchen getting coffee this morning and returned to the living room to find this:
Carson somehow wrapped his head in his burpie!
Carson somehow wrapped his head in his burpie!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Jolly Green Giant
Okay, so Carson isn't green, but he is definitely jolly and giant. This is what I have to report after today's 6-month check-up at the doctor:
Head Circumference - 43.9 centimeters (55%)
Height - 27 1/2 inches (90%)
Weight - 18 pounds 15 ounces (75%)
Head Circumference - 43.9 centimeters (55%)
Height - 27 1/2 inches (90%)
Weight - 18 pounds 15 ounces (75%)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I am 6 months old today!
This is what it looked like outside my house today. What is that white stuff?
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
There's a tear in my beer.
I actually shed one (a tear) last night while watching Carson and Nate play. Someone has obviously stolen my baby boy, because the kid who was playing with my husband was TOO DAMN BIG to be Carson.
I absolutely love seeing Carson change and learn new things, but a huge part of me is unable to comprehend the rate at which the changes are occurring. The change is exponential these days!
A sippy cup, what?! Repeating sounds back to me, what?! Watching TV while holding the remote, what?! Actually playing with a rubber ducky while taking a bath, what?! Turning the pages of a book while being read to, what?!
I absolutely love seeing Carson change and learn new things, but a huge part of me is unable to comprehend the rate at which the changes are occurring. The change is exponential these days!
A sippy cup, what?! Repeating sounds back to me, what?! Watching TV while holding the remote, what?! Actually playing with a rubber ducky while taking a bath, what?! Turning the pages of a book while being read to, what?!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
I forgot to mention...
...just how big I am getting. Yesterday I:
ate an entire jar of sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons of rice and an 8 ounce bottle for dinner. (Amy, I now know what you mean about not being able to shovel it in fast enough! :)
drank a sip of water out of Daddy's cup while at El Maguey. Eating at a restaurant is so fun!
repeated "Ahhhh, boo!" back to Mommy when we were playing Peek-a-Boo.
wore shoes for the first time!
-CER
ate an entire jar of sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons of rice and an 8 ounce bottle for dinner. (Amy, I now know what you mean about not being able to shovel it in fast enough! :)
drank a sip of water out of Daddy's cup while at El Maguey. Eating at a restaurant is so fun!
repeated "Ahhhh, boo!" back to Mommy when we were playing Peek-a-Boo.
wore shoes for the first time!
-CER
Grumpy Old Men
Mommy and I went to a baby shower this weekend. Daddy's cousin is going to have a baby girl in April, so we got to eat ice cream cake in her honor. Everyone kept talking about how big I am. I am nearly as big as my mommy! Take a look...
(Finally, a picture of Mommy and me!)
(I think Braeden wanted to go home.)
(Aunt Carrie is going to be a great mom - she makes me laugh all the time!)
(Finally, a picture of Mommy and me!)
(I think Braeden wanted to go home.)
(Aunt Carrie is going to be a great mom - she makes me laugh all the time!)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Veggies
What better way for Carson to celebrate his first St. Patty's Day than with a spoonful of green?!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
"So Long, Farewell"
I think I have settled in to the working-wife-and-mommy role quite nicely, though I have really lost sight of one thing during the transformation - ME. I do look presentable every day for work - makeup, styled hair, accessories, perfume, etc. And I habitually load used bottles and dishes into the dishwasher every night, wash and fold baby laundry, pack the day care bag and put it by the front door, pick up the house before turning off the lights in the great room....blah, blah, blah. You get the picture. I do not, however, do the following anymore.....ever (Okay, rarely.): browse Target, get pedicures, read for pleasure, email friends, watch one consecutive hour of TV, work-out, write creative blogs, tinker with my home's decor, make meals that aren't processed.....
There are not enough hours in the day, Ladies.
There are not enough hours in the day, Ladies.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Deep Thoughts, by Carson Ross
Mommy's a slacker, yet again, so here it goes...
GRAVILLE & ROSS, LLC - My daddy is starting his own law firm! When I get big I am going to go to law school, too. That way I can work with him every day in our office. How fun will that be?! I'll try to stay awake as long as I possibly can tonight to get more details on Daddy's new job. Once they put me in bed, I'm toast, so no promises. (They always save their "good" conversations after I'm asleep!)
Mommy and Daddy decided to get rid of our gravel driveway and put in something I can draw chalk pictures on and cruise around on the tricycle Aunt Brooke gave me. I can't wait to wear my blue flying pig helmet! (Guess I need to learn to walk first, huh?)
I rolled over on my own today! My left shoulder always seems to get in the way, but today, I swung my leg over fast enough to flip myself onto my tummy. It was so cool! Mommy was working from home, so she got to see me do it. I saved that one just for you, Mommy! : )
Oh, and I had bronchitis and an ear infection over the weekend. Dr. Laura gave me the yummiest pink medicine to take. The only hang-up is that it makes the skin under my chin stick to my chest. Gross!
And Grammie and Paw-Paw Flesner visited me this weekend! They spoiled me rotten, or at least that's what I heard Mommy tell Daddy on Sunday night. I know now that Mommy and Daddy could actually be holding me more than they do. Paw-Paw and Grammie had me in their arms all day long except for when I was napping or "wronging" my diaper. (That's a Daddy term. He says it every time I go #2.)
...I think that's it for now.
Love,
CER
GRAVILLE & ROSS, LLC - My daddy is starting his own law firm! When I get big I am going to go to law school, too. That way I can work with him every day in our office. How fun will that be?! I'll try to stay awake as long as I possibly can tonight to get more details on Daddy's new job. Once they put me in bed, I'm toast, so no promises. (They always save their "good" conversations after I'm asleep!)
Mommy and Daddy decided to get rid of our gravel driveway and put in something I can draw chalk pictures on and cruise around on the tricycle Aunt Brooke gave me. I can't wait to wear my blue flying pig helmet! (Guess I need to learn to walk first, huh?)
I rolled over on my own today! My left shoulder always seems to get in the way, but today, I swung my leg over fast enough to flip myself onto my tummy. It was so cool! Mommy was working from home, so she got to see me do it. I saved that one just for you, Mommy! : )
Oh, and I had bronchitis and an ear infection over the weekend. Dr. Laura gave me the yummiest pink medicine to take. The only hang-up is that it makes the skin under my chin stick to my chest. Gross!
And Grammie and Paw-Paw Flesner visited me this weekend! They spoiled me rotten, or at least that's what I heard Mommy tell Daddy on Sunday night. I know now that Mommy and Daddy could actually be holding me more than they do. Paw-Paw and Grammie had me in their arms all day long except for when I was napping or "wronging" my diaper. (That's a Daddy term. He says it every time I go #2.)
...I think that's it for now.
Love,
CER
Friday, February 27, 2009
Mud Butt
So, I have this....diarrhea! Mommy thinks it's funny to call it Mud Butt. (Not funny, Mommy.) I pretty much have blown out every poopy diaper I've had for the last couple of days. I'm not sure what's worse - the smell coming from my Diaper Genie or the giant amounts of A & D ointment being smeared on my butt every hour or so.
CER
CER
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
More raspberries, please.
I am biased, I know, but this is adorable! Our son is learning to take his turn!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Whoo-hoo!
Grammie & Paw-Paw,
I can't wait to see you next weekend! Remind me to show you some of my tricks: bouncing in my Jumperoo, blowing raspberries, rolling over (Okay, so I can't do this just yet, but almost!), throwing down an entire bowl of rice cereal AND an 8 ounce bottle (I'm big!), grabbing my toes...I could go on, but I don't want to spoil everything I have planned for you.
XOXO,
CER
I can't wait to see you next weekend! Remind me to show you some of my tricks: bouncing in my Jumperoo, blowing raspberries, rolling over (Okay, so I can't do this just yet, but almost!), throwing down an entire bowl of rice cereal AND an 8 ounce bottle (I'm big!), grabbing my toes...I could go on, but I don't want to spoil everything I have planned for you.
XOXO,
CER
Friday, February 20, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Week in Review
2nd Attempt at Cereal...umm, I don't think he likes it.
Introduction to the Jumperoo...Carson definitely likes this!
"Quality time" on Work-from-Home-Wednesday...Mommy likes this!
XOXO - Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!
Introduction to the Jumperoo...Carson definitely likes this!
"Quality time" on Work-from-Home-Wednesday...Mommy likes this!
XOXO - Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Self-Imposed Milestones & Setbacks
Rice Cereal - 2.10.09
Guess what? I let Mommy feed me rice cereal last night. I spit out most of what she shoved in my mouth, but oh, well. Daddy was the camera man, which was probably a smart choice on his part - he was lucky enough not to get hit with the "spray" of food I shot out a couple of times. Anyway, I still ate an 8 ounce bottle after the cereal......suckers!
I have also decided to start waking up in the middle of the night. (I have been sleeping 9-10 hours uninterrupted for at least two months now, so this "new development" is really confusing Mommy and Daddy.) Two nights ago, I woke up at
3:30a and wouldn't go back to sleep until Mommy gave me a bottle. Last night I decided to wake up at 1:00a and 5:30a. And get this - they didn't come for me. What?! Get up! I cried for 20 minutes each time and nothing. I must be loosing my touch. I finally gave in and fell back to sleep on my own. How boring!
Guess what? I let Mommy feed me rice cereal last night. I spit out most of what she shoved in my mouth, but oh, well. Daddy was the camera man, which was probably a smart choice on his part - he was lucky enough not to get hit with the "spray" of food I shot out a couple of times. Anyway, I still ate an 8 ounce bottle after the cereal......suckers!
I have also decided to start waking up in the middle of the night. (I have been sleeping 9-10 hours uninterrupted for at least two months now, so this "new development" is really confusing Mommy and Daddy.) Two nights ago, I woke up at
3:30a and wouldn't go back to sleep until Mommy gave me a bottle. Last night I decided to wake up at 1:00a and 5:30a. And get this - they didn't come for me. What?! Get up! I cried for 20 minutes each time and nothing. I must be loosing my touch. I finally gave in and fell back to sleep on my own. How boring!
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