So Close to Getting a Smile!!

My son is sooo advanced! I know...Every parent thinks that about their child, but really...CJ is SMART! He has already learned to rollover on to his back from his stomach. He can stand up when he has a little extra support from either me or his daddy. He sleeps about 5 hours straight at night, thank goodness!!

One of my favorites of CJ's many milestones are the little coo sounds he is beginning to make. When I talk to him he tries so hard to hold his very own conversation with me. It is so adorable. My heart smiles every time. I can't wait till he says his first word... Mama :). Ok, well knowing how he is with his dad it will probably be Dada.

Soon to come...CJ's million dollar smile. CJ is so close to giving me a genuine smile. Of course I have seen him smile either when he is dreaming or when he simply can't control his facial expressions..so I guess they kind of aren't real smiles but it is coming! I give it a week!! I love my lil man!!

Favorite Pic of the Week (5/20/11)

This is my favorite picture taken this week. I managed to capture CJ flashing a smile!! He is sooo handsome! Love my lil man...

Cory joined in on the picture action and added some special effects.... The Black/white is my fave!

CJ gets some Mina time

Only a few people could keep me away from my lil man for more than a few hours.... guess that means I really love Cory lol. We are going to Phoenix, AZ so Cory can tryout for the United Football League. We are driving tonight and will be back tomorrow night. I know it's a really short trip but I haven't even left yet and I'm already missing my baby. He is going to be in the best hands tho...

CJ will get to spend some time with his Mina!! Lucky boy...I wonder what they will do??? CJ will get spoiled of course lol. Hopefully Mina will get to post the details later. 



CJ's Big Blowout!!

CJ gave me and his daddy quite an adventure today, or should I say he taught us a lesson. We went to a birthday party for the daughter of a friend of ours. It was CJ's first time being around a bunch of other little kids so I had to make sure my son looked cute. Check out his summertime outfit below:

So I thought I was doing good.. my son looked cute, dad looked good and I had my little sundress on. Gosh..we shoulda took a family pic!! I had everything packed..extra diapers, wipes, bottle w/ formula, pacifier and spit rag. We were set. So we get the party and CJ is pretty well behaved. He got a little fussy so Cory decided to change him before we fed him his bottle. During his feeding Cory kept saying CJ felt wet..but he had just changed him. Then he looked at his own shirt and saw some orange/yellow liquid. He looked at CJ and sniffed him...uh oh. CJ had a blowout!!

And when I say blowout, I mean there was poop everywhere!! On his back, coming out the diaper, soaking his clothes. It was so disgusting as you can see by the pic. Yet all I could do was laugh. We took CJ out to the car because I realized that in my extra perfect preparation for the day I forgot to bring a change of clothes. Yikes!! So Cory cleaned him up in my car and decided to remove his shirt and just let him go the rest of the time in the overalls. Hey new parents... we are still learning. CJ is a new baby.. he is still teaching us! LOL But I will never make that mistake again. FUN times and lesson learned!!



My Fave Pic of the Week .....

This pic is soo cute!! For once CJ is looking at the camera and doesn't have a bug-eyed shocked look LOL. Love it!!

CJ is One Month Old!!

My son has brightened my days for one full month now. Amazing!! Time has gone by sooo fast, I can't believe it. Tuesday was the official day. CJ had a doctor's appointment that day. He weighed 10.5 lbs and was 21 inches long.  CJ has gained almost 4 lbs and has grown 3 inches in his first month. Goodness!! My boy is getting so big but I'm not surprised with amount he has been eating lately. I am so blessed to be have been able to spend as much time as I have with him over the past few weeks. Everyday there is a new discovery! He is just starting to make noises other than crying lol. He is getting better control of his wild arms and hands, although he did punch me in the nose the other day...I hope it wasn't on purpose :) CJ was so beautiful when he was born, my lil grown man baby, but he is really turning into such a handsome lil fellow. I love you CJ!

My First Mother's Day

Yesterday I got to celebrate my very first Mother's Day. I am so proud to be Cory Jr.'s mom. Already I am turning into one of those mom's... LOL. I could literally stare at him for hours. He is just beautiful....he is mine. I totally get it now when other moms I know describe that unconditional love. He already has my heart. I get excited when I think about what the future has in store for my son and for me as a mom. I hope that I can give him the values and beliefs that will guide him towards the right path and will take him far. Everyday he is changing! It's amazing to know as a woman, as a mother, that I carried this precious little baby inside of me. Wow..women truly are amazing.

CJ got me some chocolate, slippers, and a DVD of the movie Not Easily Broken.  Thanks my love!! CJ and I got his Mina a cool little running shirt that has his picture on it (below) with the words " You lookin' at my Mina?" She loved it!!

Although I have only been his mother for a month, and my life has completely changed, I am happy and excited for the lifetime of memories and many more Mother's Days I get to share with my child. CJ, Mommy loves you!!