Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Hopping down the bunny trail!  You were such a big boy getting your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! 

April 2012


And you even got an Easter Basket.  And in true Carter fashion, you were more interested in the basket than the goodies IN the basket. 



You looked so stinking cute in your Easter outfit.  Much to your daddy's displeasure, you did wear a "baby" outfit for your first Easter.  Don't worry, I won't make you wear "baby" clothes too much longer.  You're getting to be such a big boy!





And you were not at all interested in an Easter photo shoot outside in front of the pretty flowers.  Oh well, don't they say candid shots are the best?

You may look just like mommy, but you are your daddy's son.  A full tummy.....

And after a full tummy and a nice nap, you're ready to move! 



Happy Easter Carter Boy!  You made my Easter the happiest!

Se7en

Carter Boy! SLOW DOWN! You're seven months old...going on seven years. Buddy, you're so cute! I enjoyed spending this week at home with you! I could get used to that! I hate that it was because you were sick! So happy to see you feeling better. Terrible upper respiratory infection! Poo poo poo!
 

You got confused....and made me laugh! You saw me coming with a vile of medicine for a breathing treatment. You stuck out your tongue, then sealed your lips and dodged your face from me! No, no, this is breathing treatment....not the syringe to shoot medicine down your throat then blow in your face!

And I am so proud of you! You've embraced the dinosaur mask for your breathing treatment! Such a big boy! Thank you!

 

 

And overnight you starting sitting up all by yourself! Way to go! And crawling....you're catching on. You actually crawled last night! Only a few "steps," but you did it! All by yourself. We all cheered, and you looked at us like we're crazy. Get used to it brother, we're always going to be here rooting you on!

March 4, 2012

I can't say that you captured another piece of my heart yesterday; you already have the whole thing! But you did make my heart swell like a diaper in a swimming pool! Oh, Carter Boy! You're getting the hang of reaching for people and leaning towards people when they're going to hold you. Last night I tried to pass you off to Ma, and you turned from her and clung to me! Twice! Oh sweet Carter Boy! I do love you!

A Whole Half a Year!

You are growing up too fast! (How many times will I start with that line?) You have been with us a whole half a year! And it has been the best half a year of our lives. You have brought so much joy to our home and hearts; we love you to pieces! And I have to say, you're so stinking sweet! I gain weight just by looking at you! And you have the sweetest sugar! (Although I wish you weren't such a rough kisser!  Must you pull my hair when you pull my mouth to yours?) 

I promise to try to be a better mommy blogger. But since I haven't been very diligent the past few months, I'll catch you up to speed.

You can roll from side to side now with no trouble at all. Actually, rolling is your primary form of transportation. And you've almost gotten the hang of crawling. You are a master at scooting, but you haven't quite learned to "pick em up and put em down." It won't be long though. Definitely time to babyproof the house!

You are babbling non stop these days; I love it! No "dada" or "mama" yet, but it's coming!

I love how you love to scratch surfaces to hear the sounds. And I absolutely love that gummy, slobbery smile!

You are getting better and better with your hands. And you're smart! You know exactly what that bottle is, and you nearly hyperventilate when you see it; makes me laugh every time.

The other day going to work I glanced in the rear view mirror and could see you. It was still dark, so I could barely see you. I could see your little eyes. And I got teary. It reminded me of the first time you opened your eyes in the NICU. Barely little slits with eyeballs - so precious! You've come so far! I love you!

1, 2, 3, 4, FIVE!

You are a whole five months old!  And I just love this picture of you! 

Can't you tell just how I adore you so?

Santa Claus is Coming to Town! December 2011

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Our tree looks great this year - a few new ornaments. I've dated them. Maybe many years from now I'll remember the story behind each ornament.

And the best present of all this year is Carter Boy! 

And you are the cutest Santa I have ever seen!

You don't "get" Christmas yet, but how could we not buy you any presents? 

And surprisingly, you can tear the wrapping paper...a little. You are getting good at grabbing things.   



November 2011

Well, since I could not talk Lee into letting me be a stay at home mom, my days of Hallmark movies, The Golden Girls, Game Show Network, and snuggling all day with you have come to an end. Poo poo poo! I keep telling myself that you're too young to miss me and that you will be ok. I know you'll be in good hands with Mrs. Patsy, but there are no arms like momma's arms! These past ten weeks (the first two were spent in the NICU) have been wonderful! I never knew I could love someone like I do you, Carter Boy! 

 

My sweet little sleeping angel!

 

On another note, I do not have to report to Dublin tomorrow (November 17, 2011) ! I will be working in EASTMAN! Yes, that is correct! I live on 5th Ave., and the DCSS Office is on 6th Ave.! PTL! Thank you Lord for that blessing!

 

Turkey Lurkey!

I love thanksgiving food - all the brown, yellow, and orange! And this year we have one more reason to be thankful! Thankful to have Little P celebrate thanksgiving with us! P Pie, this year you licked the strawberry congealed dew and turkey gravy off my finger, but next year, you'll get a plate of your own! I am so thankful for my P Pie!

 

God has brought me THIS far!
By the way, I think you're so stinking cute in this outfit, but your Daddy hates it!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Peacocks!