The Unwritten Rule

I have decided it is an unwritten rule of moms with blogs to post tons of pictures, and even better, videos, of their little one to the blog. Now pictures are one thing. Everyone likes to see how others kids are growing, etc. But videos...I should know that no one is going to care or appreciate these as much as I do (except for immediate family). However, I feel that I must post these 2 videos of the most recent milestones for Will. I wouldn't want to break the rules! They are short-and please excuse my talking. I sound ridiculous on there but I guess that goes to show that babies can make adults act like complete idiots and talk in the weirdest voices possible.

Here is Will's exciting new trick-rolling over!

And this is our most favorite thing-Will giggling...It is contagious!

The Graduate

Congratulations to Stephanie (John's sister)!! She graduated on Saturday from the Nursing School at Auburn (where else??). John and I went down for the ceremony. Poor Will missed seeing his aunt, but we figured that would be a little long for a 4 month old! The highlight of the day for John was that Bo Jackson was the speaker. John just wished that he was graduating now instead of in December so he could have shaken Bo's hand as he received his diploma. Steph will start at Children's Hospital sometime in July, once she has taken her boards and her scores come back. We are so proud of you Steph! We love you!

Speaking of school, John is finished until July!!! He finished his case study yesterday. He has one class this summer that is only during the month of July and then he will start his last semester in August and graduate THIS DECEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will Goes To School

Today Will is 4 months old!! Crazy. My kids have been wanting to meet Baby Will. I promised them that before the year was up, I would have my mom bring him to visit. I decided this week would be best since next week will be a bit chaotic. It was hysterical. When I brought him in, all the kids crowded around his car seat. His lip puckered out and he started to cry...you could tell he was overwhelmed. Once I got him out of his seat and loved on him for a minute, he started to warm up. It didn't take him long to start cutting up with my class-smiling big and even giving high fives! My favorite thing one of my students said today..."Can he be our class child?" I won't get a class pet because they are just too much work, so I guess they have adopted Will as our class child :) Hysterical.

The Boys teaching Will how to high five!

They wanted me to put him in this chair, so I did. He was well supervised! He looked so funny in that big chair.

I am loving this age. And I keep hearing that it just gets better and better. But it is so fun right now. He smiles and laughs all the time. His chuckle brightens my day. Sometimes he cracks himself up which then cracks us up!

Here is the 4-1-1 on Will:

-He loves playing peek-a-boo

-He is loving his bath (except for lotion-not a big fan!)

-He can now roll over, though he is stubborn and usually only does it in his bed when no one is in there-I still haven't gotten it on video.

-He loves to eat! 7 oz every 4 hours...

-He saves his biggest poops for church when he is dressed in nice outfits

-He doesn't love the car (which is why we are a bit weary about the beach next weekend...)

-He has now noticed Bentley and will pet him (grab his fur and PULL) whenever Bent is near

-He is a great napper, and very moody when he does not get in a good morning nap

-He is a snuggler!

-He puts everything in his mouth which equals drool everywhere

-He is PRECIOUS :)

This is my favorite onesie....I found it on sale for $2.50 at Children's Place. SO ADORABLE!! And yes, he gets ALL those chins from his mama-looks just like my baby pictures!

And this is his smiley self tonight right after dinner when John was playing peek-a-boo with him

Happy Mother's Day

To Me! Today has been such a great day. It felt very weird having people all day tell me Happy Mother's Day. Today was just another day for me to realize how much God has blessed me with. By picking John out just for me, He made me a wife, and now by giving us this precious son, He has made me a mother. I don't think you can fully appreciate your own mother until you become one yourself. It was not until I had Will that I understood excatly how much my own mother loved me, an unconditional love, a sacrificial love. I now love Will in that way. I still look at him sometimes and think how weird it is that I have a kid. That I am responsible for another human being. It is a daunting task, but at the same time, a most amazing gift that I am so grateful for. In church today, the sermon was about what it meant to be a mother and the job bestowed upon them. The priest went on to say that the greatest gift you can give your child is taking them to church, praying with them and for them, reading scriptures to them. That hit me. Every Sunday, John and I contemplate dragging Will to church. It always seems like more of a hassle. It is right during his nap time, but soon after we get to church he wakes up. Then I am completly focused on Will and trying to keep him quiet instead of focusing my mind on the Lord. I end up taking him out towards the end, and sometimes leave thinking it would have been easier to just stay at home. Instead, most weeks we make a valiant effort to be in church. And hearing those words today, made me so glad that we do. It is my prayer that my children will grow up knowing the Lord, seeking His guidance, following His lead, praying, reading the Bible, and praying some more. If I fail at everything else as a mom, I at least want to know that I have brought my children up to know Christ. I guess the best way to do that is to set an example for them, but most importantly, praying for them each day. This job seems like the biggest job of all as a mom-but one I gladly accept, knowing that Will is God's first-I am just the lucky one who gets to love on him!! Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers.

Look What I Can Do!

I can roll over!! Mom and dad are so proud of me. Here are some action shots!

First I get ready by shoving my face in the sheet and mentally prepare myself...

Then I usually give Mom and Dad a quick glance to get some encouragement...




I tuck my right shoulder up under my body and tuck my feet up under my butt by moving them very fast...it is all in the feet...

Here I go... Wait for it....Wait for it...

Whoa! What just happened?

I am so proud of myself! Mom and Dad aren't hard to amuse!!

Let The Countdown Begin!!!

Only 8 more instructional days of school left!!! 10 days total left, but May Day Play Day and the last day don't count :) May 21 is the kids last day and May 22 is my last day. I am so ready to be out for summer and be able to stay at home with Will in the mornings...he is the snuggliest little fellow during this time!! I am going to miss my sweet class though-I have truly been blessed my first year at Liberty Park with incredible kids. As soon as we can get out of here on the 22nd, we are headed to the beach to spend a long weekend with The Pughs. I cannot wait! We are very curious as to how Will is going to do in the car for that long...the past 2 trips to Auburn he has completely melted down on the way home and that is only a 2 hour car ride. But if we can ever get there and get him adjusted, he will be oh so cute in his new bathing suit and sun hat the Easter Bunny brought him! If anyone has any tips on traveling with a baby, please send them my way!!!

Big Boy!

We put Will in his high chair for the first time on Sunday. He didn't eat anything in it of course, but he sat so nicely while we ate dinner!!

We got the Jeep Stroller out this weekend to take a walk. I wanted to see if he was big enough. He liked strolling in this so much better than in his carseat snapped into that big stroller. He kicked his feet and looked at them the whole time!

We also tried out this bathtub. We tried it once before and it did not work out so well. He did fine with it, but I think he prefers laying on the sponge better. It keeps him warm!