Saturday, November 13, 2010

Tis the season...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...although its not quite that time yet and I'm having a hard time with it! Do I just go all in and except that Thanksgiving is now officially considered in the mix when people say "Happy Holidays?" Maybe I'm completely clueless, but I'm pretty sure the "holiday" season didn't start until after all the turkey had been consumed...however I digress..like it or not Christmas has arrived and I guess I'm just gonna accept it and tune that radio dial into 93.3 and sing along! I will admit, I did do some holiday recon shopping today. I plan to be one of those ridiculous people to hit Kohl's at an ungodly hour to snag all those doorbuster deals. I act like I have so much more to buy this year, now that we have Wes...but seriously, buy him a roll of wrapping paper and he'll be happy as a clam. Ripping, tearing, shredding...a fun new pastime Wes has developed over the past few weeks. I guess it is helpful when he tears through all 17 catalogs that are delivered to my door daily...Auntie Nikki I'll send him your way next! 
And speaking of Wes...he is officially cruising! He has become very brave and will pull himself up on anything and everything. I'm pretty sure there is a permanent bruise on his forehead, and a little cut under his chin. Face plants have become a bit of the norm unfortunately...however Daddy's trick of laughing at him when it happens sure does decrease the time spent screaming. Although all this standing and cruising has led to dropping the crib mattress all the way to the floor...insert sad face here...its just another indication of my baby being not so "baby" anymore...as if the way he devoured a meatball wasn't a clue already but c'mon the crib mattress all the way to the ground....

xoxo
Erin 

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Witches in the air...witch, witches in the air...

Halloween has come and gone....my burger boy was hysterical in his sesame seed bun, and all the other ghouls and goblins (or fairies, princesses', pirates, super heros, and skunks in my case) had a great time trick or treating. The fire was blazing, the pats were playing, and kids were laughing (or more like whining "when can we go....just one more house, etc etc....) I can't believe how fast the fall is slipping away from us....I have officially started christmas shopping and am scribbling down lists as fast as my pen will write.
Speaking of flying time, I don't think I mentioned Wes's nine month stats. A whopping 21 pounds and 30 inches long...funny that he is wearing 12-18 month clothing yet he still throws up every time he eats...I can't even begin to imagine how big he'd be if he held all that food in! He continues to develop something new everyday...just last week Dr. Ben told us to watch for the wave next....and just like that the next day he waved! And he clearly had intent, not just waving to see his hand flip in front of his face. He has quickly added "Bye  Bye" to his repertoire of words...and if you catch him at just the right moment you'll hear him say "hi"...its almost as though the word doesn't cross his lips but comes from somewhere in his belly...but regardless it gets me every time!  We also gnaw on our crib now...thats a fun new trick I could really do without! Anyhow things are moving fast and I'm afraid if I look away for one minute I'll miss something!


Oh and by the way...you may be listening to the song playing and wondering why it has anything to do with Wes, its my new fav and I figured since yesterday was election day it was the only time I'd be able to fit it in...Turn it up and Enjoy!


xoxo
Erin


..and of course there are photos...