4 months(ish)

Eat
You're eating hasn't changed much. You eat 6 ounces every 3-4 hours. You wake up once a night for a bottle and sometimes sleep through the night. I am pleased to say that you are spitting up much less now. Duh me...I forgot about different nipple sizes. As soon as we moved you to a size 2 nipple your feedings have been faster, less noisy and resulted in MUCH less spit up.

Play
You look at everything and smile at everything that moves. You mostly watch me, your dad and Ivy. I think it's so funny you smile at the dog.
You spend long stretches of time in your activity center. You keep teasing me with rolling over. You've done it a couple times and we haven't seen it since. You go to your side and we cheer you on only for you to flop back down on your back or front...wherever it was you started.

Growth
You are a horse....or one year old. Whatever. You weighed in at your four month check at 18lbs 7oz and measured 28 1/2 inches!!!!! Seriously kid, the size of a one year old. But, we love you anyway!

Bridal Showers, Sunday School and Nursery, OH MY!

We had a busy, busy weekend here. Saturday we celebrated with bff Michael in her first of two bridal showers. Happy Hour was the theme and we had a blast. We played a game where she had to match panties to the person who brought them, she opened presents and of course, we ate. The eating was definitely my favorite part. The food turned out just how I had envisioned it. I hope to get pictures from Nhia soon so I can upload them.

Sunday was the first day for Steven to teach Sunday School. Our class had stopped meeting for awhile because our church switched pastors and our old pastor taught the class. Everyone was kind of bummed and then Steven and Chris decided they would teach it. Last night was Chris's bachelor party so Steven went solo today. I was so proud of my husband.

Connor's Outfit for his first day of Sunday School.

 
During Sunday School, Connor attended the church nursery for the first time. The woman volunteering in the nursery today was excited about his cloth diapers. I was relieved that she was okay using them. She did however think that Connor was "very sick" when I picked him back up because he vomited the whole time.....yeah, he just has re flux.....and it's bad!

 The afternoon was spent setting up, throwing and tearing down Michael's second shower. This one was at church and the food was awesome. I have pictures of this one!!!

Oh Him?

That would be my baby. You know, they guy who woke up a different kid this morning.  The one who decided today was the day to take life by the horns. 

This kid....has been holding back. BIG TIME.

Today he decided he was going to be interested in toys and actively play with them. 

and roll over.....

and why not do some army crawling while we're counting. 

Ummmm what happened today?!?!

Boot Scootin Boogie

Or just scootin'

Connor has scooted a bald spot on the back of his head. He moves all around the place.....on his back.

This child is content to wait for the world to come to him.

Happy, Sad, Mad

I distinctly remember a home video of me when I was about 5 years old. I was at my grandma's farm about 6 inches from the camera making faces and repeating over and over "happy,sad, mad, happy, sad, mad." My mom (not on camera) says "Elizabeth" in a way that lets me know I'm supposed to stop. And in my super annoying, push my mom to the edge kinda way, I reply "What? Happy, sad, mad." The camera cut off.......

Slight flashback there.....my point being, that's how I felt last night.

Michael is getting married in less than a month and last night began the wedding festivities. We went out for her bachlorette party. (I hope to dedicate a whole post to this soon. I'm waiting for the pictures because in true Elizabeth style, I pulled out my camera to snap the first picture of the night and the battery was dead.....)

....anyone else feel like this post isn't going anywhere?? I swear it's getting there.

Happy, Sad, Mad.....The emotional roller coaster of last night.

Happy

• Michael is getting married.
• We had blast at her bachlorette party
• I slept in a hotel room without worry that my baby was waking up. 
• I didn't know how much I missed going out!

Sad

• OH MY it was hard to be away from my baby for the night. I had no idea how tough it would be!
• I can't drink like I used to!
• I feel sooooooo old in clubs!
• Did I mention I spent the night away from my baby?!? (But oh did I make up for it this morning when I saw him!)
• After a night away from Connor, I'm seriously rethinking the going back to work in January thing. 

Mad

• Drunk people are rude and obnoxious.
• The girl in the bathroom actually asked us for tips!
• I'm too old for this crap! 

Happy 3 Months Connor!

Disclaimer #1 Opps! I just realized this never posted! It's been sitting open on the computer for days!
 Disclaimer #2 Ugh, ugh, ugh.....after several attempts, I give up trying to put pictures in this blog.

It's amazing how much you have changed in the past 3 months!

Things You Love

• activity mat
• mom and dad
• Ivy
• pacifier
• bouncy seat
• sucking your fist
• chewing anything fabric
• putting weight on your feet

Things You Hate

• car seat
• being put down
• tummy time
• changing your clothes

Things We're Working On

• playing in the jumper
• sitting in the bumbo
• "swimming" while on your stomach
• mini crunches

You recognize us when we are in your line of sight and your face lights up! You love to look at yourself in the mirror and shy away when you see your own reflection.  

We love you James Connor! 

Pictures