It's Been So Long

So I have been lacking motivation to write on my blog. Maybe its the illnesses going around our house. Or maybe it's because every time I start writing my little boy starts crying or flashes that adorable smile and being a mommy because much more important than blogging.

 A lot has happened in the time I have been away so here is the quick catch up.

 Baby E turned 5 months on April 3. It snuck up on me and sweet Miss Connie reminded me when I dropped him off. *Way to go mommy.

 March 31he had his 1st rice cereal feeding....more came out than went in. Now he loves  it. He doesn't want to waste a drop.

April 5 we introduced peas. He really didn't like it. However, he made the cutest bitter beer face. I'm loving this part. Everything is brand new and I love introducing it to Baby E. I even made the decision that I will make all of his baby food. Peas are super easy.

Recipe: 

4 cups of frozen peas

5 Tblsp of water 

Microwave for 6 minutes

Put in a food processor or blender...slowly add breast milk until the right consistency

Spoon into BPA free ice cube trays (will make 2 trays)

 Freeze

Once they are frozen pop out and put in a ziplock bag. Write what it is, date and best if used by date. Frozen baby food is good for 6 months.

During spring break we went to tiny town to visit Nana, Papa, Aunt Kiki, Uncle Clint, and the bug. 

We went to the zoo. Boy was it fun. Baby E slept through it and Bug only wanted to see the play ground equipment. After wood chips got thrown we threw in the towel.

 Auntie Leenie even came to see us while we were home. She brought Baby E's girlfriend Baby C. Boy did they have a good time.

Well that's what you have missed. I will try to keep up with my postings. Until next time...

Like Father, Like Son

A father and son relationship is something very special. I feel so blessed that I get to witness it first hand. Not everyone gets that opportunity for various reasons. Whether it's because you were blessed with only girls or because dad is not able to be a part of your lives, not everyone gets to experience it. Whatever the reason may be I know that grateful is the only appropriate feeling. 

I love watching my boys together. Baby E is only 4 months old and the boys are already having boy time...no girls allowed. They "talk" every morning while mommy gets dressed for work. They wrestle, snuggle, and play after work. And daddy puts Baby E to bed every night. To say they have a special bond is an understatement.

 Doesn't it look like E is about to punch Daddy?

 He made contact.

Even though tomorrow is never promised Baby E will forever know that his Daddy loved him so very much.  And Daddy knows that the feeling is mutual.

C wants to know if they make fishing poles for a 4 month old.

"He thinks their just fishing."

Another Snow Day

Snow day #4

Where Does the Time Go?

Baby E is 4 months old today. 

E is all boy!

* He passes gas like a man.

* He loves spinning and moving in his new jumper. (Got it at Mommy and Me for $18)

* Giggles when mommy or daddy kisses his neck.

* March 2 started sitting up by himself.

He is such a big boy!

Finally!

My stupid tablet has not been working for weeks. Every time is try to get on my blog it returns to the main screen.  I finally called the tech people and you wanna guess what the problem was? Too many apps open. WHAT?! Once I closed them all it was back to working. Grrr, I loathe technology.

P.S. My baby is 4 months old tomorrow. It feels like yesterday that I was in the hospital having him. And then home not sleeping or pooping. :) Can you tell what was the most memorable events of having a baby?

P.S.S. Aw mom I know what your going to say, "TMI Liz, TMI." Well too bad because that was a very traumatic event. (The not pooping, not having baby E)

Baptism!

Baby E's Baptism!

Breakfast with the whole family!

Papa Erickson's christening gown.

And his baby ring!

And then there was a snow storm and everyone had to leave ASAP! Not even time for family pictures :(

We will reenact and get some photos. 

SNOW!!

I love snow days:

*sleeping in

*sledding

*getting things done around the house

Oh wait! That's before you have a child. Now snow days consist of:

*waking up early or whenever your baby "alarm" goes off

*helping your child tolerate tummy time

*trying to keep a schedule so your infant stays sane

*snuggling

*feeding

*getting lots of smiles 

By the 3rd day I was ready to get back to work. I love my lil man but I like to be able to miss him. Baby E's sitter started missing him. I got a couple text from her saying she was sad that we had another snow day because she was wanting to see him. That just melts my heart. I'm glad she loves our baby so much. We know he is in good hands while we are busy at work. 

She text me a few pictures after finally returning to school.

I think he missed her too!! We love you Miss Connie!