Monday, May 21, 2012

We've been Busy...

...which is why i have severely lacked in updating my blog...so sorry! This month we went on our first adventure to Florida since Liam was born...and an adventure it was.  Imagine me driving 8+ hours with 2 dogs and a baby while the hubby is 40miles ahead driving a work truck...NO BUENO!!!
We went to Florida for Jesse's work conference and then drove further south for a few days to spend time at my mom's.  Dont get me wrong, it was a wonderful week away, but the packing and planning for taking a 5 month old 400 miles away is quite extensive.  And if anyone ever needs advice on what to take when traveling with a small person, consider me an expert.
We got down to Orlando Sunday afternoon and after setting up for the conference, we finally made it to the room after the longest day of my life. Liam did amazing in the car! The dogs...well lets not talk about that....we spent the remainder of the week enjoying the pool, spending time with Aunt Cheryl, and SHOPPING (Liam told me that was his favorite....thats my boy!)! Thursday we headed down to South Florida where Liam met some of my old friends as well as those that new me as a baby.  It was nice to have a week away from the craziness and spend time with family.

Liam now LOVES sleeping on his stomach and thats the only way he will actually sleep. His palate has vastly expanded and we now have added squash, peas, apples, along with many other fruits and veggies. He has master eating from a spoon and now he even wants to help you when you try and feed him.  We are working on sitting up without teetering over as well as holding a bottle...i must admit both are my selfish wants because i envision sitting him with toys while i clean and giving him a bottle while i eat at the same time...wishful thinking....but soon...

I promise to update before another month passes....fingers crossed...time is flying and we are loving life with our 5 month old!

Friday, May 4, 2012

I like to eat, eat, eat...apples and bananas....

We have added many more foods to Liam's diet and he is loving every minute of it.  Apples and bananas are his favorite fruits so far and i think sweet potatoes are still holding out for favorite starch...it is fun to see his reactions when we try a new food....
Next on our to do list is an 8 hour trip with 2 dogs and a baby...and i am dreading it.  Jesse wont be able to drive with me so this should be fun...i have been reading blogs and parent advice columns to see exactly what i need to pack to be prepared and from what i have gathered, i just need to put my house on meals...who would have thought such a little person would need so much? I have packed and repacked and made list after list to make sure i don't forget a single thing but i am sure something was missed.  If anyone has any hints or suggestions, please let me know...
And on that note...back to the lists and the packing....