Blog Makeover

My friend Kristy redesigned my blog and I think it looks GREAT! Check her out at http://www.designsbykristy.blogspot.com/

The only problem is that picture of me on the right. I look like I just got home from the hospital. I am excused though because I did, in fact, just get home from the hospital. I'm not sure what is up with that raised eyebrow & poof on the back of my head either... kinda scary! Maybe I will take a decent picture soon and we'll replace it?

Sick Baby

Lennox has his first ear infection. I feel like a pretty terrible mom because he's been grabbing his ear since Monday or maybe Sunday. Anyway, I thought maybe he had just found his ear or maybe his teeth were bothering him and making his ear hurt. I was wrong. Hopefully the medicine will kick in and he'll feel better soon. He finally got some sleep last night (as did I) so he should feel a little better because of that.

He did get weighed at the doctor and he's a whopping 17lbs... at least that was the final number I got from Jay. I didn't make it to the weigh-in but Jay told me 18lbs, then he said 17lb 8 oz, then he said 17lb 1 oz.... so, I'm not 100% sure what the baby weighs but I know it's alot. He's not even 4 months old yet!

What to get?!

Anyone have any great ideas for Christmas presents for a 4 month old? Lennox has all the little baby gear but he needs some toys to play with when he can sit up. What does your kid really, really love? The only thing I've been told is a Tickle Me Elmo. I went on Amazon and there are 85 different Elmos. (ok, maybe not 85 but alot) I don't know the difference in them... anyone have a suggestion?

There's a First Time for Everything

Lennox is growing so fast and learning to do new things everyday. On Monday, he intentionally rolled over from his belly to his back... yesterday you couldn't keep him on his belly!



Tuesday morning Lennox finally laughed out loud. He has been cooing, gasping, squeaking, and squawking when he's supposed to be laughing. I was beginning to think that was just the way he laughed... BUT, on Tuesday, I was tickling him and he finally figured out that it's supposed to be funny instead of just taking his breath away! He chuckled and it was so cute! He eventually cried because I kept tickling him trying to get him to laugh more.



Sunday we had the resemblance of his first fit. He is generally a happy baby but when he gets mad, it gets ugly! Anyway, we picked him up from the nursery and he was happy. I put him in his carseat and he threw his head back, arched his back, and cried so loud...like I was killing him. I quickly picked him up because I thought something was wrong. Nope, he was fine. So, I tried again to put him in the carseat. Same thing. Head back, arched back, crying in my face! I thought, uh oh... we're in trouble now. I can't wait to see these fits when he is a toddler!

Family Photos

My dad and I took a road trip a few weeks ago to see some of our extended family. My great aunt, great uncle, and two cousins were in MS (from FL) at my other great aunt's house. I love these people so much and have so many great memories of them. Since my Mama Ninnie and my Meme both passed away, we just don't get the opportunity to see everyone as often as we would like.

Pam & Lennox

Lennox hanging with Uncle Tyler & Aunt Ruth

Talking to Terri

Cooing at Aunt Betty

Lennox & Uncle Tyler... love this picture!

Welcome to the World Jenson!

Our niece, Briana, and her husband ,Josh, had their baby boy Jenson yesterday. He was 7 lbs, 8 oz and 18.5 inches long. Briana is a super woman... she didn't have an epidural!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jenson is so cute & tiny.

My sister-in-law Debbie is a new grandmama!!!

Baby Jenson waiting for his bath

New mama!!!

Not just any ole babysitter

When I left for maternity leave, I had no clue who would be keeping Lennox when I returned to work. I got super lucky because my bff Amy agreed to keep him. Amy and I have been friends since first grade and she has always loved babies. She used to keep kids at her house but since her youngest baby is now in kindergarten, she was really looking forward to having some time to herself. Much to my dismay, she really didn't want to keep any more kids. I cannot imagine what swayed her (maybe the threats to drop him off on her front porch and blow the horn OR pretending I was going to call the "weirdo lady" to keep him) but she finally decided to be Lennox's official baby sitter! I feel very lucky because I know that Amy will love him and take such great care of him. I love that I can call her anytime of the day and see what he's doing. It means so much to me that the little someone I love is being taken care of by someone I've loved for years! Thanks Amy...

Something isn't quite right here...

So Sunday I was running late for a baby shower and, after the sailor suit incident, I asked Jay to put Lennox's next set of clothes on him. I was running around throwing things in the car then I went to put Lennox in his seat and this is what I saw...

"Ta-Daaa"


I'm pretty sure the scalloped collar goes in the front!

More Pictures

"Hey man... I like bonnets on boys"

Pretty girl, pretty baby

Watching football already?!

Big Belly

"This was so much fun I fell asleep!"

Boo!

I love my hands...

"Hey Tyson... what up!?"

Ok... Mary Margaret really is 5 weeks older than Lennox. If he rolled over, he could crush her tiny bones!

Pumpkins and Kiddies

Hanging with Meme

Almost as much fun as the play mat!

Who's the tallest?

"Tyson is so funny!"

Aunt Shelly & Lennox

"I love daddy"

My sister and my friend Amy generously gave Lennox tons of baby clothes that their boys had worn. Since I had a closet full of clothes for him, I only bought things that I really loved. One particular outfit was a sailor suit and it was my favorite. I got it at Giggles in Oak Grove. I even went back to Giggles to purchase it after a month or so of thinking about this outfit. It was a 9 month and perfect for early spring. I saw it in the closet on Sunday and decided to try it on him to make sure he wasn't going to miss a chance to wear it. Well... fatty mcfatterson is already too big! I'm so mad. I loved that outfit and it's a total _ _ _ cutter. He is 3 months old and has outgrown 9 month clothes? Why is he getting so big?! I am so glad he is healthy and likes to eat but I have lots of 9M & 12M clothes for the spring and summer. He's really cramping my style. As I was considering taking it back to see I could get a bigger size, Lennox puked down the front of it. Oh well...

Killin Time...

Your hair? drab
Your mother? friend
Your father? loving
Your favorite thing? cell
Your dream last night? none
Your goal? PA
Your favorite drink? coke
The room you're in? cube
Your hobby? 90210
Your fear? loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
Where were you last night? home
What you're not? athiest
Muffins? dry
One of your wish list items? roomba
Time? flies
Where you grew up? yune
The last thing you did? chatted
Favorite weather? summer
What are you wearing? clothes
Your favorite book? bible
Your TV? on
Your pet? neglected
Your computer? ancient
Your mood? content
Missing someone? Lennox
Your car? dirty
Something you're not wearing? socks
Favorite store? hudson's
Love someone? Jay
Your favorite color? red
Last thing you ate? chex
Your life? full
Your friends? awesome
What are you thinking right now? go
What are you doing at this moment? typing
Your summer: fat
Your relationship status: married
What do you do when you can't sleep? worry
When is the last time you laughed? 10 minutes
Last time you cried? monday

Fall Pictures

He might look like an old man but he's just a baby!

Happy Halloween!

What a Blessing

So, I have worried about what to do about my job since before I had Lennox. It has never been quite my dream job but I really do love the people here. Anyway, while I was on leave I had so much anxiety about what to do... I really wanted to stay home with Lennox but it is just not financially possible at this point (maybe one day). My sister really turned my thoughts around and encouraged me to pray about it faithfully. She said that God would make things work out if I would let him. So, I really have given it up to Him in the past few weeks. Today on my way back to work I had a plan and I really felt at peace with what I planned to do. I talked to my manager today about changing up my hours so that I can be home more. She was supportive but it had to be approved by several other levels of management who have a different mindset than she does. Anyway, she just called me and dadaadadaaa.... they approved it! I'm so happy. I get to spend more time with Lennox than away from him! This is so great & I'm so relieved & truly thankful!!!!

How long will this last???

Well, I doubt anyone looks at this blog anymore but... I'm back! I haven't had time to blog, I've had a baby to hold!

Today was my first day back at work and after 14 weeks, I still was not ready. I think I've done well though. I left this morning at 5:15 am and I didn't even cry until I was almost to the lake (~40 minutes) and I'm still here after 5 whole hours! jay probably just breathed a sigh of relief because I warned him that I might run out of here crying and never come back. I am meeting with my manager today at 12 to talk about an alternate work schedule. We'll see how she reacts to that! Wish me luck...

I don't have any pictures to post today but I'll get to that soon. We've been birthday partying it up! We went to 4 parties just this weekend. I have to post a picture of the cutest penguin ever. I must say, I think Lennox LOVES his penguin outfit. Who wouldn't love to be sitting in a nylon tube with wings strapped to your arms and a beak hanging in your face???