Picture-less post

I've decided to post more regularly the fun stuff that happens around the house regardless weather or not I have a picture of my darling son. I know.....gasp. NO picture? Trust me, this weekend will be filled with MANY pictures as lil man turns 1! So, for those of you dying to see how my little guy has changed this week....hold on. ;)

This week Christopher has figured out that he can pull things into his crib. There is a small table next to his crib with a lamp and books. (thank goodness we have no interest in the lamp....yet). The other morning it was about 8 (hes typically up around 7) and all was quiet on the monitor, TOO quiet.

Christopher had not only reached through the slats on his crib and grabbed a book but also managed to turn it just right to bring it into the crib with him. I turned on the video part of the monitor to find C chillin' against the bumper with book in hand, reading. Its now happened about 4 times. Seriously, for an hour? This kiddo makes me giggle!

Jonathan and I just sat in bed and watched him. Then, I cried. Seriously this turning 1 thing is kicking my butt. I will be better on the actual day but all this walking, reading and growing up makes me miss my baby!

Sand + Chalk + Bubbles = a REALLY fun playdate!

My friend Kim had Christopher and I over for a play date Monday afternoon. We got there a little late (compliments of a 3 hour nap!!) but C jumped right in. Of course he sat in the dirtiest part of the porch. Covered in wet sand.




He decided he needed to touch it:

And fling it around.

We then found the sidewalk chalk:

and.....ate it!

Washed it down with some bubbles. He loved it when Kim added some water.

Needed to play in that too

Walked around a little trying to keep up with the big boys.

Got sprayed in the face on accident, I thought it was too funny:

He, on the other hand, did not.

But, in typical easy going Christopher style, he recovered pretty quickly. He was promptly stripped and rode home in just a diaper.

Thanks Kim for a great afternoon.....fun memories!

Mondays and mealtimes

I've been neglecting my 52 weeks of Christopher on my blog. I have the pictures but between photo shoots and editing client proofs, the last thing I want to do is edit my own. I have them, I just haven't posted them....one day I'll catch up. Besides, several of the past posts contain that weeks photo, I just haven't had the time for a separate post.

So, here is Christopher on Easter. We had a great day and he is really starting to walk. It makes me more sad than happy.....I just wish I could rewind this year and do it all again. Yes, all of it.

I LOVE Mondays. Jonathan typically works from home on Monday and it just makes Sunday night a relaxing time instead of me dreading stay at home mom land. Now, if you read the above comments..... I still love everything about my time with C but its nice to have something to break up my week. Even though he works, the house isn't as quiet, it makes the day go by faster for me and the week doesn't seem as long. This Monday I didn't see much of Jonathan though. Christopher and I ran errands in the morning and I took him to the Pedi in the afternoon. He has been battling something for almost 2 weeks and I decided I would sleep better just having him looked at.

Glad I did. Double ear infections. Yuck! Sometimes, like when hes sick, I wish he wasn't so easy going. I would have NEVER known about his ears if his crazy nose wasn't running non-stop. Anyway, we got him some meds. Hope he is feeling better soon, his BIG day is just a couple of weeks away. (cant talk about that now, sigh)

Back to Monday. So Christopher will try anything once....food is no exception. Although, you have to feed him. If he touches it and it becomes mushy or isn't want he expected, forget about it. He LOVES black beans and would eat them all day but if you put them on his tray, he mashes them and gives you this look until you move them off. Yesterday, for whatever reason, was a MESSY day. Jonathan commented that this was the worst case of food displacement since his first meal. So, what do I do? Whip out the camera....here's how the meal went in pictures:

First off, we are by no means sippy cup experts. In fact, to get him to hold it and chew on it is a major accomplishment. Were working on that though. As you might notice, lunch has begun.

Yep, this isn't even self fed. Nice!

This is how the peas get in my hair.....its our new styling gel.

Daddy was making me laugh...

and I just got tickled.

The reaction to learning that 1/2 a piece of corn had made it into his nose.

Working the "gel" in to get that special look.

Nice hair. This is the reaction to the first corn retrieval......it was a failure.

But we got it the 2nd time.

We still aren't sure who won the battle.

And finally, washing it all down ? Nah, had to show off his mad one handed sippy cup skills. Who says you need to actually drink it?

Tomorrow I have a great post from a pretty fun playdate today. Lets just say, little mister sat in the sand, dumped the bubbles on his shirt, ate some chalk and got hosed! It was a great day!

He melts me

I just cant get enough of this little boy. He makes my heart sing!

Christopher's First Easter....

and he didn't disappoint! We've had a lot of firsts this year but this one takes the cake! Yea for our big boy!

Vote, Vote, Vote!!!!!

Jonathan's cousin Travis (on the far left) is a member of Addison Road. They are up for new artist of the year at the DOVE AWARDS this year.....Part of this award is based on a fan vote.

So, we are asking you to check them out if you (live under a rock) don't know who they are and send a vote their way! Check them out on April 23rd for the results show!

Good Luck Travis and Addison Road! Small world, my cousin Luke, worked on their last music video and didn't know the connection until weeks later! Crazy!