7 months

This has been quite the busy month for mommy's little man! Andrew officially has chompers! As much as I am going to miss his gummy grin, he has the most adorable little toofies!

Toofies, toofies...yeah toofies!!

Andrew has also learned how to roll over onto his tummy from his back and is eating a wide range of foods! He definitely has his Daddy's appetite. I don't think he even tastes his food as he impatiently opens his mouth wide for another bite. If he could talk, I am sure he would say "come on lady, more food PLEASE!!" Geez!

Andrew has also been quite the busy camper. Between camping in his new camping crib and visiting mom at AstroCamp, he is accruing many miles!

Happy 7 month birthday Andrew!! You are growing up so fast!

I'm not Irish but kiss me anyways!

Well he might not be Irish but how can you resist NOT wanting to kiss this cute little man? Andrew spent his very first St. Patty's Day showering his soon to be cousin Penny with lots of love and gifts. We can't wait for Penny's arrival! Happy St. Patty's Day friends! Andrew has lots of smooches to go around!

To Astrocamp...and Beyond!

It is mind boggling to think that this time last year, I was 5 1/2 months pregnant with Andrew and pouting because I couldn't go on the zipline! Well alas friends, Courtnie went on the zipline this year! This year's camp experience was different in that this was the first time that I was away from Andrew, and when I say away, I mean: my first overnight away from him. And believe it or not, and this sounds awful to say, it wasn't as bad or as hard as I thought it was going to be! I think I was so busy with my students (busy is an understatement) and knowing that he was in the beyond capable hands of Kyle, I was able to enjoy my time with my students. However, it appears that Andrew made this time way too enjoyable for Kyle. Apparently, he took extra long naps and allowed Kyle to sleep for a whopping 11 hours! REALLY?? I am just going to stick with he misses his mama so much that he can't wait to see me and wants to get his snuggling on first thing in the morning.
Anyhow, camp was a blast! We went to camp that I haven't been to since my student teaching days. My students really seemed to enjoy it and loved the activities. The highlight for me was definitely that Kyle came up to see me and Astrocamp had it's first mini-camper! Andrew LOVED it! But above all, I got to see my little man!
Camp was a blast and I loved every minute of it. The bonding between my co-workers and I was priceless and the interactions and memories made with my students will last a lifetime.

Such a happy little camper...no pun intended!

Momma's shy little guy!

Can't help loving this little man of mine!!

 Our little family!

The work wifey!!

 What do you mean I can't go on the zipline?

I love these ladies!

How do you spell dork? C-O-U-R-T-N-I-E

Astrocamp was out of this world....literally...and I can't wait until next time!

6 months old and growing!

Between work and being a new mommy, I know I have been slacking on getting these posts up like I used to! But this post, in particular, is quite the milestone. Mommy's little man is half a year old already! I can't believe it! Six months old today! Man oh man where did the time go?

This month has been quite the month for Andrew. He is talking up a storm with all of his adorable baby babble. He looks so cute when he puffs his cheeks to say "bah bah bah" and "ma ma ma!" He also has the best belly laughs! We have discovered that he is already developing quite the little temper as he lets us know when he is getting frustrated, whether it be with a toy or wanting a change in scenery. Lord give me the strength if Andrew grows to be as high strung as his daddy!

Andrew loves his feet. He thinks his toes are quite tasty and spends lots of time tugging on them and putting them in his mouth. Our living room has officially turned into the Fisher Price showroom as Andrew has completely taken over the place! Who would have ever thought that a little being would need so much stuff! I hope Kyle doesn't get any ideas! The little man hasn't started to crawl yet as we can't seem to keep him on his tummy. The moment he is on his belly, he rolls over lickety split. But occasionally, he does a side crawl and scoot when we prevent him from rolling over. Just like everything else, I am sure this too will be here before we know it!

We have been very busy this month! Andrew bought his mommy and daddy a new toy hauler so that we can start camping and playing with our friends. "Andrew's camping crib" is what we call it! We have been out just about every weekend since we bought it and are loving the time together with our little family. Andrew enjoys all the new places we have visited and we look forward to making many memories and family traditions!

Work has kept me quite busy but I am balancing well, with occasional days that I just can't seem to adjust or get get anything done but overall, doing well! Things certainly do not get accomplished in the timely fashion that they used to. What used to take an hour, now takes three but alas, the joys of being a working mom! And of course, I wouldn't have it any other way! Andrew is truly the love of my life, next to Kyle and Jd of course! I absolutely love being a mom and I can't wait to see that gummy grin every morning when I wake up and that sweet sleeping baby at night!

Happy 6 month birthday Andrew!

Blink of an Eye!

Where did the time go?

Mommy's Lil Valentine!

Since daddy was at work, my little man stepped in and agreed to be my Valentine! How lucky am I? I just love him!!! 

5 months...and growing!

Our time with the little man is going by so fast! He is such a sweet little guy with giggles and smiles that melt your heart. This last month was a huge month for Andrew developmentally. He now rolls over on both sides,  is eating solid foods, and reaches for everything in sight. In addition, he is quite the strong young lad! He prefers to walk around the house rather than sit. He is a mini Kyle when it comes time to play time, toys=destruction! He is a rough and tough little guy already! I can't stand to see him grow up so fast!

My transition back to work has been good, still trying to get back into the swing of things and meet all the deadlines in my prompt fashion. It's hard trying to accomplish the same tasks in the time I am used to. Let's just say Andrew is becoming quite the computer whiz. He enjoys listening to the sound of the computer keys. But overall, Andrew doesn't like homestudy days because my attention is to grading papers, talking with my students and families, and planning...not on him...starting to sound like his dad here! :)  He is awful needy of mommy's attention! 

All in all, I am doing well and can officially add "working mom" to my resume! I love being a mom and love seeing this cute little face when I walk in the door with a grin from ear to ear! He has a way of making a long day and a commute full of traffic disappear! 

Happy 5 month birthday peanut!!