Happy 3rd Anniversary!

November 19

Make a Smilebox greeting

May 27

There Is A Reason We Call Him "Tank"

Time is flying and my baby is getting BIG. For all my friends that told me Patrick would slow down in size once he starts crawling, well...I'm still waiting. I took Patrick to see Dr. Blum for his 9 month check up. It's always a treat to see our pediatrician. His parent care is the best and he just loves to play with Patrick. Today, I was a little nervous because it was another shot day. I was a little apprehensive since he cried at his six month shots. So in walks the nurse to do the preliminary "stuff". But the most important thing she is going to do today is weigh Patrick. Drum roll please..........In this corner, weighing 28 lbs 1 oz., Patrick "The Tank" Rickman. Wowza! He is getting so big and long. He measured 30 1/4 inches.

Dr. Blum walks in and reassures me that he is doing great! As usual, we go over my list of items to discuss. The issue that I am concerned with is Patrick's inability to sleep through the night. I told the doctor that he is waking up more than when he was a newborn. Then he tells me that parents are "lucky" if they get any sleep before their child begins eating solid foods. He told me not to worry, that things would be changing soon. Then he told me to give him his bottle and then put him in his crib. I'm thinking to myself, "What! Let him cry it out. Oh, no." Looks like Greg and I will need to talk about this. Another issue was allergy testing for foods. The big question is, "Will Patrick have the peanut/shell fish allergy like his father"? We'll know when we take him to lab to get his blood drawn. His check up was great and we ended the appointment with the dreaded shot. The nurse prepared the shot and then BAM, in goes the needle and Patrick just looks at her like, "What are you doing"? Whew! No tears...not even from mama. Sweet! My big boy didn't cry. Maybe there is something to him having chunky thighs!

Save the Date

Please put this date on your calendar. Patrick’s first birthday celebration will be August 2, 2008. I’m working on the details, but Uncle Mike said he’d dress up like a clown and collect “2 tickets for the pony ride”. I can’t believe how fast the year is going and my little baby is now a big boy.

May 23

Trip to Visit Great Grandma Grace
On Memorial Day weekend, we went to Iowa to visit Great Grandma Grace. We didn't know at the time, but most of Greg's extended family was going to be there over the weekend. Patrick was able to play with so many cousins and we were able to spend time with Grandma Grace. It was such a special treat to have Grandma hold Patrick; especially since he's tipping the weight scale. But Grandma was able to hold little man and we took several pictures.

Patrick with Great Grandma Grace

Patrick did well during the traveling time. We took our time and pulled over for diaper changes and feedings. Sometimes, we just stopped to make sure Patrick stretched and wasn't in the car seat for too long. Although it made the traveling longer, it was worth the extra stretch.

Patrick with Great Grandma, Grandparents, and Parents

We took so many family pictures, but here are a few from the trip. Patrick was crawling all over the place. He also had an opportunity to play with his cousin Lauren.

May 20

Happy Anniversary

I Love You For Sentimental Reasons

~Nat King Cole

I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I’ll give you my heart

I love you
And you alone were meant for me
Please give your loving heart to me
And say we’ll never part

I think of you every morning
Dream of you every night
Darling I’m never lonely
Whenever you’re in sight

I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I’ve given you my heart

I think of you every morning
Dream of you every night
Darling I’m never lonely
Whenever you’re in sight

I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I’ve given you my heart

May 19

Family Time
Today we went to Kaitlynn’s graduation from kindergarten. She was a little ham as she smiled for the camera and sang her little heart out. It was too cute! There was a little boy in the group that made me want to take over as a parent. Not for bad behavior, but for having a boogie near his lip. It was so gross! I wanted to go clean his nose. What do I have to look forward to when Patrick brings me a handful of worms. Yuck!