Happy St. Patty's Day!

Hope everyone remembered to wear their green today!

Chaz & I did, but Daddy left too early for us to pinch him!

Decal Monogram

Hey Everyone!  As most of you know- I'm always into "projects" around my house.  One thing that I have to remind myself is that there is only 1 of me.  Ryan was a big help, but now he's the official babysitter when I start a project.  I've been wanting to blog more about my before and after projects, and just got an email that has encouraged me to do so more often!

One of my DIY projects in Chaz's nursery was featured on the blog where I bought his initial decal.  Ryan and I changed an armoir into a changing table.  We took a piece of plywood and painted it a pale blue (looks brighter in the picture).  I order a decal from Decal Monograms and had Ryan put it on the board for me.  We then attached the board to the back of the armoir to cover of the holes where the T.V. cords would go and he framed it out with chair rail that I bought from Lowe's.  I found some baskets that fit perfectly from Target and within minutes- we had a full blown changing table.  It was so easy and the best part... I got the armoir for free.  Total cost:  about $50... not including the diapers :)  The picture doesn't show it, but there are also baskets below that hold his books and some toys.

I sent this picture to Marilyn at Decal Monograms and she posted it on her blog.  I was so excited!

Check out her stuff... it's really cute and very affordable!

February 2011

Not much going at the Abbey house.  Chaz is still getting over all his congestion and ear infections.  Doctor says it could take until the season changes before he's completely better.  Another reason Spring needs to come and stay!  He is a master roller now... and has found his "voice."  He loves to squeal and then laughs at himself- pretty funny I must say!

He has figured out the spoon!!

And, I'm trying to learn not to make a mess :)

Played so hard- he fell asleep on his exersaucer!

Game

Chazzie and Mama played a game last night.  First to give in.  He cried (actually no tears involved) yelled, screamed, groaned as long as he could.  Mama layed in bed and watched on the moniter for an hour.  Chaz won- Mama gave him the paci.  Mama got back in bed.  5 minutes later- Chaz wanted to play again.  2.5 hours of playing games.... Tired= understatement.

4 months

Chaz seems to be feeling a little better this weekend- thank goodness!!  I took him back to the doctor on Friday, because he started wheezing again, but the doctor insured me it was still the same thing and not to worry.  He's not so sure about solid foods... seems to just want his bottle so if anyone has any good suggestions- let me know!  He ate great the first day, and ever since he's not interested.  I'm pretty sure he needs it- he's about to eat (drink) me out of house and home!  :)

4 Months Old!

Ryan's friend, Scotty came to visit and meet Chaz- I think Chaz liked having someone beside Mama and Daddy to play with!

Saturday was so pretty- we pulled his exersaucer outside and let him play.

Can't wait till spring!  (Ignore the hair- it goes EVERYWHERE!)

As Ryan would say- I normally dress him "like a girl" so this weekend,

I put him in overalls and jeans. 

 His daddy LOVED it!

As most of you know- I don't cook... ever.  Luckily, I have my own chef and he has a new assistant!  Chaz will sit here for hours watching his daddy- too cute!

  

Urgent Care, New Friends, and Cereal

Wow... what a weekend and week we've had!  First... for the not so fun stuff.  Chaz had his first visit to the Urgent Care on Sunday night.  Ryan and I thought we heard some wheezing on Saturday night, but it quickly went away and we didn't think anythinig of it.  Well, on Sunday night- it was obvious he was wheezing.  The weird thing was that he was playing and laughing like normal, but the harder he played the louder his breathing got.  I called the pediatrician and the nurse told me to take him on in.  When we got to the LeBounheur Urgent Care, the nurses and doctor were SO nice.  I'm sure it didn't hurt that Chaz was flirting with all of them and grinning everytime they would pay him any attention.  They took us on back and sure enough- he was wheezing pretty bad.  They gave him 2 breathing treatments and sent us home with an inhaler to do every 4 hours.  He was already scheduled for his 4 month check-up on Monday so when we went we had his doctor examine him.  The verdict:  Bronchiolitis.  It's a respiratory virus that is caused by RSV.  The bad thing is... there's nothing you can do for it- no medicine and no more inhaler.  He seems to be feeling a little better, but he just doesn't understand why he can't suck his paci or eat and breath at the same time.  It's about a 5 day virus and we are hopefully on day 3 or 4.

Chaz wasn't so sure about these breathing treatments....

Other news:  Chaz's friend Hardin was born early Saturday morning!  Chaz and I were so excited to go meet our new friend. 

He wanted to make sure his Aunt Amy Hardin didn't forget about him though...

Best Friends already!

Last... his 4 month check-up.

He weighed 15.14 lbs (50% percentile)

Almost 26 inches (50% percentile)

Got 3 shots

Started on cereal AND baby food!

Wears anywhere from 6-9 mth clothes

Size 2 diaper

Rolling on a regular basis

Loves to jump in your lap

REALLY wants to sit up- trys to anytime he's leaned back

Sleep is still interfering with eating- but, hopefully cereal will help

Smiles at everybody

Slobbers everywhere- teeth are definitely coming soon

He's a happy boy when he wakes up from a good nap!

Only Ryan would feed him cereal on the couch!  This is from this morning.  He can't go back to daycare yet, so it's a boys day at home! 

And, it looks like he made a happy plate!

Wish List

My wish list: (in no particular order)

Vera Bradley Computer Bag- any color excepted.

SUN & beach... I want to break up Old Man Winter- the only thing you are good for is Snow Cream, and I've had enough for this year.  Thanks.

Adobe Photoshop CS5

No more medicine = healthy family.  Ryan went back to doctor today- bronchitis... 2 shots. 

 Pandora "C" charm.  I have the "G" and "R" and now that we are a family of 3...

The finish line to a half-marathon.  I'm getting the runner's itch again... but, Old Man Winter is really making this hard...

Vera Bradley Tote... in any color.

Sleep, sleep, and more sleep.

Tom's in canvas, size 8.  I just love these.

No, I don't need a watch- (but, I do like this one).

I really just want more hours in my day!

I realize my birthday and anniversary are a few months away, but if anyone would like to tell Ryan about Valentine's Day... just teasing!  It's always fun to have a wish list, and if you feel the need to honor a wish... you can email me for my address :).