First Trim and other noteworthy news

My little man got his first trim last week! It was not a full blown haircut, just a trim across the top. If he were a girl you could say we cut his bangs. There were pieces that were so long! I just can't believe he is getting so big. He is sitting up all by himself. We have started him with rice cereal. He hates his bottle but likes cups and sippie cups. He can't be this old already? Where did my tiny little newborn go?

Last week I started baby proofing his room. Since it serves as the office/crafts/storage/baby room, there was a lot to be moved out of his reach. I got most of it done, but am not sure what to do with the bottom shelves of the book shelf. It can't go in any other room, and I don't have any other space for the books on the bottom 2 shelves. hhmmm will have to get creative there I guess.

Mike has started his last full semester at ISU. He commutes 2 days a week and then works 31/2 days and devotes 1/2 day and most of his evenings to homework. He tries to keep weekends open so we can have fun and see each other once in a while. It works for now, but I will be glad when he is done. He has gotten his study guide for the GRE, that is one step further than we were this summer, so hopefully soon he will take the test so he can start applying for Schools.

I am still working full time at Kimberly Nurseries. This is the time of year when things are supposed to be slowing down, but it seems to be getting busier and busier for me. It doesn't help that one of our sales people have quit and I am doing all of the things he did on top of what I am already doing. Lots of things to keep me busy I guess!

Because I am working full time and coming home to a baby now, I am finding it very hard to keep my house organized. When I come home the last thing I want to do is clean house, I want to spend time with my little man! I am very frustrated because I can't seem to find the time to get the house cleaned the laundry done and the clutter is driving me nuts! I try to get one room done a night, but not even that is working, especially lately since little man has been teething, and has allergies, and is just uncomfortable, its hard to get things done. If any of you readers have any advice for me please help! My mom comes in and watches little man 2 days a week and if it wasn't for her picking up the living room and the kitchen, I don't know what I would do. She is definitely my life saver! I need help!

Some Pics, etc.

So I finally have a bit of time to get some pictures on the blog. For those of you on fb they are the same ones, for those of you not on fb here are some update pictures. These are all the pictures I have left from age 1-3 months since the ones on my camera were sadly deleted! But there are some fun ones here too! So enjoy

He took a pacifier very well when he was newborn, Now not so much.

He was sick-with the sores in his mouth. Poor guy. I felt so helpless!

He spent most of the day out at our garden in his bouncy chair. He was such a good boy. It sprinkled on us a little bit and he just loved the rain! He tried to catch it in him mouth. It was cute to watch!

His has says Junior Bronco. We are BSU fans, despite the fact that Mike goes to ISU their football team, not so good! Go BSU!

The first picture I got of him smiling! A rare one at that. I love love love this picture and am so glad it was taken on my phone and not the camera. It would have devastated me if I lost this one for sure!

Just chillin in the crib with the awesome blanket that Renae made for him!

Time with dad when I was out working one day.

I think he was about 2 months old when I took this pic.

Another time with dad when I was working.

Learning to sit up wasn't sure if he liked it or not.

Our crib also serves as a changing table since there is not enough room in our little home for one. We take the blankets out and put down a towel just in case he decided to let loose while we are changing him! It works...most of the time!

This was after my friend Michelle came over and took pictures of him. (Which will be the next ones I post) He was so good, but exhausted by the end!

There was a time when he would only nap in this position. He is not a snuggler unforunately, but at least he's napping right?

He was making a strange face, don't know if I captured it or not.

Hey watch it mister! Michael sent this one to me I love it. Does he know who is boss or what!

No this isn't a baby picture of Michael it really is little man! Mike took this while I was working too.( Man it sounds like I work a lot, It was mostly on the weekends when I had to fill in for our water girl. I think....)

So sweet!

Nap time! Yes, I took one with him, but he slept longer than me. Remember the days when we used to be able to sleep no matter what time it was? Ya, wish I could still do this. Oh, and check out his cloth diaper. Nothing like when I was young. They work pretty well. My friend Jen hooked me up with this brand and they were way cheaper than the name brand ones out there. We use cloth at home and if we are going out for a longer period of time we use disposables. He is 5 1/2 months old and I we haven't spend any money on diapers or wipes. We are still using stock from the baby shower! Michael's sister has bought one package of the bigger diapers for him, and we are still using them. It won't be long though before we have to buy diapers for the first time. We still have a lot of wipes though!

He's just soo cool! He has 2 pair of sunglasses. He doesn't like them on unless he is out in the sun, then he leaves them alone. They were a little big here, but he has grown into them nicely.

I hope you all enjoy these pictures as much as I do. He is growing up so fast! I can't believe he is sitting up by himself. I wish it would slow down before I know it he will be potty training! Yikes. Don't want to think about that right now! He had his first taste of rice cereal the other day. Other than dumping it all over himself he quite enjoyed it. Till next time!