The Barnes Family

My little man is 12 months old! He is ONE!!!! I can't believe that! ONE! Okay, I'll stop saying that and get to the good stuff, what he's up to...... -taking more steps- I think that Walking is in our near future. -roaring like a lion-THIS IS MY FAVORITE! He looks so cute when he does it! -screaming- THIS IS NOT MY FAVORITE! He can scream louder than I can. I'm not kidding! -Gave up bottles and formula- He did this like a pro! Within three days of turning one we were bottle free and onto whole milk. COLD in a straw cup, no heating it or sippy cups!!! -makes car noises- he loves to push his cars around -loves to dance -started back at mothers day out and is doing great -had his first hair cut I can't think of anything else right this second. All I know is that he is growing like a weed! He learns new things everyday and I love watching him learn!

After months of planning, a week of last minute details, and two days of WORKING REALLY HARD.... The little monkeys BIRTHDAY BASH finally took place! As the guests arrived, they were greeted by a 5 foot tall Cat in the Hat cut out taped by the front door and a Dr. Seuss Birthday book asking for them to write a message for the little sweet pea! They were also offered a button (Dr. Seuss of course) to wear if they wanted to! When they made it to the basement, we had a little photo booth set up with a blue frame, two hats, and a couple of other props that could be used if wanted (this wasn't a big hit, but those who did it, ended up with CUTE pictures!). We had a CUTE cake, great food and the kids had a wonderful time in the pool and on the slide! We had a wonderful day with family and friends celebrating Wyatt turning one! Thanks to everyone who was able to make it!!!!! Of course there were the details.... -each family had their own locker with their name on a Dr. Seuss cat. -a chan...

Long ago you came to me, a miracle of firsts: First smiles and teeth and baby steps, a sunbeam on the burst. But one day you will move away and leave to me your past, And I will be left thinking of a lifetime of your lasts... The last time that I held a bottle to your baby lips. The last time that I lifted you and held you on my hip. The last night when you woke up crying, needing to be walked. When last you crawled up with your blanket, wanting to be rocked. The last time when you ran to me, still small enough to hold. The last time that you said you'd marry me when you grew old. Precious, simple moments and bright flashes from your past- Would I have held you longer if I'd known they were your last? -Let Me Hold You Longer By: Karen Kingsbury This is what I am thinking of on the day my baby turns one! Yes, I'm crying!

This time last year I was waiting patiently to meet my little man. I had just checked in, gotten a room and was doing blood work and all that fun stuff!

I don't have time for a long post about the past week but I will give you a quick run down and then I PROMISE to update this evening! -School started for me last week- I am already feeling behind! -The little Monkey had his 1st BIRTHDAY BASH! -Our house turned into a toy store! -Mother's Day Out started (again) for my little man! SO..... I will have lots of pictures soon!!!! Right now I using my alone time wisely and going to grab lunch with my husband!!

It seems as though we have quit the entertainer on our hands these days! Todd was in charge of watching him this Saturday afternoon while I was in Atlanta to see CATs. They went to Lowe's, Walmart, Goolsbys, and Firehouse subs. Todd said he was a little flirt and he loved to show off his tricks! They are as follows.... -Throws arms up when you say, "touch down!" -claps after he does the above -the Indian noise- also like blowing kisses -dancing when you say, "dance" or when music comes on -waving -giving FIVE Tonight at dinner he really was a little flirt. Smiling and laughing, dancing and showing off everything he can do when someone smiles back at him. So cute!! So to the cashier at WalMart..... -No my son can't walk yet -No he is not drinking whole milk like your son has been doing since he was 9 months old -No he can't say "dog" or anything other than "Mama" or "dada"

I'm a huge mixture of fly by the seat of your pants and PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! If you were to ask my parents they would say I am NO mixture at all but that I am all PLANING!!! I love being on time and making plans way in advance. I also like to just pack up and go at a moments notice, decide where I am going to eat while on my way there and be surprised sometimes. When I had Wyatt and was nursing, there was no schedule! It was feeding on demand and all the time. It was sleeping whenever and wherever he fell asleep. It was cuddling in the bed until 10 and not taking a shower until noon because we had no plans. We just did WHATEVER! Then at some point feeding became every 3 hours, napping became more predictable and showers were taken before 10! Some how life shifted and it was then feeding every 4 hours, some baby food and two naps! Again, things change and I am now liking are scheduled and predictable days more than I ever have before! I like knowing that an afternoon nap will take pla...

I had two days left of Mother's day out and a LONG list of things to do! -finish invitations-glue, address, put in envelope, mail them! -get last minute decorations for party -finish a 15 page research paper that has been due for a YEAR -laundry -deal with member issues and payroll for a club or two -return a couple of emails -etc... What was not on the above list was what I had to deal with today.... a broken fridge and freezer! I had to wait for the man to come fix it, throw EVERYTHING out, take ALL the bags of stuff to garbage, wipe it all out, clean the sticky floor, then go to the store and refill it! It's been a long day!!! I did get the invitations done!!!