Catch Up

So, It's the week of Christmas already and I haven't blogged in quite a while. I've tried to keep up on it , but the day to day sometimes is just more important. I did have a really long blog all typed up and ready to go when...I accidentally deleted it and had to curse the computer! This is part of the reason why I'm not up to date since I couldn't face starting all over again. At least not then.

I'll start way back at the beginning. On November 14th it was MacKenzie Smith's 2nd birthday. She is the daughter of some very dear friends (and like a niece to us) and we didn't get to see her the weekend of her actual birthday, so we baked a cake the next weekend and took it over to celebrate. She wasn't too sure about the cake getting her all dirty, but she liked the puzzle we got for her. It is supposed to make the sounds of the animals when you put the pieces in but it didn't have any batteries (silly first time mommy didn't think to check before giving the gift). Matt (MacKenzie's Dad) said that it was just fine with him if it stayed quite for a while. :)

Justin worked on making some new faces. He loves sucking on that lower lip!






We watched the Beavers let it slip away :(

We had a photo shoot in the living room for Christmas card pictures

We went to the annual tree trimming party at the Leitner's house. Always a good time!

We found Waldo!!

We also got a visit from my sister, Kristin, who came all the way from Florida State where she is in her senior year. As you will notice from the next pic, she helped out a ton and Justin loved his Auntie! Kristin also managed to help us with decorating the tree. A task that would not have been accomplished if it weren't for my little sis.

The next big event is Justin's four month appointment with the doctor to see how much he has grown. I took him a couple of weeks ago for his cold and he weighed in at 16lbs 6oz which is apparently a little on the big side. At least we know he's not going hungry.

Collin and I have so much to be thankful for this holiday season and that is not something that is lost on us. We wish all our friends and family a blessed season as well.

I woke up this morning to a little boy projectile vomiting all over me and the bed. I can't say anymore other than Justin seemed happy to be up and awake once it was over. Another Mommy first time event recorded for the blog. The End.

Colds=Yuck!!!!

Well, my friends, it has happened to us...Justin's first cold. Who knew I could feel so yucky because of my own cold and then feel even worse because my precious, untainted little boy has now been infected with his first cold. Runny noses, coughs and sad little tears are filling our home right now and I just hate it!! Pour Justin looks at me in a way that makes my heart break every time he coughs. I wish I could wave my magic wand and make it all disappear.

The first night of his cold he was up every hour crying and wanting to be held. It felt like the first night we brought him home all over again. Last night was better with the crib mattress tilted up so he wouldn't be flat on his back, the humidifier running and Daddy sleeping on the floor of his room (just to be sure there was someone there if he had a coughing attack). Let's hope tonight will be one step better again.

Now I am sitting here with all of my mommy guilt wishing I had washed my hands more, used more hand sanitizer and kept him home where he is safe. Then I realize that no matter what I could have or should have done differently, this day was going to come. The best I can do is just hold him and love him while trying to make him as comfortable as possible.