A high chair joins the family

Today Rhett's high chair arrived! I have to say I was blown away by how fast it arrived, I ordered it on Monday and here it was today!

As soon as I saw it on the porch I pulled it inside and got to work. The box was massive and all the parts were nestled inside safe from harm on their journey.

It took me about 45 minutes to get it all put together because I am the queen of put it together and then back track because I did not read all the directions. :)

All in all it looks great and Rhett sat in it just fine. I am only 5% unhappy with it because the manufacturer made it seem taller but I think it will all work out just fine! I can't believe he is almost ready to start eating solids. And if you have any suggestions on how to keep my white wool rug safe left me know!

Baseball <3

Last weekend I took Rhett to his first baseball game. It was a varsity high school game and the teams were Borger (my former employer) versus Pampa (the town where I live). Naturally we rooted for Borger because I know those kids and want them to do well. They did great last weekend! Rhett wore a cute little bulldog outfit and had his baseball pacifier with him. They ended up winning last weekend! :)

Well this weekend Borger was playing Perryton and my dear friend Darenda invited us to come watch and cheer for the dogs... The only condition was that we needed to wear our lucky outfit. We got there and Perryton took the lead right away and continued to do well. It wasn't until the 3rd inning that I realized the baseball pacifier was at home 30 miles away! Needless to say Rhett was not so lucky for them today and the dogs lost.

Next weekend they are back in Pampa so we are going to wash our bulldog outfit and remember the baseball pacifiers!

This picture is from last weekend-- Rhett sitting with Darenda keeping score.

A wonderful Wednesday

Today I tested the waters and tried something new! I went to Amarillo to run errands and get Reid's birthday present alone with Rhett. We did great!

Our first stop was Cavender's Boot City for some new work shirts for Reid and while we were there I got Rhett the cutest outfit. :) Stop two was Kohl's where we picked up some footie sleepers and a baby gift for my dear friend Ashley. I also managed to find a picture frame for our big black and white picture of Rhett from the hospital. Our third stop was Target where we picked up some work pants for Reid. Target has Wranglers for $15.99 a pair!

We had to run to BRU for a few necessities and also so Rhett could have some lunch. And finally our last stop the busiest store in Amarillo-- Sam's Club. I have to say I love that place because you can get 2 pounds of lunch meat for $5.98 and my farmer husband lives off of sandwiches during the farming season.

We finished off the night having dinner at FCC with Amy, Kyle, Lisa, and the kids. It sure is nice to have someone to eat with once a week! I am so happy to be staying home and spending time with my sweet boy who is laughing more and more each day.

Brrr

It has really been cooling off in Pampa during the night so we don't need air conditioning. BUT.... Waking up in a house that naturally goes down to 64 is not my favorite. And poor Rhett hates to be swaddled and refuses to wear gloves because he sucks his thumb and therefore has hands of ice. And these hands of ice are in his mouth a lot!

So the question is do I turn the heater back on and set it at a low temperature or do I leave it off? I guess I should enjoy the free a.c. while I can because I remember last summer and the miserable heat. They (the pediatrician's office) say that babies sleep better in cooler rooms but Rhett woke up at 6:12. He must still be tired as each little burst of playing is getting shorter and slower with longer between each kick...

Success and now we are headed back to "nap" in our very chilly home!

Naps

I will be the first person to admit that Rhett is a terrible napper but this last week has shown positive progress! Rhett has had his longest out of the car naps this week! A full hour and a half of a nap! I can't believe it!

Sadly yesterday was very busy and we did not have a chance to have a good solid nap. Rhett did nap at the baseball game and then again for 30 minutes before the wedding reception we went to. Not our best napping day which led to one of our worst nights of sleep ever!

Today is a new day and Rhett is having a nap right now so hopefully we will be having a much more restful nap! As always mommy-hood is an ever changing adventure and I would not change a minute of it!

Easter

This year Easter was very different for us as we now have a baby. Rhett was 14 weeks on Easter weekend and the Easter Bunny was very thoughtful and he did not bring us any candy. Instead Rhett got spoons for when he starts solid food like cereal and purees. He also got two adorable plates that have cars and dinosaurs on them as well as bowls.

We spent the morning at church with family which was wonderful and then had a delicious lunch over at Aunt Amy's house. There were pictures and laughs and even more presents from MamMam. We got some adorable books, a monkey rattle, and a very fun green ball!

January, February, and March in a nutshell

January-- life with a new baby is busy! My mom came to visit for 10 days after my c-section and I spent time looking for new health insurance. I officially resigned from my job at the end of January.

February-- my dad and stepmom came for a visit and we got a flat tire on the way to Canadian for dinner. After that we went to Lubbock to see Rhett's mawmaw and that was a wonderful trip!

March-- Rhett had his 2 month well baby check and weighed 13 pounds and was 24 inches long. He was sick for 2 weeks battling a cough and then RSV which was so terrible.

I am happy to report he is all better now and so far we have smooth sailing in April.