Ice Day

So we finally got a day off from school!  Our district doesn't close often, but the overnight "ice event" was enough to ground the buses this morning - even Curtis had a delay!  And the kids are finally getting along so I'm going to try to hide behind the laptop - if they see me, they will start whining again.

We are getting along into 2013 - can't believe it will be March soon - and that means there is a certain birthday approaching.  I can't believe my oldest will be 7!  And tomorrow Jay will be 8 months (pictures to come on that one).  Lucy is quite the 5 year old these days - 5 going on 15, judging from her attitude. 

Jay is getting around - still no real crawl, but he gets anywhere he wants to these days by pulling himself along.  He can pull up on things, but if he weighs more than what he's pulling on, he just topples it over on himself.  Everything goes in his mouth these days, and he finally got his first tooth 2 weeks ago!  He's apparently a bit melodramatic, as every bump results in all out screaming - if he was my first I'd probably believe him, but he's my third baby.  Hes crying over things that I know don't hurt.  So I'm having to watch how I react so I don't reinforce the behavior!  Of course, with his new mobility there have been a number of falls that you can tell DO hurt, and he gets lots of cuddles for those!

Here's hoping this is out last winter event of the season - this  girl is READY for spring!

He's an Agreeable Sort of Boy

He's learning new things everyday!

He's been scooting everywhere - meaning more babyproofing on our part - and today sat up from being on all fours - time to lower the crib mattress (he can pull to standing from sitting).

Happy February!

Someone is getting more mobile and is making his way around the house! He's not crawling yet, but he is a master scooter, or getting close to it, anyway.

This morning he was hanging out in the playroom while Lucy and I were coloring.  He loved watching out the windows!

Someone else likes looking out the window too!

I stuck him in a basket so I could get something done....

Aaaaaaand we're back to the front windows :)

And finally, a video showcasing his new skills...he's not particularly fast, but the boy knows what he wants :)

7 Months Has Flown!

I can't believe Jay is 7 months already! He's such a sweet, happy little guy who I just can't imagine life without.  He's scooting a little, and loves to stand at toys (he keeps pulling toys over on himself trying to stand up!)

He loves food, though prefers his food pureed as smooth as possible, and not thick at all.  Flavorwise he will eat it all though!

Still no sign of teeth, though he's drooling and chewing with the best of them!

Posing for the Picture

Someone got jealous

Lunch is exhausting

7 months!

January is going to be closing before we know it.  The kids are back at school (and had a long weekend for MLK Day).  Jay is starting to give me a good 2 hour nap in the afternoons, but is still trouble at night.  We are all looking forward to spring and some warmer temps!  We made it out to the zoo last weekend when it was in the 40's, and that was nice, but the teens this week have been too cold for us!  We are already making some fun summer plans!

Christmas is coming!

Christmas Picture Taking Fun!

Mommy is having some fun with her new camera :)  The only problem was that Jem wouldn't smile because he was too busy having fun with paper, bows, ornaments and presents (we used aunt Erin's present as a prop and he became quite enamored with it!).  I am going to attempt a family picture in front of the tree tomorrow when we are dressed up for Christmas Eve...wish me luck!

Happy 6 Months Jem!

Today is Jem's half-birthday!

It's hard to believe it's been 6 whole months since our trip to the hospital.  A quick and easy birth, a easy baby.  I can't complain (well, I  might complain about nights, but he's so happy during the day it's hard to complain too much).  I remember at our 2 week checkup I told the dr he was a very chill baby, but I figured it wouldn't last...well it would seem he has a very laid back personality!  He goes everywhere with us - with 2 older siblings, there are lots of swim practices, dance classes, martial arts classes, school events to go to, and he always just goes and hangs out.  He loves church - especially the music (that's my boy!).  He's happy and social and always brings a smile to my face!

This month he's become adept at sitting - he can now sit as long as he wants.  He also FINALLY rolled over front to back this week - I was beginning to think he never would.  He still doesn't do it much - he is more likely to do it in his crib than anywhere else - but at least he can.  And he hasn't figured out yet that this new power can take him places!

He started eating cereal this month, and will start fruits and veggies after the Christmas excitement has died down.  He hasn't been in for his well-baby check yet but I suspect he weighs a good 21 pounds.  He is definitely a chunk!

He's starting to find his voice...usually at some inopportune moment (like prayer or some other quiet time).  Not really babbling yet , but I've heard a few consonants here and there.  And he started blowing raspberries too!

Happy Birthday Lucy

This post comes a couple days late but between birthday fun and recovering from the stomach bug I'm not exactly back up to par yet.  But I wanted to share some pictures of my 5 year old!

Her big present from mom and dad was getting her ears pierced.  She's been asking since July, and we told her she had to wait until her birthday.  I wasn't convinced she would actually follow through since she was super concerned with whether it would hurt, but follow through she did!  I was supposed to take her to the dr while Curtis was at work Friday, but since I was down, it turned into a Daddy-Daughter Date!

She's very excited about them, and we accidentally did it at a great time - I didn't know she should stay out of the pool after having them done, and we just finished swim classes, so it worked out perfect!

We had planned a party at home on her birthday, but my bug kinda thrw a kink in that - luckily we were able to go to Grandma and Grandpa Mears the next day and have everyone over!  5 candles!

Tinkerbell cake!

We will have her at the dr at the end of the month for her checkup, but we measured her at about 2.5 inches of growth over the last year.  This year she has also learned to read, started preschool, ran her first 2 5ks, and become a really funny, lovely person to know.  I feel so blessed to be her mama!

Happy Birthday Lucy!