Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Life Lately

Our life lately has been filled with....

...more doctors visits!  Evan's ear infection never went away, so we are trying him out on a different antibiotic.

patiently waiting to be seen by the doctor

...crafting for Evan's first birthday.  I feel like since Pinterest has come around I have been putting crazy high expectations on myself to make his first birthday party over the top and amazing.  I think I need to remind myself more often that it doesn't need to be PERFECT and that it is only a birthday party.  We are celebrating his first year of LIFE, not my ability to host a creative, detailed get together.

Evan's birthday party wreath!

...meal planning and dinner cooking!  I have been much better in 2013 about writing down our meals and sticking to them.  It keeps our grocery bill down and it ensures that we are less likely to eat out.

...laundry.  Does laundry ever end when you have a baby?  I remember the days when laundry was only a weekend chore.  Now it has become a weekend, Tuesday, and Thursday chore.  Oh well.  I'll embrace motherhood and laundry!

unfolding all of the FOLDED laundry


...getting excited about a conference that I will be attending.  My mom told me about a conference for Moms called dotMom.  My friend Sarah and I will be attending together and I am looking forward to it!  I cannot wait to become even more inspired to be a wonderful wife and mother for our family.

...organizing the big and small things in our life.  I am addicted to organizing anything and everything!  This past Christmas I bought an Erin Condren planner for $50 (!!!!) to add to my planner addiction.  I love it and although I normally would never spend so much money on a planner, I validated my purchase with the spirit of gift giving (to myself).  I will definitely be purchasing one every Christmas.




...my new Samsung Galaxy tablet.  Our 4th grade math/science team decided to write a grant  to get more technology in our classrooms.  The three of us had to present in front of a board our plans/ideas and they liked what we had to say!  We were each given 3 Samsung tablets.  One is for teacher use and the other two are for student use.  We will be implementing them into our math stations during math time.  I am enjoying playing with the tablet at home and discovering all that it has to offer.



...playing in Evan's crib together. 


I promise I am wearing shorts in this picture

Now all we have to do is make it to Spring Break!!!!


Monday, February 4, 2013

10 Months!

Evan you are officially 10 months old!  It's hard to believe that you are growing so quickly.





Eat
You are eating 2-3 meals per day as well as 5 bottles.  We have just started you on formula this month and are giving you some breast milk and some formula each day.  Our plan is for you to drink breast milk at home (morning and evening bottles) and drink formula while at the babysitter.  We will continue this until our freezer supply runs out.  You have tried many new foods this month including some bites of pizza, yogurt melts, cheerios, and pasta stars.  You still eat some baby food but we are going to finish your supply and then be done with jar baby food!


Sleep
You wake up anywhere between 6:00 - 7:00am.  You take 2 naps in the day around 9:00 and 1:00.  Your bedtime is anywhere between 7:00 and 8:00.  We go based off of your mood most of the time.  You still nap better at the babysitter.  You fight nap times at home and it can be frustrating (but we still love you).



Sizes
You wear mostly 9-12 month clothes and size 3 diapers.  


Stats
Weight: 17.9 pounds (you lost some weight after being sick)


Likes
  • Scout, your talking dog
  • Rolling balls back and forth with us
  • Jumping in your jumperoo
  • Playing on your baby einstein piano
  • Throwing your toys on the tile so they make noise
  • Bath time!
  • Trying to grab Joey
  • drinking water out of your sippy cup
Giving Scout kisses

Dislikes
  • getting buckled into your carseat
  • diaper changes
  • getting dressed

Firsts
  • Your biggest first this month was definitely getting sick.  You got RSV (but no breathing treatments) and your first ear infection.  The doctor said you had to stay out of daycare for the whole week so your Dad stayed home with you.
  • Sick visit with the doctor
  • Eating some new foods