Eight Months

Can we say cheesin?!

Baby Stats:

Weight: More than 20lbs.  (not exactly sure!?!)

Sleep: Colin is a rockstar sleeper-- for the most part!  He goes down about 8pm, sleeps until 5am, bottle and back down until 6:30-7.  Then he has a nap at 9/9:30 until 10:30/11.  And then another nap about 2:30/3 until 4ish.  It is lovely!

Feeding: Someone has decided that pureed foods are boring and he would rather eat solid foods.  So he is eating solid foods.  I am a little nervous about big pieces so I do cut everything up small but he seems to be loving it.  This weekend he enjoyed peas, carrots, and green beans!  And what's funny is the pureed version of these was a no go lately!

Diapers: size 3
Clothing: 9 month clothes.  

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Milestones: More teeth!  Colin has 7 teeth and is working on #8.  And he is working on crawling.  By 9 months we may be walking!  He would rather walk with assistance than crawl.  Colin also had his first boat ride and liked being in the fresh air!  He has said Mama and Dada a few times but nothing consistent.
Nicknames: Goomba
Favorites: Swings at the park, Johny Jump Up, being outside, bath time (sitting up in the bath like a big kid!)

My Sweet Baby Colin,

You are a complete joy!  You smile from the time you wake up until the moment you go to bed.  You have spoiled us as parents!  It is finally summer here and you are loving being outside, spending time at the park or on the deck.  You have discovered Dupree to be really fun since he licks you all over!  You so badly want to go, run, and be on the move.  I'm excited for this next phase but it will be a big transition out of babyhood into a little boy!  Yikes!  I love you with all my heart!!  I can't wait to see you grow this summer, learn new things, and continue discovering the world around you!

With my whole heart,

Mama

Today I've linked up with Kristin at Mama and Mou!

Better in Pictures

As I said before, life has been busy and full.  Teething, getting on a good nap schedule, nanny changes, and Ryan working crazy hours... life has been busy.  Blogging is falling to the wayside.  My apologies for this.  So let's update you with pictures shall we...

Lots of time spent on the new deck.  We love it out here and Colin LOVES being outside!

 

 

Lots of time in the Johny Jump Up and Colin LOVES hats!

Time Out at Grandpa and Grandma's Farm

Ryan and I enjoyed game 4 of the Wild vs. Blackhawk series!  It was an awesome game and the Wild won!

Colin wants to crawl so bad.  Come on little buddy!  You can do it!

Yep- this one slipped in there!  And it was delicious!  DQ Blizzard in a waffle cone.  Perfection.

Fun with Friends!

 

Stroller Walks to see the Turtles

New Solid Food which Colin LOVES and attempting to feed himself!

New Napping Schedule which is (dare I say it) going so well!

And yes his little bunny tail is up in the air!

And Colin loves the swing and park!

I'll keep taking pictures, think about my blog, and enjoy my baby and loving this full, busy life.

Maybe not a Diver

Everyone always asks if I want Colin to be a diver.  My answer is usually no as I'm afraid to watching diving and let's be honest, it would be hard to not coach him while being his mom.  If this last weekend was any indication if Colin will like water sports, my chances for a non-diver are good.  Colin LOVES the bath but he obviously does not like a COLD pool--- I can't blame him.  I hated cold practices and would count the minutes until my next hot tub break.  I'm hoping our next experience with a pool can be in warm water and to be honest, I'm sure he will LOVE it.

 

 

This one melts my heart.

 

 

Rough day at the pool kiddo.  But your sad face is still too cute.

Love you- Mama

Worst.Blogger.Ever

My apologies (again) for being a lack luster, absentee blogger these days.  We have been teething over here for almost 3 weeks and we are all exhausted.

But I promise that once teething is over- I sure hope that is soon!- I will be back at this.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Seven Months

H is for Handsome.  Yep.  That's what the shirt says so it must be true!

Baby Stats:

Weight: 19-20 lbs.  

Sleep: Aside from teething last week, we were doing great with sleep.  Colin goes down between 8-8:30, usually up close to 6am, and then back down for 1-2 hours.  But the teething has interrupted  this great schedule-- mostly because when I let him cry it out, he gets so much mucus built up that then he pukes.  So I have been giving in to his crying but we will get back on track as soon as that tooth pops through.

Feeding: Colin has been a bit of a picky eater lately.  Not so much in what he will he but who he will eat for!  Of course Mama is his favorite and I can usually get a meal down but its been a struggle with others lately.  But Colin's FAVORITE now is yogurt!  Unfortunately, we over did the dairy a bit so we have backed off now.  He did have some on Sunday for dinner and was so happy!

Diapers: size
Clothing: Mostly 9 month clothes.  

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Milestones: First word (?!) Ba Ba Ba.  He says it all the time- I'm not sure it really has a meaning but it is definitely intentional and not just a funny sound coming out of his mouth!  And another tooth is working its way thru on the top!
Nicknames: Goomba
Favorites: Johny Jump Up, stroller rides, being outside, sitting by himself, playing in front of the mirror, Dupree, bath time

Colin,

I cannot imagine life without.  I can't imagine not seeing your beautiful smile and hearing your laugh every day.  You are the best!  Every month I say that this is the best month and again, its true that you are so fun and I can't imagine anything better.  But I'm sure at 8 months I will say the same!  You are so smiley and happy all the time.  Everyone asks if you really are like this all the time and it's the truth!  Even while teething this month, you have been happy and easy.  I can't wait to explore the outdoors with you.  You heard your first lawn mower this weekend and you were very curious to see what the noise was.  I know that the months ahead and going to be fascinating and exciting for you!  

My heart explodes with love for you and celebrating my first Mother's Day was amazing.  I'm blessed and spoiled by you and your daddy!  You're my favorite boys (and Dupree!).  I love you so much it hurts!

XOXO, 

Mama

Today I'm linking up with Kristin at Mama and Mou!

One Year of Colin

One year ago today we found out we were going to have Colin!  We found out baby Hannay was a boy and that I would be in a house full of boys!  

It has been one year of saying Colin and knowing that I would have a son!  When the technician said that there would be more testosterone in our house I cried.  My first thought was- I will get to have a Mother/Son dance with him at his wedding some day!  Funny thought right?!  And then the dreams and hopes flooded my mind for the months to come of what this little boy would be like.

I'm over the moon in love with my son and don't want to ever take the blessing that he is for granted.  Colin is the greatest joy in our life!  I'm sure I will cry at many moments ahead in his life- tears of pride, joy, fear, protection, and love.  He has my every emotion jumping from my heart and he has for a year now.  

I commend those couples that wait to find out if they are having a boy or girl until delivery.  It is a really fun surprise!  For us, it was perfect to know that Colin was on his way and I was so excited to think about being a little boy's mama.

Have a great weekend-

No Spend April UPDATE

If you remember I challenged myself to a No Spend April.  Thank goodness April is done and it is May!  I can't say it was completely a no spend month as I still allowed myself to enjoy lunch date one day a week with Ryan and we still ate out a bit but that wasn't part of the deal anyways.  I was not allowed to spend money on frivolous things for me or Colin.  I couldn't go shopping online or in stores for things that weren't considered NECESSARY.  

I am happy to report I did it!  I made it without spending money on the extras!  YAY!  I think Ryan was pretty happy about this and thus we had a budget meeting this month.  And now kids-- I'm on a budget.  It's okay and actually I'm sort of excited about it really!!  I have X amount of money each month that I can spend- no questions asked, no trying to explain myself or justify my spending.  I can do what I please!

So I'm happy to be into May and now on a budget!  How did those of you who did No Spend April do?!