At Four Months

Oh, Little Monkey,
          The days are quickly melting into one another and you are growing so fast.  That little newborn face has rounded so much so, it barley seems the same.  You are our chunky boy...not super chunky but, you are our biggest baby.  You and 'Munchkin' will likely weigh the same in no time. At your check up this month you weighed 14 lbs. 11 oz and were 26 1/2 inches long.  You are in size three diapers and wear size 6 month clothes.
           We love watching you grow into yourself, curiously taking everything in.  You have found your feet and you ooo over toys and people eating real food.  You'll have your turn soon enough.  We haven't started you on solids yet because you have eczema that, sadly, is worsening by the day.  The doctor is concerned that we may not notice a skin reaction to an allergic food so we are waiting another month. 
           You are still breast feeding every 2 hours and you can go a 6 hour stretch at night.  I applaud myself for breast feeding for this long.  I've never lasted past 6 weeks before.  I enjoy every second of it though the big kids are starting to be resentful of our special time together. 
          This month you have accomplished so much.  You finally roll from your back to your front.  You began awkwardly grasping toys and grabbing at the toys dangling above your bouncy chair.  Your eyes have begun following you brother and sister.  I can see your little brain trying to figure out how to keep up with them.  You'll be chasing after them before I know it, I'm sure.
          We love you Little Monkey (our favorite nickname for you...from chunky monkey) and can't wait for what next month brings. 

Coronado Getaway

We love to vacation but we knew this year we would be extremely limited in our destination choices because we had to go over summer break and 'Mister' would still be so young.  The though of schlepping all of his baby gear and putting him on a long plane ride at four months old seemed torturous.  So we settled on a week long trip to our favorite local island.

We checked in the early evening before grabbing dinner at Panera.  Then we got 'The Littles' ready for bed and enjoyed some adult quiet time on the balcony while taking in one of my favorite views.

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 Coronado Bridge at night.

Sleep tight little 'Mister'.

The next day, my parents and cousins (who were in town visiting) met up with us for some lunch and an afternoon on the beach.  This was actually the only day we spent at the beach the entire vacation.  Beach days are hard when you're out numbered 3:2.

 

 

Somebody tell that kid that crack is whack!

Watching Lexie and 'Munchkin reminded me so much of being little and playing with my Aunt (Lexie's mom).  'Munchkin' loves her so much.  She called her Mommy the whole time.

It was a little breezy and we did our best to keep 'Mister' warm.

 

 

Preschool Graduation

Nothing is more adorable and precious than watching your child graduate from preschool.  Watching 'The Boy' walk through this rite of passage just warmed this mommy's heart so much.  We were so pleased with his preschool and it is bittersweet that he is moving on.  I just acn't believe that he will be going to kindergarten come fall.

We squeezed in a hair cut just before his graduation performance.  He looked so handsome!

He was so nervous.  And tired.  It was amusing to watch him during the songs he was supposed to be singing.  He made faces, yawned and at one point, squatted down like he was going to take a nap on stage.

 

Trying to stay awake.

His class.

When each kid was called up to receive their diploma, Miss Veronica asked them what they want to be when they grow up.  Boys wanted to be firemen, policemen, and superheros.  Girls wanted to be mermaids, ballerinas, and teachers.  'The Boy' wants to be a piano helper. I'm not exactly sure, but I think that is the person who turns the music pages for the piano player at chapel.

'Munchkin' enjoyed the show.

So did 'Mister'.

'The Boy' and Miss Veronica.  Beats me why they decided to do teacher pictures in front of a bunch of trash bags.

His memory book.  He brought this home on the last day of school.  When I picked him up, I cried.  It was just so emotional saying goodbye to his first teachers and walking out of his first school for the last time. 

We got him a razor scooter for his graduation present.  He was so excited.  Now he's ready for summer.

My Birthday Funday

For weeks, 'The Hubs' told me he was planning a small party for my birthday.  Just family, a few friends,  no big deal.  I was looking forward to a relaxing time.  Then, he told me he was taking me out the afternoon before the party.  Just the two of us.  I was so excited!  Time alone without 'The Littles'.  Don't get me wrong...I adore them.  I just need a break every now and again.  A few days before our date/my birthday party, he told me to pump and build up a milk supply for 'Mister'.  And I asked, "are you going to get me drunk?"  Because I hate that (I'm 33 not 21).

The day of my birthday celebration, I got ready and kissed 'The Littles' before I walk out the door.  They were so excited to stay with GiGi and Pop and Grandma.  And I was excited about our date.  Then I walked out the door (looking down and the sidewalk) and saw my dearest friends and family standing in front of a limo.

He surprised me with a wine tour!

I had so much fun with these guys!  And I got drunk.  But it was a great surprise.

I love you so much, baby!