New Suit, New Moves

As if we didn't get enough pictures taken of us, mom decided she could take this a step further and bought a fancy camera to document even more.  She first tested out this new gadget at swim class.  So, this post doesn't have much to say, just more to show.  However, I need to point out, as did Grandpa Frazier...no fancy camera could help the suit situation.  Is is a dog cone?  I don't really know, but it was a poor choice on moms part and she didn't realize it until the fancy ruffle floated to your face and make you look like a clown.  

Really, who is the swim class for?

I don't need no stinkin ball mom

It didn't last long but this was GREAT progress.

Let's talk about this suit one last time... oy.

Get ready for a lifetime of photos girl. 

Love,

Nelson

She Has a Neck!

Today was what we call EPIC in the Myers home.  Today sister, you made us all so beyond proud.  You lifted your damn head.  To most, this is nothing.  However, most have not endured the Tummy Time Boot Camp as you have.  All these dang apps say "oh your little one is now clearly raising their head on their belly" or  "your little bundle of joy probably loves seeing the view from their belly".  What little ones are these freaking people raising, because our little one screams her ass off or nurses the floor.  No matter what we put in front of you.  Mirrors, rattles, toys, me, mom, dad, nothing, pianos, stuffed animals, books...you name it, well you haven't seen it, because you wouldn't look up!  Mom even broke the rule and busted out the iPad and turned on a Disney movie.  You wouldn't know though.  But today, today my friend, you saw a whole new world (see that Disney reference).  It brought tears to my eyes and I could not be more happy for you.  Sheesh, I'm sure gonna have to man-up because we have a boatload of milestones to encounter together.

This head lifting deserves its very own post because it was such a great accomplishment for you.  Congrats little lady.

Love,

Nelson

Three Months

Happy three months of being in our family Charlotte!  You've been super busy this month!  Here you are on your three month birthday.....

Mom said smile.  You were feeling a little naughty and used some sign language instead.  I blurred it out for the children.  

On your way to a fun lunch with mom.  

Some of the things that you love:

• Smiles and more smiles!  We all love these.  
• Me.  Well I assume.  You let me lick you whenever I want.  
• Bouncy seat!  This is the second best invention next to the Rock 'n Play (aka your bed).  This allows mom to cook, EAT, clean, sit.  
• The Tula carrier.  You love to be near mom, as do I.  So when she wears you, you typically love this.  Although you have been known to scream your ass off a couple of times on her before you pass out.  That's annoying.
• The vacuum.  Go figure because I hate it.  
• Being held.  
• Songs, books, black and white pictures.
• Doing laundry

Some of the things you hate:

• 435.  Not the time, the highway.  Apparently it's too long.  Lately you've simply hated that stretch of road.  Makes mom sweat. 
• Tummy time.  I can't wait for the day that I say you love this.  Then it won't seem like we are torturing you 2-3 times a day.  Brutal.
• Being put down very often.  
• Taking naps longer than 30 minutes in your crib.  As I type this now you are sleeping in there.  I'm assuming I have one more line to type before you let me know I'm done.  
• Long walks.  Uh, this is going to a be a problem you're going to need to fix.  (And no joke, you are now crying in your crib.  I'm really not lying). 

Some of the things I love:

• You
• Licking you
• Your bath time
• Mom and dad
• Long walks (deal with that)

Some of the things I hate:

• Your short naps
• When you cry
• The Fed-Ex guy
• The doorbell
• When you scream

Phew!  Now that we got the logistics out of the way, lets take a look at you this past month!

This picture sums up what you love to do most.  Smile.  It's the best part of any day.

While this month has a lot to celebrate, we also experienced some sadness.  Your great grandpa Jerry passed away.  He was a very nice, caring, and smart man and we know he would've loved you.  Here you are celebrating his life with all the Smith's.

 Too much celebrating for you.  The Baby Whisperer put you to sleep.  That's what Grandpaw does best!

You got to meet some new family members this month.  

Uh, who invited this guy?

You began to master the smiling for the camera.  See, you're learning from me each day.  

You and your homegirl, Nora also got to attend the annual SFT Walk-A-Thon.

We put you in Tummy Time Boot Camp!  Mom tried all different ways to help you get neck control.  Of course I was there every step of the way to cheer you on.  

And look at the progress you made from boot camp!! We were so proud of you! 

Another thing you started to love was laundry.  Mom said if the sports didn't work out for you then she was at least raising an awesome housewife. 

You also like to snuggle and pass out with those you love the most. 

You're still going strong in swim class.  Dad said you may not have the athletic gene but you sure are pretty.  

We like to read during the day too.  These books make you smile.  Probably because mom sings to you.  And it's loud and bad.  

Oh this month you also visited a winery.  Don't judge.  You'll understand in 30 years.  But not before that. 

To finish up this month you saved a growth spurt for us to experience.  This is not so fun.  You've started fussing during times you normally do not, and you tend to want to be held ALL THE TIME.  This ain't cool sister.  Mom got her weekly email from the upteen blogs she follows and it was titled "Congrats!  You're out of the woods and in to the fun part!"  False.  But we will be with you until you spurt out of it and get back to happy-go-lucky Charlotte:)  No matter what, we love you to pieces.  You make my day each morning I come to check on you and you are sucking your fists and just smiling.  Happy three months sister.  

Love,

Nelson 

PS-  Okay so I started this post a couple of days ago and then finished it today.  I don't want to jinx anything, but you had a fantastic three month birthday.  I need to redact my comments about the growth spurt, hating long walks, and hating 435.  You nailed all those today.  You're a keeper.  

Daddy Daughter Date

I gotta say, I already like the sound of this...Daddy Daughter Day.  You know why?  That means Nelson Mommy time.  Now, I'm no mommas boy wussy, but I do love some time alone with just and my ol' mom.  So, I thought at least.  She ended up hosting a baby shower and it was me and ton of women.  Go figure.  In the meantime, you, dad, and Grandpa Chuck went to swim class.  Mom was thrilled, but I could tell dad did not get out of the house soon enough.  Come to find out, it's really hard to get a house ready with a newborn.   Dad sure got a lot of ugly stares and I can't deny a few names weren't tossed out there too.

Moms friend, Libby had specific instructions to watch out for dad and you at swim class and make sure nothing went wrong.  She was to report back as soon as you were done.  Turns out, everyone did great!  Well, there were a few hiccups.  Dad sure hates your swim suit. "It's so stupid!", "It's too small!".  Men.  But check out the sweet moves you did with him!  

Wow, wicked tan line daddy-o!

And you were in such great hands.  Dad never dropped a football, so I know he wouldn't let anything happen to you.  

Look at how much hair you got!  Oh wait, that's old man chest hair.  Sorry sister.  

And I heard you didn't have to play by yourself this time!  Ask mom about that ability grouping that happened last swim class.  She almost cried. 

But Charlotte, what happened here was epic!  Epic as far as baby swim class goes for you.  You got to do the good-bye song ON YOUR TUMMY!!  This is huge.  Remember how I told you to "Keep your head above water"?!  Well, I'm glad you listed to our chat, because you did great!  The tummy time boot camp paid off. Dad said that everyone cheered for you!  That makes mom so proud!  What are the odds that she put in all the work and dad gets to take credit.  Go figure.  

After swim class you got to go to lunch with dad and grandpa while I was stuck with all these women.  This plan totally blew up in my face.  Dad was livin life on the edge though.  He took you to all these outtings with NO bottle.  Impressive.  

I'm proud of you sister.  But next time lets work together on getting our time alone with mom and dad.  You won on this one.  

Love,

Nelson