I've got nothing...

So I will just ask something. Are there any "must haves" to get this little guy for Christmas and his birthday? He only has a few age appropriate toys at this point. I have refrained from buying anything new because we have 2 big occasions just around the corner. Of course, just mentioning this makes me want to cry but we won't talk about that...

I have been thinking about the Anywhere Chair from Pottery Barn or a similar one from the Land of Nod. But do kids really use them? I don't want to pay that much for something that will become a dog bed for Nugget! We have mentioned a wagon and the Little People barn. I know each child is different so there is no surefire winner. But, I would love to know what other kiddos have enjoyed! Please share away!!!

2 for a day...

We had a visitor today...
Charlotte!!!! Today I had the pleasure of keeping this sweet little princess while her parents were at work. Sure, I was a tad nervous about balancing the needs of two babies under the age of one. But, I was surprised at how easy they were! Believe it or not, they napped at the same time. After 2 hours, they managed to wake up at the same time! That also happened to be right when Blake walked in the door for lunch!!! Perfect timing for a second set of hands. I had our lunch ready so we ate while feeding both little ones. I changed a couple of diapers, got Crosby dressed in his coordinating pumpkin outfit and we headed out on a walk. We stopped by the clinic to say hello. As we were leaving, Blake was walking back in to work. We took a leisurely stroll home and Miss Charlotte passed back out! We only had a little time to kill before Anne Claire walked back in the door!

Coordinating cousins...

Heading out on our walk...

Back at home...

I got to see what it is like to be a mother of 2 for all of 6 hours! Let's just say, I got lucky...

The Snotsucker

Now if that doesn't get your attention, I don't know what else will. Okay, so I can think of a few things would do the trick but you know what I mean...

When looking at Crosby you probably think, "He is too cute to ever have a snotty nose!" ;) Well, believe it or not, his nose runs like a running faucet at times. Actually, his upper lip has a nice sheen going at this very moment... Thank goodness I ran across this little gadget while shopping in Franklin a few months ago. I had never heard of it. No one recommended it to me. I just saw it in a store, was disgusted for a few minutes then decided it was a pretty good idea! I ended up walking out the door with one for myself and one for my sister-in-law. Why not give it a try???

Let me just say the NoseFrida puts the bulb aspirator to shame. It might be the most repulsive apparatus you have ever seen but it works! I will admit, neither Crosby nor I look as happy or as well dressed as the models demonstrating its use. I will also confess that Crosby is not as big a fan of the NoseFrida as his mother. I do think he likes it better than the bulb aspirator because it does the job MUCH faster! He only lets me use it for a few seconds before he starts flailing himself all over the place. Thank goodness I have regained some of the strength I lost while on bedrest with him!

As I was looking for a link to share a picture of the bulb aspirator, I came across this video. Seriously?? Did she really think that was a good video? Helpful in anyway? Poor Andrew! Just another reason you should invest in the NoseFrida early on! ;)

Reminiscing...

It probably seems ridiculous. He isn't even a year old...yet. But it is just around the corner. Every time I look at him, he is a little taller. I lift him and he weighs a little more. His fingers move with precision. His curiosity keeps him moving. My tiny baby is turning into a busy little boy.

Is it strange that I could cry when I look back at pictures of the first few days/weeks/months of his life? Am I crazy for wishing I could hold my tiny little baby one more time and remember what it feels like? Is it possible to love someone too much?

I may not be able to hold him, but at least I can hear his sweet baby noises any time I want...

Ride a little horsey...

Or a Nugget!! It may look like abuse, but Nugget gets a kick out of doing this with Crosby. He starts jumping around and is ready to play once the boys get him going! Needless to say, Crosby is a fan of this game as well! And while we are at it, his parents enjoy playing, too! :)

Mondays With Crosby

At 11:24 am, Crosby Fox turned 46 weeks old!!! Like most weeks lately, it was another busy one. We still had lots of fun!! Our play group met at the Nashville Zoo on Thursday. The weather has been absolutely BEAUTIFUL the last week or so and we wanted to take advantage. So we spent the afternoon outdoors. One of the employees took a picture of the entire group. She commented on how good it turned out. Funny that when I got home, there was no group picture to be found!! I was a bit bummed. So, I had to go steal a few pictures from Kara just to get most of the group in a shot...

Anne Claire and Charlotte...

Kara and Lucas...

Kristen and Mason...

Jenny and Addy...

And there is Heidi...waaaay over there with Dean!! :) We had them all lined up watching the meerkats...I think...

It was a little windy and I forgot to bring a blanket. But I did find his Alaskan hunting cap in the car!!! Doesn't he looked thrilled?

He totally embarrassed to be riding in a wagon, with a girl, wearing his hat...

And he took care of that somewhere along the way! ; ) Dean wanted to come over and check on the wagon train. Too bad I missed the moment where he hugged Crosby and gave him a kiss! How sweet is that Dean?!?!

Watching the animals...

Most of the kiddos in one shot. They are too quick these days!

Except for the one that can't move much! Miss Charlotte...

Loving the zoo...

Miss Mason and her adorable sheep hat!

Me and my little man...

Anne Claire and Charlotte, Me and Cros...

Pinned...

On Saturday, we loaded up the car and headed to Birmingham. We told Buddy we were going down to visit Jason, Kerri and the boys for the day and invited him along for the ride. Little did he know that Jeremy, Anne Claire, Charlotte and Lucy would be joining us as well!!! We had a little surprise party to celebrate his 60th birthday! Initially he turned us down!! Thank goodness he changed his mind. How horrible to skip your own surprise birthday party!

Crosby dressed for Auburn football...

The boys walked to a nearby school to play soccer. Crosby watched...

While the big boys played...

Then we got on the swing. Does he look comfy or what?!?!

Jaime and Scout stopped by for a visit...

So did Davis, Henley and Corey...

Look at all the mamas and babies in this house!!!! So much fun...

Time to eat homemade strawberry cake. That is Buddy's favorite and he gets one every year. It was Anne Claire's first attempt to make one and it was delish!!!
Ready to eat!!! Miss Charlotte...

Me and Cros, Jaime and Scout...

We had to take a family shot before we all left...

And one of the birthday boy with his wife and kid...

Happy Birthday, Buddy!

Poor Zoe...

Crosby wanted to play with the toy. Zoe thought he wanted her to play with the toy. He thought it was hiLARious. Who knows what she was thinking...