Eleven Months Old

Grayson Boy-

 

Momma has been dreading this post, because it means that we only have one more month together before you are officially no longer a baby.  I know its silly, but that makes Momma very sad. I can't believe you are as big as you are, or as smart, or as adorable- but here you are and you are all of those things and much, much more.

 

 

This month you did so much, you took your first trip to the beach with Mommy and Grammy. We just went for a few days to Virginia Beach before Momma went back to school but you had a blast.  Well, if you were on the blanket you had a blast. You were not too sure of the texture of sand. Im sure youll get used to it next year though.

 

You started walking, er, running everywhere.  All it took was Mommy pointing at Marley and saying "Look a girl walks more than Grayson". That night you walked, and you walked like a champ. We got your first few wobbly steps on video and I know we will always cherish them. Now, we cant keep you still- you run all over the house.

 

You're still in your 9-12 month clothes and size 3 diapers- but its apparent that your jeans may start to get too short here soon.  Daddy and I think you weigh around 23 pounds, but we haven't had you at the doctors to check that out for sure.

 

Your vocabulary is expanding daily. Mama, Dada, Nana, Dog, Gizzy, Light, This, Yes, Out, Up, and Ook all come out of your mouth with ease. I know that you only know so many words because Grammy spends the whole day talking to you, and we repeat everything over and over again for you to mimic. You also know where your tongue, nose and belly are and asking you to point them out is adorable.

 

You also taught us that you know how to climb steps. One day we were in the kitchen and you looked at the steps and said Up!  Within 45 seconds you were at the top and were so proud of yourself. Momma promptly went out and bought two more baby gates and now we're stepping over them to get up and down but at least you won't fall down the steps because you sneak away on us.

 

A few days after you hit the 11 month mark we suffered our first loss as a family of three. Your Great Uncle Tony passed away, which made us all very, very sad.  I know you won't remember him but Mommy and Daddy will tell you about him. We both hope that you get his peaceful, mellow attitude and his sense of adventure. He loved to be outdoors and explore and was extremely kind.  He loved you, and always asked Daddy how you were doing when they worked together.  We only have one picture of the two of you together, but Momma will treasure it always.  I know that you have one more Angel looking over you, and this one will make sure that you have skis on your feet and love Colorado.

 

I cant believe you are so close to your first birthday baby boy, I wish I could just hit pause and suck up every single second with you.  Im so glad that I get to be your Mommy and Im so thankful for the joy you bring to our lives. Without a doubt I know that on September 23rd at 6:11 AM I will be at your bedside, scooping you up and crying like a baby just like I was one year earlier.

 

 

 

Thank you again for being as amazing as you are, Daddy and I love you more than words can say. You're the best thing that ever happened to us, and that is more apparent to us each and every day. Your laugh makes me melt and I would give you anything you want when you reach your little arms out to me and say "Mama" in that sweet voice.  I cant wait to see what this last month of your baby hood holds for us both.

 

Love you forever and always,

Mommy

 

 

 



Its Okay Thursdays!

Back this week linking up with Neely and Amber for Its Okay Thursday!

 



  Its Okay...   If you secretly want to knock your baby over every time he takes a step. Im not ready for that, damnit!   To tear up when you think that your kid is going to be a year old. Holy eff, where did that time go?!   To wake your kid up early so you can stop at Starbucks on the way to school.   To walk around with your class rosters to get the scoop on all of your new students before you meet them.   To spend most of your time on hall duty talking to yourself in effort to remember all of the things you have to do in your day.   To be fast asleep by 9 PM because you're that exhausted...or old...or both.   To pretend you're on a phony cell phone call to avoid talking to the creepy booth people at the mall who want to rub weird lotion on your hands.   To stalk the real estate websites looking for a new house when you know your hubs loves the one you're already in...this girl needs a driveway stat.   To love your job enough that when your SAHM friends say "Oh its terrible you cant stay home" you answer "No, its not- I love my job" even when they give you the 'Youre the worst mommy ever' look because they think you don't want to be with your kid   If your kid wants to eat cheerios and chicken nuggets for dinner, at least hes eating something!     So what's okay with you this week? Go link up!

Back to School

Welp, I did it. I went back to work today and I gotta say lovelies, I am whooped.

 

I had grand plans of coming home and posting something witty and fun and creative and well that's just not going to happen today.  My duty this year is corridor supervision, where I walk my arse around a huge building asking kids for hall passes and chasing them back to class.  I did more walking today than I did all summer combined I believe and my legs and bum feel it.

 

Not to mention the whole song and dance that I preform for the children trying to get them to realize that they do in fact have to do the work assigned to them and avoid using the hall pass unless it is an emergency. Its a daunting task, but I love it.

 

Ill try for wit and sass tomorrow, tonight I need advil and a nap. 

Show and Tell Monday- Fall Edition!

Back again linking up with the fab Becky from over at From Mrs. to Mama to start thinking about all things fall!

 

 

 

1. Tell us what you are looking forward to this fall?

 

A few things- its football season and that makes THIS girl pretty happy.

 

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Also, taking Grayson to the pumpkin patch and trick or treating since last year he was just a peanut. Plus our two year anniversary is in October so that makes me excited too.

 

2. Show us your fall style.

 

To me fall is all about scarves, hoodies, long sleeves, and boots. Here are a few things that need to appear in my closet.

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3. Tell us your favorite thing to do in the fall. If you have children, activities to do with the kids.

 

I love love love going to the pumpkin patch. The one where you have to get on a wagon and trek out into the patch to find the perfect pumpkin. Grayson got to go with us last year for the first time, he loved it as you can see.

 I cant wait to take him this year and have him actually be awake. I also think that fall festivals are a must, as well as pumpkin carving as a family and massive amounts of trick or treating.

 

4. Show us your favorite fall beverage.

 

Hot apple cider is a must.

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5. Tell us, how will you be participating in Halloween this year. Plans? Costume ideas?

 

Well, my friend Haley always has a party so we will be attending that. Grayson made his first appearance last year and will be going back again dressed as something adorable.  I'm thinking he's either going to be a dragon or a tiger- but I'm not sure. If anyone has any other cute ideas, please share! 

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Baby Boo Dragon from Toys R Us

 

Our costume will be related to his in some way, but we're not sure on how just yet.

We'll also take him trick or treating with his cousins, just like last year.

New layout and up and running- a catch up!

Two exciting things happened around these parts this weekend...well more than that, but we'll start with these two.

 

First is the ah-mazing blog redesign done by Jessica over at Diamond Doll Designs.  She was worth the wait, and a pure joy to work with.  Her creativity amazed me, because all I told her were some colors and from a one paragraph email she created all of this. I absolutley love it, and I love her for doing it so perfectly. A million thank yous Jessica!!

 

Second- Grayson has figured out those legs of his. We don't just walk, lovelies, we run.

 

 

So now you get my super creative post title- cause its not just the new layout that's up and running!

Now after this posts Ill be off to purchase a bubble wrap suit...I kid, I kid. Kind of.

 

We also celebrated the birth of Grayson's first friend this weekend, Miss Marley turned one three weeks before we hit the big 01 in this house.  I cant believe a year has come and gone, but I'm sure Ill be saying that every year until hes 70.

 

Happy Sunday, Lovelies!

 

 

 



Wordless Wednesday

 

 

First time at the Beach



Sometimes People Can Be So Stupid...

I don't know what it is about a pregnant lady/lady with a baby that can bring out the most stupid comments and questions ever. Here are just a few that I have personally received during my pregnancy and Grayson Boy's first 11 months of life and the things I wish I would have said.

 

"Are you pregnant?" (At 9 months whale-huge mind you)

"Nope, I ate alot of doughnuts."

 

"Were you excited to get pregnant?"

"No, we were trying for surrogacy but the owners backed out so now I'm stuck with it!"

 

 

"What does it feel like to be pregnant? Do you feel huge all the time?"

"Like a ninja is trying to break out of my belly at any given second, and I do now you skinny snot"

 

"Ouch, do contractions hurt?"

"No, they tickle- that's why I'm doubled over here you ass."

 

 After baby has arrived...

 

"Aw, what is it??"

(Keep in mind hes in head to toe blue with a bib that says Daddy's Little Man)

"Its a baby, you half-wit."

 

"Did it hurt?"

"Did what hurt?"

"Having a baby."

"Nah, I bought him at 7-11. Didnt hurt a bit."

 

"Wow how old is he?"

"Eleven Months"

"Woah, hes a big 11 months."

"Yeah, and you're an ugly 30 year old, whats your point?"

 

"Does he have any teeth?"

"Yep, six"

"Wow, your nips must be raw after he gnaws at them"

... (to this I had no comment, whatsoever.)

 

Ohhh lovelies, sometimes you just cant account for peoples stupidity.

Have any of you have any similar experiences?