First, we had an awesome visit from Jacob, Beth, and Hannah Masciave. Riley and Hannah played so cute together. They were involved in a "power-struggle" over the chew toys attached to the exer-saucer. A brief window in all of the fun play dates to come.
It's so nice to have a mommy friend whose baby is a little bit older, so they can pass down learned tips, tricks, and advice. Beth is great at letting me think out loud and she has been so helpful during my baby food making adventure, since she also makes Hannah's food. I found a great looking pumpkin at the store, so I roasted it for Riley.
Yummy pumpkin puree! Happy fall!
On the food note, Riley had his 6 month checkup, (can you believe it has been 6 months already!?!?) While his height has shot up to the 83rd percentile at 27.75 inches and his head is in the 62nd percentile at 17.5 inches, his weight has gone down to the 21st percentile at 16.65 pounds. Riley's doctor, (who I am so sad to leave by the way :( ), said it isn't anything to worry about, considering his height shot way up and he's so active. She just wants us to start feeding him solid food 3 times per day and wants us to add protein. Pureed meat, yum! All in all though he's doing great!
Tasted his first apple juice. Wasn't a big fan ;)
Still teething like crazy, but no tooth yet.
Freddy also moved out. This is the first time he's lived on his own, big step for him! His place is really nice. So happy for him; he's a big boy now!
I was hired to make football cupcakes for my friend Amanda's son's 1st birthday. Happy birthday Cayden!
My cousin Natalie, her husband Daniel (and his gorgeous mustache :)), and my little 2nd cousin Tyler were also in town for a hockey game, so we met up for breakfast. They've been joking that Riley must be a CGI baby because he's never crying in the pics I post on facebook, but let's get real, who posts crying pictures; no one ;)
My friend Jackie broke her hand, so I've been helping her with her clients. She only has a week left with her cast, but a broken hand for a hair stylist is pretty much the worst thing that can happen. I'm so glad i've been able to help her. She's always been so great to me!
And Riley's wearing big boy 2-piece jammies! I know it isn't that big a deal, but he just looks like such a big boy in them.
My baby is getting so big. I want to freeze him in time. But then again, every day brings a new fun thing and more love in my heart. I totally cried on Joey during yesterday's episode of 'Parenthood' (which is awesome in case you're looking for a new show!) There was a scene where a mom and dad were being hugged by their little boy, one big group hug, and the little boy said he loved his family. It just made me happy, but in a sad way scared. Being a child of divorce, I always worry about maintaining a stable, loving marriage. Joey and I are doing so great. We have really become a team since having Riley, so I hate that those fears even creep into my mind. But I guess that is natural for people to worry about 'the other shoe dropping.'
Trying to get things organized for the big move that is only 24 days away, crazy wazy! So excited to move, just wish it was already done with. It has been getting kinda sad these last few weeks :( This is where our baby was born. This is where we've lived our entire married life. We've had really good times here and made really good friends. I know for those people who are most special to us this isn't goodbye. It's just been more difficult then we thought. We haven't been working out or necessarily been eating very good; just so much stress and worrying. I keep "Mondaying" myself to death. 'This monday' I'll do better. Ok, next monday. Ok, when we get to California, I'm on it. :) So on and so forth. Gotta push on and 'get 'er done.' So moving day is the day before Halloween, I'm thinking Riley is going to be a giraffe in honor of his "true love" Sophie, (his teething giraffe.) I'm not planning on trick'or'treating with him, but I will subject him to dressing up and lots of pics.
More to come. Hopefully not so much time in between posts. :) Stay tuned for the shenanigans to follow, yikes bikes!
P.S.
I also made a hilarious Halloween JibJab video featuring Joey, Riley, Hannah, McKenzie, and me; so funny! I love JibJab!
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