Jenson Turns One!

The 'Pinterest mom' in me wanted Jenson's party to be special. To go all out, have the cutest decorations, perfect birthday cake, perfect theme.... etc. I knew that even though that was the 'cool thing' to do now days it was a bit over the top. For one, why waste that kind of money when Jenson isn't even going to remember it? and Two, it seemed like it was mostly just to show off how good of a mother I am. But, honestly that kind of stuff isn't what makes me a good mother. So, I had to fight with my instincts and try to be reasonable. It still was a perfect day.

The best part of the day was that Alek was able to only work half a day. He leaves super early for work so He was home by 10am. Which is about the time me and Jenson are finally ready for the day. I loved having Alek home and so did Jenson. Alek truly makes Jenson so happy. No one can play quite like a dad can. My favorite moment was when Alek got home from work right when Jenson was waking up from his nap. Alek shouted, I'll go get him! and sprinted up the stairs. In the moniter, I heard Alek burst into Jenson's room and start singing Happy Birthday to him. It melted my heart.:)

The original plan was to go to the pool but  between naps, running last minute errands, and it being cloudy most of the day, we never made it to the pool. But, we still had lots of fun spending the day as a family. :) 

That night, we had a little get together with close family members at our house. We roasted hot dogs, opened presents and of course had cake! Watching Jenson's face was my absolute favorite. He would open one present and would just want to sit and play with it FOREVER! Finally we were having to pry the toy away from him so we could hand him the next present and he would get so mad! He was loving life!! Every present he opened he would say "Oooooooh!" 

 My favorite picture of the night. He was soooo happy! Thanks uncle Rhy for the cool present!

The cake was a bit of a nightmare. I ordered it from Macey's bakery over the phone, which I learned to never do again. I told them Navy blue and Lime green. But, they heard 'baby blue'. I HATE baby blue. Also, at first they heard me wrong and put "Happy Birthday Jason" on the cake, which they quickly changed. Then, when I went and picked it up... there were freaking pink sprinkles on it!!!! PINK!  I was like, "You know this is a boy cake right?" And the lady was like, "Yes....??" Then I said, "well, what's up with the Pink sprinkles??" I was a bit upset! I still brought the cake home though. I just scraped off all the sprinkles and luckily had some blue and green ones of my own. Also, they had put a bunch of curly bows in the top corner of the main cake, again they must've been gender confused. I quickly pulled those off and into the garbage and grabbed one of Jenson's toys and threw on instead. So, I guess it still turned out alright. 

I was a little skeptical about him eating the cake. Unfortunately he has my cleanliness genes and hates to  be dirty. When he gets sticky or stuff all over his hands he freaks out and starts screaming! So, I thought for sure this is how he would be with his cake. But, boy did he surprise us all. It took him a little bit, but, after  I shoved the first bite into his mouth and he tasted all the deliciousness, He couldn't hold himself back and went all in. It was so funny to watch. He kept saying "mmmmm" and then stop when everyone would start laughing at him.

It was such a fun day. I love Birthdays! Especially when they are your own babies. I look forward to all his Birthdays in the future. I've always said I wouldn't be the parent that spoils their kid rotten but it's so hard when their so stinking cute and you love them to pieces :) 

11 Months!

I know I say this at the beginning of every monthly update.... but seriously how is it that my baby boy is 11 months old???

I'm not go to lie... this passed month has been the hardest month yet. I don't know if it was because Al and I were gone for half of it on our cruise or... what. That's what I'm blaming it on. But, really I think it's just a phase. Jenson is going through a tantrum/stubborn stage. Tantrums???? Already??? I thought I still had another year before I had to deal with those.

He wants to do everything himself. Especially when it comes to eating. He also thinks he is too big for his pureed fruits and veggies now days and only wants to eat what mom and dad are eating, even if that means pizza. He also only wants to eat his cheddar puffs, and gold fish. Seriously he could eat those all day long. And it's like all hell breaks loose when I finally cut him off. Holy cow!!

We eat tons of toast, bagels, eggs, eggs, and more eggs. It's so hard to cook dinner now!!

Also, weird little fact, Jenson HATES watermelon!! He can't be my child if he doesn't like watermelon. ;) IT's a disgrace! Only because I eat a whole watermelon by myself pretty much every week. Oh well, I guess more for me!

Jenson has also decided that he doesn't like his diaper changed anymore. It is seriously a wrestling match every. single. time. Blood curdling screaming, trying to pin him down, getting poop everywhere.... Seriously child?? Isn't he too young to be acting this way??? 

(He thinks) He is too big for his walker now and would much rather walk around holding someone's fingers. Once again, he could do this all day long. My back kills and my fingers are bruised purple. If I'm busy doing something, and unable to walk around with him, he will throw himself on the floor and scream. I'm pretty sure my neighbors think I abuse my child.

Also, when I use to go to the bathroom and he would be just fine. I would bring him with me and distract him with his bath toys. Now days, I go to the bathroom when he naps ONLY or we have another tantrum on the bathroom floor. It's not enjoying trying to go to the bathroom with a screaming child on your feet... or lap!

I seriously hope this is just a phase!! I'm trying my hardest not to spoil him and let him get his way. But, man I can only take so many tantrums in one day. I seriously am exhausted when the day is over and look forward to bedtime.

Okay, enough with the doom and gloom. He is still the most perfect boy around. I love him with all my heart, tantrums and all. I have a huge crush on his big blue eyes and his messy sweaty nap hair. I also love that he has started playing with my hair again while he eats and cuddles me in the morning at his 5 o'clock eating time. He wakes up so happy every morning. There is nothing better to wake up to than a happy babbling baby in the monitor and to go into his room to see his smiling face looking at me through the bars. Gosh he's so dang cute!!!

He LOVES swimming. Doesn't matter how cold the water is... he wants to get in that water NOW! We got him his own kiddy pool and we are in the thing every single day.  

He still has no teeth haha but I have a feeling this will be the last monthly update where I have to say that. Fingers crossed. (Ps, I know the pics show that he has teeth. But, that's because I took the pictures like 3 weeks after writing this blog post haha) At his last Dr. app. the Dr. said that it looked like his top teeth were closer than his bottom teeth. It's true, his top gums are sooooo swollen. I feel awful and wish I could do something to get the teeth in quicker. I hoping that his teeth are the reason for all the tantrums... and I swear he is going to get all his teeth in at once. Every time I see his gums, they look closer and closer to breaking through. They're just taking their dear sweet time. Nothing beats a big, cheesy, gummy, Jenson smile though. :)

He can now pull himself up to things, the tub, the couch, and most recently in his crib. It scared me half to death when I walked in to see him standing up! Ahhh!

Probably the happiest moment this month is when we went to a birthday party, and someone that had just met Jenson, told me how much he looked like me. I seriously almost teared up I was sooo happy! I said, "Everybody else says the opposite." She said, "Ya, I can see his dad in him too but, I can also see a lot of you." It seriously made my whole day. Apparently her and I are the only ones in the entire world that thinks Jenson looks anything like me. It's from his nose up, same eye shape, forehead. Yup... he gets it from me. :) Oh, and Jenson is also super shy. Alek has never been the shy kind of person, so I know for a fact that is like me! He hides his face in my chest when strangers try to talk to him. I love it :)

Seriously, I don't know what I did to get such a cute little stinker. I am still in denial that next months update will most likely be the last and 12th update I've done. How has it already been almost a year? :( oh the tears.......