Happy 10 Months

Double digits, double digits!  David Jr joined us 10 months ago today and has helped to keep out lives interesting since.  We actually found out 5 days ago that my hips are misaligned most likely due to David's delivery - although I'm not sure he is deserves all the credit for the misalignment.  (I'm somewhat of a klutz...)

At 10 months, David Jr is doing VERY well at eating table food and especially likes shredded chicken, peas, and chicken pot pie.  The only "baby" foods we have found him to not be a fan of are mushy grains and citrus.  Otherwise he enjoys EVERYTHING else!  This is such a blessing to my heart after watching his weight slowly drop between July and November.  When we went for his 9 month well visit he had chunked up some.  Unfortunately, he will never have chunky little Michelin Man legs and arms - he didn't start putting on weight until he became mobile.  But at 10 months, David is a bruiser with his size.  He is also cruising furniture and pulling up on tables, chairs, and cabinets.  He enjoys greeting us each morning by smiling as he is standing in his crib and will quickly flash a flirty smile when someone gives him any ounce of attention.  David isn't speaking much but he does occassionaly say "mama mama," "dada dada," and "up."  Every so often there is something that sounds like "all done." 

It is hard to believe that in 2 months we will be celebrating David's first birthday!  

4 Years...

Four years ago today Dave and I found out that we were going to be parents!  It was a Monday and Dave was home for a dentist appointment which he had schedule on my birthday to help shift his travel plans from the usual Monday - Thursday to Tuesday - Friday.  I had been sent home from work sick and figured it would be best to call the doctor since nothing had really helped me feel better for the past 5 days.  After describing all of my symptoms to the nurse she asked for a urine sample.  I thought nothing of it.  After meeting with the doctor and being given a treatment plan I asked about the previous sample.  She commented that the nurse had asked for it for a pregnancy test due to the light headed feelings I was having, but that she wasn't interested in running the test after seeing just how much fluid I had on my ears.  In a bummed out tone I responded with an "oh okay, we are trying so thought maybe..."  She immediately jumped and offered to have it run for me.  Because I was the last patient before lunch I was able to sit in the room and wait.  Ten minutes later, she returned with a smile on her face and said that I was in fact pregnant!  She asked for my prescription back (it was not suitable for a pregnant lady) and said she would be right back with some information and the due date wheel.  When she stepped out, I called Dave immediately.  He was actually in a store purchasing my birthday gift (new sunglasses) when I told him.  He was so excited that he told the sales girl while purchasing my gift before meeting me at home.  He then went to his office together to pick up his laptop, there was no way he would be sitting in an office all afternoon and able to keep his new little secret.  Even though I didn't feel well, I did find the energy to go to a bookstore to buy pregnancy books to read while I was stuck at home sick for the next few days!

While out with Dave tonight he mentioned that we had found out 4 years ago today that we would be having a baby.  This began a discussion about how much our lives have changed over the past 4 years...

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today has been a wonderful day!  It began with a late start.  Carly visited me early in the morning, wished me a Happy Birthday, and then ran off to play.  (Ninety minutes later I woke up to her again and later found all of the fun she had enjoyed while Dave and I slept... no one to reminder to clean up.  Carly, Dave, and David then went out to get bagels while I relaxed (slept) a little more.  We then spent time playing and speaking with many family members.  After a late lunch, Dave picked up most of the house while I put both kids down for naps.  In true amazement, Carly napped today (a first since Super Bowl Sunday) while I showered and got ready for my date afternoon!  The kids' babysitter arrive at 3:30 so that Dave and I could head to the bike store for a kid free shopping experience.  Our goal for the afternoon was to get me fitted for a bicycle and then to test two different bikes that Dave really liked on paper for me.  Unfortunately mother nature had different plans for today.  The forecast had been calling for a wintery mix all day, but nothing had actually happened.  Well within 10 minutes of us leaving the house a snow shower began and continued for the remainder of the afternoon.  I was able to be fitted for a bike but will need to return to the store for my test rides.  Our afternoon date was not wasted though.  After the bike store we went to a local bakery that specializes in baking for those with food allergies and enjoyed yummy cupcakes.  We then ventured down to REI to check out their cycling  and running apparel.  I was able to find the shorts I had been admiring online and a hot pink cycling jersey and matching gloves on the clearance rack.  Our thoughts were to visit PF Chang's for dinner while down at REI, but their wait was 75 - 90 minutes, we didn't have that long to wait and weren't interested in waiting that long.  We decided instead to have dinner at a more local chinese restaurant, which was a great call.  We typically only order take out from Ming's instead of trying it as a sit down meal with Carly, so it was great to actually sit in the restaurant and enjoy our meal!  We returned home just before the kids' bedtime - not our original plan but there is only such much you can do on a snowy afternoon and evening in Cornelius.

Unfortunately for Dave this afternoon didn't go as he had planned, but I had a wonderful 32nd birthday with him and our children!

This was a New One

This evening I was having a difficult time putting David Jr down for bed.  He had eaten a TON at dinner - chicken and peas from our meal, in addition to his 4oz of pureed sweet potatoes and 2oz of a pureed fruit blend.  He then nursed for a very long time at bedtime.  After he began screaming loudly shortly after I put him in his crib for a second time I thought to sniff his diaper.  Thinking maybe he had soiled it after such a large dinner.  As I was getting my "sniff" he let out four or five little toots directly on my nose.  Now, I've been pooped and peed on but being tooted on my face was a whole new experience.  And one that will definitely make me think twice before doing the "sniff" test tomorrow.

Tis the Season

February 1st is registration day in Mecklenburg County for what feels like everything.  Today I registered Carly for preschool next year and for her first summer camp.  Next year Carly will be attending preschool 3 days a week at a church.  But she is more excited about her triathlon camp this August.  She will spend 5 days this summer swimming, biking, and running!  About a week ago she looked at Dave and me at the table and said she would be competing in a Half IronMan in May.  While she may not be able to compete in one this year (although, her dad promised her that if she wanted to do one when she was 18 then he would do one with her), she will be completing a kids triathlon this year with her camp!