Now time is really flying..

Wyatt officially feels like he's growing up too fast. He is now sitting unsupported, making sounds like "da" "ba" and "la" (still no "ma" unless it's "MAAAAAA" haha), and he has one tooth emerged and another close enough to the surface that you can feel it. From the sitting position, he'll lean forward to reach a toy, and I swear he is just going to take off crawling -- not literally, but this is what I mean by time flying! Before we know it, he'll be crawling all over, and our house will never be the same. He still loves bath time, and he's always upset when bath time is over, even if the water is cold or drained! He got a new inflatable rubber-ducky tub from Brandon and Deanna, and it's perfect now that he's sitting up. Plus, it only takes a few gallons of water to fill, versus the adult tub that wastes so much more water than he needs.

Bath time in his new tub

He's become a huge fan of his wooden blocks from Grandma (my mom), more so eating them or knocking them down when I stack them than anything else.

Blocks

 He loves anything that crinkles, from tissue paper to plastic bags to the container his baby wipes come in. So, we got him a book with crinkle pages. He seems to love it!
He's got a mind of his own, now getting mad when I take things away from him and screaming when his bottle is gone. If he can't reach something, the crying begins unless I give it to him, give him something else, or let him wail for about... oh, 30 seconds. He distracts himself pretty easily by the other toys surrounding him.
He's getting along great with the babysitter. Only being there twice a week has been really nice for me, because I get to spend the majority of my time with him. I like to think he appreciates it too :)

Trying to learn the sippy cup

School is chuggin' along. Fewer credits this term, which is really nice, but they are more difficult credits. However, being 5 months away from graduation is enough motivation for anyone, I think. So far, I've been able to stay caught up, and since Wyatt cut his teeth finally, we've both been getting a better night's sleep!
Stuart is still working his butt off, although it's slowed down a bit now that the holiday season is over. He is still working 6-7 days a week, and I am certainly not jealous of his hours. We are so thankful that he is willing to work so hard to support us!
I am still selling Scentsy, and it is going wonderfully. I got the Monthly Sales Award last month, and I'm nearing a promotion this month, which means another commission boost.
My work with Clackamas County starts this month, and I'm thrilled to jump into that. The Peer Health Advocate program I was supposed to be involved in fell through because one of the mandatory meeting days fell on the day of Wyatt's surgery, but I've been automatically accepted for next term, so I will be able to get involved then!
Wyatt's surgery is next Monday, January 24th. It's a minor surgery, and it has nothing to do with his health or well-being. The doctor told us not to worry! The only thing I'm nervous about is that they have to put him under! That and the recovery. He's tough, I'm sure he'll bounce right back with a little TLC.
I'm also getting my burn scars looked at by a dermatologist and hopefully removed in the next few months. Supposedly, it's a much easier process than surgery or anything, but we'll see!
Wedding planning has been going great. We have the time and location all finalized, our photographer booked, and our save-the-dates ordered. Also, we won a contest to get our DJ for 1/2 price!! I've even got my dress :) But, possibly one of the most exciting parts -- the honeymoon is booked!! A 7-day cruise through the Eastern Caribbean. We are beyond excited. A vacation together is much anticipated and well-deserved!
Well, Wyatt just fell asleep for a nap, and I've got things to do! (He was helping me write this post!) I'll try to update again in February, but school will only get crazier as the term goes on. You'll hear from me as Wyatt grows, though!
Until next time...

Welcoming 2011 With Open Arms..

We are thrilled to welcome a new year today! We were so blessed in 2010 with our beautiful boy and a year FULL of learning experiences. We look forward to what this year has in store for us -- graduation, Wyatt's first birthday, and our wedding! And, of course, all of the wonderful days and events in between.
Wyatt is a solid little man. He even stayed up to ring in the new year with us! He is somewhere around 21-22lbs, but he hasn't been to the doctor since his 4-month wellness check up. He will go back mid-January, so we'll give updated statistics then!
He's a very happy boy, full of laughter and SO well-behaved. He is learning to sit up unsupported but still a bit wobbly. He's doing great with solid foods, having conquered peas, green beans, and carrots. So far, he likes it all! We're trying to introduce watered down apple juice, but he hasn't taken a liking to the sippy cup. We'll keep at it! He's a great eater. He's also great at exercising now too. His exersaucer has gotten a lot of use. It's a toy shaped like a car that he's able to stand in the middle, bounce wit his legs, and play with the toys set up around his seat in the middle. He LOVES it, and he loves that he can see everything that's going on in the process. We're hoping to get him a walker, so he can actually wander around and explore without us having to carry him. He's getting SO heavy!!
We celebrated Christmas a little non-traditional this year. Christmas was my mom was the weekend before, and Christmas with my dad was the Thursday before. Christmas day we woke up and celebrated at home, then visited my family for a couple hours before spending the day with Stuart's family. We managed to keep it very relaxed and stress-free, which was definitely our goal.
We were blessed with so many wonderful gifts this year and are so grateful for everyone in our lives. We have such great friends and family who are so supportive and loving. We couldn't ask for better!
Wyatt was, of course, showered with toys! He has more toys than any 5-month old could possible know what to do with. So, one toy at a time, he is having a hay-day. The bright colors, sounds, and lights that all of the toys have in common hold his attention for longer than I thought possible! He also received very cute toys and the first step toward his college fun -- a baseball-themed piggy bank!
Stuart is still working his butt off, finally finishing out the holiday rush. Fortunately, things will slow down a little bit now that holiday shopping is slowing down, which means more time at home with us! He is still working all three jobs and plans to continue for as long as we are in Corvallis. I wish he'd cut it down to two, but I'm proud of him for working so hard for his family. He's a great catch!
We've spent the last 10 days house/dog/lizard-sitting for a friend of a friend. They have a beautiful house in the hills of Corvallis, and we felt absolutely spoiled getting to live there. I especially loved using her kitchen stuff! All top-of-the-line! They have two hounds and two lizards, so we had our hands full.
I enjoyed my time off from school and loved getting to spend all my time with Wyatt. It's exhausting, but I just love getting to hang out with him! The bad news -- he's gotten used to having me around all the time, so now if I'm not there, he's not a very happy camper. We're hoping this fades out, considering he will be with the babysitter twice a week, without me!
I head back to school on Tuesday for my second to last term of college. Wyatt will go to the babysitter's on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-5:30pm, while I'm in class and Stuart is at work. We are so glad he goes to the babysitter so little!
Wedding planning is coming along great. We've managed to get a lot done in a little time, and we're (I'm) hoping the trend continues.
It's going to be weird for me to go back to the grind, but last term flew by, so I am sure this one will too!
Happy New Year to everyone! May your 2011 have more ups than downs!
Until next time...