6 months!...a month late!

Okay...I have fallen off the blogging wagon...I guess that's what having 3 kids will do to a mom! WHEW!

But I DO want to catch you up...so without further hesitation....

Gibson is (was) 6 months old...

 

He weighed 20 pounds even and was 28 inches tall...90% for both height and weight!

 

Size 3 diapers

 

Celebrated his first Halloween as a bag of popcorn!

 

Size 9-12 months clothes already!

 

Rolling over, laughing and army man crawling!

 

He has such a sweet personality, and is happy even when he's tired!

 

He eats solids 2 times a day..mostly cereal...

 

Still doesn't sleep through the night...maybe 1 or 2 times a week, but not on a consistent basis

 



 

He loves his puppy, and his puupy loves him!!! ;-)



5 Months!

Gibson, you are 5 months old now!!!!!

 

You weigh around 19lbs now...and over 27inches long...

 

You love to gnaw on anything you can get your hands on. Everything you touch goes to your mouth!

 

You don't mind baths anymore...in fact, you love to kick your feet and splash as soon as we put you in the tub!

 

You are rolling around like a mad man....

 

You eat cereal one time a night, and you love it...

 

You are in 9mo and some 12 month clothing and wear a size 3 diaper....

 

You are a very happy boy...smiling all the time...

 

Still not sleeping all night, although you did do it twice in a row one week, so I know you can do it.

 

We are completely in love with you and love watching you grow!!



Happy 3 Months!!!

Gibson, you are 3 months old today!!!

 

What are you up to now?????

 

*You are up to roughly 16 pounds and over 25 inches long!! Such a big boy!!

* You still aren't sleeping through the night, but you are only up once a night.  You are still a little cat-napper during the day, most of the time.

* You are still in 3-6 month clothing, but you are getting really close to needing 6-9 months already....you are really long!! A basketball player, perhaps?!?

*You aren't rolling over yet, but I know that milestone is not far away....

*You don't mind your bath as much now...you still cry sometimes, but you are getting used to it.

*You hate your car seat....you last about 5 minutes in it before you start screaming. Our family trip to Florida (8 hour ride) should be very interesting in a few weeks!

*You don't like a pacifier, and you're getting close to finding your thumb...you love to suck on your hand. When you are tired you grab the back of your head....so cute!

*You went swimming for the first time this month at the lake...you lasted about 20 minutes, and then slept for 3 hours afterwards....the lake may be the trick to getting rid of your catnaps!

 

* You're a little "talker"...babbling all day long! I love it....it makes everyone smile!

*You laugh out loud now...and it's one of the best sounds I have ever heard!

*You have big beautiful blue eyes, just like your Daddy. I hope they stay that way!

*You really love your sisters...you light up with a huge smile every time they walk in a room!

*You are still suffering from extreme reflux...see below pic...you go through at least 2-3 outfits a day and 2-3 bibs and burp cloths. You're on Baby Zantac to help with the burning but it's not helping the spit up factor!

*You love to "stand" and when not standing you're constantly kicking your feet....this is no surprise since you were always kicking me when you were in my belly!

*You are growing so fast, and getting cuter and cuter every day!!!! We are so blessed to have you...you are the perfect fit for our family!

2 Months!!!

Can you believe it's been 2 months since this little dude joined our family?? 

 What are you up to at 2 months, Gibson???

* You are now up to about 14 pounds (not sure about your length)...you're obviously a good eater. 100% percentile for height and weight! BIG boy!!

* You are in 3-6 months clothes now...and at the rate you are growing, you will be out of those shortly!!!

*You are getting a little better about your baths....you still aren't crazy about them, but you have gone from screaming bloody murder, to waiting until you are getting dried off to scream! haha.

*You are still a little night owl but s-l-o-w-l-y you are settling into a routine...

*You sleep anywhere from 4-6 hours at a time at night, but still not sleeping through the night.

*You have a reflux issue going on right now...and it causes you to wake up in the middle of your sleep...spitting up in the middle of your sleep makes for a cranky baby sometimes. Doctor's appointment Wednesday to see if we can take care of that.

*You starting smiling at about 5 weeks old...and oh my, you are one smiley little boy...and you have started babbling...your favorite word is "Ah-goo"  ;-)

*You are happiest in the morning....and an excellent cat-napper....hoping we can work on getting in longer naps!!

*You still have no interest in pacifiers....I've bought every type they make and you gag when I try to get you to take one....you are trying to find your thumb, and I think once you do find it, you will sleep better and longer!

*You love to be held and rocked...and when you are put down in your swing or bouncy seat, you cry for someone to pick you up and hold you. And how do you know whether we are sitting or standing when we hold you?? If we stand up you are happy...we sit down, you cry!!! Silly baby! ;-)

*You are a pretty laid back kid. Only fussy when you are hungry or sleepy....no crying uncontrollably for hours on end. (Thank you, Lord)

We have had such a FUN 2 months with you...your sisters are over the moon in love with you (and so are Mom and Dad). What a wonderful addition you have been to our family!! I didn't think I had enough room in my heart for a third baby, but you are proof that you can love the third baby as much as the first and second ones. My cup runneth over! ;-)

We love you, sweet Gibson!

Happy ONE Month!!

 

Happy ONE Month, Gibson!!

It's hard to believe this little guy is already a month old!! 

Just last month I looked like this.....

...and then Gibson was born....all 9lbs. 12oz. of him...

...and now he's already changed 10 times and looks like this...

 What are you up to now, Gibson???

* You are now up to about 12 pounds (not sure about your length)...you're obviously a good eater. 100% percentile for height and weight! BIG boy!!

*You HATE baths with a passion...you sound like we are killing you when we bathe you.

*You are a little night owl. You sleep great until about 8pm..then want to stay up until 1am

*You sleep anywhere from 4-6 hours at a time at night.

*You smile here and there, but I am not sure if you do it on your own, or just as a reflex.

*You have sweet little coos that makes us laugh out loud...already a performer, making us all laugh!!

*You don't like pacifiers...instead you try to suck the back of your hand. I think you will eventually find your thumb, just like your big sisters did!

*You love to be held and rocked...and when you are put down in your swing or bouncy seat, you cry for someone to pick you up and hold you.

*You are a pretty laid back kid. Only fussy when you are hungry or sleepy....no crying uncontrollably for hours on end. (Thank you, Lord)

*We already don't know what we did without you in our family....you are such a joy to be around. We love you, Gibson!

GOD IS GOOD!!!

 

Sharing A Video...or two....

We are still floating on Cloud 9 over here!! 

I have a few videos to share with you....

Click HERE to seethe video from the news. My husband is in the beginning of the clip. He's getting off the plane...behind the guy holding up his hands.

And here is the home video of us seeing each other for the first time...Click HERE

Thank you all for your sweet comments of support!!!! We are over the moon with excitement to have him home!!!

School is OUT!!!!!

No more homework!

No more books!

No more teachers dirty looks!

It's hard to believe in August, I took this picture of the first day of school.....

...and in 9 months time they have changed to this  (on the last day of school!)

They grow up so fast!!!!

My house will be clean again in August, and my sanity will probably return then too....

HAPPY SUMMER everyone!!!!

Deployment Project #80- Supporting My Hero

Deployment Project #80

Wounded Warrior 5K Shirt

Last weekend, I had a chance to run in a 5k for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Family and Friends showed up to support my husband's battalion  and walked/ran in honor of our men currently serving overseas, as well as those who have been wounded in action.

What a wonderful cause to run for!

It was so good to be able to get together with the other family members of deployed soldiers.  I find comfort in being around other wives who know what a challenge it is to be away from a loved one for an entire year.

Here we are right after the race.

For my deployment project, I made t-shirts for my friend and me to wear in honor of my husband. 

With every step I ran I thought about what a brave man I am married too, and how thankful I am that he has been safe while serving overseas.

To make these, I just bought some transfer paper at Target.  

I designed an image on my computer, printed it out on the transfer paper and ironed it on a shirt. 

Easy as pie!

If you haven't thanked a  soldier for his duty, please do so.  

They are putting their lives on the line for YOU! 

Saying "Thank You" goes a long way with a soldier!

My 4 Minutes of Fame!

Remember in my last post (HERE) I told you I had the opportunity to go on the local morning show to talk about my blog and my deployment projects???

Well, here it is....

No laughing. :-)

Deployment Project # 78- A TV Appearance

Deployment Project # 78

A Trip To The TV Studio

A different type of project, but definitely a FUN one....

a chance to appear on our local morning tv show to share my blog and deployment projects..

I had the chance to share my blog, deployment projects and how I have been coping with my husband being away for 14 months...

It was fun to see all of the background that goes into making the show...

Everyone at the tv station was extremely hospitable and friendly. 

Such a relaxing atmosphere, even though my nerves were on edge...

It was such a fun opportunity to share my hard work with our local community...

I was able to explain how I cope with my husband's 14 month long deployment by keeping up this blog and having a goal of 100 projects by the time he returns.

Hopefully I was able to encourage other spouses who are going through the heartache of deployment.. 

Afterwards, they let me sit in the "HOT" seat.

I felt like Will Ferrell in the movie "Anchorman"

Maybe I should change my last name to "Corningstone"

(only those who have seen that movie will get that one)

My sweet friend, Kym, went with me for support (and was my photographer).

I think we make a MUCH better team than Hoda and Kathy Lee.  :)

Loved meeting the show's 3 hosts Dave, Laura and Evan. 

Super nice people. 

We were instant friends...already cutting up together within minutes!

Love it!

F.U.N. is such an understatement!

Thanks, Lowcountry Live for allowing me the opportunity to share what is close to my heart, and allowing me to inspire others with my blog!!!!!