Lots of updates:
Friday night we went to Tupelo, MS to check out Uncle Mike singing during his church's Christmas program. He did AMAZING! I didn't realize he was that good of a singer.
But before this we were literally a few blocks away from the church when somehow Aiden knocked off the sippy cup protection insert and the entire bottle poured into his lap....UGH! So I crawled in the back seat, pulled him out so he wouldn't be sitting in water. He was sooo excited, like he knew this never happened, but he was a good boy and sat in the middle seat and laid his head on me until daddy pulled into the parking spot. Luckily the church ladies were nice enough and dried his clothes for him.
Today I met up with the cookbook club ladies to make holiday goodies. We each brought recipes and ingredients and shared our finished products. I was going into a sugar coma just looking at it all! Love those ladies!
Then I came home to spend time with my baby....however he was Mister cranky and needed a nap...and sleep ALL afternoon. :-( But at 6pm he woke up, had some dinner then it was off to the bath. Every now and then we will both get in the Master's bath and turn on the jets. He LOOOVES it! I think me being in there is part of the reason. :-) Aiden has those foam alphabet letters, so that's when we practice saying letters. Who said taking a bath can't be time to learn. lol So he had the letter P, I flipped it to look like a D. So I said D...Dog...Da....Dadda....Da Da. Then what did he do.....he said Dadda Dadda Dadda! AHHH Finally!!!!!! So I called Wes in there tried the same thing and he said it again! AHHHH! This was the first time he's ever said Dadda! He knows what it means, but couldn't say it. I just know he will say it more and more now. Love milestones!!
So on to a sad note, but it touched me. I read my friends blogs to check on them and one of my friends is trying desperately to have a child of their own. This year alone they've had two miscarriages. :-( Well, on their anniversary last week they found out they had another one. OMG! I can't even imagine. That just tugged on my heart soo bad. I can't imagine my life without Aiden! A true blessing I was given the chance to have him. I will definitely be keeping them in my prayers. Their doctor is referring they go to a infertility center, so hopefully they will be able to have a bundle of joy soon.
We have been so busy I haven't had time to do any updates......but baby boy just keeps growing up! 10 months! Oh my!!!!! I can't believe how time flies and how my love for him grows even more! Nothing is better than a big slobbery kiss from the little guy!
Stats:
Weight: 28 pounds
Height: 29 inches
Size 4 diapers
18 month clothes
Eating Pattern: 3-4 5 oz bottles, 1 jar of baby food, plus pieces of mommy's dinner. We are starting to ween him from bottles and baby food and giving him straight food. Over the past few weeks he is getting much better at eating table food. He likes it bc it makes him feel like a big boy!
Sleeping Pattern: 7:30-8am! OHHHHHHH how I enjoy some solid sleep! The best part is on weekends he lets mommy sleep in till 9. He wakes up at the normal time, but will play in his crib. SUCH a SWEET baby! I LOVE YOU!!
Milestones:
*Standing without holding anything for a few seconds! AHH!
*Pro at the sippy cup. We have officially moved to giving straight water.
Likes:
*Curling up in his pack n play and watching Sprout TV. It is a great baby sitter in the mornings when I'm running around getting ready for work
*When my daddy tickles me. I get the biggest smile on my face and can't stop laughing
*Hopping on my ride on and letting mommy and daddy push me down the hall
*Bows on presents!
Dislikes:
*Going underwater. I try to stand in the bathtub then I slip and my head goes under for a second. Scares me!
*Being told "no". So I pat my leg and try to test mommy and daddy
*Teething! Still a pain in our side.
*When mommy is eating and won't give me any. And when she does if she doesn't give me more ASAP I whine.
I can't believe in two months he will be 1! OMG! Time really does fly....feels like just yesterday I was in the hospital meeting him for the first time. Very sad! But the good news is..........we can sit forward facing! YAAAAAHHH! No more struggling trying to flip you around.
Promise post some pictures this weekend....I'm gonna attempt to take some around the Christmas tree.....wish me luck!
As we roll into the new year begins the assessment of the new budget. Nothing makes me happier than seeing balances go to zero.
Since we have refinanced our 1st payment of the new mortgage is due 1/1/11. Highly suggest if you can pay this off in 15 years. Do it! I still can't get over how this payment is smaller than my apartment rent! CRAZY!
Luckily, my hospital bills were PAID OFF this month! YAH! Thank you extra money! I thought this day would never come, but so thankful the hospital allows you to do a payment plan with no extra fees. If you have hopsital bills I would definitely look into asking for payment plans...because it's like getting a loan with 0% APR...so why not do it?! That way you don't have to front that money.
Oh, there just went another car payment. Thanks to my work on the sweet discounts and my 0% APR those payments are pretty dang low. Totally worth every payment! I couldn't ask for a better car! Plus having the maintenance plan takes the worry off our back. Look it up Ford Fusion SEL. You will fall in love!
As I go through our list of bills I know there are areas where they are not a "must haves" but more of a "want" (like Direct TV), but it's the ability to afford those types of luxury make me feel blessed. I know there are many people out there who can't afford things like that. Small reminders to keep us grounded and thankful. But the reason why I go for things like Direct TV, is nothing is better than curling up with the little one and hubbie to watch a show or movie on weeknights. Plus, I think Aiden would cry if he couldn't watch The Wiggles while mommy gets ready in the morning. lol That kid LOOOVES that show!
So look at your budget...is there anything you should be thankful for?
