Our Poor Little Guy

These pictures were taken earlier today. Oscar was in a good mood all day today. We went on a walk and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine, went grocery shopping and stopped by the library to visit dad. At 7 I started his normal bedtime routine, rice cereal and bath. While feeding him his rice cereal he kept gagging but seemed fine. He was a happy boy in his bath no big deal. I was getting him into his PJ's and he threw up. He seemed fine after it was all done. Deke got home from studying and was holding him and he threw up again all over. Tons more this time. I felt so bad! I don't know what was wrong. He didn't act like he didn't feel good. I don't know if he just ate too much or if he ate something bad. I did buy him some new crackers at Walmart that are made in China (now that I checked the package). I just felt horrible for him. It is never fun to throw up. Hopefully it was just a fluke thing and he will be the same happy boy tomorrow.

Where Does the Time Go?

Our little boy is now 6 months old. He is getting so big! We can't get enough of him!

Things that he loves:
Food (anything and everything, if he sees me eating he wants some.)
Baths (he gets so excited and when he say Splash he goes crazy splashing in the water)
Playing (he loves to play all day long, sometimes not very good by himself but if you are there to play with him he loves it)
Wonder Pets (he is still captivated by this TV show)

Things he doesn't like:
Bottles (HELP!! it is driving me crazy and makes me so nervous for June when I will be away from him for more than 24 hours)
Binkies (any and all kinds and we got the cutest binkies as a gift that say Oscar and Stud Muffin)
When one of us leave a room and he sees us (if you can sneak out without him watching then he is ok but if he sees you walk away he wines immediately.

I took this picture with my phone so I could text it to Deke while he was in Fayette studying for the Bar. I was way impressed while how well Oscar smiled for the picture. He was being cuddly (he usually doesn't like to be up on my shoulder) and I just held the phone up and told him to smile. I think it made Deke's day. We sent many pictures to remind Dad what he was missing out on at home. We are so excited for Wednesday to be over so we can have make all to ourselves. He has been studying like CRAZY! Only 4 more days to go, I can't wait!!

My Two Dogs!

This picture was taken awhile ago, but these are my dogs! They mean the world to me and make me so happy every day! How grateful I am for them. They are going to be partners in crime when Little O gets a little older. Deke and I laugh when people say "You just wait, I'm going to teach Oscar some many bad things that you taught my kids." Because we both know Deke will teach him those same bad things so he can drive me crazy!! Sure will be fun for me!

Music

So today at church a guy played an arrangement of I Know That My Redeemer Lives. This has been one of my favorite hymns for a long time. The arrangement was pretty and I enjoyed listening to it. As I sat listening all I could think about was my mom and how she was always practicing some arrangement of the hymns for prelude music or something. I miss hearing the piano being played. Music is such a powerful way for me to feel the spirit. I know that this hymn is one of my mom's favorites as well and she has a hard time getting through it without tears. I find myself having a hard time as well. The words are very powerful!

So I like to sing songs to Oscar throughout the day and when I am rocking him to sleep. I find myself singing the same songs over and over again. So I ask this question to whomever, What songs do you sing to your little ones?

The Cutest Little Laugh in the World

I love how Oscar's face lights up when he laughs! Deke and I can't keep from smiling when we watch this video. He is sharing his giggles more often these days. He is the BEST!

4 more weeks to go!

So yes I am on a countdown to when Deke will be done with the Bar. I just can't wait to have a husband back and I know little O is just as excited as I am! In the morning Deke takes Oscar while I go to the gym and I know it is his favorite time of the day. I think he gets a little disappointed if I decide to take the day off because he then doesn't get his alone time with him.

Things that we have been up too:

I had a wonderful lunch at Cafe Rio with my 2 sisters last week. We laughed and had a good time! Oscar was so good to let us just talk each others ear off. I enjoy hanging out with my sisters so much I wish I could see them more often, they are my best friends.

After lunch I went to check out a jogging stroller I found on KSL. It was in great shape when I saw it and so I couldn't pass it up. Afterwards Oscar and I headed over to Target and did a little shopping. Why doesn't the Tooele Valley get a Target, things would be so much better if they did!

Friday I went and got a pedicure with my sister in law. Again Oscar tagged along with us and was so good to just sit on my lap and check out everything that was going on. My toes were in bad shape and really needed some work done on them!

Saturday was just nice hanging out with Deke all day! I look forward to the weekends because I know he will be around! After I put Oscar to bed me and sister in law headed to the movies to see Bride Wars. Such a cute flick!

Sunday Deke and I had to talk in church. The counselor didn't give us a topic to talk on so we picked to talk about Joseph Smith. Deke's mom hung out with Oscar at home so we would not be disrupted during the talks. I must admit I really enjoyed sacrament meeting. A missionary talked after us and he did a excellent job! Missionaries always impress me with how well they know the scriptures and how they can just rattle off a talk without preparing.

Today was such a beautiful day that I decided to test out the stroller, so Oscar and I went for a little walk. He wined for a little when he got tired and then fell right to sleep. I am excited to go running with him when it is nice outside. He will be my running partner.

Here are a few new pictures of our little boy. He is changing so much. He loves to eat! So far he has had sweet potatoes (are his favorite), squash, and peas. I got him some little puffs that are flavored sweet potatoes too. He has tried all sorts of my food lately. I know his favorite would be the fudgesicle he gets on occasion. He splashes like crazy now in his bath and gets water everywhere. He is rolling all over the room when I'm not in there. If I'm there he wines until I get him (what a stinker!) Oscar is getting easier and easier to go to bed too. He sleeps from 8'ish until 5'ish, what I would give if he just slept until 6. He does usually fall back asleep in our bed after he eats at 5. So I guess I shouldn't complain. Tonight I put him down and he was still awake and he didn't even cry for 2 minutes. Hooray! Deke and I think he is the BEST! How grateful I am that I am able to be a mom. Sometimes it is very challenging but so worth it!

Look who has 2 teeth

We are amazed that he has already cut 2 teeth and is only 4 1/2 months old. He didn't seem to crabby while it was all taking place. I have a feeling there are more on the way he still drools all over and his hand is always in his month, Plus he still isn't eating the best UGH!