That New Thing You Do !

You're really not old enough for me to be saying "remember when."  But 'tis true! I acutally miss some of the cute things you used to do.  I remember when we used to place you on the changing table, and you'd kick, kick, kick..."ninety to nothing."  It was your favorite place!  Now, you fight me when we're changing your diaper. Used to, giving you the Desitin or hair brush to hold would "soothe" you and do the trick.  Now, you won't be tricked.  However, I have gotten pretty good at putting on a diaper one handed...while you stand up!  Surprisingly, we've had no leaks....yet.  And why do you hate to get dressed?  You have such darn cute clothes!  When you were tee-niny, I dreaded feeding time.  Now I dread having to con you into getting dressed.  So, like yesterday, what the heck - I let you play naked most all afternoon.  So what I had to wipe up tee tee all over the house?!  It made you happy!  And thank the Lord for hardwood floors. :) 

What is your obsession with crawling under things?  I couldn't get my camera fast enough (and I thought it was more important to comfort you), but I did get a laugh out of you trying to crawl UNDER the couch when your toy went up under there.  It was funny until you banged your head on the wooden piece on the bottom of the couch. 

And the crib.  Silly boy, you're supposed to get IN the crib.  Not under it.

And the table.  Where's Carter?  When you go missing, I can usually find you where you aren't supposed to be.  Under the table.

Except you haven't learned you can't crawl UNDER things then stand up. Ouch your head!

You're pretty good at hide and seek.  And of all your toys...tell me why the dryer?  And dryer balls?  Really?

And just how do you propose getting out of there?

And when I can't feed you fast enough, you find your own snack between bites. 

Gross!  One day, this will not be acceptable table manners. :) 

I love you and all the new things you do!

Yay for Mommy!

Yes, yes, yes!  I am finally up to date on your blog!  Do me a favor.  Never read your Aunt Heather's blog.  She is so prompt, articulate, and eloquent.  And she's a much better photographer.  :)

You are a whole nine months old!  In just three months you'll be one year old!  Where has this year gone? 

You have learned so many new things!  You do something new that amazes us each day.  You finally hold your own bottle.  And it took a few weeks, and me spending a small fortune to find "the one," but you'll drink from a sippy cup now too! 

You're so silly sometimes!  You know what makes us laugh!

Mid "patty-cake" action shot.  You won't sing it yet, but you have all the moves down!

I love to sing Patty Cake and watch you do the movements.  And anytime you hear music, you "dance."  Ok, bounce and bob your head is probably a better defintion.  But where did you learn to do that?  Nana says you got your moves from your Grandma Sandra.  :) 

Cruisng on the furniture.  Let go and walk boy!

What a glorious day!  You will now hold your own bottle!  You were such a lazy booger at first! 

Your favorite places to play - where you're not supposed to be!

You know the meaning of "NO NO!"...

But you don't obey.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!  Oh Carter Boy, you made it so very happy!  But then again, you make my every day happy! 

Momma and Carter Boy, Mother's Day 2012



Daddy and Carter, Mother's Day 2012



And you gave me the best gift I have ever received!  You and Grandma Patsy surprised me!  I got my first mother's day present, and it's your first piece of artwork!  I'll treasure this piece of gold forever!

Two, Four, Six, EIGHT!

My baby boy is eight months old!  It is hard to believe we've had you for eight months!  And everyday you bring more and more joy to our lives!

You are getting so smart!  You are pulling up on everything.  I am waiting for you to just take off running! 

Nana thinks its cute that you will "walk" on your tip toes just like I did when I was little!  Look at my baby pictures - it is no doubt you are your mother's child! 

But sometimes I look at you, and I see daddy too!

Speaking of Momma and Daddy.  Enough dadadada already!  Gimme a MOMMA!