Weekend Adventures

We finally got some decent weather on Saturday so we decided to take advantage and take Ryan for walk around the neighborhood. Boy was it nice to get out and get some fresh air! I miss taking him for walks outside. I'm so ready for spring it's ridiculous! I absolutely can't wait for warmer weather when I can take Ryan to the park and swing on the swing set (of course the baby swing that is)! I just know he's gonna love swinging!

Annabelle and Gracie went on the walk with us. They were also grateful for some fresh air! Ryan enjoyed watching the ducks and swans at the neighborhood pond! He is becoming more and more aware of his surroundings!

Saturday night we went to dinner at PF Changs. Ryan did well and we enjoyed a yummy dinner. Towards the end of our meal Ryan got a little fussy so Matt picked him up and held him. He was content. I offered to hold him so Matt could finish up his meal. Matt picked him up to pass him across the table and that's when I saw what no mom wants to see!!! He had blown through his diaper and poop was all over his back under his onesie!! Oh my, what do we do is all I could think. I laughed. Matt wasn't laughing but I knew he would later!

I didn't have a change of clothes so it didn't seem logical to change him there. So what did we do? Well, Matt took Ryan to the car, he was starting to have a little odor. The couple at the table next to us kept saying what a happy and smiley baby Ryan was. Ha, If they only knew! I paid the bill and we headed home! When we got home we got him in the bath and cleaned him up! I thought it was hilarious and a few hours later Matt found the humor as well! I'm sure it will be one of those stories we will remember for a long time!

What an adventurous weekend!!!

I Heart Shopping

I'm joining Kelly's Korner for Show Us Your Life - Where Do You Shop?

Well, If you know me at all you know I LOVE to shop! I do almost all the shopping for our family! I love shopping in stores and online. This morning I was watching the view and it was "fashion friday". They had a designer on who has brought back wrap dresses.

I honestly was never crazy about these but her designs were super cute. I totally could see myself wearing them. Too bad I can't afford them but here are two of her dresses.

Aren't they super cute?

I must admit that 90% of my wardrobe is from Ann Taylor Loft and Ann Taylor. I always love what new styles they have. And they usually have really good sales.

I also love shopping at Target for just about anything. I love Kirklands and Hobby Lobby for home accessories and accents! I am always looking at etsy.com for cute baby stuff.

So where do you like to shop? Where do you shop online?

Sleep and Rainy Days

It rained all day today! We stay home and caught up on some housework. Ryan has been flipping over to his belly when I lay him down for his nap. (He moves around more during naps than at night.) This morning he did this but when I went in to check on him he had fallen back asleep on his belly. I guess this is what he need to learn to do.

We learned that Ryan needs an earlier bedtime. For a few days there he was getting really fussy around dinnertime making it almost impossible to feed him solids. We moved his dinner and bedtime up 30 min and it seems like it's working better for him and us!

Ryan tried gerber biter bits tonight and he loved them, as you can see, ha! He didn't eat the whole thing but it did keep him busy for a while while we ate dinner. And boy are those things messy! He also had apple blueberry stage 2 food at lunch and loved it!

Getting my fit on

Today I finally got Ryan's 7 month pictures with his bear. He is getting so big and little harder to take his picture. I know, I know, just wait til he won't even sit still for me right! At least right now he will sit for me but as you can see he wants to grab things around him. I get him to smile but just briefly and I can't get the camera ready in time. It's still cute to get him grabbing the paper.

This morning I did cardio resistance training and it was great. Hope I will be able to walk tomorrow, ha! I am still losing weight and have just 6 lbs to go til I reach my prepregnancy weight. The short term goal is within reach however, like most women I want to lose even more weight.

Here's what I've been doing to shed those baby pounds. I workout 5 days a week (my goal is 5-6). I run/walk on the treadmill 4 days (1 hour) and cardio resistance training 1 day a week. I do intervals when I run so it keeps my heart rate up. I don't usually like doing my workout but I love the way I feel afterwards. I know the payoff will be worth it when I reach my goal.

I love sweets and sugars, that's no secret! I've been trying to make better and healthier food choices. I count calories too so I can keep track of how much I eat and how much I need to work off. I think one thing that has helped is we are eating at home more.

What are your tips and tricks for weight loss?

Boys Night Out

This morning I started a new ladies Bible study at our church. It's my first Bible study at MCC but definitely not my first LBS. We will be studying Beth Moore's Esther and I'm super excited about it. Beth Moore is so passionate and excited about God. It's hard to listen to her and not get excited about getting to know God and His word. I'm so looking forward to learning and spending some much needed quality time with God over the next 11 weeks!

Tonight Matt went to all you can eat wings with the boys! I gave him the night off, ha! I think it was good for him to have a night out with the guys! It was bath night tonight and that's usually Matt's job. Ryan loves his bath so it was not problem and I actually enjoyed it. Matt says he's going to workout when he gets home but I'll be surprised if that happens! But I will say Matt is more disciplined that I am about working out! I'm pretty good but he's really good about it!

Before Matt left tonight he was trying to spend some quality time with Ryan but he just wasn't having it, as you can see, ha! He did cheer up but I think he was just tired. By the way, Ryan ate a mixture of bananas with apples and pears for lunch today and he loved it! And after that he drank 7 oz of milk, yay!

I've Got Sunshine

We enjoyed spending some extra time with Matt today since he had the day off. I had lunch with some old co-workers today. They hadn't met Ryan yet so I took him along. He did AMAZING! Funny how we tried to eat out Saturday night and he wasn't on his best behavior and today...he was great! He sat in his high chair almost the whole time and played with his toys! He is such a good boy! Just love him more and more every day!

I came home to Matt cleaning up around the house. What a great hubby! I am so grateful for a wonderful husband who works hard to provide for his family every day! He is the best husband in the world!

Thanks for all the comments about food and sippy cups. It was really helpful. I'll let you know how the sippy cup goes. I will continue giving it to him during the day. Tomorrow we are going to start eating solids at lunch. I think Ryan will do great!

Food and Sippy Cup

This morning we almost over slept for church but thankfully all three of us were all able to get up, and make it out the door running just a tad late. No surprise there, ha! We were happy to welcome our pastor back after some medical issues. He brought a great message today! We then enjoyed a relaxing day and ordered pizza for dinner. My favorite since I love pizza and hate cooking! Its the best of both worlds!

And now I have a few questions for you blogging momma's out there...

1. When did your baby start eating 3 solid meals a day?

Our pediatrician said we could start 2nd stage foods when Ryan turns 7 months old, so today while at the store I got some. Tonight he had carrots and ate the whole container. He loves carrots so I knew he would eat it all. Our doctor also said we could start feeding him a solid meal at lunch. Until now we have been doing solids at breakfast and dinner. When did start the 3rd meal? Do you do a fruit or veggie for lunch?

2. When did your baby start using a sippy cup and what process did you use to introduce the sippy cup?

I've given Ryan the sippy cup some and he can hold it but I don't think he knows there is anything tasty in there. I've taken the valve out a couple times and very carefully let him drink some. I'm not sure how often I should offer it to him. daily? twice a week?