Back to School

This summer, I decided to redecorate my 1st grade classroom. For the past 4 years, it's had a farm theme. I loved it, but I was ready for a change too. Now the theme is "Woodsy." Here's a peek:

School started last Monday. It's been fun getting to know my new, cute class. I have so many smart & adorable kids. I can tell it will be a fun year!

That being said, I'm still so sad to leave my baby. It's been hard leaving Porter with someone else everyday. Brian's college graduation cannot come soon enough (still a couple years though). Oh, and that reminds me- Brian started school last Monday too! Here's the back-to-school shot I got of him at the front door. I love that he's got his backpack & ninja turtle shirt! He probably has a similar picture when he was going into the 2nd grade (minus the baby of course!).

Ignore Brian's red eyes. I'm on the mac, don't know how to fix it. And ignore Porter's blank, messy look- he just woke up!

This has been a rough transition for Brian too. With full-time school and part-time work, there are some days he doesn't even get to see Porter. But I think it's made us appreciate our time together as a family even more. It's busy around here, but life is still good!

7 Months

Okay, so Porter actually turned 7 months a week or 2 ago, but we've been a little busy around here.

Here's our sweet boy at 7 months:

5 Teeth

3 on top; 2 on the bottom. And he bites! He'll nuzzle his face into my shoulder while I'm holding him and clamp down onto my flesh. Ouch!

Allergies

We've discovered that Porter has inherited his daddy's allergies. The past few days have been full of runny noses, puffy eyes, sneezes, doctor visits, and Benadryl.

Sitting Up

Porter can sit up on his own for long periods of time. We still set pillows all around him because we're paranoid first-time parents, but he doesn't really need them. He sits like a pro!

Big Boy Carseat

After our last well-check at the doctor, Porter was less than a pound away from the infant seat's weight limit. So we moved him to a new (still rear-facing) carseat. Pros: he sits higher so can see out the windows while we drive, which he loves! Cons: we have to carry & hold him everywhere we go. Before, we would carry the infant seat around with him in it; but we could set that down. When we're carrying our 22 lb baby around, there's nowhere to put him when you need a free hand.

Waves

Porter learned how to wave. But he does it at the most random times- never when anyone is waving to him. But he loves it!

Weight at 7 months:     22 lb. 7 oz.

sweet summer

I am so grateful to have a job that gives me 2 months off every summer.  My meetings start next week, so I am in my last week of summer break (& last week of being a stay-at-home mom) and I am trying to soak up every single moment with this cutie pie.

This summer has been very low-key. No vacations, very few outings, not even a camping trip (our first summer without camping). But it's been perfect- just lots & lots of family time and hanging out together. Goodbye sweet summer!

best gift

this t-shirt is the best gift i ever gave my hubby. i gave it to him the day after i gave birth to our baby-- pretty appropriate, i think!

even though i was the one who bought it . . . every time he puts it on, i still think, "wow, my husband really loves me!"

i got it from here