Prayers - Pics - Video

It's been a tough weekend for us. Last week (Wednesday), we tried out Carson's babysitter while I went to my school. When I went to pick him up, I could hear him crying. His babysitter said he has been crying for about an hour an a half! My poor baby had no voice for almost 2 days from all his crying. She said he did well in the morning but wouldn't stop crying after his nap. I know this is a big adjustment for him being away from me. It's going to take some time for him to adjust, but I know he can do it.

On Friday his sitter emailed me and said she doesn't think it's going to work with watching him. She says she can't provide him with the attention he needs while watching her 3 year old and a 4 year old. *sigh* So this weekend Travis and I have been searching for someone to watch him and no luck. We had an appointment today and we didn't feel comfortable with her. I've made a lot of calls and no one has gotten back with me.

I talked with Carson's sitter and she said she would watch him this week while we look for someone else. She says he is a sweet boy and she wants someone good for him too. She also mentioned that maybe he will adjust better this week and to us it seems like she is saying she would watch him then. So please keep us in your prayers. Pray that we will either find a great provider for Carson or that this one will end up working out. It's hard enough for me having to go back to work when I've been with him all summer. It's even harder going back to work knowing he is not happy.

Starting to sit up on his own and look at that innocent face.

With mommy.

Daddy giving him a sip of his water.

Carson trying to feed himself.

Carson is laughing at the "b" sound. Hollee, this reminded us on how Malachi laughed at the "z" sound. Too funny!

Moving on to Stage 1 Foods

We have now venture to eating stage 1 foods. We have only done vegetables so far. I'm excited to start introducing him to fruit. I can only imagine his expression when he eats something sweet. So far he has eaten green beans, peas, carrots, and squash. He has enjoyed all of them so far. The only time he didn't eat it is when I had to heat up leftovers. He doesnt like it warmed up. When I started feeding him, I would have to tell Carson to open his mouth and I would show him what to do. Now Carson opens his mouth without me telling him to...lol...he sees the spoon and opens his mouth. He cracks me up! :) I was going to post a video of him doing this...but it won't let me for some reason. I'll try to get another video of him doing it and try to post it. Here is a pic of him enjoying carrots though. Have a great day!

Carson "talking"

Here is a clip of Carson in his high chair making noises. I also got him to say da-da-da-da. He's a pretty funny guy.

Eating Rice Cereal

Here is Carson doing better at eating his rice cereal. He loves to grunt while eating. I think he is telling me to hurry up! :) I'm enjoying all the new moments with him. He is now saying da-da A LOT! Travis is lovin' it!!! Carson also waved to us today! I'm trying to work on getting him to say da-da on camera and the wave.

"New" Favorite Toy

Carson has been loving his jumparoo! Before he would just sit in there and play with the toys...never bounce. Now he LOVES bouncing in it. Here is a clip of him enjoying his toy.

We also decided to buy Carson a Bumbo. Here are a few pics of him trying it out for the 1st time.

Carson's Appt. and More

Carson had his 4 mo. check-up this past Friday. He is now 26 inches long and 17 lbs. 10 oz.! He did a good job at his appt. and was all smiles (until his shots). His doctor said we need to work on more tummy time and/or have him sitting upright. His head is starting to get a little flat for being on his back too much. We have been trying to do tummy time but he hates it! Before he would hold himself up for awhile. Now he puts his hands off to his sides and his face goes into the ground. It's fustrating for him and me. I keep putting his hands back to the front and as soon as I do that, his hands are back to his sides. So that is something we're going to keep working on. The doctor said he can start having rice cereal too. I tried that today and that was messy! He keeps pushing it out with his tongue. He likes grabbing his spoon too. Our little man is wearing 6-9 month clothing! Oh my! He likes to grab his bottles now when we feed him. His laugh is very contagious and he is just so darn cute! Last week we started to put him in his crib in his own room. That was hard for us! He has been doing pretty well with it though. He is starting to show his personality more and is just so fun to play with. Below are some more pics.

Writing on daddy's envelope.

Was fighting to take his nap. As soon as we put bear bear next to him, he was out!

With daddy on Father's Day.

Making a mess with rice cereal.

Such a cute grin!

Update

• Carson turned 4 months old!
  

• He is now eating 5 oz. every 2 hours!



• Carson went inside my parent's pool for the 1st time.



• We had friends come from Ohio to visit us for 2 weeks.



• We went to the Grand Canyon in one day...talk about a long day!



• Travis finally took a vacation from work (one week).



• I'm now on summer vacation.



• Found out I will be teaching 2nd grade next school year.

• Travis got a promotion!



• We went bowling and I almost beat my score of 154, bowled a 150.



• Travis bowled a 194 his last game because he was determined to beat our highest scores of the day.



• We need to start looking for someone to watch Carson when I start back to school.

Here are a few recent pics: