the scoot

Happy Six Months to my little guy! Here he is a few days ago demonstrating the scoot. He has already gotten a lot faster and is figuring out that he can move across the room. You might want to turn the volume down because it is a little loud. For those of you who want to know, William weighed in at 16lbs, 6.5 oz and 26 1/2 inches today at his check up...big boy!

Weekend

Yesterday we took a trip over to Shelby Farms to enjoy the weather's dip down into the 80's. We are certainly appreciating our weekends more these days!

Ooh, Child...

First of all, this video just cracks me up. What are these people wearing? Secondly, this has been our theme song for the week...things are going to get easier. We have had a bit of a difficult week. I, of course, had to work nights again, and HJ happened to get sick. This is the first time he has been actually sick (high fever for 3 days) since we've been married, and I think since I've known him. And, it had to be during my first full week of internship when I was working every night. Thankfully, his mom came up for a few days to help! Thanks, "Gran"! The good thing is that the week is over, HJ is better, and we survived. We are reminded, again, that God is in control of all things, even our bad weeks. And, He will sustain us as He always does.

These pics are opposite the order in which they occurred, but oh well. If you want the correct order you can scroll down and start at the bottom.

Bye, Bye, Bouncey...William is now escaping the bouncey. He drops toys over the side and then goes after him. It is a little dangerous because he can't actually get out. He just hangs off the side and then cries until we rescue him. So, I guess the bouncey will have to be retire soon. It has provided countless hours of entertainment in the last few months while we ate, showered, cleaned...I'll be sad to see it go.

The evolution of the scoot...now he is starting to pull his legs up after he pulls forward on his arms. He has figured out that he can actually go long distances yet, so he is still pretty much just going from toy to toy. I'm sure it won't be long though, so we need to get to baby proofing.

If you look closely, you can see the carpet burn on his arms from all the scooting.

Last Sunday...William learned how to scoot.

Fourth of July

First day of work as a real doctor...I do not look this chipper after a week and a half of nights

Dark Dramas based on real life

Here are a few of my thoughts from the week:

• "Dark Dramas based on real life- your taste preferences created this row"- this is what our Netflix homepage said today. What does this say about us? We also had a row called "Visually-striking quirky comedies" so I didn't feel quite so, well, dark. Their computer system uses your previous choices of movies to pick new categories you will like. We'll see what it says tomorrow since we tried to watch a documentary on Christopher Columbus...it was too boring even for us.



• To bumper or not- William has started rolling over every time we put him in the crib, and almost every time he hits his head on the side of the bed, resulting in a loud thump. This does not phase him at all, but I don't want his little neurons damaged every time he turns over. We have (thanks to my parents) a super cute bumper pad that I have not put on the bed yet, due to my fears of suffocation. The back of his crib is solid, so you cannot tie the bumper pad back there, and I am afraid he will pull it down on himself. And, he now pushes his little face against the side to sleep, and I don't want him to sleep with his head smushed in the bumper pad. So, I can't decide what to do.



• Germs- I have initiated an all out war on germs here in our house since going back to work. I don't want William putting his mouth on anything that touched anything that touched the hospital. Yikes...so I have been taking my shoes off at the door and basically sterilizing myself and everything else that I touched before I pick him up. Is this completely crazy? Probably, but if you saw some of the things I touch at work, you would understand.



• A cockroach just crawled up my leg while writing this and HJ trapped it under a pillow. Yet another household item that has to be cleaned. Seriously, I did not make that up. (I screamed.)


• Night Float- this month I am working 7:30pm to 7:3o am (which really means 8:30 am) from Sunday to Thursday nights. It is definitely not an easy way to start off my intern year, but I have to do it some time. I have worked 2 nights now and have 20 to go. My sleep schedule means that right now I am wide awake, but I'm sure I will be suffering tomorrow. I am missing my little buddy, but HJ is doing a great job of taking care of him while I'm working.

And of course, a few pics from the week:

An anniversary and an ear ache

HJ and I got married four years ago today on June 25, 2005 at 5:00. I loved all the fives. And, I love my sweet hubbie...thanks for an amazing first four years of marriage, love! Tonight, we are going to eat at Automatic Slims and to see "Wicked" at the Orpheum here in Memphis to celebrate. HJ bought the tickets as a surprise, but, as usual, I figured it out. But, I still think it was a great gift.

Here is a picture of William "reading" yesterday after we got home from the doctor. He had his first ear infection, but he seems much better today after a little Tylenol and Amoxicillin.

Four years ago, on our honeymoon...aren't we cute?

Five Months Today

Big Little Man

Today, I broke down an bought some baby gear. It is so big in our already small house, but is folds down flat and can go under the crib. I'm hoping I can put William in it for a bit in the kitchen while I'm cooking, cleaning, etc. (and HJ is just hoping that I will cook and clean). I think William likes it, but his feet are his true favorite toy of the moment.

We're Back...

I did a terrible job of taking pictures during the trip, but here are a few. We had a wonderful, wonderful time with both of our families. We relaxed, read, walked on the beach, ate great seafood, and avoided the sun whenever possible. I think we might be the least tan people ever to return from the beach.

In other news, in a moment of weakness I agreed to teach the four year old VBS class at our church all week this week. What was I thinking? 16-18 four year olds...and me. It could be a disaster. We'll see.

Friday

There's not much for me to report here this week. I kicked off my vacation right by going to the dentist on Monday and the OBGYN on Tuesday. I think the dental hygienist was out for blood, literally. On Wednesday and Thursday, I did get in a little relaxing. I ordered The Help specifically to read at the beach next week, and I have already finished it. I started it on Saturday and finished it on Tuesday...I couldn't put it down. (You have a lot of reading time when you are still nursing five times a day.) So, now I am trying to find another beach book. I bought Same kind of different as me. yesterday, so I'll see how that is.

William is doing great, although I really don't have any new pictures this week (sorry everyone who just wants to see the pictures). We have just been enjoying some quality time together. We started solid foods, and yesterday we tried green beans. He had done so well with the other foods that I thought that maybe he just was not picky. However, the green beans disproved my theory. He still took every bite, but then he would just let the green goop ooze slowly back out of his mouth. I think every time I offered him a bite he thought, ooh, maybe this bite will be better. I can't blame him though because I tried a bite myself and it was just what you would think pureed green beans with no salt or seasoning would taste like...yuck.

We are heading to the beach this weekend for some relaxation. My parents gave me a spa day there for graduation (thanks again!) and I cannot wait. Hopefully, the eight hour drive will not be a disaster.

Well, that's all for now. I should have some beach pictures soon. Happy Friday!

It's Official...

Yep, I graduated! Here are a few pics from the weekend. I'm off to bed and looking forward to three weeks of freedom! My family was so wonderful to come and support me (no fog horns, thankfully) at the multiple long ceremonies and receptions. More to come...

And just because he's so stinkin' cute...

Sweet Boys

We had our Bible study at our house tonight and William and Sutton got to hang out. Sutton loves William a.k.a. "Baby", and I know William will soon be trying to do everything Sutton can do. Look at these cute boys...

William Laughs

OK, I finally figured out how to get another video to load. William has been doing this little giggle for a while, but yesterday he really laughed a few times. Of course, we didn't get the real laugh on video, but his giggle and squeal are pretty cute!

This has been quite the week for our little man and quite the month for our fam. I went back to work, and although the actual work has been fairly easy, it has been an adjustment. I am still getting used to getting William all ready and out the door in a timely fashion. He certainly has a lot to take to school for such a small person. I think the hardest thing, and I know this will get worse when I start my internship, is being tired when I do get home. Overall, though, it has been a nice month to ease back into the workforce.

William is such a little joy to us. He is so happy! Like I said is the previous post, he had his four month check up on Wednesday. He weighed 13 lbs 15 oz. We gave him some cereal for the first time on Wednesday, and he was completely nonplussed (see picture below). He ate all that we gave him with no objections, but he just looked at us as if to say, "This stuff is nothing special." He seemed to like it a lot more tonight except that whenever he wants another bite, he dives towards the chest of whoever is holding him. I guess he hasn't quite figured out that food can come from a bowl.

Here are a few pictures from the week...

This is one of my brother's old outfits. I love the seer sucker!

Yummy

Little Hippo

Four Months

William is four months old today, and I cannot believe it. This picture is after his four month shots today...so sad.

Mother's Day Weekend

We spent the weekend in Tupelo with my fam, and we had such a great time! We of course had to visit the Gum Tree Festival and enjoy kabobs and fresh lemonade. Here are a few pictures of the weekend.

Wonder where William got his ears...

My two boys...


All of us looking at the camera at the same time, with smiles...amazing.

Smaller Cooler Contest---Go Vote!

Guess what? HJ and I entered William's nursery into the Ohdeedoh Smaller Cooler Contest and it was selected to be posted on their blog. Please follow this link, sign in, and give us a "Thumbs Up" so we can win! We would really, really appreciate it. Oh, and you can check out William's room while you're at it!

Simon Cow

Ok, I know I already posted today (pretty good since I actually had to go to work today), but I couldn't resist posting this picture. My parents got William this cow for Easter, and he loves it. He likes to hug it when he goes to sleep for his naps. We named him Simon Cow.

P.S. I have to confess I only had to work a half day.

Calhoun City Happenings

"Gran" took these pictures when she kept William on Saturday. Apparently, while we were gone William became an avid reader of the newspaper and a duck hunter. I think the hat was HJ's when he was little.

Heigh ho, Heigh ho...

Yes, it is true. Tomorrow, it's off to work for me. Maternity leave is sadly coming to an end. I realized this week that this is the longest I have been out of school since before kindergarten. I am definitely in for a rude awakening when I go back this week, but I am thankful that I am able to work and that William has some sweet, sweet ladies to take care of him during the days I am working.

We went to Starkville this weekend to celebrate my brother's college graduation. I got to have some sweet tea and a shrimp Po-boy at Oby's- yum! And, we had a great time seeing Daniel walk across the stage and receive his diploma. Congratulations, Dan the Man! I can't believe you've finished college. You are a wonderful brother, uncle, and friend!

Crochet Pattern

I had a couple of requests for the headband pattern, so here it is...
I combined this flower:
http://skamama.blogspot.com/2007/11/5-petal-flower.html

With this headband:
http://creativeyarn.blogspot.com/2008/05/simple-crochet-headband.html

Then, I just sewed a few beads and sequins in the middle of the flower and sewed the flower onto the headband. Voila!

By the way, I tried the flower on the creative yarn blog but it came out HUGE (it took up half my head), so I found the other pattern.