First Foods

Parker tried his first food this past week. I started with rice cereal and he hated it. He was actually gagging a little! So I decided to move onto sweet potatoes, and he loved them! I waited a little longer to give him food than I did Aidan. I would've liked to have waited until six months, but he started getting hungrier in between feedings faster than usual so I thought it was time. Almost five months is not so bad. The doctor told us we could start at four, but I just wanted to wait as long as possible! Obviously, by his size he was getting everything he needed without any food! Ha! He is a BIG boy! I try not to be so rigid and by the book with Parker. I believe that if you just watch your baby they will let you know what they need, and he was definitely ready for food. He scarfed it down! At his four month checkup he weighed 19 pounds 4 ounces, and was 25.5 inches long. That is above 95% in weight and 78% in height! James and I always laugh and say he'll probably end up being the smallest kid in his class! I went to the grocery store tonight and stocked up on some more baby food! I think next on the menu is green beans. I'm keeping my fingers crossed because Aidan hated them as a baby. The funny thing is he loves them now! Can't wait to see how it goes! I just love being a mom! Who knew I would ever be excited over green beans!

Poor thing. His neck was way to big for the bib!


Time to clean up! I think he looks like James when he smiles! So cute!

Kid's Day Out

James and I decided to put Aidan into a preschool program three days a week at St. Paul in Muskogee. We thought it would be great for him to be around other children for the social interaction. I have to tell you I was very, very nervous! I almost backed out several times! So I put my big girl pants on, and decided to take him. I'm so glad I did! When we dropped him off he didn't shed a tear. He had the best time, and when I picked him up he wasn't ready to leave! I have to admit it did hurt my feelings a little! Honestly, I was so thankful that he adjusted so well! I much rather him be happy when I leave than clinging to me! That would make it so much harder! My little boy is growing up!

On our way! He was so excited!


You can see it didn't take him long to start playing!

A Photographer I Am Not!

Here is my attempt to get some pictures of the boys together! Let's just say it is not easy trying to photograph a two year old and a 4 month old! It kind of goes like this, me saying "Aidan sit still," hold onto Parker so that Aidan doesn't knock him out of chair, make sure they are both looking at the camera, oh and did I mention take the picture! Who cares if they smile. I'm just happy if they are both in the picture, and aren't injured when we are finished! Kudos to photographers! I think their job could be as hard as being a teacher, and I don't say that about many professions!