It takes talent

to eat and sleep at the same time (especially if you aren't taking Ambien). This was Bryson at lunch today, I swear this isn't just me taking bad pictures of him....he had his eyes closed and was nodding off while eating. I finally had to put the camera down and take the food away because I was scared he was going to choke on it. He has done this 3 times now.....I think most kids would just stop eating but not Bryson he just keeps packing it away. And who said kids can't multi-task?!?!?!

What's that in your pocket?

notice the little bulge in his pocket......

oh, I think I see something peeking out!

1. a mirror-key chain in case my "fro" gets messed up and I need to fix it

2. bits of crackers and pretzels just in case I get hungry....left over from my snack

3. a Barbie hot pink purse, just because it fit!

there were a few more crackers in there but when I emptied the pocket out to take a picture of the contents he ate some of them!

Who needs a playroom when you have......

A BATHTUB!!!!!!

1 year stats for the big boy.......

22lbs 10oz ---- 50-75% (closer to the 75th%)
30.5 inches long ---- 75-90%
18.8 head circumference ---- 90-95%

So, he is pretty much right on track from his last check-up at 9mo.

We didn't get any shots today due to the fact that he has been running a fever all day. NO ear infection though, hallelujah!!! He does have tonsilitis but can I get another hallelujah that it wasn't strep throat!!!

He has basically been a grump all day but finally ate some food at dinner......you know he doesn't feel good if he doesn't two-fist his food!!!

Just for fun I pulled out Ramsey's 1 year stats, this is how he measures up to her:
18lbs 2oz ---- 10-25%
28.3 inches long ---- 25%
18.3 head circumference ---- 75%

Lesson learned: My kids have big heads!

How is it that

I only have a few pictures of Bryson eating cake at his birthday party and absolutely nothing else. No shots of our friends or family, no shots of Uncle Wes playing soccer with all the kids, no shots of Bryson in his super cute shirt courtesy of Christine. Sure, my mom took a lot of pictures but I dang sure didn't have the brains to download hers while she was here. You know we didn't even take the pictures that we do have, thank god for friends!

And also, how is it that Dustin and I wanted to compare Ramsey at a year to Bryson and the only pictures we can find from her party consist of her sitting in her wagon surrounded by her presents??? No cake for her I guess.

What the heck? We own 2 good cameras but apparently neither one of us take the time to use the dang things when you would think we would! I have a ton of pictures of our kids doing nothing but none of them doing something....like the first birthday milestone.

by the way, the boy is sick......AGAIN. Good thing he has his 1 year well visit today! hopefully they can give him some even stronger antibiotic this time. I will let you know his "stats" when we get back.

Happy Birthday Bryson!

Day 1

Day 7 celebration

Day 364

Day 364

Oh me, oh my. Oh how time flies.........

Happy Birthday sweet boy of ours. You have brought us so much joy this past year and we can't wait to see what the future holds for you. You light us all up with your smile, giggles, your "chubs" and even your cries.

We love you always and forever,

Mommy, Daddy and Big Sister Ramsey

I wonder.....

I wonder why I ever try to plan things, it never works out?!?!

I wonder if I will ever get rid of this belly fat....actually I know the answer to that, NO...unless someone out there wants to pay for a tummy tuck for sweet little ol' me!

I wonder why some women go to the gym at 8:30 in the morning fully decked out in make-up???

I wonder if our dogs hate our kids....I bet they miss the good life.

I wonder if grumpiness is contagious. If so, my kids gave it to me today.

I wonder if Bryson's party this weekend will be a mad house?

I wonder if anyone will notice the huge stain on the carpet from ChiChi's latest "episode". (I guess they will now!)

I wonder what's for dinner. Guess I better go figure that out!

Have a great night!!!!!!