Mother's Day

For our first Mother's Day together, we had brunch with your grandparents at Pub 42.  You were such a good boy and spent the whole time happy (even though this picture doesn't show that!)

Being your Mommy is so great! I love you!

4 Months

Barrett, you are such a joy in our lives and fill each day with countless blessings.  You are so incredibly happy and make the world a better place each day!

ROLLING OVER!

We received the survey from the doctor for your 4 month appointment yesterday.  Last night, we were testing some of your tummy time skills when you decided to roll from front to back. You did it like it was no big deal, no fussing, no crying, and started to watch basketball on TV as if it were completely intentional.

You have been rolling from your back to your side, so we knew you were getting close that way, but we kept telling you that you were too little to actually rollover.  Our feeble attempt to get you to slow down...

You are such a big, strong (and incredibly sweet and loving) boy!  You have also found your feet and refuse to let go :)

Daddy's Guy

We have been trying hard to get you to giggle. We aren't quite there yet, but Daddy gets you the closest. You love when he makes silly faces and noises for you. It seems like you are just on the edge, but haven't quite figured out how to full on giggle yet. It's so cute! He can spend all night trying different faces to get you going. I love to watch!

You love to watch him as he walks around the house, following his every move.

Sick!

You got your first cold. Just some congestion which made you super stuffed up and have a bit of a cough. Dad calls our bedroom the opium den because we pulled out all the stops. Noise machine still on, two Vicks diffusers, humidifier, fan, and your crib is propped at an incline. You aren't a big fan of the nose frida (or snot sucker as we call it). When we do it you cry and make a face like we are sucking your brains out, but you feel better after! You are still super happy through everything. The only time you struggle is when you are tired. You didn't sleep well on Sunday night from being so stuffed up, but even though you were a little cranky on Monday evening you just couldn't help smiling for us.

It turned into your first ear infection (both ears!). You went with Dad to urgent care and got some antibiotics. So far, you don't mind taking it, and you are starting to feel better. You have a pretty rough cough, but the doctor said it is from the drainage caused by the antibiotics.

Visit From Grandma

Grandma Nancy came to visit so Mom could go back to work. The first day was very hard, I cried a lot in the way in. You had so much fun with Grandma, that it got easier over the week. I got super happy pictures of you every day. She was impressed with how happy and smart you are!  You are learning so fast! This week you started to reach out and grab the toys on your chair and really like the jumperoo more. The last couple of weeks you suddenly decided you didn't like bottles any more, so we were nervous you would have a rough time when mom went back to work. No struggles! You took your bottles like a champ!

First Easter

You had your first Easter celebration!  It started out like any Sunday, you woke up for a bit, then went down for a nap.  But when you woke up, Grandma and Grandpa were here.  We had brunch then went to church.  We were running a little late, so we had to sit right next to the organ.  You weren't a huge fan of that, so you went outside to cuddle with Dad and take a little snooze.  You showed off your daycare room to Grandma and Grandpa, then we went down to Auntie Terry and Uncle Larry's house. You had quite the cute bunny costume, got an Easter basket with some books, bubbles, and a new toy in it, and got some cuddles from your cousins.  It was a fun day filled with family.