Dancing

Yeah We got two good videos of Parker dancing! One may be black mail for when he gets older ;o)

9 Month Pictures

Parkers Auntie Jennifer took his 9 month pictures when we got together in November for Thanksgiving and she brought me the edited pictures this past weekend. I love them so much I wanted to share them.

The Magical Weekend

Wow! What a fun weekend we had. It all started Sunday when we met the family at Esparza's in Grapevine for Margaritas and a late lunch. Their nachos are AMAZING and the Rita's are too! Following lunch we headed to the Gaylord with a sleeping Parker in tow. We started off the night going to ICE! And let me tell you, it was COLD! Parker wouldn't wear his parka so we took turns tucking him in each of our parka's. He was in awww and so were we. The sculptures are awesome. Following ICE we made our way to Fireside Pies....where we had some more amazing food!

I found that there are truly genuine people in this world while at dinner. Being that it was 8 o'clock and way past Parker's bedtime, I failed to bring formula as we ventured to dinner. There was a very sweet family there who offered up some formula for Mr. P. She was my lifesaver as he was getting very anxious for his milk!

We finally returned to the hotel late and were all exhausted. Parker went straight to bed, but being that it was a new place he woke up at 4am. He finally went back to sleep about 6am but in bed with us. That is something we don't ever do anymore but when you want sleep you gotta do whatcha gotta do! He is NOT easy to sleep with. Head on one of us and feet sticking into the side of the other. I think he gets that from his Cuz Meadow!!

Today was Santa Day. We woke up late and went and had breakfast. While eating breakfast I spotted Martellus Bennett walking through getting his eat on too! Next was Good Ole' Saint Nick! Will he Scream? Cry? Smile? We were the first in line after waiting an hour. Parker did good despite not getting a smile out of him. He sat there with all the girls first and then with Santa by himself. No tears just pure doubt!

It was a GREAT time all together and a must do next year!

First Steps!

He did it! A week ago Parker and I were playing and I stood him up by himself as usual and here he came...2 steps!! It was so exciting to witness. He got so excited when he realized what had happened. He has continued to take a few steps here and there with 6 steps in a row being his longest. Here is a video of when he took his 6 steps but I only caught the last step (my camera wasn't cooperating!)

Don't worry guys...it's just gas!

Oh what a busy busy week. Parker has kept us on our toes all week. I think he has been a gassy boy. Who would have thought...no diet change just a gassy boy. I almost broke down and went to Cooks Emergency if the excessive fussiness continued. There were many sleepless night for both Parker and Mommy.

Parker is a big babbler now, combining his vowels and consonants.

Mommy didn't care...as long as he was happy. He was just helping to unroll the toilet paper.
Christmas shopping...the bags over took the stroller!

Tired of playing

Mr Smiles

Mr Smiles wasn't all smiles last night. He was one unhappy little boy. The fussiness all began Tuesday after his 9 month check up and escalated over the next two days. He refused to go down to sleep and would barely take his bottle. Finally at 8:30pm, Todd went driving to get him to fall asleep. He slept until about 12:30pm and was up crying again. He took a little more of his bottle but not much and went back down only to start crying soon after. Parker and I watched cartoons, sang songs, ate puffs, drank water, drank a little milk and walked circles around the living from until 3:30am. My mind and body had finally given in at that point and I think his had too because he went down to sleep without a fuss.

The following day he still wasn't himself...not taking his bottle and now refusing to eat his food. Right before lunch I made a call to the Dr which we later made a visit to. Ms. Nancy was stumped...no ear infection, no sore throat and after 2 catheters...nothing. You would have thought he was a-ok at the Dr office though because he was flirting with all the nurses and Nancy! It has been a long emotional day. Not to mention I had surgery yesterday and am in pain but thanks to Todd's parents and my mom, I have had a lot of help with Parker.

Well, Mr. Smiles is down for the night...no fussing just straight to sleep. i sure hope he sleeps through the night and wakes in a great mood.

9 Month Check Up

Tuesday Parker paid a visit to Ms. Nancy for his check-up. Although it wasn't time for any vaccinations, he had to get his second flu shot and his toe pricked to test his hemoglobin which came back normal! His check up went very well and he is right on tract.

His ears were checked and no ear infection!!!

Weight: 19 lbs 8 oz (30%)

Height: 28 in (45%)

Head: 45.5 cm (50%)

Clothes size: 9-12 mo

He loves to open and close doors, climb the stairs and walk while holding on to your hands. He is a busy busy boy.

He is still sleeping through the night (7pm-7am) with one nap during the day.