A Noble Endeavor: January 2011

New big boy car seat!

Don't worry, we were parked so I had the seat turned towards me to play with him. He likes this seat so much better! He had not yet reached the weight limit, but he was pushing the height limit, so we went ahead and switched. Even though the Orbit car seats were pretty pricy, in our opinion we got everything we paid for.

Posted in: on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 0 comments

LOVES to watch the dogs play fetch

He laughs every time one of them jumps up to get the toy I was throwing. He's got a laugh like his mama- loud and whole hearted.

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This picture does not do justice to how covered he really is

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I know there is a way out of here!!!

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Playing with food...

is highly encouraged at our house! It's what we do everyday :)

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Coolest. Bag. Ever.

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Mama's new haircut

Whit has been sick for a few days, so Field has been going with my parents all day while I have been running the shop (except today, when Whit was well enough to keep up with Field, but not well enough to be handling other people's food). He is normally with me everyday, all day, so it has been different only seeing him for a while in the morning, and then a short time in the evening.

The decision to "stay at home" or not is such an individual one, and these last few days have really shown me that we have made the right one for us. I'm not really "at home" with Field, but I do have him on my hip probabally 90% of the time he is awake, whether we are at home or at the shop. Even though having him at the shop can be really challenging, it is worth all the work it takes. I am so very thankful that God had provided me with so much patience and an intense multi-tasking ability. I am so thankful to get to spend so much time with my beautiful baby boy.

Oh yeah, and I got a serious haircut! I am very excited about it, and I feel like it shows maturity on my part. Why, you ask? Well, I have finally let go of wanting long, sexy, movie-stylish hair and opted instead for a practical (and hopefully slightly stylish and sexy) haircut. A haircut that I can actually handle fixing on a daily basis, rather than ending up in a pony tail - not sexy when paired with yoga pants and no make-up 6 out of 7 days/week. Not falling into the "I'm a mom now, so I don't make time to take care of myself" (not to mention simultaneous business owner) trap is hard work! So far, so good!

Posted in: on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2 comments

Totally ready for finger foods

Field is very much enjoying learning how to feed himself. He is a relatively slow eater, pausing to chat with Maggie or to um, relieve some gastrointestinal pressure... You can tell when he gets full because he acts like it is this huge effort to open his mouth. I love the distraction time finger foods buys for me!

Posted in: on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 1 comments

Kangaroo!

Posted in: on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 2 comments

Family photo

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Snow!!!

After 7-1/2 months of life Field has already gotten 2 snow days! He doesn't care much for the snow itself, but he loves to watch Maggie play in it. Today we have a bonus puppy, Marley (Maggie's sister) staying with us. Thanks for the snow suite Susu! We never figured he would get to actually wear it in the snow!

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