Big Boy Hair

Well another milestone has taken place that brings Colby out of babyhood into full little boy/toddlerhood. He had his first haircut today! He has really good hair and probably could have waited on a haircut for a few more months but some days the back would look straggly and other days it looked fine. Ofcourse today his hair was perfect but we already had the appointment so we had to go. It made me a little sad on the way over there to think this is just one of many ways my little boy is growing up all too fast. I knew he would look different ya know. But at the same time it is exciting and I figured he would be cute and all trimmed up before the holidays! We took him to the ONLY kid place in the metro New Orleans area. It was out in Kenner so kinda a long drive but I figured it would be worth it since they are trained to work on kids hair. We got to the place and it was really cute. They had cars and airplanes for chairs and movies going and lots of toys. I knew Colby would do just fine! He loved sitting in the car. He even did wonderfully for the first half of the haircut. He was content just "driving" the car and playing with toys. He did not like though when she brought out the trimmer. But I don't blame him I would not like that part either! He definitely hit a melt down at this point but it was almost over anyway. I think she did a great job although it is a little shorter then I really wanted but hey its hair it will grow back. She said he is going to have lots of hair so it will probably grow in even thicker now which should be cute! Anyway we are all done now! They even gave us a certificate and a lock of his hair....aww sad but least we can put it in the baby book!

Just a little outdoor fun!

Yesterday Austin was out washing his truck so I decided to take Colby out to play. He loves it outside. Typical boy I guess---he could spend all day out there! So we first began our time outside with walking down the sidewalk. He loves to do this. The whole time he pointed out every "truck" and "dog" in sight or that he could hear. He just loves his trucks and dogs. Again typical boy I guess! Next he decided he wanted to drive his coupe car. We are still working on him actually moving it...right now he can only scoot backwards. I'm sure though by his 2nd birthday he will have that thing going every where. After that he wanted to go in the back and swing. He misses Allie (right now Allie is at the vet being boarded since we just got back in town). But he enjoyed swinging. Then he wanted to help his daddy finish washing the truck and touched all the flowers in the front. He also loves sitting in our chairs in the front. He can almost climb up by himself but I think it makes him feel like such a big boy when sitting in them! We are trying to teach him though that you can't stand up when sitting on furniture. Anyway it was a fun time with him. I'm sure we will enjoy some more time today like this I just love the cool weather and I think he does too!

Football Madness and a Sick Mommy =(

Well this has been a whirlwind weekend. We left early yesterday to go to Hattiesburg for USM's final home football game. Once we got there we met my parents and Austin's parents at Olive Garden for lunch. It was ok but Colby was definitely not in the mood to sit in a restaurant. He did pretty well at first but I know he was hungry b/c he chose not to eat a huge breakfast and normally I would give him cereal as a snack midmorning but since we were in the car he missed his snacktime. So he had some goldfish crackers to tide him over. I ordered him ravioli which he loves. He really likes any kind of pasta. So he did well at first but then got cranky and started pitching a fit. I am not sure if it was due to him not wanting to eat b/c I think he liked it I think he just was done being contained b/c he had sat in the car for 2 hours and then had to sit in a highchair. It got a little stressful though for me b/c you have 2 sets of grandparents trying to help and asking what is wrong...that is all fine and good and I know they are only trying to help but sometimes that just makes it harder. So finally when I had mostly finished my plate I just took him outside. It was easier then listening to him fuss and everyone worrying about him. Once we went outside he was fine. So next we went his parents house which he had fun walking around there. Then we took him to get a nap. Around this time was when my head started hurting but just thought it was a headache. So we all rested and napped. Colby woke up around 4. But he was still not in a good mood. Finally around 4:30 I figured he was probably starving b/c again he didn't eat much for breakfast and didn't eat a huge lunch so poor guy. He started begging for puffs. I mean he was literally begging...poor little guy! Luckily my mom had started cooking him dinner so we just let him eat at like 4:50 and I think he gobbled it down too!
At 5 it was ready to head to the game. I was kinda excited about it but at the same time I could just sit through a game until halftime and then go home and watch the rest on tv. Especially since it was cold and rainy. But I knew it would be good just to get out and I know Austin and my dad really wanted me to go. And the grandmothers were looking forward to keeping Colby. It was a good game so I was glad I went. Although in the 4th quarter they had a weather delay. I have never been to a game when this has happened. So we waited like an hour before it restarted. Luckily though our seats are on the club level so we have access to an indoor area with tvs and food. So it wasn't so bad. And again I was glad I stayed. But during the game my nose kept running and I thought it was just because of the cold weather. Well this morning I woke up and was all stuffed up. My head just feels like it could explode! I guess its just a sinus cold thing. I am going to take some medicine tonight and hope by tomorrow I am a new woman. I really don't have time to be sick this week. I need to go grocery shopping tomorrow for company and Thanksgiving, then we have a hair appointment Tuesday for Colby and Wednesday Austin's family is coming. I am also really praying Colby doesn't get this mess...although I am pretty sure he will. He is already coughing slightly and sneezing occassionally. I just hope if he does its not a big deal. Because again a cranky little boy on Thanksgiving will be no fun. He was cranky last year and it was really stressful. Well just pray we all get well by Thursday! I look forward to how Colby enjoys Turkey Day this year and seeing what good food he will eat!

8 Years

It was 8 years ago today that Austin and I started dating. Wow I can't believe we have been together that long! I guess I would have never thought 8 years later where I would be. I remember though after our first date going home and thinking I could marry that guy. Little did I know that a couple years later we would get married...and now we are going on 5 years and have a precious 1 year old son. God is so Good! I am just thankful that he brought Austin into my life. I can't imagine where I would be without him. He is a wonderful husband who often puts his needs aside to keep Colby and I happy. He is an awesome father. I couldn't have asked for better. He does so much for us. He works hard so that I can stay home and be a mommy to Colby. But he also comes home and works just as hard. Many men come in from work and just sit on their butts in front of the tv. But not Austin he comes in and helps clean up from dinner and other chores that I didn't have time to get to during the day! So Colby and I just have to say we love you and we are so thankful for you!!

16 Months

Today Colby is 16 months old! I really can't believe how fast time flies! He is learning new things every day. I would say this month his accomplishments are: he is getting to wear he can step up to things (we are still working on stepping down), he has several new words (truck, easy, up, and many others I can't think of). He is getting really good at communicating with us. One of his latest things he does which I think is adorable whenever he hears the garage door go up and Austin backing in he starts saying "truck" and heads for that door. He loves when his daddy comes home. He also says "dog" anytime he hears Allie barking. These things prove that he is not only smart but has great ears. He is really slimming down I don't think he was ever fat but he had the usual baby fat. But he is losing a lot of that...to me he looks like a little skinny minny but he's so active so its easy to understand plus he really doesn't eat any junk food so he should be in great shape! He is still in gymrompers and loves it. He has learned to do so much more. He loves the outdoors I think he could stay out all day if we would let him. He has discovered a love of popsicles and ice I think the cold just feels good on his mouth. He is wearing size 18-24 month clothes. His pants are a little long but for the most part that size is really perfect for him. He is in size 5 diapers. He loves to eat but like I said he eats mostly healthy stuff. He loves fruit so we always keep stock in strawberries and bananas. He still eats fruit baby food especially in the morning with his toddler cereal. Other then that though he is on table food. He loves all pasta. One of his favorites is ravioli. He has also started eating baked potatoes. So he's a mess what can I say...I love him so much and I really can't imagine life without him now. He keeps me very entertained during the day and I love having a little buddy to go run errands with me! Its just hard to believe last year he was only 4 months old around Thanksgiving. He was still taking bottles every 3 hours. He still drinks milk in a bottle twice a day. Once before nap and once before bed but we are going to work on this after the first of the year. But he just loves those milk bottles before sleeping so much. He doesn't go to bed with it so I don't really see it as too big a deal. He also still takes a pacifier to sleep with but I don't let him have it during the day.

Another fun weekend with friends

Well we have had another busy couple of days. Yesterday was Sunday and church fills most of our day. Sunday School was good although Colby was the only one there =(. Its a little sad when its just him although he has just as much fun I guess it just doesn't seem as fun to me. I had planned to let them play in sand but didn't even get it out since it was just Colby there. Oh well maybe next time. He was good though...much better then the previous week. Austin and I actually got to sit in church together (this is a rare occurance between nursery duty and the Sundays Austin has to work). After church we went to McAlister's with our friends Josh and Laura. This was fun but not too relaxful since we did have Colby with us. We should have sent him home with my parents but I was just thinking they had company all weekend and probably wanted to rest some plus Austin had a deacons meeting that night so I wanted him to get to hang out with Colby some. Colby was good at first but then I think he wanted to poop but he won't poop in public places so he got a little grumpy which is understandable. He was fine once we got home and he got that out his system. Poor little guy he comes and finds me to come change him immediately. This is something new which hopefully means he will be easy to potty train. In fact we bought him a potty today not really to hurry up and train him or anything b/c he is only a year. But just to get him used to the idea. We figure we will start putting him on it at night b/c he always pees between getting his clothes off and getting to the tub. So we will just cheer and make a big deal out of it. I am thinking he will be easy but who knows?!? So we had a good afternoon we all rested then Austin had his meeting.
Today Austin was off again so we all went to Target. We got a lot of things that we needed and did a little Christmas shopping in the process. Afterwards we picked up stuff for dinner for our friends tonight. We cooked for our friends Josh and Laura. They came over tonight and we ate and watched football and talked and the guys even played playstation. It has been so great for us to have another couple to just hang out with. It kinda mixes up our week from just the daily routine that we have really been in for the last year and a half. Colby also seems to enjoy their visits he seems to have really taken to Laura. He is so good too when we put him down to bed he doesn't even make a peep even while we still have friends here. I am so glad we can do that. Anyway it has been a fun couple of days. I hate to see austin go back to work after these fun times. But Colby and I have Gymrompers tomorrow which is always fun. But I think tomorrow afternoon him and I are just going to enjoy some downtime at the house! We plan to go see baby Jax one day this week and then we are going to MS this weekend so the week won't slow down much!

Finger Painting and Visit with Baby Jax Round 2

So yesterday I got the wild I idea I would try to let Colby finger paint. Again I am trying to allow him to do messier things and fun things at the same time. I figure he can learn and also have fun! I hope that soon we can do even more projects. Well he wasn't thrilled at all about putting on the smock...but once I got it on him and in the high chair I think he realized we were going to be doing something fun. He seemed to really enjoy it at first he played in it with his fingers and also used this little sponge thing I had given him. So he made 1 pretty picture I figured maybe he would make 2. So I went and got more paper and by that time he was done. No more painting fun! He was also in a bad mood I think because he was tired and also hungry. Once he got refueled with red beans and rice and some fruit he was good to go again.

So today we made plans to go visit Casee and Baby Jackson again. Colby was pretty good. He was pretty entertained at first with their dog Roux and just another house in general. He seemed a little curious when Jax would cry but other then that didn't seem to notice even when I was holding him. It will be fun seeing them grow up together. As Jackson gets bigger it will be interesting to see what Colby thinks. We stayed for about 2 hours but Colby was getting restless. He kept wanting to climb their stairs and get into mischief. So maybe we will go back next week! He didn't get into too much trouble around their house just broke a coaster haha...I guess it could be worse!