Conversation had on Memorial Day with Jonathan. Mantha (thinking how cute it is that Jonathan pets Bear so sweetly): That’s nice.Jonathan: Yes, it is nice outside. Can you watch him for a second? Conversation with Kaeli regarding my refusal to immediately turn Charlie over once he rolls onto his belly. Kaeli: Mantha, DO SOMETHING!Mantha: Kaeli, he has to learn and… View Post
Memorial Day Weekend & Uncle’s Birthday
On Sunday, Charlie got all dressed up to meet Georgia again…Unfortunately, by the end of the service, he was done with the jacket…and a little sad. Thankfully, Georgia attempted to comfort him… Maybe next time, Georgia! —————————————Charlie attended his first Out of School BBQ at the O’Connors house. He hung out with the puppies, napped on the King-sized bed, and… View Post
New Visitors, a Blackhawks win, and Where’s Aldo?
Charlie must be the Blackhawks lucky charm. The very first night he wore his Blackhawks outfit, the Hawks beat the Red Wings! Let’s Go Hawks!! That same night, Charlie was visited by his Auntie Sarai and her friend, Rachel. He was enamored as usual… On Saturday, Charlie participated in his first ever Where’s Aldo. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to find… View Post
I love…
*the way you smell after a bath.*when you roll over and can’t quite turn back, the ow! sound you make.*the way you never smile halfway, it is either no expression or a massive, toothless grin, mouth wide open.*the belly laugh you choose to share when you find something hysterical, whether its daddy choking, mommy bumping her head, or the word,… View Post
Shower, Zoo, and Cousin Fun…
You’re probably already wondering and the answer is yes. We do take one zillion pictures of our son. But why not? He’s SO adorable (No, I’m not biased at all). A Baby Shower for one of Daddy’s Co-Workers (Corrie – she and her husband aren’t finding out either – she’s due June 18th – Charlie and I are guessing boy!)… View Post
Living the Good Life…
Charlie is getting SO much better on his tummy, although it did take a few shots to get the perfect on his belly shot… Thanks Daddy! The many faces of Charlie: Hanging at Aunt Sera’s and Uncle Ryan’s, loving the crazy rug: Happy 5th Birthday, Jonathan (May 20th)!
Four Month Appointment
Charlie had his four month appointment today. As you can see, he was quite nervous before even the nurse came in… Charlie belly laughed for the nurse while she was taking his measurements (although wasn’t laughing so much hen she pricked him twice!) The Stats: 15 lbs, 1 oz. (50th %) 25 inches (75th %) 43.5 cm – head (65th… View Post
Weekend Recap
This recap will actually cover last Thursday as well. Thursday, May 14, 2009 Charlie and I walked a trail near Arrowhead Lake and then met Bethany at the mall for shopping and talking. Charlie found something he would like to purchase with his allowance some day… Friday, May 15, 2009 Charlie turned four months old (see previous post) and he… View Post
Four Months Old
Charlie, My oh my! How the time flies when you’re having fun! It seems like only yesterday that you came into our lives, but as I said in my last post, we’ve now known about you for a year. Likes: MommyFoodSleep (except when you’re too excited and don’t want to sleep for naps!)Roary (little blue half-lion, half-blanket)PacifierYour ReflectionBooksClassical Music“Goodbye” by… View Post
Positive.
Exactly one year ago today, at 1 a.m., I took a pregnancy test and our lives changed forever. I smiled, I cried and woke Jim up with the good news. He went right back to sleep, while I tossed and turned thinking about my little blessing. Time has passed so quickly with Charlie that I can barely remember that I… View Post
A perfectly wonderful day
The day started out as it usually does – at 3 a.m. – as Charlie does lately, waking me up, out of his hunger. I feed him and then we drift back off to sleep…usually until 6 or 7 a.m. On Mother’s Day, I left a sleeping Charlie and walked towards our kitchen…following the smell of bacon. Jim had wanted… View Post
Happy Mother’s Day
Last year, Mother’s Day was very difficult for me. I left service because it was just too painful to sit through again – now with a second loss in my history. Little did I know, three days later, I discovered I was pregnant and had been so on Mother’s Day. Now, one year later, I celebrate this day with my… View Post