Scatterbrain!

Yep, that's me!

I brought my computer home with hopes for time to catch up on some work, post some new pics on the blog, and send some overdue emails. However, in the craziness of snow, emergency release from school, and trying to pick up my child from childcare, I forgot the power cord to my laptop!!! Brayden is in love with the snow that is STILL falling-and I can't wait to post pictures of his first snow!

I have about 3 hours until the laptop "powers down", so I'll have to get those pics up on Monday!
Off to enjoy the weekend with my boys...

Funny Faces

It seems like every month, Brayden has a "thing." One month it was growling, the next it was sucking his tounge. Now it's this crinkle nose face! It's too cute, and I've tried with all my power to get a picture! This was the closest I got!

How I spent my Sunday...

Desperately trying to find things to entertain the baby. First he tried to chew on the vacuum cord! But that wasn't a great idea!

Then tormenting the dog while she's trying to eat. Cali eventually just stopped eating!!

And we're off again...

Pulling up on his leapfrog table for a bit.

Trying to get him to smile at the camera!

Showing off those teeth!

Seeing where Cali is going...

Crawling around the den after the dog...uh oh, there's that cord again!

Can't decide whether to eat the cord or go after the dogs tail!

Let me out!!!

I'm pretty sure Bryaden's trying to tell me something...
I think someone here is ready for Spring weather!!! But I'm just guessing...

To go....Or NOT to go....

Okay mommies. I need some advice. I think I have my own answer, but it is always nice to be affirmed.

About 3 days ago, daddy and I noticed some small red bumps on Brayden's neck. Then they seemed to appear on his back and on the sides of his belly. They are not filled or have heads, and they don't seem to be itching him in any way. They aren't surrounded by a red rash or anything, just small raised red bumps!

Now...do we go to the doctor to get checked out? He has no fever or fussiness. But has had some brutal diapers and fussiness...then again he is teething. His formula was switched at his 9 month appointment, but that was almost 3 weeks ago. He has also started meats, but has had chicken AND turkey for almost 3 weeks as well. What to do!?!

I know research says only 6% of children have food allergies, so I don't think that's what it is. I'm thinking we should just watch it a few days since he is okay. What do you think????

What to do during an ice storm?

Cuddle on the couch with Daddy!

One thing leads to another...

Brayden's date with a gerber bitter biscuit leads to....

A BUBBLE BATH!!!!!

Up Up and Away!

It is impossible to keep Brayden off his feet these days. He's done with crawling...unless he has to. He wants to be walking SO bad! I love every new phase Brayden enters, however I wish time would slow down a little. I'm not ready for my baby to be a little boy!

FINALLY

I finally got a tooth shot!

Oh When The Saints Go Marching In...

YES...This would be the song I woke up to this morning.

Being sung by my husband who was so excited after the playoff game that he couldn't sleep!

Being from Louisiana, daddy is a HUGE Saints fan. He has been looking forward to this playoff game allllllllll week. He dressed Brayden in his Saints attire yesterday, and is now convinced that him wearing it brought them good luck! So...I am assuming he will be wearing his Saints outfit again on Super Bowl Sunday!

Helping Mommy

This weekend Brayden helped me pull big books for my lesson plans! I wonder if he is going to be a teacher like his mommy and daddy one day?????

Spring Tease

The past two weeks have been such a tease for the season to come. 50 degrees one day...70 the next! We took advantage of the nice weather while we were all home. Daddy and I decided it was time to break in Brayden's new Radio Flyer wagon! And we had such a blast...
Brayden got to try out the Gamecock hat daddy bought him for Christmas! Aunt Brittany came over to spend some time with Brayden!Mommy even shared her coke!!! -This is rare!It was a GREAT family day, and a precious memory for me. I cannot wait for Spring when we can start getting out together more!

New Gift

My sister was very upset on Christmas, because the gift she bought for me had not come in yet. Of course I told her it was no big deal...and she was super excited to bring it over this week when it finally came in. Isn't it beautiful!?!

9 Months Old!!!

I know I say it all the time...but I just cannot believe how fast time flies. Brayden turned 9 months old this past Sunday. WOW! I'm starting to forget what life was like without him. I just couldn't imagine not having him around. He's amazing. It's unreal to think that one year ago today, he wasn't even here yet! I feel so blessed to have him in my life. At 9 months Brayden:

• crawls everywhere! Especially after Cali or the vacuum cleaner
• wants to pull up on EVERYTHING-he wants to walk so bad!
• eats 3 times a day-loves carrots, peas, and yogurt
• wants to throw his bottle across the room-he's always hated formula
• has 2 teeth-I'd love to catch a picture of them but it's not too easy!
• laughs all the time
• loves the remote control and cell phones
• is in the 65% for height, 75% for weight-my precious big boy :)
• still loves bath time :)
• sleeps 8-12 hours a night
• takes 2 naps a day
• says "mama" and "dada"-has said "bye bye" twice!
• is starting to wave
• growls-its is SO funny!

One of the biggest changes Brayden has brought to my life is my prayers. I love the Trace Adkins song "That's all I ask for anymore." It reminds me about how I feel now. To quote the song:

But as I bow my head tonight

there'll be no me myself and I

just watch my wife and kids dear Lord

that's all I ask for anymore.

Let em' outlive me by 100 years

let their laughter dry up all their tears

let em' love and be loved back like I have been

We are having a lot of this in the Bridges' household lately...

Which means we had to do this...

Bumper in crib...gone.

Small objects on tables...removed.

Toilets...locked.

Cabinet doors...locked as well!

Trying desperately to stand on his own...on everything!!!

The last few days, we go into Brayden's room to find him sitting or standing in his crib! So we had to remove anything that he could pull himself up on! My baby is going to be a toddler in the very near future!! I have mixed feelings about this!