Getting Back at it!

You know when something just gets away from you and you're a little gun shy about getting back to it. That's blogging for me right now. I am so far behind on G's posts and posts about life that I feel terrible and avoid my blog like nobody's business.

Let's catch up!

G is officially 8 months old people! I will take his "official" 8 month photos this weekend and write the update then :)

Sunshines & Creeps

• Sunshine for Friday. Even though I have had a very short week I definitely need the weekend.
• Creep to Grady getting his first cold this week. He got a fever on Wednesday and I stayed home with him on Thursday. He is back at daycare now but is definitely still not feeling the greatest.
• Creep to mom catching G's illness.
• SUNSHINE to baby Sloane making her grand entrance into the world. I can't wait to meet her!

Hump day self pity

I am so having "one of those days". Last night I accidentally washed a new dark pink work out top with my white delicates. Which wouldn't be a huge deal except one of my favorite sweatshirts and long sleeve workout tops were in there.  Ugh. I have soaked the clothes and washed them four times now. Still se pink. It may be time to think about redying my white workout top pink or blue or something :( this caused me to stay up so late (like hours past my bedtime). Then I was just falling asleep and a storm hit and I had to race around our house to close the windows. 

Now this morning I was on my way to work and G's daycare bag fell over in the car and his bottles spilled and I lost about 2.5 oz of G's milk for the day. This is incredibly traumatizing as any breast feeding mother knows. So I guess I'll be spending a little extra time with my milk machine today. 

The saving grace of the day is that I'm headed to a friends house for dinner tonight. I'm excited! I haven't seen her in too long. Here's hoping I don't fall asleep on her!

Sunshines and Creeps

• Sunshine to milder weather which permits me to take baby G outside more often.
• Creep to forgetting my pumping bottles again on Wednesday. That seriously put a damper on my day and I had to wait for Ross to bring them to me, boobs. were. exploding.
• Creep to turning into a crotchety old lady. A child was sitting in his parents' car (and by sitting in the car I mean he was hanging out the window of his parents' car) and throwing things at passing cars. It, of course, hit my windshield. I am not sure what it was but it made quite the noise. I must note that I was fairly impressed he had such good aim, but I called the cops on them anyway. That kid needs a little talking to, clearly his parents weren't going to do it, and he is going to cause an accident or do something to someone's car.
• Sunshine to daycare having a lemonade stand today. I bet it will be adorable! They're raising money for school supplies for needy children. How fun is that?!
• Sunshine to this week being over. I'm in desperate need of a reset. G is constantly having blow outs and I really can't take washing another poopy item today (here's hoping he gives me a little break). I'm trying a new type of diaper today so we'll see how it goes.
• Sunshine to trader joes. I so wish we had one nearby. I am currently loving their kalamata olive hummus. YUM!
• Sunshine to a weekend with my boy! I can't wait!!

G at 5 Months

I can't believe it is time to write this post (1 week late). Plus a bit of a photo dump.

Cool guy on the 4th of July

First 4th of July outfit

Day care celebration for the 4th.

 

Sleeping sideways

My little man is already 5 months. I have no idea where the past month went! It seemed to fly by!

Sleep: About the same as last month. You're almost sleeping through the night most of the time but every now and again you think you need a snack around 3:30.

Daily Routine: We're up for the day around 6:30-7. I usually feed you first then you lay on the bed while I get ready (don't worry moms I have a very close eye on him) most of the time you're sleeping again. 

We're still trying to leave leave for daycare  at 7:40 but more like 7:50 in reality. We sing all the way to daycare. You love going there so it is a fun way to start your day. 

I love to read

You're starting to be a better napper for her and she says you're a happier baby if you get a morning and an afternoon nap in. She has a hard time getting you to nap some days though. You're too busy playing and exploring. One day she said you were falling asleep playing with your toys and yet you still wouldn't nap for her.

First time at the pool

I'm still coming to visit you at daycare each day at lunch. So far we only had one day where I couldn't make it.

You're still napping on our way home from daycare. It is like a switch. You're happy and playing but the second you see me you get cranky and want to get in your car seat for a nap. It is pretty nice of you to do. It allows me to drive home and get the bottles washed and supper started before you wake up to eat.

First trip to the Zoo

Then you wake up to eat, you watch us eat. You're starting to get very interested in what we are doing, watching the fork go up and down again (same with cups). But I'm holding off on solids until next month, if you'll let me.

First time in the jumper

Eating: Still about the same. Once before we head out for the day plus you're eating a 4 oz bottle in the morning and afternoon. I also send you with a "snack" bottle of 2 oz. for whenever you need it. Plus you're eating at lunch and two dinners and a midnight snack. But I have no idea how much you're eating in total volume.

4 month well baby check up

Weight: Not sure. I would guess you're at about 19-20 pounds. We better start getting through those 6-9 month clothes because you'll cruise through them I'm sure! The 12 month ones aren't all that big.

Length: You seem to be filling out more of the car seat these days. I hope we will get a couple more months use out of it but who knows!

Diaper Size: Size 3 for you big boy! Many of my friends have children who are starting to potty train and they're in size 5 diapers, it makes me wonder if you'll slow down or if I'll be buying giant diapers for you later on. Other option is that you better potty train really early :)

Dad reading to G on father's day

Clothing size: 6-9 Months, as referenced above, they're really not that big. 9-12 months for Children's Place. Why do they feel the need to have their own sizing. I will never get it. We will be moving up again shortly I'm sure. You've really got to slow down, your wardrobe is plentiful but you're not giving me much time to use it! 

Hair: Fairly light where new hair is coming in. I think you'll have our hair color. Both mom and dad have similar shades.

Eyes: Beautiful Baby Browns. 

Righty or Lefty? You've always favored doing things with your left hand but do them better with your right hand. In the last month you've started to do more with your right hand now. Hopefully this means you're a righty like mom and dad. The world is an easier place for us righties.

Sleeping with Grandpa W

You're a determined baby. When you get your mind set on something you want to do it! Your new thing is to grab the handle on the sink and try to move it while the water is on. I hold you in the sink while I fill your little bath tub with water. You used to try to grab the water but have moved on to the handle. You will just sit and stomp your feet when you can't get it to move. Mom laughs. Sorry bud.

Hanging out with Grandpa W on Father's Day

You have mastered rolling about freely now. You refuse to sleep on your back now. The second your back hits the mattress you roll to your side. You'll bring your lets straight up in the air and plop them to one side or the other. You also continue to love bath time. You kick kick kick your legs in the bath and grab for toys. We are just about ready to get you in the big boy tub because you're just too restricted in the baby tub! 

Firsts and Milestones this month:
June 15 - First trip to the Zoo 
June 16 - First father's day with Dad and Grandpa W
June 17 - Moved to size 3 diapers

First dip in the lake

June 18 - First time you rolled from your back to your side
June 19 - 4 Month Well Baby visit. You weighed 17 lb 3 oz. and got more shots. 
June 22 - First trip to the pool at Choice Fitness with mama
June 22 - Started using your jumper
June 26 - First time wearing sunglasses. You hated them at first but now you don't mind them so much.
June 28 - First time you rolled from your back to your belly
June 29 - First trip to the park - University park in GF
June 30 - First movie - Monsters University, you were too scared to stay because it was so loud. Dad came to pick you up.

Sad baby after getting his shots

July 3 - First trip to the library - We picked out some books about baby food
July 4 - You celebrated your first Independence Day at home with mama. When dad got off work we went out to Thompson for Archie's 2nd birthday party. You were all tuckered out so mom and dad skipped the fireworks this year.
July 6-7 - First trip to the lake
July 7 - First boat ride and first dip in the lake. You loved it!
July 16 - You've started sitting up on your own for longer periods of time. You still don't quite have it mastered but you're close

First time in sunnies

Hanging with mom at the park

I'm linking up with Kristin for Baby Talk Tuesday

Sunshines and Creeps

• Creep to me. Has it seriously been a month since I've blogged?! I'm so busy trying to keep up with everyone else's blog posts that I don't seem to ever get around to my own. 
• Creep to google for getting rid of Reader. I seriously have no idea how to subscribe to feeds anymore. I don't want 1500 blog posts coming separately to my email each day. How are people dealing with this?
• Sunshine to THIS WEEKEND! My whole family and I are going to the MN Twins game tomorrow. They're playing the Indians (who now have one of my favorite players, Nick Swisher) and my entire family is going. We're talking my parents, brother (and family), aunt and uncle, their two kids and their families and my grandparents. We are a group of 18 people plus two buns in the oven (not this oven, it's simmering on preheat for awhile again). It is going to be a blast. I agonized over G's new Twins gear at Once Upon A Child for 30 minutes on Wednesday. If you're ever looking for great cheap(er) sports attire check yours out. I am now realizing that I don't actually have any Twins garb myself. Last year I wore a Sioux sweatshirt, so did Ross. Maybe I'll see if Target has anything on clearance.
• Creep to never getting to the gym but still eating like crap. All my hard work during my pregnancy to keep myself in check has gone down the tubes. Will power please come back again! Also requested is motivation, you've been missing lately too. The only time I seem to have to go to the gym is after G goes to bed. That is when I do laundry and get to actually see my hubby. And then I usually choose to catch up on my TV shows over going to the gym. Something has to change! When the weather was nice I would forgo dinner (until later) and go on a nice 3 mile walk with G but now it has been way too hot for our little guy to spend an hour in his stroller. So, boo. Next week I'll get myself in gear. I swear.
• Sunshine to getting to see Kristen and Michelle this week. It was an impromptu gathering at my house and it was seriously so much fun! I don't get out much (ok, not at all) so it was really nice seeing friends again. It was great catching up on all Michelle's new adventures in life and with Kristen's too but also important was a nice good chat about BB15 which is just out of control this season. I love it. I really want to see Amanda win it all. Kristen brought her boy Caleb and he is a busy toddler, which is a great reminder for what I'll be in for. I can't wait to learn all about trucks and all forms of transportation. I hope G is as adventurous as Caleb. It also showed me how much baby proofing I need to do, like get those wine glasses out of a child's reach.
• Creep to my new yummy drink being a bad idea to drink while nursing, AND finding that out AFTER I drank way too much of it. 
• Creep to G growing so fast. I feel like my baby isn't a baby anymore. This week he started to really be able to sit on his own and even sat up in bed twice! To be fair he was more reclined than lying flat on his back but it still shocked me, that's for sure. Today daycare told me that he's sitting in the baby seat on her swing set. Baby G I love watching you learn and grow but I feel like the days are going by so fast now and I barely get to see you. You're already om 9 month clothing and it doesn't seem to be too large, hopefully you slow down in that department too, we need to get a little more use out of these clothes mister!
  

Sunshines and Creeps

• Sunshine to a beautiful looking day today! It was a little muggy but at least the sun is shining after a night of thunder storms (and I love a good thunder storm). 
• Sunshine to the first official day of summer, which means that my favorite season has now passed (Spring) but summer definitely cracks my top 4 favorite seasons too :)
• Creep to rain in the forecast. I was hoping for a little outdoor time with G! I'll have to take him to the gym instead, there is a pool there, he's gonna love it!
• Sunshine to my plans for sewing and cleaning this weekend. I guess that is the only silver lining of having a rainy weekend, I don't feel so bad about staying inside! Plus it is usually easier to stay inside with a newborn when you can't use sunscreen on him anyway.
• Sunshine to some Mama & G time this weekend while Ross goes fishing with his dad. I was thinking of making a day trip to Fargo but I think I will have to go another time :)
• Sunshine to getting a starbies frappacino today at lunch but creep to my favorite eatery being out of today's lunch special and eating an old sandwich and lemon dill humus instead.