Monkey Business

Parker is finally starting to feel a little better after having a cold and an ear infection, so he decided to figure out what his jumperoo can do.

Daycare & Work

Yes, it's true. Our little cutie pie started daycare last week. I thought the transition would be more difficult than it has been. He loves it and is doing great! We are so proud of him.


Mommy & Parker after his first day.

Monkey's daycare center is *very* small. There are only six babies in his class and two teachers. So we feel confident that he gets a lot of attention during the day. We've been told he is very interested in the older babies in class. There is one baby who is 7 months and crawling. Parker wants so badly to crawl just like his little buddy. I know that day will come all too quickly. They don't stay babies for long:(

While Parker is at daycare I am in full job search mode. Last week I had two interviews with The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I have never wanted a job so badly. I am comfortable with the position (event planning) and feel the hours would be a great fit for our little family. They have narrowed their search down to me and another candidate and still haven't made their decision. Please keep your fingers crossed!

Kisses For Mommy

Our little Peanut has started giving kisses. Enjoy!

Happy Poot Year!

Here's the video of Parker's first New Year's Eve. He actually made it to midnight!

It's the Most Wonderful Time

I haven't been the best about keeping our blog updated. Parker and I spend most of our days playing under the Christmas Tree. I have a feeling that he is going to get a little upset when we take it down this weekend.
Parker is doing all the things most four-five month old babies enjoy. He likes tummy time. He can completely roll over and kick his legs. He will soon take off crawling and that will be a bittersweet moment for me. He definitely didn't stay a newborn or tiny infant for long.

We had a wonderful Christmas.
The night before Christmas Eve we had a pizza party and gift exchange with my family. Parker got a Bumbo which we all love! I would highly recommend that all parents invest in a Bumbo once their babies become active and want to sit up with little help.



Then on Christmas Eve we went to a house warming/holiday party at Aunt Susan's new house.




On Christmas morning Parker played with his Jungle Jumperoo from Santa.



Then we hit the road.

We spent Christmas afternoon and the day after Christmas in Albuquerque.
Parker met his Uncle Jon and Aunt Jaid.



He also met several of Chris' aunts and cousins for the first time. And he got a cool Dunk n' Cheer from his Grandma and Grandpa.









He also had some great laughs and a slumber party with his Aunt Caty, Grandma CiCi and Grandad.

Merry Christmas Baby

Our sweet Parker baby had a *very* busy day.
We crawled out of our cozy, warm bed right after his daddy left for work this morning.
We enjoyed bath time. Then we were off to paint the town red.
First, we went to the bakery and got some thumbprint cookies for daddy's Christmas party.
We also grabbed some wrapping paper, tins, and bows from Hobby Lobby.
After our shopping adventure we went to daddy's work for the party. Of course all his co-workers fell in love with P's cute chubby little face. And he was such a good boy.
After the party we went to the bank and then home. His PW (Papa Wayne) came by for a visit and some good laughs, then it was time for a small afternoon nap.

This is definitely music to his mommy's ears... hopefully a busy day means a good nights rest:)

While he is sleeping I have a second to share a Christmas picture we took earlier this week. Enjoy.

Our Favorite Gift

My Parker Bailey,
You brighten my everyday. Today we spent our morning in front of our Christmas Tree.
We talked.
Wait.
I talked.
You made all kinds of squeals and screams.

Do you know how amazing this is to me? We don't have conversations yet, but you are starting to respond to my questions and jokes in your own special way.

Then this afternoon you helped me make your daddy's birthday dessert. Actually, I made the dessert and you cuddled closely. You cuddled closely until you discovered the huge spoon that I was using. Then you tried to grab the spoon from me.

You spent the rest of the day with your tiny fingers inside your mouth. You are so determined to figure out that small tooth that is starting to come in.
You also got a little fussy. So we sang 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' until you drifted off to sleep.

I love spending my days watching you discover new things for the very first time. Last night your daddy told me that you are the very best birthday present EVER. I couldn't agree more. You are the best!


I love you,
Mommy

And Happy 28th Chris. I love you. You are a wonderful husband and an amazing father.