Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ear Infection????

I took B to the doctor today because I just knew he was sick. 

Heck no....my baby is just fine infact he's never been better.  How can this be?  I was sure he had an ear infection.  That would be the only explanation as to why he's not sleeping at night.  I don't mind losing sleep especially when I know Brody is sick.  He's not freaking sick.  He just wants his mom.  This is my favorite part about being a mom.  I just wish Brody acted like this during the day and not at night.  Mom is running out of gas.  I really need Brody to start sleeping through the night.  Phillip tries to help but Brody wants nothing to do with him.  Dr. Nelson said some kids go through this.  Let's hope it doesn't last long.  Brody loves his own space and so do I. 

I take a pic of Brody every time I go to the doctor.  We are blessed because so far Brody has only come down with Croup.  Every other time he goes to the doctor it's because I'm crazy!  :)  I DIDN'T TAKE A PIC THIS TIME.  I'm just sick about it.  Dr. Nelson only says good things about Brody.  He says how much he loves his eyes and how he is such a good boy.  Brody is really starting to recognize Dr. Nelson and cries when he walks into the room.  I crack up because Brody is not a kid that cries much!  Dr. Nelson tells Brody every time that they will be best friends at age 3! 

Monday, January 24, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011

What happens between 12:30 and 5:30 am?

Last night was not a good night for Brody and I.  Brody went right to sleep at 8:00 last night.  He was sound asleep until 12:30.  I got up and patted his back for a little bit until he fell back to sleep.  He got up again at 2:30 and was up for the rest of the night.  He wasn't running a fever but you could tell that something was wrong.  We laid on the living room floor until 4:30.  I tried everything.  Every time I would lay him down he would cry.  I finally took him upstairs with me at 5:00.  All he wanted to do was cuddle with me.  He was laying on my chest with his head tucked in my neck.  I couldn't help it.  I let him lay there until he finally fell asleep at 5:30.  Phillip was a big helper this morning.  He took Brody to Mimi's so I could get a little sleep.  I did sleep from 7-8.  I had to shower and get to work.  I thought I would stop in and check on Brody before I went to work.  He was in the best mood.  I'm not sure why since he had to be exhausted.  I felt him again to make sure he was not running a fever.  That's when I felt his gums and WE HAVE A BUMP!!!!   Yippee!  I hope this tooth comes soon because I can't function without at least a couple hours of sleep! 

Mimi called and said Brody was running a slight fever and asked if she could give Brody some Tylenol.  I said of course and Thank you for calling me first! 

Stay tune for pictures of Brody's first tooth!  :) 

Thursday, January 20, 2011

One of my favorites!!!

Family Day!!!

Phillip and I took the day off yesterday to hang out with Brody.  We had the whole day planned.  It's started Tuesday night when we took Brody to Picture People to get his 8th month pictures taken.  He was a ham like I knew he would be. 

 Wednesday morning started a little earlier then I'd hoped.  I was really thinking Brody would sleep in for us.  We started playing at 5:00 am.  That was fine with me because Brody was so happy.  He went back to sleep at 6:00 and got up again at 7:00.  We had breakfast (Pancake and banana) and played some more.  Brody and daddy were playing in the tent while I put all his clothes away.  It's really sweet to hear Phillip talk to Brody.  He talks to him like a big kid!  He's cute!!! :)  Brody needed another nap before we made our way to Monkey Bizness. 

Monkey Bizness was not a hit this time.  Brody was the only baby there and didn't have anyone to harass.  We didn't stay all morning like I thought we would.  We still had fun he just needed more people to play with.






We left Monkey Bizness and went straight to Salty Iguana.  We wanted to get everything done before the snow came.  Lunch was delicious.  Brody loves beans.  He was eating them like crazy. 

Overall we had a wonderful family day! 

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Monkey Bizness















Candie called last week and ask us to join them at Monkey Bizness.  I've wanted to go there for a while so I'm glad she asked.  Brody and I got in the car early Saturday morning to meet Candie, Bird, and Kenley at their house.  We hung out there for a while until it was time to meet Nana (Pam) and Hunter at Monkey Bizness.  Bird couldn't wait for Hunter, so she started playing all by herself.  She was so excited to be there.  Candie waited on Pam and Hunter while Brody, Kenley, and I started playing.  Brody was all over the place.  I was a great place for him because he can get into everything and not get hurt.  Thank you Candie for the invite!!!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

It's not bed time!

Brody has been sleeping so good lately.  The routine we have for now is working.  Brody was so sweet last night.  He always lays his head on his blanket when he gets tired.  I said...no way it's only 7:00.  You are not going to sleep right now.  I got him up and gave him a bath.  We usually take baths every other day depending on the temperature.  It's been about every 3rd day lately. 

Brody loves the bath.  Lately he wants to sit up and play in the water.  I don't usually let him play in the bath because he like to put his face down and drink the water and really what ends up happening is he chokes.  Last night I took the foam out from underneath him and let him go.  He was all over the place.  Back in forth from one end of the tub to the other.  He was trying to climb up the side of the tub.  He was playing with his toys.  He would splash the water with his hand and smile from ear to ear.  I called daddy into the bathroom to take pictures.  I didn't want to miss this moment.  Notice Mommy's hand is very close to Brody to catch you just in case he gets silly! 


Brody,
You are such a good boy.  Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you.   You are getting so big and gaining your own independence.  We love you very much!!!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Finally Brody's First Big Snow!



We woke up this morning to find a couple of inches of snow on the ground.  I told Phillip that today will be the day that we take Brody in the snow.  I rushed home from work while it was still light outside.  I couldn't wait to get Brody all bundled up in his snow gear.  I knew we couldn't stay out there very long but we had a blast in the short amount of time we were out there.  Currently we have about 4 inches of snow.  They are calling for an additional 2-3 more inches.  We may be playing in the snow again tomorrow! 

Friday, January 7, 2011

Definitely not a stay at home mom.

I learned one thing today in a matter of 2 hours.  I AM NOT STAY AT HOME MATERIAL.  Don't get me wrong, I love hanging out with my niece and my son but good grief.  They are both stubborn and needy.  Brookie wanted to be by me the entire time.  Brody did not want her next to me.  Brody took her pacifier.  Brookie pushed him a way.  Brody touched Brookie and she cried.  Brookie wouldn't let Brody near me which made Brody cry. 

3 reason why I'm not a stay at home mom...

1. Crying Kids
2. Pooping
3. Snotty Nose

These are only 3 reason, and I could come up with plenty more!!!!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Brody telling daddy how he really feels!

Crawling

Brody is crawling all over the place.  Last night he was able to crawl from one end of the house to the other.  He would crawl underneath his high chair then stand up and bounce.  He's so brave.  He doesn't really care if he falls down.  I took him to Mamoo's where he got to crawl some more.  He would crawl from wall to wall...stand up...bang on the wall...get down...then crawl to the other wall.  I was cracking up.  He was perfectly content doing his own thing.  Brookie and Bo where there and Brody would just crawl around them.  I can't believe how independent he is already.  Maybe he's needs a sibling!  (Or a friend) 

Monday, January 3, 2011

2011

I can't believe we are already saying goodbye to 2010, but I am looking forward to 2011.  I'm not sure how 2011 can top 2010 but I'm ready for it. 


New Years Eve was pretty low key...Just the way we like it.  The Cothren's welcomed the new year with the Peck's.  We really had a great time.  Becky and I danced with the girls on the Wii.  Brody was doing a little dancing of his own.  Bennett and Brooklyn were rocking out!  I'm not sure who was having more fun! :)
Phillip took Brody up to lay down around 10:00.  He was exhausted.  They both fell asleep around 10:30.  I lost my butt in poker.  Midnight...Good thing I had Bennett!!! :)  I woke Phillip and Brody up around 12:30 to go home.  That's when I gave Brody all my kisses!!!!!


New years day we woke up to Shelby and her swollen face.  I saw her face and cried instantly.  I just knew something was terribly wrong.  Phillip got up and rushed her to the vet to say she had a allergic reaction to something.  We we're thinking maybe a spider bite?  They gave her a shot of steroids and sent her home.  The swelling finally went down the next morning.  Lets hope this is not how our year is gonna go.