Christmas

Aidens first Christmas was great. He got so many things, I have no clue how he will ever manage to play with them all. We woke him up early so he was fussy all day, and with all the excitment and people he just wasn't himself, but it still turned out to be a good day. Everyone came to mine and anthony's house for breakfast & to see Aiden open all of his presents. We wen't to April's later on that day. Aiden has also started to say "Da-Da", he won't say it all the time, but usually if I repeat it to him over and over again he will finally say it to me. He weighs 17 lbs. 1 oz. without any clothes on now, the last time we wen't to the dr. he weighed 17.2 with clothes and a wet diaper, but as of yesterday it is 17.1 and 26 inches long. He dosn't even look like the same baby anymore, he is growing up so fast! He will be 6 months on Saturday, so crazy. I wished time would slow down a little.

I am proud to say that Aiden is over being sick. It took him about 10-12 days to fully recover from his cold, but i'm so thankful he's feeling better. He's been having trouble sleeping through the night though, so i'm hoping it is just a phase he is going through and that things will get back to normal soon. Another milestone, he has also started sitting up by himself now! He also has learned to clap his hands together, which he does quite often and even takes little baby steps when we hold him up on his feet. He is growing up so quickly. We have stayed pretty busy lately so I haven't had much time to update, however I am proud to say that I am DONE with school for the semester! I passed all of classes except for History which I will have to retake next year. My dental hygiene course requires that I pass all of my core classes with a C or better, and unfortunately I came out of my history class with a D. But, it will all work out. We also took Aiden to visit Santa on Saturday. He wasn't a fan at all. The ladies did get a great picture although he looks worried to death, but it's too cute!

Dear Hectic Week,

My little angel has been sick this week. He woke up last Sunday night with a fever of 103 so we gave him some medicine, and it came down a little. The next morning we took him to the doctor (last time this happened we rushed him to the ER in the middle of the night, but after waiting there for 5 hours and having them do nothing but tell us to take him to the Dr. in the morning we decided to go a different route this time) anyhow, the doctor did some blood work and found that he had some sort of virus, said it could possibly be roseola, and that he may break out in a rash in a couple of days, but that never happened. He's fever went away and now he's just having a stuffy nose and a little cough. Needless to say he has been extremely fussy this week and I have been exhausted. Hearing a crying baby all day every day gets tiring. But, I'm glad he's starting to feel better. I hate seeing him sick. When we took him to the doctor he weighed 17 lbs. 2 oz. He's growing so quickly it's crazy. He has officially mastered rolling around EVERYWHERE. So we can no longer take our eyes off of him for even a second. He's into everything, but it's so cute. He is into all of the Christmas presents as well. Being a mom is the most wonderful feeling. I'm crazy to say it, but if I was out of college I'd definitely have another one. Babies are such a blessing. Hopefully i'll get a new camera soon so I can start updating with pictures.

Dear, Wonderful Weekend

Thanksgiving was great. We wen't to Douglasville to see my family. We haven't been there in a very long time so it was good to see everyone. I still don't like how they all get together in a church, I just feel like Thanksgiving would be more cozy if it were at someone's house, and we'd probably enjoy it more, but overall it was okay. That afternoon we wen't to Anthony's moms to have Thanksgiving with his family & that was nice too. Aiden looked so cute in his little outfit, and he did really good with everyone. We tried feeding him some sweet potatoes but he wasn't liking that too much. Anthony and I got up early for black friday shopping. We got all of Aiden's Christmas shopping done and boy does he have a lot of stuff. That night we set up the tree and wrapped all of his presents. I can't wait to see him open them all. Saturday we wen't out for Anthony's 21st birthday, that was fun. Overall we had a great holiday weekend, and it was all the more special being able to share it with Aiden this year. Can't wait for Christmas!

Dear, Holidays

Aiden's first Thanksgiving will be Thursday. We have so incredibly much to be thankful for. First off being that Anthony and I became parents this year. We have a beautiful, healthy, happy baby boy & we are just so proud of him. I graduated highschool & also started college, and we have a beautiful home and both have jobs. I'm very thankful for Anthony & Aiden. They mean the absolute world to me.
On another note, I'm excited to bring Aiden to Douglasville for Thanksgiving so that the family can see him. Next week he will be 5 months old, which is crazy. And Anthony's birthday is also Friday, he will be 21. So we are busy busy busy. I can't wait to get the rest of Aiden's Christmas shopping done on Friday.
Anthony has had a high fever since the weekend, so he may have the flu. I'm praying that Aiden dosn't catch it & he will remain healthy & hopefully not get sick this winter. Thats all for now. =)

Dear, Sickness

Well, I've been sick for about half a week now. I have a doctors appointment scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and needless to say, i'm trying to keep my distance from Aiden as much as possible, but that isn't seeming to go too well, since I take care of him all day. Today he is at his Grandma's though so that I can get some rest. I hope & pray that he dosn't get whatever this is that I have. His cough and congestion wen't away so we definitely don't need him getting sick again. I can't believe he will be 5 months old very soon! Time goes by too fast! Can't wait for Aiden's first Thanksgiving next week, and Anthony's 21st birthday. We will have a very busy week next week.

Dear, Busy Weekend

While the boys are asleep I figured I could get in enough time to write a little. Lately, we've been staying so busy. We took Aiden to the doctor this morning. They said he was just fine, maybe a little cold and to do some saline drops in the nose to clear up the congestion. So I was very happy to hear that it was nothing serious. He also seems to be feeling a lot better. And has also been sleeping through the night this week. It was another beautiful day today. We helped April & Shane move into their new house all day. It was so nice, and made me want a house really badly. But, the apartment will do for the next couple of years. I'm just thankful to have a bigger apartment than what we started out with. Aiden spent the day at Anthony's grandma's. He really loves it over there. They bought him a bebe' pod chair to help him with sitting up by himself. But, I am proud to say that he sat up last night for a good minute or so without tipping over. Oh, and he also gained a pound since the last time we had been to the doctor 12 days ago, which brings him to 16 lbs 6 oz. He has now doubles his birth weight. Such a big boy =) After a long day of moving we're finally at home, the boys are both asleep before 11 o'clock, which is a nice treat & I am all done with school work. Time to finally rest, and off to church in the morning.
Goodnight =)

Dear, sunshine

So it is finally beautiful outside! Thank God for gorgeous weather. And it is also the weekend =) I set Aiden up a doctors appointment for tomorrow morning at 11:30, his congestion is getting pretty bad, so i wan't to be safe and just make sure it's nothing serious. So pray that he's just fine. He's been great today though, and he's taking a nap right beside me now. I'm so ready for a relaxing weekend!

Dear, Thursday

Last night Aiden actually put himself to sleep without a bottle. That is a first. He usually always has to have a bottle in his mouth while falling asleep but around 11 oclock, he was wide awake and feeling very playful & anthony and i were very tired, so we layed him in between the two of us, and let him play and get out all of his energy. About 30 minutes later i looked over to him and he was sound asleep. too precious. He also slept through the night which is always great. He has been pretty fussy today and still has a runny nose and cough, but he is now taking his 3rd nap of the day, so i'm appreciating that. If he still hasn't gotten better tomorrow I will take him to the doctor, I hate seeing him sick. Well he just woke up, so I'll cut this short.

Dear, Rainy day

So it's STILL raining! And Aiden also still has a cough & slightly runny nose. But, I'm hoping it won't get any worse than that. No fever yet, so thats a good sign. He's been pretty fussy all week, but hopefully it is just from teething. Only 2 1/2 weeks left until i'm done with my first semester! Thank God! It gets tough trying to be a mom & go to school & work, but it'll all be worth it in the end. Anthony is getting a lot of hours at work and is also having to work weekends now. Me and Aiden definately miss him, but the money is good. We've started going to church. I'm really happy about that. I wan't Aiden to grow up with church friends & also have a close relationship with God. I know it'll change the type of person he is if he stays in church growing up & that's really important to me. He's just about started sitting up on his own, and his little legs are getting so strong, he's always wanting to stand up on our legs. Thats all for now, here are some pictures from today.

Dear Journal,

I figured that I needed to have something to look back on, that reflected my life, so I'm going to start writing in this. Aiden is growing bigger and bigger every day. He never ceases to amaze me. He weighs 15 lbs and 8oz. now. We are still struggling to get him to sleep by himself, and through the night, but thats okay. He just started eating baby food and he does really well with it. I can't believe he's already over 4 months old! Time really does fly! Anthony and I have been together for almost 2 years. Now thats crazy! But we'll do everything in our power to always stay together and provide the best life for Aiden. He's been fussy lately due to teething. He had his 4 months check up last week. The doctors said he was big for his age (but that was ok) and that he was doing really well. They said he's a perfectly healthy baby, so I am always so happy to hear that. It's so crazy how all of the little things he does makes me so happy. He brings me so much joy, I just can't imagine not having Aiden in my life. I thank God every day for blessing me with such a beautiful, healthy and happy baby. ♥
The family on Halloween



He can play in his walker now!