4/27/11

Today was just an amazing day altogether. Waking up to my sons smiling face is just the beginning of a wonderful day with him. We both got around to go grocery shopping because Landons Uncle Ricky, Aunt Carly, Cousins Macy and Alexis are coming to see him this weekend. So of course while grocery shopping I have to hit the baby department and landed in the baby food aisle. Since Landon has been eating cereal for a few weeks now, I decided to try a vegetable. So we ended up trying squash as his first "baby food". To my surprise he LOVES it. Squash of all things? I would dip the spoon in the jar and he would already have his mouth open. Then after a few dirty and I mean DIRTY diapers, I decided to put him in his baby Einstein jumper that his Aunt and Uncle bought him. He figured out today that if he moves his legs it bounces. So he is getting the idea. Its just amazing the things he does different every single day. I had put him on the couch for a bit with his boppy and I made a noise and he jumped and then stared at me for a good 5 minutes. I started to try to baby talk and comfort him and the more I did that the further his bottom lip puckered and his tears started flowing. So as I bounced him and comforted him he calmed down and I asked him "are you still upset with mommy?" and he broke down crying again. I think I have an emotional son. But its sweet. Although next week he has a doctors appointment and gets his 4 month shots so that will be a hard day. I dont like to see his feelings hurt when his Nurse Jera gives him shots. She does it super fast and is really good, I just think my son isnt a tough guy yet. Dr. Fricker said "Jera does them so fast that most of the time babies dont even feel it till the 3rd shot". NOT MY SON....he started screaming on the first one at his 2 month shots. But I want him to be healthy so we have to get them done. I also noticed he likes to watch sporting events on television. He is watching the Heat VS Sixers basketball playoffs. Maybe hes going to be our superstar. Well it is now bath time for him so better log off for the night and get myself in gear! On to the next night.

4/26/11

So today has been interesting. Landon ate some oatmeal for lunch in his highchair for the first time. He loves oatmeal. But today was a weird day. For some odd reason he wanted mommy to hold him all day. Which I did and loved every minute of it. Im pretty sure he will be a mommas boy. And he also put himself to sleep in his crib for his nap time. He still sleeps by my side at night because I am just not ready for him to be in his own room on his own. I love that he needs me. My goodness I cant even imagine when he goes off to college. I may have to go with him.

Other than that not much has happened today. Could have been a better day for me but thats alright. Ill make it just fine. Sometimes life is just not fair, so I have been told all my life, but am realizing that statement is very true.

4/25/11

So today I decided to start a blog just for a fun project but also to document the daily things that change with my son. I know there will be moments that I may forget so this will be another way to keep up.

Being a stay at home mom is probably the biggest decision I have ever had to make but I believe I made the right choice. Although I miss my job and coworkers at Quail Creek Bank, I get to spend every single day with my son and I could'nt be happier. He is such a mess but so much fun.

Landon will be 4 months old in 4 more days. I could cry. He is growing so fast. We actually started rice cereal early due to his acid reflux. But we were having a little bit of "plumbing" issues with that so we switched to oatmeal 2 nights ago. Let me tell you, we have a little pig on our hands. When it comes to oatmeal, this boy can eat. He has started to get the little fat thighs which are super cute on infants. I think he may be starting to teethe too. He is constantly drooling and trying to eat whatever he can. Fingers are his favorite. And speaking of fingers, he noticed today that he has them. He has already discovered that he has a hand but today his fingers moved and he stared at them for a good 10 minutes just in awe.

We were able to view his Easter photos today also. Jared Wanzer @ jaredwanzerphotography.com is taking photos of Landon every month for the first year of his life. Jared was also our wedding photographer. I tell you, we have a model and handsome little man on our hands. I know I know I am his mother and a bragger but I still think he is the cutest baby I have ever met.

I just stared at him over and over yesterday and still do not see a single bit of "mommy" in him. He is totally a daddy's boy when it comes to his looks. A few people have said that he looks just like me but I think they are just being nice. Ok so onto the day with Landon today.

We woke up early and got around because we had to go to get my retainers from my dentist and then decided to go to QCB and see his Aunt Lauren and what James likes to call "Uncle Jimmy". I know sounds very creepy. (Shout out to James Griffith). So while we were at the bank, Uncle Jimmy decided to do a Steven Tyler impression and scared the living daylights out of Landon. It took him a good 5 minutes to realize that what he just heard wasnt right and then he got the sad face and cried. So his uncle Jimmy decided maybe he needs to be a little nicer next time. James then says "Uncle Jimmy will rock you to sleep next time"! Now that one was really creepy!!! LOL! Anyway we left the bank and decided to surprise Daddy with cupcakes from Gi Gi's. (Found out daddy doesnt really like cupcakes so guess I have to eat them). We also made one of his favorite dishes, Mommys chicken enchiladas. They were ok.

After eating we were able to get Landon settled in after a big bowl of oatmeal, a bottle, a warm bath after blowing out his diaper and staining his clothes, and now he is in bed. I miss the little man when he is sleeping. Which is why I stay up a lot just to watch him. Sometimes he is just so sweet that I want to wake him up just to give him a kiss of see him smile but I know its not fair to him so I let him sleep.

Now I am at the point I am just rambling to keep myself away to watch game 4 of Thunder VS Nuggets so I guess I need to sign off and go to bed. I need to read Bible verses and rest up. I am tired!

Guess we will see what tomorrow brings since Landon changes daily.

Signing off....