9 Months & Favorites

He spent nine months in and now he has spent nine months out! I sometimes miss that belly bump and all of the emotions that come with the expectations of my first born. But there isn't anything quite like watching your child grow and thrive. Brian's grandmother made a comment that she wished she could get as a excited as a new baby experiencing things for the first time. I had never thought of it that way. Brady is experiencing new sights, sounds, and sometimes tastes each and every day. The shock on his face as he learns for the first is pure joy for Brian and myself. But don't worry it's not always magical over here. My kid poops and cries just as much as yours! 

Stats:

We have our next wellness visit in the next week. So for now here are some estimates:

Weight: 16 pounds

Height: 29 Inches

Teeth: 2 on the bottom and 1 more coming in on the top

Favorites:

His turtle toy

Anything edible (for being in the bottom 5th percentile this kid can sure put some food back)

Bath time

Animals of all kinds

Feeding Himself

Curious George Theme Song

Car Rides

Talking when we talk

Dislikes:

Being on his back

Diaper Changes

Anyone touching his face

When Mama tries to give him a bottle (he has to do it all by himself)

Physical therapy has been a huge success for us. Brady is finally sitting up without any help and for extended periods of time. He also has begun to roll over on his own without cues. This has been great, but unfortunately he does it mostly at night in his crib. He hates being on his back so I have to get up a couple times at night and roll him back on his belly. And for a mama that has maybe gotten up a handful of times to aid a crying baby... it sucks! But I count my blessings. The staff at our doctor's office has been amazing! 

Spring break can't get here soon enough. We have school Monday and Tuesday and then we are taking the entire fifth grade to Charleston for an overnight field trip. (Yep, we may be out of our minds.) Brady gets to ride the big kid bus there and then my sister is taking him for the next few days. It'll be his first night away from mom. Such a growny-grown! Friday is the official start of my spring break and I'll be spending it in the sun with drinks and my family! Can't really think of anything better! Until then Brady and I will hard core snuggle until one of us decides to do something productive on this lazy Saturday. 

And now for this month's favorites.

Grass Drying Rack // Camo Moccasins // Crane Humidifier

Nuby Training Cup // Turtle Toy // Diaper Clutch // Baby Pocket Tees

Bathroom Renovation Part 2

Remember this monstrosity... This, however, is a picture that was snapped after a quarter of the work was done. The only word that comes to mind when I think about this bathroom before is fugly. Yeah, I said it. Fugly! You can read all about the bathroom's progress here.

Despite the hideousness of it all I learned so much from this project. I had removed wallpaper before, but not layer upon layer upon painted layer. Also, in this picture below you can see Brian teaching me how to remove a toilet and properly dispose of the wax ring. (That is one thing I will be perfectly content never doing again.)

In the last week we put on all of our final touches. I know all the silver and white catches your eye, but there is so many more fine details that went into this project. Bathrooms are no joke and the caulking, sealing, and trim that goes into one tiny bathroom is ALOT! I have such a better appreciation for contractors after a project like this. Any-who, I love the double hooks we picked out. They are so much more functional in a small bathroom. Plus who doesn't love a cute woven basket hanging from a hook?

The vanity looks like a million bucks now that all the white beadboard and brushed nickel has been installed. This is such a big change from the features before. On my to-do list this summer is to take two or three candid photos of Brady in the bath and order them onto 8 x 10 canvases to hang over the toilet. I LOVE this inspiration bathroom here. 

And of course, the piece de resistance... Brian's amazing tile job. I am pretty sure I fell in love with him all over again once I saw the final product. The design and attention to detail still amazes me every time I walk in there. Plus, how stinking chic is that gold geo rug?!

I am going to take the next few weeks to enjoy this lovely little room. Then it's off to our next project. I'm not quite sure which I wanna tackle first: the piano to play room OR our office/guest bedroom. Whichever I choose I can hear the groans of Brian and the growls of the power drill already. 

Weekend in Connecticut

Brady and I were able to get away for another adventure this weekend. We caught a flight out Friday evening and arrived in Connecticut a few hours later. Saturday was crazy busy as preparations were underway for my sister-in-law's baby shower. (Brady will be getting a new cousin later in May!) I absolutely loved the spring themed baby shower. All of the white ceramics and green moss decor made me look forward to the warmer weather that was awaiting us at home. 

  

                                   

Another treat was meeting Brady's second cousin. They are just a few weeks apart and watching them interact made my heart feel so full. We are hoping to get the boys together as often as possible! 

Sunday was a laid back day as we laid around the house and spent a few quiet moments together. Brady got to spend time playing in the snow. Thankfully, the weather had warmed up quite a bit so we were able to enjoy the snow without the frigid air. 

Tomorrow is another manic Monday. Our flight just got in a few hours ago and between meal prep, laundry and all that other mama stuff I am hoping for a second wind tomorrow. Next weekend Brady has his first friend birthday party and Easter photos. No rest for the weary, no rest for the rad.