Not me Monday

Not me Monday!

I will always know what day it is because I am the organized freak of this family and having a baby would not have changed that. So today at the stop light, I didn't realize that it was Monday and that I remembered that its time to do a Not Me Monday post. ... because I never forget you see. And I also, didn't scold myself for thinking McMama was wrong earlier today about it being Monday and being a day late with her post... Cause I'm always right you know.

This week, I also didn't forget Avery's precious lion that he takes everywhere. I yell at Brant for doing it so I would NEVER do the same thing i get upset over, and not realize it for two days.. then go begging our friends to scour their house for it... Nope Not me.. I always guard that lion for Avery!

This past week at work, I also did not wave my ID card in front of the hand sanitiser and not the key pad. I also didn't' sigh and do it THREE more times while complaining that my card doesn't work... No Not me, I know how to work security doors!

I also and the most organized ninny on earth and would never forget numerous things in the morning, making me run in and out of the house so many times, waking the boys up... I remember everything the first time. I also still don't get to work and realize I left something else at home... I bring everything with me the first time!

Last night, I also didn't put Avery to bed and run for a bowl of ice cream and while savoring said ice cream, my little man didn't wake up and I waited to get him, then as I knew he wouldn't go back to bed, began nursing him and eating ice cream at the same time. I am completely in tune with Avery and would certainly put the ice cream away to tend to him... Nope not me.



I also, this past month did not take a picture of my last clock out at Chick-fil-A. I wouldn't take a picture documenting the end of my years at CFA.. nope not me...



My sister and I also didn't go to Duncan Donuts on Friday and hide the evidence from her husband. We would never not offer to pick him up anything from his fav place...



I also, didn't beg Brant to let us go out to eat after church to IHOP. Since nobody ever wants to go there. Nope.. not me.. I don't beg not to cook for my family. I always cook and stay home and save money....



I also didn't go to through jury duty's security line and when asked what was in my bottle, gave them a blank stare and stated what bottle... ?!?!? I always know what is in my purse and take security seriously. Nope not me.



I also did not call Brant on the way to jury duty this week to see how Avery takes his fruit for the first time and asked for a minute by minute play by play of his actions... Nope not me





So hopefully this starts the week off right ! :)

Avery 4 months and 5 months

Our sweet boy is 4 months old... well actually he was 4 months old a month ago... now he is 5 months old and this post will document the two months and Avery's accomplishments. I have been very bad at posting.(Obviously) We still decided to have him sleep in our room for another month in his pack in play, but... well.. mom kept putting him in their bed. However, toward the end of his 4th month, we did manage to put him in his bed every night and then starting putting him in is crib upstairs! (with mom sleeping in the room across from him) This past months he has:

eating rice cereal and oatmeal (well for mommy not so much for daddy)
sitting up in his bumbo seat
sleeping through the night more
loves jumping in his jumparoo more
loves to reach for our months
smiling more
was 15lbs at his 4 mo. check up
started in daycare
get his first fever
loves being on his tummy and pushing up
loves playing peak a boo
loves mommy singing to him
becoming a daddy's boy more and more
... but still needs his mommy for hard moments
plays in his crib by himself
is more aware of himself and others...loves playing with his cousin Ellie
PLAYS WITH HIS FEET.. mommy is so excited about this one !
Sleeps in his crib most nights all the way through

Sadly, I cant upload pictures for some reason, so I will try again later....

Vent

I hesitate to post this as I am not sure if any family members read this. But then, they don't control my life, I am not posting anything evil or negative about them, and then again... its MY blog. A place where I can document our family, my thoughts and feelings whether happy or sad. This post is a vent, so to any who don't want to read a vent, stop reading here...

We have a great person in our life, that is truly important to us. We love them with all of our hearts and know that Avery will grow to love this person as well. The problem arises in how this person acts: Which is very selfish, rude, and they do not guard their tongue. Feelings are continually hurt, boundiers crossed and fights and they do not bring out the best in my husband and I . Of course I want to guard Avery from actions that are bad behavior. But I WILL not keep Avery from this person as they hold a key relationship with our family. When we speak to this individual, it in turn creates another problem. So we have kept our mouths shut for so long. But as a mother I can not just let bad behavior be in front of my child. Even though he can not understand now, in a few months he will. And I am tired of hearing from other family individuals and this person that its "just the way they are" That is a bunch of Bologna! It is not hard to think before you speak. And its time for this person to let go and not be so selfish. Sharing is a great thing, especially people. (sharing Avery for example) AND the words please and thank you are magic words that make everything seem better and not demanding. It is getting hard to bite our tongues and I will not keep doing it. I need people in Avery's life that are positive and a good example as how someone grow up to become. If I have to limit the relationship, I will in protection of my son. But this person seriously needs to put on their big adult underwear, and realize that its not about them, let go and grow up. I know their mother has taught them all of the rules of society, and magic words of please and thank you. And my favorite saying is "YOUR NEVER TO OLD TO CHANGE!" Just put your mind to it. You won't be perfect at first, but the effort does go along way. I will no longer accept that "its just the way I am "excuse anymore.
Vent over...for now....

Nathaniel's words of wisdom...

Nathaniel is my sweet adorable 5 year old wise nephew! He is about to start kindergarten this August and had some wise help for me the other day.... Along with being the most adorable 5 year old helper, who loves to make Avery laugh and give him his bottle and to make presents for us, he decided to help me out yesterday. While pretending to vacuum, he started on my knee. When asked what he was doing, he said :"I'm vacuuming all your hair off your legs..." And that my friend is when you know you need to shave your legs! No excuses, even if your a tired mother of a newborn.. people will notice... especially your 5 year old nephew!

~Beach Bum~

Summer is almost over and I needed to get our sweet boy to the beach! The beach is one of my favorite places. I grew up on Long Island and we spend almost everyday at the beach. My mom grew up sailing and being a beach bum and she wanted the same for us. The beach is a place of prayer and healing for me as well as the years have gone by and I wanted to introduce our boy to the pleasures of the beach. So with granma, Mimi and daddy, Uncle Tom, Aunt Dana and cousin Tammie in tow, we finally made it to the beach. I was a little apprehensive since he is so young. But he LOVED it. I think he must take after my mom! He felt entirely at home in the sand and loved the waves touching his feet! After the beach we headed to the Trumbles hotel to swim in the pool, which I was completely nervous about. Avery wasn't so sure about the water, I don't think he really liked his feet dangling about but we splashed and played for a short time. I wanted him to kick alot since that is all he likes to do in the bath tub, but he didn't. Although he was all kicks once we put him in the bath at home to rinse off, go figure!

Dedication

Last weekend, we dedicated Avery to the Lord. It was an amazing experience. Since we had the serivce on saturday night, we held a party here to celebrate Avery's special day with our close family and friend. Here are some pictures:

Avery in his dedication outfit. The sweater was knitted by his great grandmom Moylan

Getting prayed over

Mimi and Gramma made the trip from MD!

With his Nana and Grandpop

Our family

Pictures of Avery's first 4th of July

We met my sister Michelle, her husband Jake and kids at the park for some yummy chicken and fireworks...here are some moments of our night!


Avery with his cousin Nathaniel, who is holding his cousin's Brayden's pinwheel....

Family Photo

Trying to reach the fireworks

Pretty fireworks

Just chillin out on the blanket

My fav photo of the day!

The day was amazing! He was an angel all day long. But we wore him out. We finally got home around 11 and he went straight to bed, only to be woken up by the neighborhood kids lovely fireworks show that went on for and hour or more. So Avery is currently sleeping again! He slept through the night, got up around 5:30am, ate and went back to sleep until 9:30 then went down for a nap around 10:30 and he hasn't moved! Poor kid! We wore him out with our first fourth of July!