Love Bug

Brett spent his first Valentine's Day sporting a "Hugs & Kisses" onesie from his Aunt Ali and was full of extra love for everyone. Now Scott and I have never been huge celebrators on this day, and maybe it's because our anniversary is 2 days later, but this year we actually recognized the day. I think a baby makes you celebrate every holiday...Brett even dressed up yesterday as Abraham Lincoln for President's Day. Okay, maybe not, but you get the point.

Brett got his Daddy this picture with the following words on the back:

Walk a little slower, Daddy.

Said a little child so small.

I'm following in your footsteps,

And I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,

Sometimes they're hard to see.

So walk a little slower, Daddy,

For you are leading me.

Some day when I'm all grown up

You're what I want to be

Then I willl have a little child

Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right

And know that I waws true

Som, walk a little slower, Daddy

For I want to be just like YOU!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day with their loved ones with some extra kisses and hugs!

New Toy

Several weeks ago we noticed that Brett was really starting to look around a lot more and became very interested in his surroundings, so we decided to buy him a new toy so he could "play".

And here in Brett's own words, you can see that he really likes it:

"Hmm, so mom what am I supposed to do with this thing?"

"Bailey, I think we're supposed to kick these toys. Maybe you should come lay on the mat with me too."

"Look at the birds spin round and round...cool!"

"I'm such a sweet baby, they can't resist taking pictures of me."

"Man, this is awesome! I love my new toy!"

Like I said, in his own words...it's a hit!

I Pose a Question

OCD or just organized?

My Red-Headed Step Child

Or my neglected furry friend.

Just as she thought, Brett came along and she got moved to the back burner. We got home from church on Sunday and couldn't find Bailey anywhere, usually she meets us at the front door. We were calling her name, but she wouldn't come, finally we heard her nails scratching and found her in the bathtub. Hmmm...I think she might be telling us something.

Sorry sweet girl, I promise as soon as I get a free hour you'll get a bath...or maybe I'll get a nap.

Momma Update

Let me let you in on a little secret on how to lose the baby weight...have a big baby and then forget to eat because you're constantly taking care of said big baby. Then just when you think you've lost it all have your mom come stay for a week and gain 5 extra lbs.

In all seriousness, I do have about 5 more pounds to lose before I'm back to pre-pregnancy weight. Why is it always that last 5 lbs that are so hard to lose? Hopefully, once I'm cleared to start working out 1) I'll actually go work out and 2) I'll lose those pesky 5lbs.

I don't know why these pictures are so small...maybe they'll make me look that much smaller?!?!?