My Little Man...

Some cute pictures...

Our First Playdate at the Zoo!!

Tyler and I went on our first playdate to the Houston Zoo this week with some great friend that have a baby boy the same age as Tyler! The babies did amazing, even in the hot, sticky Houston heat. Tyler really seemed to be looking at some of the animals, and even ate his apples and sweet potatos while we were there. We had a great time and now I am looking forward to more outings in the future!!

Mommy Time

Last night I went to get my hair cut and colored, then I had a Baptism class to attend at the church. It was so nice to get out and about on my own, although I felt so weird the whole time, like I was missing something!! Tyler did great for Daddy. He ate his bottle and apples, and slept great last night, two nights in a row!! I am starting to wonder if the cereal we have been giving him just doesn't agree with him...hmmm... I feel so re-energized today, especially after attending the Baptism class. It made me remember to embrace the new role in my life as a mother. Being a mother is such a wonderful and challenging journey. I have been going though some weird things with the transition of staying home to become a full time mommy. I was so excited to stop working and stay home, so I was suprised when school started this year, that I was a bit sad not to be returning. I know I don't miss the work, but having peers to socialize with every day was nice. Now that Tyler is getting older, I know it is time for me to start venturing out, join some groups and get involved with other Mommies through out the week. I meet a girl last night who is in the same situation as me, a former teacher staying at home with her baby. She said the same things that I have been feeling "There is no structure!" and "I miss my friends!". I Was like YES, so it isn't just me that has these thoughts from time to time. I think it is hard for independent, Type A women to give up their career to stay at home with their kids, even if it is the choice they made and it's what they want to do. It is the best choice for our family, but the transition is difficult. She invited me to come to a mommy group with her through the church, and I think I may take her up on that. Granted things are much more manageable now than they were when Ty was a month old, the age of her baby, but I have to admit that I have a fear of joining things and trying to bring Tyler with me. My thoughts are...where will I feed him?, will he throw up all over me?, will he fall asleep in his seat if he is tired and I am not back home in time, or will he just be irritable??...I know that babies adapt, and it is probably just me having a hard time with it. But, I think that it is time. Being at church made me remember the wonderful reasons why I wanted to be a mother in the first place. To raise a fun, loving, strong, and thoughtful child and to teach him about all the wonderful things that GOD has given to us in this life. Reconnecting with my faith lit a fire in me last night, and reminded me that GOD doesn't give you things that you can't handle. Tyler is such a blessing in my life. It was wonderful to come home and see him sound asleep in his crib, and to see him greet me with the biggest smile this morning. Only a child can make you glow like that. Thank you GOD for this precious gift, and please help me guide him through this beautiful life you have given us.

A good nights rest....finally!!

After a much needed nights rest, everything looks more promising. Thankfully Tyler slept for 11 hours last night!!! This is after he was waking up 5 times a night for the last three nights in a row. Brandon and I really need a few solid hours of sleep. Yesterday we felt like walking zombies all day. And thankfully, our wish was granted. I can't figure out why, only that I think all these solid foods we have been introducing has gotten the best of him. He has been "stopped up" for the last four days, and for four days before that too. We decided to back off a bit and just give him apples yesterday to help him move things along. I don't know if that's what did it, but I think we are going to stick with fruits this week to help him out. I just love my little guy so much and hate seeing him waking so often crying, and being so grumpy during the day because he is tired. He seems happier today, so I am praying that by backing off on the foods, he will be able to handle it better. I think I was jumping the gun, thinking that by increasing his solids it would help his reflux and therefore he would sleep better. But, it did just the opposite. I guess the saying "baby steps" comes into play here. I think we were leaping, instead of crawling. And now, it's time to clean up from this weekend. It looks like a tornado went through my house!!

Parenting is truley the hardest job on earth!!!

Lunch with Daddy

Here are some pictures of our weekly lunch with Daddy. Tyler did so good in his new travel high chair, and even ate his whole bowl of sweet potatos while we were there. He didn't fuss once!! We had a nice time. I hope all of our weekly lunches go so smoothly!

Go Cowboys!! Just Kidding :)

I had to post this, even though we are NOT Cowboy fans! My sister-in-law bought this for us, not realizing that we are a Texans/Eagles household. So I put it on him, took a picture, and now plan to hide it away! Thanks Mandi!!

I'm so comfy

Tyler's new sleeping position seems to be on his tummy. When I have gone into check on him this week, he has been this way several times. I'm glad he is comfy!!