LOVE, HUGS & KISSES

Somehow I let another month go by without blogging. oops. I felt like I was repeating myself on the last 2 posts so maybe that's why I have put off updating information. Being a proud mama, I must give updates on the world that is Connor.
Since I found out I was pregnant, I joined a website called babycenter.com. It gives you weekly updates during your pregnancy and then post partum as to milestones for your baby, etc. I have begun to notice that my hercules genius stays about a week ahead of their little weekly update emails. I laugh every time I get my email because it is full of things that Connor has or is accomplishing. This could be so boring for some people, but as I type I picture all the things he is doing.
For example, he has rolled over three times in his crib just before he wakes up for the day. I caught it once in person and once on the monitor, and the third time scared him awake so I ran in there to find him lying on his back. We call him Hercules because he is attempting to pull toys off his playmat (which he did at his Nanny's house one day), he wants to pull up to sit using our hands, and he immediately goes into standing position. I am thinking, Really? Is this the baby, that at just 4 months ago, was so tiny we didn't have clothes that fit him? He is now pushing the limits on his 0-3 month clothes. Which is normal since he is a few days shy of 4 months. Typing that makes my mind race through all of the things that have happened in 4 short months.
Connor has his favorite ways of being put to sleep, his favorite way to be held, his favorite people, and of course he is still lovin mama's milk as seen by his ever growing double chin and baby rolls. Just adorable!! So laughter is something we try to get this child to do daily, and while he does laugh, we have yet to accomplish that big loud belly laugh. We can get him to giggling and chuckling, but it is this deep chuckle. I can't even explain it, it is one of those sweet baby sounds, and it makes us laugh harder when he is grinning ear to ear and can't let that big laugh out. It is too funny.
We introduced the excisaucer a couple weeks ago. Up until this time, C has been too small to really enjoy this awesome toy with lights and buttons and learning activities surrounding. Last night, I put him in there to try to wear him out before bed, and the minute his hiney got in there, he started bouncing and hitting the buttons to make the lights and sounds. I just laughed out loud, and yelled at J "LOOk at our son, he is such a big boy!!". We just sat there giggling at how strong he was sitting there and holding up his head and using his toes to balance. Within a matter of a day or two this child gets so much more amazing.
I know I have doted on and on about the baby, but that's what this blog is all about. For those who don't get to see the lil guy very often, I hope these milestone descriptions give you a glimpse into our world.

Other news: SNOW!! Yes, Snow, like 9 inches of it! J and I lost power on a Thursday afternoon at 2 and the recording told me 6 pm for it to come back on, at 4:30 I called again and the time had been pushed back to 10 pm. Without wanting to take our chances of being stuck in a cold house with baby, we trekked to my mom's house because she still had power. We got all loaded up, and started our 30 min drive which took an hour because of the snow and slush. It was close to 6:30 as we were making it up the first hill to mom's house. Many of you know that first hill that gets you into the subdivision. We made it about 3/4 of the way and started slipping, and the tires wouldn't regain traction. J tried and tried, but we just couldn't get enough speed to power through. We parked in a cul-de-sac, I unbuckled Connor, wrapped 2 blankets around his sleeping body, and we walked the rest of the way up that hill and then onto moms hill to safety and warmth. C didn't have a clue what had happened. It was a fun weekend being at mom's, eating pizza, watching movies and building a snowman. Pics are on her camera so I will try to get some on here soon.

2 Sundays ago, Connor made his first trip to the church nursery. It was so scary, but so fun at the same time. The church has an amazing set up for the babies, and he was taken care of so wonderfully. But 3 days later, someone ended up at the doctors office with RSV. Poor little guy, that was his 2nd dose of the nasty cold, but he is getting better. We put his crib mattress on an incline and got a cool-mist humidifer and it has helped his symptoms tremendously. Through all the snot, coughing and sneezing, my angel was still a s miley happy dude!!Just gotta love him to pieces!

Lastly, we are wanting to move closer to Burleson which will make my drive to work shorter; hence, giving me more time with Connor and more time to run and maybe even time to cook a meal at home! Haha!! I would like to ask you all to pray for this for us. We don't want to jump into a house that's over our head, or make a rash decision. Please pray that God leads us where he wants us to be.

Thank you for sticking through this long blog with me! I will try to make my next post all about pictures since I ran out of time for pics this time, and the majority of the new ones are on mom's camera these days :-)

Love you all! Many blessings until next time...

Leaving January behind...

Here we are with another month gone by and the old saying is true "the older you get the faster time flies." I never believed that until these past few months. Connor Brayden turned 3 months old yesterday, and I sit in disbelief that in 9 months we will be throwing a birthday party. Yes, my mind goes there. Savoring every moment of his precious tiny self is pure joy for me and his daddy.

It feels so odd that I have been back at work for a month now. It's still going fine, just one of those things ya have to do, and Connor doesn't mind his time with his Nanny! In fact, he loves it and you can see it on his face each and every morning. Makes mom and I giggle every time he grins once the blanket is removed from his face.

Some tiny person in our household is starting to enjoy fun colorful things on the....television. No, we don't sit him in front of it for hours without checking on him, but he does love his Baby Einstein DVD and Mickey's playhouse on Disney channel. Who knew a 3 month old could have an attention span..well mine does. (I recall saying that in my prev post, sorry).

With this short and sweet blog, I will sign off now, just wanted an update with some pics to show my growing pumpkin pie. He is just a blessing beyond words!!

And He Grows...

I very well know that I am in big trouble for not blogging religiously since my last post in November. Oops! But here I am in January 2010 ready to blog away. As I type, my 2 month old angel is sitting in his swing cooing and wiggling to the Mickeys clubhouse cartoon on tv. Amazement describes the changes going on with the baby boy. I will get into those in a bit.

2 weeks ago I returned to work which was something I had dreaded from the very day I found out I was pregnant. I knew the difficulty involved and I was just hoping the day would never come, but it did. Luckily, I have a momma sent straight from the heavens and she is watching Connor while I go to work. Watching his eyes light up every morning when we walk in the door and he sees his Nanny will make a bad morning turn bright. He definitely loves his Nanny!! She takes such good care of him that I never have to worry if he is okay. I know he is just perfect in her arms!! For that I thank you mom. It has made the transition so much easier.

In the meantime, Connor has attended 2 Dallas Cowboy football games against the Eagles, and he was the lucky charm because we won both games. Silly, I know. Most of you know there is a MASSIVE jumbotron in the new stadium in which you can watch the game, replays, and of course those ever lovin Cowboy cheerleaders. We get into our seats at the first game for C-man, and those boobies (I mean cheerleaders) show up on the screen and J was holding him outwards, low and behold did their eyes light up simultaneously. It was hilarious, and we caught it on camera. Hopefully I have the picture to attach. How anyone, even a baby, can sleep through that loud cheering would amaze the best of us, but somehow Connor pulled it off at both games. He never cried, or got upset, just watched part of the game and slept the rest. Great memories!! Lastly, I performed the motherly task that I never imagined I would have the bravery to do...breastfeeding in public. We were in the lounge area at the stadium and C refused to take the bottle, so mom and I treked to the lounge where thankfully it was cleared out. She held up the blanket and my chubby baby chowed down with people around none the wiser. I was so proud of myself! Mommas gotta do what mommas gotta do to keep that baby happy and fed, right?

Achievements are happening in this house everyday as C-man discovers his hands and what cool things they can do for him. If I can figure it out, I will post the video of him pulling on a toy that squirms and wiggles. It makes for pure joy to see a baby learning what the world around him is all about, makes my heart melt.

For Christmas, Connor got this LeapFrog toy named Tad. Tad is an educational toy frog who is soft and bright and cute as a button. When his hand is pushed, he claps and counts, his belly sings that ABC's, by pushing his foot he sings a song for salsa, etc. Connor is mesmerized by Tad. He was 9 weeks old when he got the toy and he sits through all the activities that Tad performs. Thank goodness for attention spans. His other favorites are mobiles, or should I say ANYTHING moving or spinning above his head. I know he is thinking to himself, "How can I get a hold of those spinning things and put them in my mouth?!" Greatness.

Well, I should probably finish up this blog that has taken 2 days and get back to work so I can go see my bundle of joy. His smile lights up the world, ask his Daddy, Nanny or Pops, and even his Nanie got to see it this morning. Pure joy in this life I am living!!!

Our first Thanksgiving

I am attempting to blog one-handed while my precious baby boy is cuddling in my left arm. First of all, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was a great one on the Jackson front. Thank you Nanie for putting us up at your house!! J, C, and I trekked 3 hours with mom to greater Ader. Thank heavens for Tahoes!! My superstar traveling son made the trip by sleeping the whole way. Oh yes, could I be any more lucky?? He also slept the entire way home as well.

Needless to say, Connor got lots of loving this holiday weekend and it was wonderful. Of course he enjoyed ever minute that he was held and cuddled. :-)

Included are some pics and I hope you enjoy!