No Posting

Did you know there are crazy weirdo freaks out there? Yes. Tons of creepers spending their time searching for pictures and videos of kids. Scary. And gross. And to think that they could see pictures of Owen! EEeek!

While I am a rational person, I know I can't protect my son from everything forever. I also know that I can prevent some of the craziness. Obviously I've posted pictures and even a couple videos of Owen onto Facebook. I'm a proud mom, of course I want to show him off. However, I am not, and never will be, comfortable with anyone else (other than the hubby) posting pictures or videos of him. When I post something, only my own Facebook friends see it. When someone else posts something...a bunch of strangers see it. It's just icky.

We love how much everyone loves Owen and we know it's hard to resist recording and photographing him. But, we'd like to limit the pictures of him that are shared with the whole world. We would like to be the ones who decide when and what photos/videos of him are posted to Facebook. If you're with him and do take a picture or video and it's just too cute not to share, just text it to us or to other family. We would love to see it! But please, DO NOT post it to Facebook.

Our kid: our rules.

I will never, ever post pictures of someone else's kids.

Target Moms

First of all, being a substitute teacher is my favorite teaching gig so far. I get to walk into a classroom where the lessons are already planned. I just follow directions. And if I don't get through all the stuff...it's ok, I'm just a sub. Not to mention, subs are SO appreciated! I get thanked at least 5 times a day just for being there. Feels great to be needed. Also, I basically decide when I want to work and when I want to stay home. Today, I turned down 5 jobs to stay home. Our nanny (grandma) had a hair appointment and I'm kind of sick and my voice sounds like a sleepy man. Anyway, Owen and I went to Target around 2:30. As I wandered the aisles I saw new mom after new mom. Sleepy looking young women with their infant car seats tucked into their shopping carts. Pushing the carts so slowly and carefully so they don't wake their little munchkin. Wearing mismatched clothes because nothing fits. We all gave each other a friendly "mommy club" smile and continued on our little outing. Not long ago, I too pushed the cart way to slow, wandered like a zombie around the store with no plans to buy anything. But today, I had Owen snug in his carrier strapped to my chest. His wide eyes trying to see over the edge of the straps. I felt like a pro, I'd changed a poopy diaper and breastfed him in my car in the parking lot. I didn't schedule my shopping trip to be during a nap time but, he always falls asleep when I "wear" him. I'm getting better at this. I'm still a new mom, but I'm getting better. See you another day Target Momma's!

First post of the 2014!

This little person, our Owen, is 4 months old. Someone please tell me how 4 months can zip by so quickly. I still think back and day dream about the morning he was born.

He's not a helpless newborn anymore. The last month has been my favorite. Owen is learning so fast. He reaches out to hold things. He studies things with the cutest serious face. He can roll from belly to back and he is starting to like toys.

He is still just a little munchkin weighing in   at 13.91 pounds and 24 inches tall, 17th percentile in weight and 7th for height.

We love our little wiggle monster :)