50 First Things

Tonight was the first time for Joseph to have some sweet potatoes. He ate about 3 baby spoonfuls and he ate it up. He has been eating cereal for about 10 days and he likes the transition to new food choices. I was really unsure about starting it this early, but his doctor reassured me that he was ready. Sigh.

I have been enjoying my days with him so much, he is getting more fun everyday and I am loving seeing his personality develop. However, today was quite dramatic. We got a random check in the mail from overpaying a bill earlier this year so I was able to schedule a haircut and highlight. I asked my aunt to join me to help occupy Joseph. Last time I went for a cut, he did well. Well, he threw a fit. Huge fit for her and I was all foiled up and stinky with junk. It was all for vanity (a little for practicality). We survived. He fell right asleep as soon as we put him in his carseat to leave. It was nuts. He slept for two hours after that.

Thankfully, despite holding him while my hair was cut, it turned out really good and I am happy about it. I cut off probably at least six inches or more. I was trying to get rid of some gray (I am really gray these days). I usually embrace it, but when I was wearing a ponytail (for the last five months) it showed up so clearly. I do love my do, but I am still getting used to my reflection. My husband loved it. Joseph was grabbing big chunks of it and now I hope he can't quite get to big of a handful.

50 First Things

I have just a few minutes to write, it has been a great day!

Joseph is trying to show off around here and tries to get up on his hands and knees, which I could have waited a few months for but the real milestone we are celebrating is the fact that he slept so well last night. He went down around 8:30 pm and woke up at 5 am!

WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!

We needed some rest and he blessed us!

I love this boy! Sometimes I just look at him and still cannot believe that I was able to get pregnant and give life to this sweet child! Each moment with him is a gift!

He has a problem of rolling completely over in his sleep and when we find him like this we have to turn him over, per pediatrician. It is quite scary and makes me worry that I won't always get to him in time, I sleep really hard even though he is right beside our bed. He doesn't cry when this happens.

One request, can you all please keep C (Patiently Waiting) in your prayers. She is have a big week in Omaha this week and will have surgery this Thursday. Please surround her in prayer and that God will bring her full healing!

50 First Things

Even though there were tough moments on Friday, our weekend was amazing. We drove to Baton Rouge for a first communion mass for Emma. While we were there, we got to shop a bit! Joseph made his first trip over the Mississippi River and made his debut at Bass Pro Shops! Babies r us did not interest him. He did well, overall, for mass and were early enough that I got to enjoy some time in adoration, best Mother's Day gift ever.

The after party wa not a hit for Joseph and we made a early departure. My husband did most of the nighttime duty as gift to me and it was so wonderful.

It was really great to celebrate Mother's Day this year with our Moms and Joseph. Very low key & perfect!