Wednesday, May 30, 2012

1st Swim

First time swimming (floating) in the pool.

Success!!! He floated for almost 45 minutes in his car. This gives me great joy because it means future pool trips with the boys by myself might not be awful.

Carson also enjoyed the water with his puddle jumper life jacket. Thank goodness he has shown some independence at the pool and doesn't require me to hold his hand the entire time. We do need to work on kicking the legs and moving the arms to keep him from getting stuck in the middle of the pool floating.

Overall a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family, good friends, and firsts.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Looking Ahead

It's always fun to think of what your children will be when they grow up to be adults. I think my husbands first thought when the kids were birthed was "Wouldn't it be cool if he was a first round draft pick?" I say "Really? Do you know what the chances of that really happening are?" and he responds with "So you are telling me there is a chance!"

Back to future occupations...we gave Carson a chance to try out his cooking/baking skills last week. I can honestly say that I think we are going to mark that occupation off of the list. Several of my friends have let there kids test out the kitchen and have had great results. Happy kid, not too much of a mess, and a meal that tastes good and the child is proud of making.


Well not my child. we attempted cupcakes. Not even made from scratch, whip your own icing kind. The easy box mix and canned icing. He made such a mess and could not follow simple directions. He saw this new adventure and went bonkers, then lost interest, then went bonkers again. Hence the batter everywhere and the sprinkles everywhere. When we finally finished I think he took two bites of his cupcake and moved onto a new activity.



 All in all, not worth it. I think we will wait a few years before we try to bake/cook anything all together again. Secretly I think Dad was relieved that the sports dream is still alive :)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bugs, Bugs, Go Away!

If this is a preview of what our summer situation with bugs is going to be Carson just might become the kid in the bubble suit.

No, they are not spider bites, or chiggers (I have already gotten those this year), or anything else exotic that would cause them to be that big. Mosquitos!!! And he happens to be allergic to the most common summer bug there is. I know I'm being dramatic but, come on man! I'm about to by stock in OFF bug spray because he will bathe in it every morning from now on. Again I'm being dramatic but those old people were right when they said "when your kid hurts, you hurt right along with them."

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

6 Months and Counting


1/2 year old Caleb Micheal Black

This is by far my favorite month picture that I have taken yet. 6 months...how did we get here so quickly? The biggest milestone this month is that we are FINALLY sleeping through the night! whooo hooo! Other stats are ---
Length: 26 1/2 inches (50th percentile)
Weight: 17lbs 8 ounces (50th percentile)
Clothes: 6-9 month and some 12 that are small
Diapers: Size 3 during the day Size 4 at night
Sleeping: Generally 2 naps Morning two hour nap and afternoon two or one and half hour nap. Occasionally he will take a dinner nap (if we are lucky) At night he is sleeping 8-10 hours YEAH!
Food: Breast Milk, Formula (if I have a margarita), Stage 2 baby foods anything but green beans and peaches. Our pediatrician told us to start introducing cheese, yogurt, beans, and juice this month and to also get that sippy cup in his hands to start teaching him.
Activity: rolling both ways, on his hands and knees rocking but mostly going backwards, sits when propped up but prefers the sexy pose (leaning on one hand), and chewing on anything he can get his mouth on. He has learned what to do in his bouncer this month and loves it! He gets a good hour of bouncing in every day.
Other Random Things: Continues to LOVE his pacifier, he is still my snuggle boy with being held and falling asleep in anybody arms, He could be entertained by Carson and Rogue all day long. He loves both of them so much and I love when they can make him giggle. He hasn't made any significant sounds yet, but he is a champ at blowing bubbles. 

With Baseball season in session we took some prop pictures with a glove and...

Our favorite team's bobble head. Go Rangers!!

Happy 6 month Birthday my love! Before we know it he will be a 1 year old :(