4 months

I can't believe that my baby boy is already 4 months old.  He had his well-baby checkup today and was 16 lbs. even and 25 inches...such a big boy!  We are going to try some rice cereal tonight.  I'll have to post later about how that goes....

He can sit unassisted for about 5 seconds.  He will be so happy once he can do this on his own.  He loves sitting up. 

He fell over right after I snapped this one.

Changes...

Earlier this week I looked out my window and saw this...

I have a new neighbor...A sweet little bird buiding a nest in my birdhouse that hangs on the back patio.  I was super-excited to see this...this house has hung empty for about 3 years and now some cute little birdies have decided to take up residence.  They picked  my yard as the perfect place to lay their eggs and hatch their young.  It is definitely starting to look like spring.

All of this made me reflect on where I was this week last spring.  I had just been told that I would not have a job the following school year at the school where I was teaching.  I was upset, but I knew that it meant there was something better out there for me.  The day after I got that news, I found out that my little family of three was going to become a family of four.  One year ago this week, I found out that BabyCole was on his way.  This news somehow made the news of not having a job not seem that important anymore.  I know that sounds crazy, but I guess something inside of me knew that this chain of events would lead me to where I am now...A happy stay at home mommy. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching and miss the kiddos at school like crazy, but this is a time in my childrens' lives that I cannot get back and my place is at home with them.  I wouldn't change a thing about the situation.  Had I not been laid off, I would not have had the opportunity to stay home.

And now here we are, one year after those 2 life-changing events and I am happier than ever!  I have a beautiful 3 year old daughter that is so energetic and loves the fact that mommy is home to play and color with her all day, and I won't have to miss any of my handsome 3 1/2 month old son's small milestones.  I love life!

Bath-Time!

BabyCole loves bath-time.  Here are a few pics I snapped the other night.

Sneaux!

Well, for the second time this winter, it has snowed in Louisiana! 

The mind of a 3 year old...

I have been meaning to come and post some of the funny things Halle says so I won't forget them. Here are a few:

When decorating the Christmas trees this year: Mommy, that tree looks familiar!

While watching me bathe baby Cole:
Halle: Mommy! He has poop!
Me: No he doesn't.
Halle: Yes he does, right there. (pointing to his penis)
Me: (trying not to laugh too hard) No baby, that is what boys look like down there. They are different from girls.
Halle: OK

This one happened a while back but still funny!
Me: Halle, are you hungry?
Halle: Nah, I ate yesterday.

This one isn't something she said, but something odd she did last night. Cory was laying on the couch and Halle had fallen asleep laying with him and Chevy was laying on the opposite end of the couch. All of a sudden Halle gets up and goes open the back door. I guess she thought Chevy needed to go outside, but he wasn't even standing at the door. The funny thing is, when she opened the door, Chevy woke up, jumped off the couch and went outside. I guess they were communicating in their sleep.

That is all I can think of right now, I'll post more as they come to me!

Making progress!

I had my 37 week appt this past Monday. I am 1cm and Bebe Cole is still high. We discussed a possible induction for either a week before my due date which would be right before Thanksgiving, or the Sunday after Thanksgiving - this is all depending on *if* he drops. Since he is so high up, my doctor can't tell if he is head down. I go back on Nov 16 (Cory's 30th birthday) for another appt and ultrasound to check position. I'll also find out then, which day the doctor was able to schedule the induction.

Since I have made some progress *which I totally didn't expect* I have started packing my bag and getting last minute things together. I mean, this could happen at any time! I am so ready to meet this little man!

5 1/2 weeks...

We are getting close to Baby Cole's arrival! I went to the doctor yesterday and there is nothing to report. Everything was good. She did my group B strep test and since I had been having contractions, she checked my cervix. No progress...he is still up high and no dialating...Which is a good thing since I still have about 5 1/2 weeks left.

Halle is getting really excited about getting a baby brother. She asks about him all the time and likes to put her head to my belly and listen for baby Cole to make "noisies." Often she will hug my belly and say "I love baby Cole" She just melts my heart. She is going to be a great big sister.

We have been staying pretty busy the past couple of weeks with birthdays, gymnastics, doctor's appointments, subbing and a photoshoot. Halle was chosen to model tutu's for Baby Cakes Boutique. I can't wait to see all of the pictures. Here is the "sneak peek" photo. Fake smile, but still so cute! I also am including a pic of baby Cole's bed and one of Halle watching cartoons in her toy basket.