Baby M

So I wanted to do something along the lines of this while I was pregnant with Skelly, but life and laziness took over so hopefully I can keep up with it this time....sure, with a toddler too ;) but anyway, here goes....I wouldn't get too hopeful however about weekly updates...
These questions were taken from the www.theheirtoblair.com one of my favorite blogs.

How far along? 16 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: 3 lbs give or take
Maternity clothes? Hells yeah- I love me some elastic waist!
Stretch marks? So far so good
Sleep: hit or miss at night but exhausted by Skelly’s nap time
Best moment this week: Skelly did the clogging dance from “America’s Got Talent”
Movement: I feel flutters but not sure if it’s the babe
Food cravings: seafood and ice cream- surprise
Gender: I am still thinking girl, but went for my last ultrasound and the stinker was holding his/her legs closed!
Labor Signs: thank god, no
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: beer- I can’t believe I’m missing another Sam Summer
What I am looking forward to:.finding out what the baby is!
Milestones: When you ask Skelly what is in Mommy’s belly he says, “Baby!”. ( He also says that when you ask him what is in his belly or Daddy’s but we’re working on that one.)

Surprise!

Make a pregnancy ticker

Summer Loving....

this kid was made for the great outdoors...

Men at Work

J built Skelly a sandbox this past weekend. Have I mentioned how awesome my hubby is?

Eighteen Months

Dear Skelly- You are EIGHTEEN MONTHS! How did that happen!? You are the sweetest boy and so full of joy and energy. Toddler hood suits you and you learn new things everyday. You still love the Wiggles and are now really into the Imagination Movers. You are not very interested in cartoons or watching anything else, so Momma and Dada know pretty much every episode ever created....by heart. You love to be outside. In any kind of weather. It could be freezing cold and raining and you would be in absolute heaven as you dug up Momma's pots that are ready to be planted, collected acorns to transport in your trucks or pushed and pulled on every piece of equipment in the shed. You run outside at the first opportunity and point to the shed and say, "this". Dada pulls out the rototiller and lawnmower for you to push. When I pick you up from school, your run to me and give me a hug, then promptly point me to the sandbox where the big kids are playing so that I can use my parent influence to get you a spot. We never leave school early anymore. You love to eat and your favorite foods include oranges, en tat (chinese egg pies) raviolis and kielbasa. You have lots of words and signs now. You can say Momma, Dada, Muse, ball, this, that, no, yes, dog, more, eat, drink, milk, banana, juice, water, bird, and probably lots more that we just don't get quite yet. One of your favorite things to do is to be domestic. You are going to make a great husband one day if you keep this up. You help empty the dishwasher, move the laundry, and cook. Your little kitchen gets lots of use as you stir and mix your concoctions and bring them to us to taste. Muse is loving the fact that you throw dried pasta all over the house. You are also a loud and wild toddler. You love to scream and apparently have gotten into trouble with your friends at school for randomly yelling loudly. You stole a piece of your teachers cake the other day and were caught with frosting covering your face, and no guilt at all. You throw temper tantrums over random things. Just the other day we had to run through Target since you thought dumping a glass of juice on yourself in the car would be a great idea, but buying a new outfit was not. You do not want us to do anything without your help and participation, that includes using the bathroom. You are so much fun and amaze us everyday. We love you, meatball. Love, Momma

I'm addicted...

I've become a pinterest junkie and saw this online, so look what I made on picnik! I can't wait to do this with all of his artwork. Yes, I am awesome. Thanks.

Sixteen Months!

Dearest Skelly,
You are SIXTEEN MONTHS! You are absolutely my wild child. I'm not quite sure who to blame for this one but you like to GO GO GO!!!
ALL.THE.TIME!!!

You are a walking and running machine. You especially love to be encouraged to run, run, run. There are so many new adventures happening for you everyday. You love to go to visit Uncle Jerry and race across the street to bang on his door. You have mastered the art of impolite knocking and either are very eager to see him or love to hear your fist banging on the wood. Muse is so excited that you are allowed to do this and follows you over every time. Jerry loves to see you too and eagerly comes over to hug you and bring you a new book or "tough guy" toy. No dolls for you- Jerry brings you muscle bound robots that make as much noise as possible!

Your absolute favorite thing to do is to "ride" in Dad's jeep. You love to signal and honk the horn to the "delight" of the neighbors, I'm sure. You sit proudly in the front seat and steer while laughing hysterically. Whenever Dad is working outside you eagerly run to help him and carry tools.

You loved Christmas and all of it's bounty, except for Santa Claus. You are not a fan of that big guy yet. Everyone was so excited to see you and celebrate this Christmas with you. You truly are loved my sweet boy. Although you are still a stage five clinger, you love to give kisses and eagerly slobber all over willing cheeks.

You are so eager to talk and say Muse, Dada, Mama, this, dog, and Baja. I'm sure you are saying much more that I am not quite understanding yet. You roar like a lion and oink like a pig and know where your toes, ears and nose are. When asked where your nose is, you like to pick it.

You are such a big lovable boy now. My little baby has been replaced by a wild and loving toddler and I am so proud of you everyday. You amaze me, my sweet little man and I am so honored to be your Momma.

Love,
Momma