New Babysitter & New Moves!

Beckett has a new sitter!  Her name is Jenny and she is wonderful!  God has completely helped us feel at ease with Jenny, her style of caring for our son is exactly what we have been looking for.  And Beckett seems to love it there!  He especially likes one little girl, named Ali.  She is about 2 years old and they are flirting with each other every time Zach or I pick him up!  Ali is always so concerned about Beckett.  She offers him his binky and lovey, helps with the car seat straps, puts his cover over him, waves good-bye, among many other things!  It's so cute!  Of course, I won't be saying that when he's a freshman wanting to date a senior!  Thank God for giving us wisdom to change sitters and comfort in making the transition.

In addition, Beckett rolled from tummy to back Friday evening.  Mommy and Beckett were reading a story about barnyard animals while Beckett was having tummy time.  All of a sudden, he rolled over!  And we rolled him back to his tummy and he did it again!  It was such an amazing moment AND we caught it on video.  I'd love to share the video, but I don't know how to upload it to my blog anymore.  The little icon is gone.  So, you'll just have to envision our cutie-pie making his first moves!

We love you son!  Keep movin'!

3 MONTHS OLD!!!

Well, I am a little behind.  I had this blog written up about 12 days ago and was waiting to post it until I took pictures.  Here I am, 12 days later, finally posting his 3 month blog!  Enjoy!

"Beckett is 3 months old today!  We can't believe how much he is growing and changing on a daily basis.  We have definitely seen our little baby boy transform into a "pre-toddler".  He is cooing, laughing, giggling, wanting to roll over, eating great, sleeping great, moving and squirming!

Not only did Beckett turn 3 months today, but he also went to a different babysitter.  Our former babysitter was wonderful, we never felt that Beckett was not well taken care of or loved on.  However, the environment in the home was much less structured than our home and this made for a very tough transition back-and-forth to the sitter.  So, with a little help from my "second mom" (my secretary, Shelly) we have found a wonderful sitter who thrives on structure like mommy!  He had a great day today, and the sitter was even able to help Beckett take a 3-hour nap this morning!!!  So far, it's going great, please pray for Beckett as he gets to know the new sitter and all the other babies!  He was totally flirting with the two baby girls that were there this morning!  Atta boy!  Here's a picture from today (January 19th)!"

All Giggles

Beckett giggled for the first time on Sunday! We weren't fast enough to get it on video, but we have an awesome memory of the belly laugh! He hasn't done it again since. :(

Snow Days are the BEST!

What started out as a terrible week (because mommy had to go back to work), ended wonderfully with THREE snow days! One of the BEST things about working in education are the random, surprise "NO SCHOOL" days during the winter months! I am especially enjoying them this year as each snow day means one more day I get to spend with my little boy. I have realized that although I work 10x harder as a stay-at-home mom than I do as a school counselor, each day I am at work is one less day I get to spend with my little boy and one more day I will never get back. Although this is the MOST depressing thought ever, I try my hardest to love every moment with Beckett.

So! Here's some fun memories from our first THREE snow days together!

Mommy's attempt to get the mail failed. So she sent Daddy to the mailbox. Note the snow shovel in hand. Yes, Daddy had to shovel his way to our mailbox!

Beckett says "I LOVE MY NEW BUMBO SEAT!!! THANKS GRANDMA and GRANDPA!!!"

Daddy bought a blue bumbo and Mommy didn't want to hassle with returning it for a gender neutral color. So, if Beckett gets a little sister someday, she's going to have to deck it out in diamonds or something! That would make Daddy think twice about buying gender specific from now on!

Beckett is in shock after the Tiger loss to Navy in their bowl game. "Seriously Pinkel, what kind of coaching was that?!?!"

Beckett loves his lovin's from Mommy. Can't you tell?