Saturday, August 21, 2010

Crown Uptown

Last Saturday Karaline and I went to our last Crown Uptown Children’s show of the season, Jack and the Beanstalk.  Daddy had to work, so we were able to take a friend with us.  Grandma and PawPaw came to hang out with Cody and we girls had a fun time at the theatre.  Here they are with Jack himself!

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Karaline was a little worried at first that the giant was going to be scary, but when he finally made his appearance, she looked at me and laughed! 

First Day of School

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Here we are ready for a new school year!  It is hard to believe that this time next year Karaline will be coming to school with Mommy as a big Kindergartner!  She is so ready!  I am so grateful that Mardie has done such an awesome job preparing her with prek skills.  During this first week Karaline has been practicing writing her last name – those Ss and Cs are pesky with those curvy lines and her phone number.  Tonight Karaline, Daddy, and Cody brought dinner up to school so I could attempt to catch up on that dreaded paper work that always seems to stack up during the first week of school.  I am so grateful that Andy is so understanding and doesn’t mind being a work widow for a few weeks out of the year. 

Friday, August 20, 2010

3 Months

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Stats:  Going to the store tomorrow to buy a scale.  26 inches long.  At this rate, Cody’s going to be taller than his mommy when he goes to Kindergarten!

What He’s Wearing:  We’ve been slowing integrating the 3 – 6 month clothes into the wardrobe, and the pile of outgrown 0 – 3s is growing almost as fast as he is!  Can’t wait to find out what Baby Barrett is going to be so that we can box up the clothes for him or give them to good will if it’s a her!  Size 1-2 diapers are kind of a joke, but we are finishing them up because we bought in bulk at Sam’s!  I have 2s at the ready for as soon as the last 1-2 is gone!

Firsts- starting to “talk” and coo.  I think he definitely recognizes familiar faces.  Cody had his first day of “school” at Mardie’s house on August 10 when mommy went to orientation.  He is just as easy for her as he is for Mommy and Daddy!  I think Karaline is glad to have her brother there, too.

From Head To Toe- brownish hair, improving complexion, if it weren’t for those pesky fingernails causing the occasional scratch, it would be perfect!  Cody has his daddy’s dreamy blue eyes.  He is doing a good job of holding his head up and likes to be “up”.

Loves- pretty much everything!  Swing, car rides, bath, gym, Kid Zone, church, and “watching” Mickey Mouse with Sister.

Dislikes- being hungry

Eating- 6 - 8 oz every 4 hours.  He tends to forget to eat during the day if he is in the middle of a good nap and then really stores up the groceries for overnight sleep.  It seems like he eats constantly from about 6 – 8 p.m.  I’m not complaining because this gives us some good quality time together. 

Sleeping- Cody is a good little sleeper.  He’s been taking a huge afternoon nap at Mardie’s, being awake during the evening so he can spend time with his Mommy and Daddy after work, and then snoozing again by about 9 or 9:30.  He is sleeping through the night until about 6:45 or 7 a.m. which is about perfect for school days. 

Misc. Facts – Cody & Karaline had their “Favorite Face” pictures taken at Trey Allen’s this month.  I can’t wait to pick ‘em up on the 26th!  Sunday will be our first family pics as a family of 4!