Carr's Birthday Part Two

I have been sitting here, just looking at these pictures. Carr had so much fun. That play yard is the best thing that ever happened to us. You see, we live in a very old apartment and we have so many cables, it is so dangerous leaving him walk around unattended. We have childproof as much as possible, but my son loves exploring. As I was saying, the play yard is a lifesaver. He likes being in there with his toys, it's big and it gives me peace of mind when I am cleaning around the house and can't watch him like a hawk. This time he had his cousin and friend Asdem inside with him, bliss.



Birthday gifts galore!
He did not know what to do with himself. Carr had a blast opening his presents. I want to thank everyone for their gifts. I am writing this post almost 5 months later and he still plays with each toy and we read to him at night the books that he received.
Thank you all for sharing such a special occasion with us!

Let them eat cake!

Carr's Birthday Party

I was very afraid of going overboard when I started planning his birthday. I started to get caught up with preparations and even had an estimate done by Hill City Cakes for his birthday cake. I needed to calm down with the expenses, especially now during this time of recession. It got to a point were I didn't know what I wanted to do. I took a deep breathe and I decided to do what my son would feel comfortable with: Only have over the people he knew and felt at ease with. Needless to say, we were a small bunch but he seemed very happy (and it help my finances also!)

to be continued...

I haven't blogged for a while

I haven't blogged for a while. I have been too busy to even have time for the most essential need: sleep. I have at least 5 drafts to post, pretty important milestones to write about and also tons of photos to upload. This is only counting my blog project, if I have to list the rest, like finishing to knit a blanket for Carr, start actually sewing his quilt ( I keep changing the design), and wrap up his year photo book.

I have been playing catchup with all my chores, and somehow never have time, or better said, never make time for my crafts. I have learned a lesson, you never catch up. So, I just have to include my crafts to my chores and not treat them like extras. Hopefully, it will work and I will keep up with my posts.

I apologize for the silence and promise try to be better.

My indepentant little man

Let me start by saying that my child is the sweetest boy I have ever been around. But that said, he has his little temper, and not surprisingly his has what I would call a bratty attitude. I can't call it full fledged bratty because this would mean that he gets "it" and already knows how to play us and most importantly we let it happen...oh nooooo, we said that would never happen.
In reality we try not to. But sometimes just sometimes, he is crying and pouting and he looking up at you with that look...I go and console him and I give him my blackberry.
Yes, i will regret caving in, yes I know that he has to learn no, and yes he should not be playing with it in the first place.
Tonight, my darling angel wanted to throw his blocks against the glass coffee table. He liked the noise it made. I had to remove the blocks and say very forcefully no-no! He cried, threw himself to the floor and cried some more. I didn't give him his blocks back but I picked him up and gave him a hug. Soon he'll understand, he'll know but knowing him he'll keep trying.

Funny thing happened tonight, I just sat in the living room and watched a movie with my hubby. I didn't worry about work, didn't fret about Carr or go over the never ending list of to dos.
It has been a while since we have done this and it felt good. Just to enjoy each other and a quiet night together.

A year ago

A year ago, 01/27/2008, Dabney Carr III was born. My husband Chip and I were surrounded by family and friends. I really cannot put into words my experience of it all. When I think about it, it's a jumble of feelings and sensations but all and all the utter peace of it all always leaves me speechless. It is as though, this is what God intended for me all along.
Carr was born at 1:45 pm and because of some complications I did not get to hold my child until 2:30 pm. But when I touched him for the first time, when I finally met him...again, speechless.

This past year has been a ride, we have grown as a family and as individuals. God has blessed us with a healthy boy. We have come a long way, from being utterly terrified to constantly in awe. I want to thank my son for making me a better person. I have had lessons in patience, strength, and selflessness. I have also become more focused and resolute. Funny how life unfolds.

I love you son.

Here is my fav pics of this past year:

It has been one crazy year! I want to thank my mother-in-law Lynn, my father-in-law Dabney and my husband Chip.

Carr's Birthday

Like any other weekday, January 27th started out early, with a big difference, I took the day off! It was my precious boy's birthday. What can I say...He has me wrapped around his little finger.

As I posted earlier, I had decided to make a homemade birthday card and send it in to the sprout channel. My husband and I had sprout on to watch if our homemade card made the cut.
Somehow, they got the name wrong, didn't understand my writing and ...Kevin wished a Happy, happy birthday to D'carr... yes he actually called my son D'carr. I looked at the website and there it was...D'carr. I took an awesome picture of the website but our PC crashed a few weeks ago, and I did not have a copy on my laptop...so I lost it.

So much for documenting.