Kiddie Pool Pictures

Kiddy pool time, cereal time, and daddy away from home

This weekend Justin and I decided to get Brayden's kiddy pool out that my grandma bought him. Brayden loves bath time so we just knew he was going to love his kiddy pool. Boy were we wrong! We put him in it on Saturday and he cried the whole time. I blamed it on him being tired and the water being too cold. We decided to try it again on Sunday. Sunday was better, but he still was not the biggest fan. I think he will enjoy it when he gets a little older.

We also started cereal this weekend. We put Brayden in his high chair...and can I say how adorable he looks in his high chair. He looks like a little old man....so cute. Anyways, he was pretty hungry and I was not making the cereal fast enough. When I finally got it made, his daddy fed him. He didn't really know what to think about it at first. He finally got the hang of it and ended up falling asleep he was so full. By the way, I will post the cereal and pool pictures later....I don't have them on this computer.

This week, Justin has been out of town for work. It has not been too bad, but I will say that I appreciate everything Justin does for me. I really don't know how single women do it and I respect each one that does it. Justin always helps me out by either holding Brayden, keeping him happy, feeding him, changing him, bathing him, getting him to sleep, etc. He is an amazing husband and daddy. I depend on him so much and anything I ask him to do...he does without question or fuss. I take him for granted, and when he goes out of town, I realize how much I take for granted. He is amazing, and I can't imagine him not in my life or Brayden's life. Since he has been gone, I have found a new way to hold Brayden's attention while I get things ready for the next day. I put him in his high chair and placed toys in front of him. Now, keep in mind that he can't really pick things up but he loves looking at things. He just stared at the toys probably thinking man I wish I could get my little hands on those things. I sent the pictures to Justin and he said that one of the toys looks bigger than he is. The pictures are above...aren't they so cute?!?!?!? He is so funny! He is starting to really like looking at things. I used to lay him down on a mat on the floor when I wanted to get things done. Now, I have noticed that he does not want to lay...he wants to sit up so he can see everything. I can't wait for the day that he can sit on his own. I am thinking about purchasing a Bumbo seat. I have heard a lot of good things about them. Anyways, check back in for the pictures from his kiddy pool and cereal adventure! Have a great week!

I stole this from someone else's blog.....

In this moment...I am ready to go pick up my baby from daycare

Outside my window...I hear students yelling at each other (Hinds Community College for you)

I am thinking...about what to make with the ground beef in my fridge

I am thankful for...my husband and little boy

From the kitchen...I am not sure what to make tonight....any suggestions using ground beef???

I am wearing...a gray shirt with a scarf to accessorize it

I am creating...training materials for next week

I am going...to see Train on the coast with my husband

I am reading...not really a reader....I am reading blogs...I am a little obsessed

I am hoping...for a great weekend in Jackson

I want...my mom to have a wonderful birthday

I am hearing...air conditioner, computers, and students

Around the house...is a mess because I have an infant, full time job, and zero time to clean

One of my favorite things...is kissing Brayden's chubby cheeks

A few plans for the weekend...going to Jackson, TN and celebrating my mom's birthday....oh and I get to enjoy the best sushi in the world at Sakura....my mouth is watering just thinking about it

Growing up is fun to do.....

I had to post about my little boy and the progress he is making. First, let me start out by saying that I always thought I would want him to stay a newborn, but I was wrong. Don't get me wrong, I cherish his newborn days, but they were rough to put it lightly! When a baby is first born, all they do is sleep for the first week (I would say). One day they wake up and Fussy Magee enters the world. Brayden had colic so he was fussier than most babies. Everyone kept telling us to just wait until he turns three months. Well, he is almost three months and he is so amazing! He is smiling, cooing, kicking his legs, SLEEPING, and just so much fun. If the third trimester wasn't so bad, I would ask the doctor to keep our next baby (not anytime soon guys) in there until he or she was 3 months. I have tears in my eyes at this moment just thinking about how adorable and fun he is. I can't wait for the years to come. Last night and this morning was so cute, because every time his daddy would talk to him he would smile. That is all it took was a simple "Hello Brayden" or "Whatcha doing fella" and he grinned from ear to ear. He get this energetic movement going with his feet and his arms that just cracks me up. His eyes get really big and he just lays on the bed kicking and cooing. We are so lucky and there is so much more joy in our lives now that he is here. Every moment with him is priceless!

On another note, Justin took Brayden to the beach without me....yes....without ME!!!!! I had to work on Memorial Day (yes I work at a college that doesn't observe this holiday for some odd reason) so the Thursday before the holiday I was talking to Justin and our convo went like this:

Justin: Gosh, I really wish we could go to the beach....I mean I could take Brayden and you could get a relaxing weekend to yourself

Me: Well, why don't you go (thinking he would never go for this)

Justin: Okay, great! Let me know by the end of today so I can let my family know we are coming

Me: Wait....wait.....no I mean I don't know if I want you to go with my baby. I was just saying that because I really didn't think you would go (thinking to myself oh gosh what have I done...also thinking the most horrific things about Brayden getting hurt...I am ridiculous at times)

I got off the phone with Justin and immediately called my mom. I just knew she would help me out with this situation. I knew she would say that it wasn't a good idea, and then I could call Justin back and tell him No way Jose. Well, I was wrong. My mom thought it was a great idea. In fact, she told me that I should feel lucky to have a husband that wants to spend time with his little boy and give me a break to relax. Ugh!!! I do feel lucky, but my baby is going to the beach for the first time without me. What if he gets burned? What if he miraculously starts walking (at 2 1/2 months) and walks into the ocean and drowns? What if a huge wave comes up and wipes out the whole beach? Yes, I know I am crazy!

Needless to say, he went to the beach and was perfectly fine. I cried a lot while he was gone, but I am so thankful that Justin got to spend time with him. He is a wonderful daddy, and I am the luckiest woman in the world! Justin said that he loves the water, which we kind of already figured that because he loves bath time. He said that he was crying and Justin put his feet in the water and he stopped. I had a list of rules that I sent with Justin, but the two main ones were (1) Do not burn him...in fact do not let him get an ounce of sun and (2) take tons of pictures. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!