32!!!

Happy Birthday to my amazing hubby who is turning 32 today!!

 You are such an amazing person and an even more amazing father!! I am who I am because of you. I love you with all of my heart and look forward to at least another 32 years with you old man!!

WE LOVE YOU,

Bonnie, Maci Rose & Carter

Frugal Friday

Smart ways to use your hairdryers!!!

1.) Unstick candle wax! Remove dried-on wax from almost any surface by blowing warm air over it and when it melts wipe it away using a clean cloth!!

2.) Fogged-up bathroom mirror?? Blast warm air from your hairdryer at the mirror to get it clear again.

3.) Travel Tip!! Instead of putting your sopping wet toothbrush into your bag try blowing a little hot air from your hairdryer on the bristles for a few minutes to speed dry it.

4.) Easy dusting! A hairdryer can help you remove dust from those hard to reach places. Just plug it up and use a low and cool setting to blow dust to a spot where it can be swept away.

5.) Removing a band-aid! Take the sting out of removing a band-aid with a little hot air. Warm the band-aid for a few seconds with your hairdryer, which will loosen the adhesive, allowing it to come off easily!

9 months!

Carter has now been out of my stomach for as long as he was in there! I can't believe it!  I said we would do things differently with him like get rid of the passie and bottle at a year old, but I find myself wanting to hold onto those "baby" items a little longer just because I don't want him to grow up!

Carter is 20.3 pounds and 29.5 inches long, which puts him in 50% on weight and 75% on length. He has a very long torso and it's hard to find things that snap in the crotch. He is pretty true to size. He can wear anywhere from 6-12 month clothing and is in size 3 diapers.

 

He is completely off of baby food now! For breakfast he usually eats fruit, blueberry muffins, toast, cheerios, or grits. Throughout the day he eats yogurt bites, gerber puffs and crunchies, fig newtons, crackers, bananas, etc. and for supper he usually has some type of vegetable and a starch like raviolli, rice, or mashed potatoes. He still gets most of his protein from his formula. This has made it so much easier for me too! I can cook for the whole family now. I don't have to fix him a separate meal. Also, he eats everything with his fingers so I don't have to take the time to feed him anymore.

Saying he is into EVERYTHING is an understatement. There is nothing off limits to this little guy. He is pulling up and walking around tables, beds, furniture, toys, etc. He has fallen off of our trampoline and my bed twice. And he recently had his first big bruise on his forhead. He is one tough little guy, and definitely ALL BOY!

The other day Maci Rose went potty and when Jeremy went in the bathroom Carter was chewing on the wet toilet paper he had pulled out of the toilet. GROSS!!! I hope he survives!

Once again, there is nothing off limits and you can't take your eyes off him!

He still thinks his sister is the funniest thing to walk this earth. She can do nothing wrong in his eyes...

He is still my smiley, fun-loving, and sweet little boy!! I never knew I could love another child so much!! Happy 9 months Carter!!