Five Months Really?

It is hard to believe another month has come and gone. I sure do wish there was a way to slow down these fast-growing little ones. So Ladybug is 5 months old and continues to melt our hearts. It has been amazing seeing the difference from Big Brother to her. She is a spitting image of him, but no doubt a totally different baby. Nothing much has changed since the last month except she has decided to be a little more fussier. More so during the day. She is a GREAT night sleeper. Goes to bed between 7:30 and 8:00 and doesn't wake up till 7:00 or so the next morning. Even sometimes when she wakes up, she just lays there and babbles for a while. Never cries out and even puts herself back to sleep sometimes.

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Still no hair except a little fuzz (and a few strands that Daddy thinks we should cut, and I DON'T THINK SO). And yes, Mommie loves the big flowers. And since she cant wear single bows, she will have to get use to the headbands. I think it will be a while before those get used. After seeing the costs of hair bows, I have decided to make my own. Cant wait to see how they turn out!

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Mommie got to witness her first rollover from a tummy position but on Mother's Day, she officially rolled over from her back to tummy. There was definitely a lot of excitement in the room!!! But of course, she hasn't cared too much about doing it anymore.

I could eat these legs up!!!!

It took several attempts to get a picture with her bear. Apparently she preferred it in her mouth than lying beside her. She was too cute! Every time I would place the bear down, she would go to grab for it and when I tried to get it back, she would just smile really big... Love it!

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She is getting long though and if she keeps it up, she might not be short like her mommie!!!

Onto Month 6!

Ladybug in May!

"trying out her butterfly rocker"

"a smile that melts our hearts"

"hanging out in big brother's room"

"has found the feet"

"yes, mommie loves the big flowers"

"a precious ladybug"

Guess what we have now?

and sporting his Big Boy Super Hero Underwear!!!

WE LOVE IT!!!!

Potty Training is a PAIN....

BUT, we might be on the right track now.

I have often thought about times when my child will probably bring tears to eyes. Never did I think that doing something in THIS would!!!This week, there have been several screams and plenty of clapping. Cohen has gone tee-tee several times but Mommie has always missed it until Tuesday morning. After talking him into trying, he and I got to talking and next thing I knew, I heard IT and then the eyes started watering. Yes, I got teary eyed over my son going tee-teeing in the potty!

I WAS A VERY PROUD MOMMIE!!!!

AND....

He has done No. 2 a few times in the potty too!!!!!

So hopefully, we will be saying GOODBYE to pampers and HELLO to THESE!!! (even if they are character clothing, he loves them!)

Ladybug's 4 month check-up

Today, Ladybug and I made our way to visit Dr. Lookadoo!
Our happy little girl did pretty good. She didn't care too much for the Doctor

and most definitely was not happy when she was stuck with those terrible needles.

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Ladybug is a growing little bug!

She now weighs 13 lbs, 9.6 oz and is 25 inches

I know all us Mommies are a little bias about our kids,

but Ladybug has been such a "GREAT" Baby!

Don't get me wrong, she definitely has her moments when she IS NOT happy.Nothing will soothe her and I (or Daddy) find ourselves just holding her while she screams it out.

I am sure all parents have those moments! Our Ladybug...

~loves to be sang to, especially "I'm a little teapot"

~adores her Daddy

~has rolled over only twice (still working on that)

~enjoys being entertained by her Big Brother

~smiles a lot

~sleeps through the night (WhooHoo!)

Excited to see what takes place in Month 5

Waiting on "Baby B"!!!

It is always wonderful to hear that someone is Expecting, but to come from one of my Closest and Dearest friends, well I am just tickled pink (or blue)!!! I can not express to you how excited and happy I am for her and her hubby, Freddie! And super thrilled to have the chance to be a part of this wonderful journey of expecting their first with her!

Love, Love, Love you both and Cant wait to hold Baby B in November!!!

Let the projects begin!

Apparently "Batman" has consumed me lately.

It's Batman this, Batman that and I think I am starting

to dream about Batman....

Just plain crazy!

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However, I am so enjoying my Batman obsession in order

to plan a fun-filled 3rd birthday party

for our Co-Man!

(even though he probably will not remember this one very well, Mommy will!)

Thought I would share a little of my batman craziness with you!

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Project No. 1

"Creating Gotham City in the Garage"

This was an idea that I had ran across in searching for Batman themed parties! And I wasn't quit sure how to go about it, especially at a very low cost. Gotta a budget to stick to! That is when I started calling or visiting furniture stores where I could possibly get large furniture boxes for FREE! But along with getting it free was going to mean a little work. After calling, I made my way to Rooms-to-go during my lunch hour. I pulled up and saw huge boxes that would be perfect. I didn't really plan it very well. I had forgotten to take out a car seat, car base and the stroller. I know I was a sight as I started breaking down this huge boxes with a key (note to self: take a knife next time) and trying to stuff these boxes in the car.

I decided to do a little model and see if this project will in fact work. With some extra touches and hard work, I think it is going to make a really fun back drop for the party. The best part is there hasn't really been any cost but definitely will be time consuming, so it is a good thing I am starting on it now.

Project No. 2

"Homemade Invitations"

Seeing that I already love to make cards and I only have 12 to make, there was no doubt that I would attempt to make the invitations. I found a wide variety of options online but I decided to keep it somewhat simple by going with the Batman logo.

Thanks to AC Moore's 40% coupons, I was able to save on both the invitations and the glue that I needed. The card stock was also on sale when I made my purchase too.

Though the invitation has not been finalized, I couldn't wait to start on the bats. I wanted to add a little touch to the actual bat and went with some peel-n-stick felt.

I am sure that it wont be long before the invitations are completed (that is just ME), but you will have to wait until August to see the final product!!!