9 months

I am a few days late on 9 months for Charlie. It was a crazy busy week last week. We headed to the doctor for his check up on Thursday. It was nice to not have any shots. He weighs only 19 lbs which is in the 25% for weight. I cannot remember the exact height but I know it was the 50%. He is so little. Thankfully he has some rolls even though he is just a little guy. I don't do well with skinny babies ;)
Charlie is a MESS! He is feisty, has a temper and is a charmer. Those 3 things combined are not so great! haha! His little grin and eyes get me every time!
He is crawling everywhere and pulling up on everything. His teacher told me today he is determined that he will not be the last to walk in the class so I will not be surprised when it happens. I am so not ready for that! He is kinda over baby food. It is so funny bc I had the hardest time getting Whit to eat food and Charlie is all about some real food. I am trying to give him baby food in addition to real food bc I just feel like he is not getting enough. He ate pancakes, lasagna, apples, and bananas this weekend. He starts crying when I give him baby food. I guess I can't complain except that I bought a bunch of baby food that must be eaten! We are starting using a cup, well trying to get him used to it! We have a while but I just need to introduce it. We can also see how he does moving to real milk. Seriously?! Where is my baby?!
He loves Whit, bath time, jumping up and down, daddy and his bottle. He gets so happy when he sees daddy but he is still a mommas boy. In the afternoons when I am trying to cook he holds on to my pant leg and will not let go! He loves to cuddle and would love to be held all day long.
Oh Charlie, I have a feeling you are going to look like your momma and act like your daddy. I think he might be my trouble maker but I love him to pieces!!

Sweet Dede

My sweet grandfather went to be with the Lord last night. I am sad. I did not expect to be as sad as I am bc he has needed to go home for so long. It was not really a hard battle but its been an ongoing one and that takes its toll. I am so thankful he is standing straight and tall this morning with the Lord. Dede was one of the sweetest men I have ever met. I never heard a harsh word come from him. He loved my Mamaw with everything they had. They were a very lovey dovey couple. I am not like that so much but it sure was sweet to see them have such love for each other. Dede was blessed to have 7 granddaughters. I know there are not many men who can say they never had a grandson. Even though my boys will never remember him there are so many wonderful memories that I had with him for the past 29 years of my life. As I stood holding onto Mamaw last night those memories took away her tears if only for a moment. She did not want to let him go. Her heart is completely broken. I am praying for her strength to get through the next few days and weeks to come.
Dede was loved by many and was a servant. He loved Mt Brook Baptist Church, his yard, football and baseball on tv, dancing, dressing nicely, Smith Lake, his children, his daughter and son in law, and his grandchildren.
I have many memories that I hope i never forget....
- the lake- dede driving the boat
- he cooked us pancakes when we spent the night
- going to The Club for lunch
- dancing in his wheel chair at our weddings
- Sea Island for Christmas two times!
- Dede in his long sleeve plaid shirt and long pants working in the yard when its 100 degrees
- Many more I am sure we will all talk about over the coming days

I love you Dede and will miss your sweet heart. Your "chilens" will miss you until we see you again!

Love this picture so much! Thanksgiving 2006

Livin' Life

Again, nothing new around our house! We are just livin' this crazy life we have. I love my two boys more than anything. but some days I am just exhausted. Charlie is still not sleeping great. He wakes up throughout the night but I don't go in there ever. He does not cry continuously like he was its just sporadically throughout the night. I feel bad for him bc I feel like he is just restless! We do have a crawler though!! He started crawling really well last week. He gets around the whole house. He knows where I am even if its back in the back and he comes crawling to find me. He is such a mommas boy right now and if I am around then I better be holding him.
We are going through a rough transition with Whit. He is not using listening ears at all and I find myself getting very frustrated too often. He is about to turn 3 so I know a lot is age but its so hard when he has been my sweet calm child for almost 3 years! Tantrums, time out and spankings are regular occurrences. I see sin in his little heart and I see my own as well bc of the situation. Its hard. We will make it but its exhausting. Nate is really good about talking with him and not losing his temper with him. I am thankful we are in this together. Whit is really into baseball these days and we play every single night in the den. We must also have the Braves on the TV while we play. He is hilarious!
We did go to the farm a few weeks ago and had a great time. Whit is so happy there and I was so proud of him bc he went to play with the neighbor boys all by himself. He just walked across the yard and went to see them. It did help that they had 2 power wheel vehicles! He loved them!
Last weekend we were around for the long weekend. Thankfully we had no real plans bc Whit came down with a fever virus Saturday and Sunday. All he wanted was me. I now understand how he felt bc I think I caught the virus last night. Too bad mommas don't have the time to just sit at home on the couch! Oh well!! Monday Whit felt better so we did make an outing to the park and had a great time!
Just a recap of life at the moment! Would not change a thing..... except maybe a little more sleep oh and some better obedience but this too shall pass!! Love my family!

riding the 4 wheeler power wheel

helping daddy drive the tractor

typical afternoon.... a concert on the stage by whit

Charlie is on the move

Sick boy!

Ready for the AU game

Helping wash my car