Realizations

I realized this week that going back to school for my MBA is definitely on hold. It’s hard to say that because I had a very good chance of being accepted and had some professors write some pretty compelling recommendation letters. I am concerned that when the times does come that I’ll have a hard time finding these professors- one had already retired. However it definitely would not be fair to Baby Kevin or Daddy Kevin if I attempted that now. I spent this week studying for an 8hr exam for work. It took everything to juggle Baby Kevin and the house. I still failed miserably in the house area. I noticed I was very short tempered with Daddy Kevin. While I do love school, there is just no room right now. I’m hoping to revisit it once Daddy Kevin graduates from grad school. My desire is for Baby Kevin to get a higher education and I want us as parents to model that for him. For now, I am perfectly content to devote my time to my family and my job- no need for a 3 way split.

I also realized that I was in complete denial of Baby Kevin’s growth spurt. I haven’t measured him yet. Our next appointment is on the 11^th. I am expecting about an inch! I dressed him last night in his 3 month sleeper and poor baby couldn’t extend his legs! The look on his face made me laugh- it was like he was saying “Hello MOM, I am growing!!” I am already trying to keep my baby from growing up. *sigh* Whatever will I do when he starts asking for the car keys?! So it’s time to put away the 3 month outfits and get out the 6 month stash.

I also realized that he no longer likes to sleep lying on my chest. I loved holding him like this but no more. He prefers the cradle hold or to be held so he can investigate the world. He loves his toys- especially his ball and a light-up caterpillar. He humors me by sitting quietly while I read to him but still doesn’t show too much interest. Speaking of books- I highly recommend “God Gave Us Christmas”. It’s such a cute kid book and really focused on reminding us of the true reason for Christmas. It is our new bedtime storybook.

He is officially giving us the green light for food. He didn’t show much interest in the rice cereal or oatmeal but now- he is all about those cereals! He is quickly taking after his daddy in the appetite department. He opens his mouth and eagerly waits for each spoonful. It’s funny because he still acts confused for the first 2 spoonfuls and then he is like hmm I remember now I do love this stuff. J He will also protest if I am a little too slow with the spoon action. I plan to start fruits next week. I was reminded that he refused apples on the inside (I couldn’t hold down apples when I was preggo) so I am curious if he’ll like apples on the outside. I hope so because I happen to love apples.

My mom watched Baby Kevin at my house for Monday and Tuesday and forgot her camera. His Oma did not take pictures either. I know *gasp* can you believe it?? A picture shortage??

I’ll be posting more pictures soon. All I have are cell phone pics because I need to find the battery for my camera. Off to find the camera- I need to document his first Christmas season.