((this moment))
A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Four Months
Kid is already 4 months old! I can hardly believe it. The time has sailed by...
I purposely wrote this post today, as I wanted to wait for current baby stats. We had our four month well baby visit yesterday, so I have "official" stats. Of course, both Kid and I cried at the appointment (those shots..they're awful!).
Weight: 14 pounds, 15.5 ounces. You're just about 15 pounds, my man! That puts you in the 50th percentile, for a full-term baby at your age. I wonder what it would be for your adjusted age..
Length: 26.25 inches, you tall little man! You're over 2 feet tall, which puts you in the 60th percentile. It appears as though you're a tall, skinny boy.
Head: You, my friend, have a small head. 16.25 inches in circumference, and only the 24th percentile.
Clothing You're still wearing 3 month clothing, although the sleepers are too short for you. 0 to 3 month onesies have been packed away, and the 3 to 6 month ones are out in full force. My favorite outfit for you is a white onesie with a blue shark on it, and green striped pants to match. The pants even have a shark on the butt. They're perfect for Shark Week!
Diapers: Size 2. I'm currently prepping all of our cloth diapers to make the switch. You'll be in cloth most of the week, except when you go to daycare (2 days a week). I'm excited to finally get going on the cloth.
Favorite Food: it's still breast milk. Your doc said we could start cereal in a month in a half, but I'm not sure that's where I want to start... we may start with a veggie (like an avocado!) first.
Favorite Toy: hmm. Your puppy? Finn came home from camp, and you have completely enjoyed cuddles with him. You've also taken a liking to a little blue elephant that sings a song when you pull his trunk.
New Developments: You're working on rolling from your back to your tummy - you seem to get stuck on your side. Although, you don't mind being on your side. You've decided that you don't like to be on your tummy lately, and if you've forgotten how to roll over to your back, you get very mad! You're still drooling a lot (going to start watching for teeth!), blowing spit bubbles and chewing your hands.
Life has been so delightful with you, sweet boy!
I purposely wrote this post today, as I wanted to wait for current baby stats. We had our four month well baby visit yesterday, so I have "official" stats. Of course, both Kid and I cried at the appointment (those shots..they're awful!).
Kid Stats:
Length: 26.25 inches, you tall little man! You're over 2 feet tall, which puts you in the 60th percentile. It appears as though you're a tall, skinny boy.
Head: You, my friend, have a small head. 16.25 inches in circumference, and only the 24th percentile.
Clothing You're still wearing 3 month clothing, although the sleepers are too short for you. 0 to 3 month onesies have been packed away, and the 3 to 6 month ones are out in full force. My favorite outfit for you is a white onesie with a blue shark on it, and green striped pants to match. The pants even have a shark on the butt. They're perfect for Shark Week!
Diapers: Size 2. I'm currently prepping all of our cloth diapers to make the switch. You'll be in cloth most of the week, except when you go to daycare (2 days a week). I'm excited to finally get going on the cloth.
Favorite Food: it's still breast milk. Your doc said we could start cereal in a month in a half, but I'm not sure that's where I want to start... we may start with a veggie (like an avocado!) first.
Favorite Toy: hmm. Your puppy? Finn came home from camp, and you have completely enjoyed cuddles with him. You've also taken a liking to a little blue elephant that sings a song when you pull his trunk.
New Developments: You're working on rolling from your back to your tummy - you seem to get stuck on your side. Although, you don't mind being on your side. You've decided that you don't like to be on your tummy lately, and if you've forgotten how to roll over to your back, you get very mad! You're still drooling a lot (going to start watching for teeth!), blowing spit bubbles and chewing your hands.
Life has been so delightful with you, sweet boy!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Step By Step Nursery: Storage
Slowly but surely, the nursery for my little guy is coming together. Today, we completed the pegboard storage system. I couldn't be more excited about it! This, of course, was a Pinterest inspired project.
My husband is somewhat apprehensive about making changes to our home - mostly, with putting holes in the wall. When I brought up the baby's nursery (at about 20 weeks along), I could hear the concern in his voice while listening to my thoughts. I knew that, since we knew a boy was on the way, I had to choose the right "theme" so the hubs would go along with the idea. In the end, there isn't really a "theme." It's a few random ideas thrown together.
I think the idea that the husband likes best was the pegboard storage. He was so excited when we finally installed pegboard in the garage - I knew he'd go for it in the baby's room. And he did. While he was at work, the baby and I took a trip to the Home Depot to gather our supplies. I was so excited to have a storage system in place. We had been using the ugliest pink basin to store diapers, wipes, and butt cream. It came home with us from the hospital, and worked, it just wasn't attractive!
I got the pegboard up during nap one afternoon, and put some baskets up as well. And it sat like that for about a month. Maybe two. Then, I cut and hung the trim. That took place during another nap time. Then, today, during yet another nap, I completed the pegboard (by painting the trim, hanging the G and putting the baskets back).
What do you think?
Finalmente, the pegboard storage is complete. Another step toward finishing Kid's room.
At this rate, the room will be complete by the time he graduates high school!
Linked up here and here.
My husband is somewhat apprehensive about making changes to our home - mostly, with putting holes in the wall. When I brought up the baby's nursery (at about 20 weeks along), I could hear the concern in his voice while listening to my thoughts. I knew that, since we knew a boy was on the way, I had to choose the right "theme" so the hubs would go along with the idea. In the end, there isn't really a "theme." It's a few random ideas thrown together.
I think the idea that the husband likes best was the pegboard storage. He was so excited when we finally installed pegboard in the garage - I knew he'd go for it in the baby's room. And he did. While he was at work, the baby and I took a trip to the Home Depot to gather our supplies. I was so excited to have a storage system in place. We had been using the ugliest pink basin to store diapers, wipes, and butt cream. It came home with us from the hospital, and worked, it just wasn't attractive!
I got the pegboard up during nap one afternoon, and put some baskets up as well. And it sat like that for about a month. Maybe two. Then, I cut and hung the trim. That took place during another nap time. Then, today, during yet another nap, I completed the pegboard (by painting the trim, hanging the G and putting the baskets back).
What do you think?
Finalmente, the pegboard storage is complete. Another step toward finishing Kid's room.
At this rate, the room will be complete by the time he graduates high school!
Linked up here and here.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Meal Plan
Aah.
It has been so nice to be home. We have begun to reestablish our routines, and it feels so good!
Our boy has been all over the place in his few months, and being home is a welcomed change. I feel so much better being on a schedule and having a routine. It makes life so much easier. On me, and the baby.
While I don't have a recipe to showcase this week (maybe later in the week), I do have a meal plan that I am excited for:
Sunday: Spaghetti (we received homemade sauce as a wedding favor...it was delicious!)
Monday: Breakfast Burgers and a Veggie Hash
Tuesday: Girls' Night
Wednesday: Beef & Broccoli
Thursday: Summer Squash Meatball Casserole
Friday: Coriander Chicken Kabobs
Saturday: Demolition Derby (we will be eating out)
This week, I'm most excited about the meatball casserole. And the beef and broccoli. And the breakfast burgers. Mmm...it's going to be a good week of eating!
On Saturday, we will be at a demolition derby. Have you ever been? I've only ever been to one before, at the County Fair. I am very much looking forward to this one (and to eating fair food!).
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Canvas Art
Kid's nursery is slowly coming together! Being that he was six weeks early, we didn't have everything all set to go when we got to bring him home from the hospital. Day by day, we add a little more. Hopefully it will be done before he's a year old!
A few weeks ago, I decided to hang the canvas art I had mad for his nursery. It looks wonderful!
I wish I could link to the pin that I used as inspiration, but I guess it was one that I didn't actually pin. Whoops! I'm sure you've seen them, though, if you peruse the DIY & Crafts boards. You know the canvas art I'm talking about? Where you paint a base color, add some stickers, paint again and then peel the stickers off?
I was totally going to do that.
But. I couldn't find stickers that were big enough, in a font I wanted.
Plus. The saying I chose was long. I would have needed a hundred packages of stickers.
Maybe I exaggerate.
Instead, I decided to buy some stencils (in a font I liked) from Michael's and go that route. It worked so well!
At first, I was going to do "You are my sunshine / My only sunshine / You make me happy / When skies are gray." That was when I was convinced we were having a girl.
But. Kid is a boy. I could have done the same saying, but a friend gave me this book by Robert Munsch. And then, I knew. I knew exactly what saying I was going to use for the art in Kid's room.
A few weeks ago, I decided to hang the canvas art I had mad for his nursery. It looks wonderful!
I wish I could link to the pin that I used as inspiration, but I guess it was one that I didn't actually pin. Whoops! I'm sure you've seen them, though, if you peruse the DIY & Crafts boards. You know the canvas art I'm talking about? Where you paint a base color, add some stickers, paint again and then peel the stickers off?
I was totally going to do that.
But. I couldn't find stickers that were big enough, in a font I wanted.
Plus. The saying I chose was long. I would have needed a hundred packages of stickers.
Maybe I exaggerate.
Instead, I decided to buy some stencils (in a font I liked) from Michael's and go that route. It worked so well!
At first, I was going to do "You are my sunshine / My only sunshine / You make me happy / When skies are gray." That was when I was convinced we were having a girl.
But. Kid is a boy. I could have done the same saying, but a friend gave me this book by Robert Munsch. And then, I knew. I knew exactly what saying I was going to use for the art in Kid's room.
"I'll like you forever
I'll love you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be."
It doesn't get much better than that, now, does it? I had the book growing up. I remember reading it to my little brother. When my friend gave it to me at one of the showers for Kid (the one that happened 5 days after he was born), I knew I wanted that saying somewhere in his room.
Friday, August 2, 2013
((this moment))
((this moment))
A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Travel Bug
Oh, you guys. August is here and with it comes a respite from travel. We have zero travel plans for the near future, which is a welcome break. I added it all up the other day - the hubs and I (and the baby) have spent 72 hours in the car.
THREE WHOLE DAYS!
While I loved every minute of our travels, it has caught up to me.
I'm feeling it...
...in the disaster that is my house. We have not been home much - just enough to unpack halfway and repack.
...in the mountains of laundry that line the floors of our bedroom and laundry room.
...in my wallet. Gas is expensive! Eating out is expensive! Traveling is SO expensive!
...in my back. Three days in a car is a lot!
...in my gut. Oh, my. I don't want to set foot in a fast food restaurant for at least a year. The smell of McDonald's makes me want to vomit!
Don't get me wrong.
I love to travel.
I love visiting new places, old friends, and seeing all the sights.
But now? Now that we are back home, we've got to get back to reality ...
(and to lose 900 pounds!)
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