Mixed Prints Life

Charlie has always hated baths. We typically conduct them in the tub over our bathroom sink. I don’t know why he hates it – it’s like a spa, complete with a spray hose! He’s slowly getting used to them as he puts weight on and he even smiled at me today! It’s always a two person job and daddy and… View Post

Daddy took care of Charlie today and he always does a FANTASTIC job. They went shopping for my Mother’s Day present and even came up to visit me at work. Mr. Grant got to hold Charlie and he (Charlie) was entranced. Then we all grilled together and Charlie assisted in giving me my first Mother’s Day pedicure. Shopping for Mother’s… View Post

Daddy took care of Charlie today and he always does a FANTASTIC job. They went shopping for my Mother’s Day present and even came up to visit me at work. Mr. Grant got to hold Charlie and he (Charlie) was entranced. We grilled some awesome pork tenderloin and Charlie was a little fussy gus – so off to bed we… View Post

Charlie has an outfit for every Chicago sport (minus the Chicago Fire). He will wear them at the various seasons and wore the Sox/Cubs on their respective home openers. He even had a Bulls outfit for their playoffs – too bad, so sad. And in honor of his Uncle Bill, he has a Blackhawks outfit! They beat the Canucks last… View Post

Charlie rolled over for the very first time today! We had an inkling that he might do it soon and today – at 10:05 a.m. – he did it! He rolled from his back to his tummy, quickly realized he couldn’t get back on his back and cried. He still HATES tummy time with a passion!! My camera was nowhere… View Post

I’m back to blogging and will promise to catch up with Charlie’s life the past few months as I’ve recorded it on calendars, computers, and random scraps of paper. Check in frequently for glimpses at his life (delivery story included) and pics. He’s nothing short of amazing.

I’m sure this will happen often on this blog, but a few firsts to document for Charlie. First time in his crib (didn’t really sleep there, just checked it out!) First time Daddy feeds Charlie

Steelers v. Cardinals Just goes to show how interested he was…Steelers prevailed!

In the weeks following his birth, Charlie (and us) had SO many visitors!Ms. Bethany & Parker (who brought chili and cornbread for dinner) (January 22) Kristine (January 22) His first visit to the Beauty Shop to meet Aunt Lois (January 23) Auntie (Cousin) Missy (January 23) Miss Lonna (who brought a cute book and took our first family photos in… View Post

As in, DESPISES.