20 Months

20 months . . . today. The 19th month of Connor's life was certainly the month he learned the most (thus far). Here are a few of Connor's accomplishments in the past month:

1. Learned each and EVERY letter of the Alphabet (uppercase)

2. Learned his numbers 1-9

3. Learned to spell his name

4. Learned to put on his shoes

5. Learned to say new words (ex: Egg, Duke (he can also spell DUKE), Fast, Sit, Shoe, Pasta, Auburn, & most importantly "More, Please")

6. Learned to pick out which shoes he wants to wear - and also which pjs. Too cute! He always wants the pjs with "Cars" - so we went out and bought some new pjs today (several with cars).

7. Learned to do the "Gator Chomp" and is starting to say "War Eagle"

8. Slept through the night EVERY night (I know I am jinxing this next month) but I am pretty sure this is why he was so smart this month (and why I remember more this month than any other month)!!

2 Hour Oil Change & other equally annoying things this week

1. 2 Hour Oil Change tops the list (has ANYONE ever had an oil change that took 2 hours??) I know people take their time in the South but REALLY?

2. 2 Terminix visits this week and they still haven't shown up within the 2 hour window - and thus I haven't been home - so have not solved the wasp/ bee party that is happening on our deck. Maybe later today . . .

3. Double Ear Infection - yes, another double ear infection!! Poor Connor. I assumed it was from the Pollen Pounding we received this week. Doc suggested it was likely from an infection (his thought - Church Nursery). Connor is officially on "tubes watch" but the Doctors will wait as long as we want to wait to try to avoid tubes.

4. Double DVD player - I researched and finally just went to Best Buy this week to purchase a DVD player for my car. I know that I want it to strap to the back of the headrest if possible and I want it to allow my ipod to hookup and play movies I have downloaded. I also want to be able to control the ipod from the front seat. Ideally, I would like a remote control and side or top loading DVD player. Too much to ask? I purchased a Phillips Double DVD - why not?? The sales guy said it would work. It didn't (shocking considering my luck this week). Tomorrow - round 2 at Best Buy. I'm taking my ipod and cable with me. Apparently just taking the cable last time wasn't enough

Easter 2010 (more pictures)

On Easter Sunday we woke up early (like usual) and went to church. Connor went to the church nursery for the very first time - we were nervous - but he did great and was still playing when Colin went to pick him up - Colin actually had to call Connor's name in order to get his attention. We stopped home after church to clean up a little bit and then headed to my parent's club for lunch with the family. Connor really loved lunch (and the Easter Bunny). After lunch we headed back to our house and watched Connor hunt eggs and ate even more! Colin's mom sent us this amazing Edible Arrangement (complete with Chocolate Bunnies!). Delicious!

Bunny Love . . .

Bunny Connor 2009

Connor LOVES the Easter Bunny! Who would have thought?? After the Santa Claus debacle . . .

Connor and his Easter Basket



Connor and the Easter Bunny (he actually ran up and kissed the bunny) - I tell you he is a kissing bandit


A better pic of Connor and Colin


Hunting Eggs on the Putting Green . . .

Best (NEW) Baby Buy

Ok, so just a quick post to show ya'll a super cute pic of Connor today before our walk in this ridiculous,gorgeous weather - it rained a little this morning - but after the rain - amazing day! In the picture you will notice a cup holder for a sippy cup and snacks. I got this a Babies R Us for under $15.00. It was what was missing from my Maclaren stroller. It is also transferable to the carseat, highchair, etc! I LOVE THIS (and so does Connor).

Eggspectations

Our FAVORITE restaurant in Maryland - if you haven't been - it is DELICIOUS! LOVE IT! Wanted to get a franchise for Alabama. Anyway, in anticipation of the egg hunt at our country club tomorrow - we had a practice egg hunt for Connor to set his Eggspectations . . . a few pics for you bunnies . . .

Press Your Luck . . .or . . . The Great Escape

Choose the title you prefer. (think Choose Your Own Adventure) Here is the story - sad but true.

Connor has been sleeping like a champ ever since we went to Baltimore in February and Cait and Greg "helped" Connor learn to sleep. He has been in the Pack N' Play because I don't (err. didn't) want him to hurt himself if and when he woke up by jumping and breaking all his teeth/ head. I sleep well. Anyway, Connor takes GREAT naps - usually. However, I assist him. Everyday we rock in THE CHAIR (the glider recliner) and he falls asleep, I kick out the recliner and watch some good t.v. while he is napping and usually doze off myself. This week I decided it was BEYOND time to let him learn to nap by himself. (See PRESS YOUR LUCK) Plus, his nap was getting slightly shorter everyday and I really thought/ think he sleeps better alone. So, I rocked him to relax and then put him in the Pack N Play. Tuesday he cried and jumped for 30 minutes and then relaxed and napped for 45 min. I wasn't thrilled so I let him cry for a bit before going in. As soon as I entered the room, he asked for a tissue (by pointing) and then insisted that we go to the office and SIT (his words) in THE CHAIR to rock. I was prepared to go play but I obliged him and he got another hour in for a nap. Wednesday I let him go for over an hour - crying the entire time and then went in to say naptime was over - he again wanted to go rock - I was exhausted so I obliged again. Thursday - same story. Friday (today), I put him down, didn't bother to grab the monitor because I fully intended to get our easy and yummy Mexican Tortilla Pie prepared and in the fridge for dinner and then go get the monitor and lie down for a little snooze myself. I was fully into mashing the black beans (MESSY) and I heard Connor's cries getting closer. CLOSER?? What was happening?? I quickly snuck into our room and looked at the monitor - NO CONNOR! YIKES! I opened the door to his room and he was screaming for a tissue - again! I got him a tissue, held him for a minute and then explained that it was nap time (as I do EVERY DAY) and then put him back in the Pack N Play - still not sure at this point how he escaped. The Pack N Play was still upright. He promptly grabbed onto the side of the PNP and climbed up enough to throw (literally) himself over the side head (and arms) first and proceeded to land on his back. If I wasn't so pissed that he had accomplished this feat - I would have had a heart attack. Thank goodness he didn't break his neck!

So, needless to say , we are back to assisted naps for this weekend - we have a LOT of Easter activities (church, egg hunt, lunches, etc) so I am giving up on the PNP nap for this week. Colin got home a little early and we tried to install the crib tent we have had since my baby shower. After a little struggle (mainly with the poorly written directions) I was ready to attach the tent. Shocking - doesn't fit our crib! I did see that they make a Pack N Play tent - so I tried to find it - only available online - ordered and hopefully will arrive before Connor learns to climb out of the crib. I considered just moving him into the convertible crib or a mattress but I am not ready for him to have that much freedom (yet). We will see how tonight goes. Please pray for us - I can't go through sleep training again!

Easter pics coming soon (but in the meantime) . . . this photo really exemplifies Connor's "personality" when asked to give "the lip"