Down to 1

Well, as of tonight, we are down to just one baby bed in the Pearson house!

Happy 1/2 Birthday

It is hard to believe we are halfway to Graham's first birthday. Time sure flies by quicker with the second child.

We visited Dr. Fesmire today at Peds East, and Graham was a trooper. He cried all of 2 seconds, and wasn't fussy during the day until right before bedtime. Oh, a drama-free boy is such a nice addition to the Pearson family!

HEIGHT AND WEIGHT

19 pounds, 27 inches long. He is surprisingly only in the 75% for height and weight.

SLEEPING

Nights- he is amazing. He goes down between 6:30 and 7:00 and sleeps 12 hours consistently. We haven't heard a peep during the night in about 2 months.

However, he is a terrible napper. I'm lucky to get 2 45 minute naps in his bed, and a little catnap or 2 in his swing during the day. And, all daytime naps are preceded by some serious fussing! Oh well, as long as I get my sleep during the night, I'm fine. Plus, the little guy is so content to swing in his swing and watch his Praise Baby DVD in order to let me get things done when Molly sleeps.

EATING

Still taking formula every 3-4 hours during the day. He is only eating baby food in the evenings, and he hates cereal. I have been hesitant to introduce many new foods due to all of the allergies we dealt with during Molly's first 2 years. Graham has already had his first fairly significant break-out when we gave him cereal with mixed fruits. Oh well, food allergies are to be expected with our kids. We'll just have to figure him out over the next year or so.

PLAYING

Graham's favorite thing is for Molly to talk to him or play patty-cake with him. She simply has to walk near him and he lights up. He loves his brown monkey lovie, and likes his new Johnny jump-up. He enjoys his exersaucer for a little while each day, but still enjoys his swing and a Praise Baby DVD the best. He's not going to be an early mover. He rolls, but that is about it.

He is most definitely my little doll baby!

August Meal Making Party

I would imagine that anyone who follows my blog knows about my monthly meal parties I host each month. August has snuck up on me, but I wanted to post the information here in case anyone who is not on my email list would like some information. Please note we are only having one party this month, so we expect it to fill up quickly.

August Meal Making Party

Are you sick of eating out or tired of not having dinner ready for your family? If so, this party is for you!

p quickly.

Join us on Tuesday, August 23rd** @ 6:30

and you will leave with 8 meals to feed a family of 4. (But if it's just you and one other, simply divide many of the meals before you freeze them, or have plenty of leftovers for the next day).

**please note that we only have one party this month, so we expect it to fill up quickly. Please don't hesitate to RSVP.

Chicken Pot Pie

Beef Stroganoff

Garlic Garlic Breaded Chicken

Garlic Lemon Tilapia

Marinated Flank Steak

Sweet Southern Shredded Chicken

Chicken Enchilada Soft Tacos

Bacon Bacon Cheeseburgers

Where? Anna's House

I am leaving my address and number off due to the fact that my blog is not set to private.

How Much? $125- cash or check payable to ...

-want the meals, but can't attend? For $150 we will do the work, and you can pick up your meals the next day.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 10th to

comecookwithus@gmail.com

What to bring?

a cooler and $125

Build-A- Pink-Bear

Well, our little Molly Clare had her first trip to Build-A-Bear this weekend. Her Aunt Amy, Uncle Austin, and cousin Tyler gave her a gift card for her second birthday- and what a great gift it was!

The experience there was a tad overwhelming for Molly, with all the choices and all. Plus, I think the unstuffed bears and animals was a bit concerning for her. She liked the displays, but the "empty ones" were a bit weird. However, she settled on the most obnoxiously pink bear, and was ready to put a little love in her.

She wasn't too sure about the machine to fill her up, but with a little coercion, she pushed the peddle, kissed a heart, and watched her bear plump up.

Her favorite part was giving her bear a bath and brushing his hair. While the trip to Build-A-Bear was enjoyable, the best part is the love she has already developed for that bear. She actually surprised me yesterday and opted to take Pink Bear to school for nap time instead of her faithful green monkey. Oh, poor little monkey! You may have officially been replaced.

Decisions, Decisions....

Kissing that little heart...

She definitely made the right choice!

Bathtime!

This was by far her favorite part.

One more minute under the dryers.