7, yes SEVEN!!!!! Months

I feel like every month I post about how I can't believe my Bubby is a WHOLE month older!!!! LOL  But it is sooooooooo true.  I really can't believe how much time flies.  I'm sure that any of you readers who are parents understand!  James and I are BEYOND blessed to have such a wonderful, happy, healthy baby boy.  I thank God everyday for such a great gift! Some aquantiances I have found out today during an ultrasound that their baby has some complications/defects, and it has really weighed heavily on my mind.  They aren't sure of the extent of the complications yet... they have to see a specialist... they could be fixed easily with surgery, or it could be more serious.  Its so sad, and really had me thinking about just how precious each baby is, and how LUCKY I am that Connor is healthy.  I absolutely cherish every moment I have with him!

I can't believe this was 7 months ago!!!!

This is me just after they started the pitocin drip to induce me.  I didn't know what a rough 19 hours I was in for!!! LOL

This is Connor James meeting his Papaw Benham for the first time.  I LOVE this picture!  It looks like Connor's opening his little mouth to talk to his Papaw, and those little eyes are just taking everything in! So sweet!

Connor was offically 7 months this past Sunday, on February 20th.  He has been cracking me up at this age.  Everything he does is so cute and funny.  Today, I got out one of the canvas bins we store his toys in, and he turned it over and practically sat in it taking one toy out at a time.  He was so funny examining and eating each toy and then moving on to the next!

Connor went to the doctor two days ago for a fever... turns out he had a touch of a virus, but he is doing much better now!  He weighed 21 lbs. 13oz.!  Nice and healthy... and even didn't gain but a few ounces from his 6 month appointment!  On the way home, however, I noticed that his baby carseat has a weight limit of 22 lbs!!!! Eeek!  So, needless to say, we will be switching to his convertable carseat this weekend!!!  I was hoping for it to be warmer before we switched so I could continue to use the JJ Cole "bundle me" insert, which keeps him warm and toasty.  I don't want him to freeze when I take him in and out of the car in the mornings! :o(

My bubbly 7 month old LOVES peek-a-boo!  I wish I had a video to show you what he does, because its hilarious!!!! I will have to try to make one!  When James jumps out and says peek-a-boo, Connor jumps a mile-high like you scared him to death, and then he giggles and squeals!  It is priceless!  Look for a video in the future!

I had Connor in his exersaucer next to me playing in the kitchen a couple of days ago while I was putting away and organizing his baby food drawer.  I started taking out pouches of baby food and placing them in the drawer when he started screaming in protest!  I thought he was just fussing, but each time I put a jar in the drawer he freaked out!!!  He started leaning over the edge of the exersaucer trying to reach out for the jars!!!  It was so funny! He was trying to tell his Momma he wanted some food!!! So, we took a break and he got some yummy apples and strawberries!  LOL

Bubby is becoming VERY moblie! I am going to have to do some major babyproofing soon!  He army crawls across the carpet and rolls to what he wants.  He even turns in circles on his belly! LOL My pediatrician was pretty impressed with how moblie he was.  He says that chunkier babies have trouble sometimes, but once they are on the move... you better watch out! LOL

Here's a picture of my ADORABLE 7 month old!

Happy 7 months Bubby!  Mommy and Daddy love you to the moon and back!  You are our world and everything in it!  We love you!!!! xoxo

Connor's first Valentine's Day!

Connor ABSOLUTELY LOVED his first Valentine's Day!  He had a great time, as you'll see in the pictures below. :)

First, Connor and Daddy surprised Mommy with Valentine's Day cards!  This one is from my Bubby! I'm sure you can tell it was from him since the corner of the card has been chewed on! LOL.  He even helped his Daddy write on the card!  James then surprised me with a Valentine's Day outing! He secretly arranged for Connor and his Nana to spend some quality time together while we went to the movies! This is the first time we have been to the movies since Connor was born! It was about time! hehe!  We saw Adam Sandler's new movie, "Just Go With it." It was hilarious! I highly recommend it!  Wasn't that sweet of James to plan a date for us!!!!

Isn't it cute?!?! From my little boy!!!

This is where Connor helped Daddy sign his name.  James later informed me that it was mostly Daddy signing while Connor tried to chew on the pen! he he!

Then Bubby got his first Valentine's Day card and goodies from Mommy and Daddy!  Is this not the cutest FIRST Valentine's Day card ever?!?!  Look at the baby monkey in the diaper with a paci!!! Too cute!

He loved reading, I mean eating, his card!

Connor's card for Daddy! He helped Momma sign his name!  Look at his little hand reaching out to give Daddy his card!

So ADORABLE!

I struggled with what I should get my Bubby for his very first Valentine's Day!  He's too little for candy, so I settled on books!  When looking for the perfect Valentine's Day books, I couldn't decide which of these I like best, so I got him all 3! LOL.  That's okay, because he LOVES books and being read to!  I got him 3 books all about how much we LOVE him!  He got "Mommy Hugs," which is about baby animals and their mommies.  Then, he got "Daddy Kisses," which is all about baby animals and their daddies.  Lastly, (and my personal favorite) was "Love from my Heart to a Sunggly, cuddly Little Boy."  It is the sweetest book!  I think its Connor's favorite too! ;o)

Here is my little stud muffin modeling his Valentine's Day outfit before we are off to daycare.  He knows how to work it! lol

I LOVE this one.  It is so funny! Look at that face he's making and how he's pulling up his pant legs!  Eat your hearts out ladies! HAHA

That's right.  He's my little hunk-a burnin' love.  I'm sure all the ladies at daycare were fawning over him! LOL


HAPPY FIRST VALENTINE'S DAY BUBBY!
YOU ARE THE BEST VALENTINE EVER!

"Holiday, oh Holiday"

To say that I LOVE holidays is an understatement!  I love them all... Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day... etc.  So, I plan months in advance of how to introduce each holiday to my Bubby.  After all, it is his first year experiencing all of these fun traditions!  And... there are sooooooooooo many holidays in the spring that I am looking forward to!  First, Valentine's Day, then Saint Patrick's Day, Easter, and MY VERY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My To Do List is as follows:

Valentine's Day... check!

St. Patrick's Day... check!

Easter.... still working on it!

My bubby is too young for eggs, chocolate bunnies and the like, so I've been trying to figure out what the Easter Bunny will bring him.  While searching for great basket stuffers I came across the CUTEST basket!  I couldn't resist...

His is the one in the middle... and of course it says Connor, not Jacob.  So far I have a book for his basket... Peek-A-Boo Peter Rabbit. Bubby LOVES peek-a-boo!   I LOVE getting him a new book for each holiday too.  He LOVES to be read to.  Let's hope he keeps of love of books later... it will make teaching him how to read soooooooo much easier ;o)  If you have any great ideas for Easter basket items for a 9 month old, let me know!

You are my "I LOVE YOU"

Dear Connor James,

Thank you for snuggling with me.  I know you are beginning to get too busy for cuddle time with Momma, so I appreciate your sunggles today!  You will ALWAYS be my baby boy and the center of my universe!

Mommy was sleepy too! LOL

You are my "I LOVE YOU!" 

Love,
Mommy
xoxoxoxo

6 month Check-Up

Wow! I am soooooooooooo behind on my posts.  Last week we went to Connor's 6 month check-up!  My Bubby is DOING GREAT!!! So exciting.  He has met or exceeded all of the milestones a 6 month old should reach. He is sitting up all on his own and trying very hard to crawl! He makes his way across the floor, but I wouldn't call it "crawling" yet. LOL  He weighs in at a very healthy 21 pounds 5 ounces and was 28 and 1/2 inches long!  He was in the 97th percentile for weight and the 95th percentile for height.  I LOVE every ounce of my cute little guy!

Check out my little Uof L Cardinal:

Look at me sit up and play!!! :o)

Don't you want to squeeze those cute little chubby cheeks!?!?!

Eyebrow raise in full effect.  "What is this thing in my face???"

Totally uninterested now! LOL

Look at those cheeks! Momma can't get enough!

Let me help you with that, Mom!  I bet cameras are tasty!

***I would just like to say, on the note of weight, that my baby is perfectly healthy.  Some people have made comments to me hinting that my baby is overweight or overfed.  Usually I don't say anything, but I currently feel in the mood to vent. :o)  First of all, my doctor is the only one qualified to make that judgement.  What many people do not know is that Connor started out over the 100th percentile for weight when he was born.  Not only has he decreased a few percentage points so that he is actually on the charts now, but he is also proportionate to his height.  My doctor would be more concerned if he was the 97 percentile for weight and the 50th percentile for height.  My nephew, Tyler, was just as chunky as Connor, but once he started moving (crawling, walking, etc) he really slimmed down.  So, Connor will too.  What IS important is that my baby eats a healthy diet.  I have made sure to give him as much breastmilk and healthy, organic foods as possible.  I'm even making some baby foods!!! I know, shocker!!!!  LOL So, before you judge me, or my baby, make sure you are qualified to make that judgement.  Or, better yet, we could all support each other as we raise our babies and accept that while we all parent differently, we all have the same goal.  ;o)