Dear Baby

Dear Anderson,

What a tough little man you are! Today was your two-month checkup and you had to get three shots! Poor thing! You were asleep and I thought that it was pretty sad to stick you while you were dreaming … But it wasn’t like I could warn you real well or prepare you at two months old! I would have taken the shots for you of I could’ve, buddy! They stuck you, your eyes opened wide and you dropped that pacy and screamed. Needless to say, momma cried too! You only cried for a minute. Daddy picked you up and you quieted down real quick! Then, I fed you, which always makes you happy, and you were smiling (and sleepy) after that … I’m proud of you, little buddy! You did great!!

Your measurements were great! You weighed 12 pounds, 14.5 ounces (75th percentile) were 24.5 inches long (92nd percentile), and your head was 41 cm (73rd percentile)!! They all commented on how big you were and how much you’d grown! Healthy baby boy!!! We’re so extremely thankful!

Once we got home, you were your sweet self, smiling off and on when you were awake. Mommy was worried about you, but you have done great today! Here’s a smiley picture from “shot day…” We love you so much buddy!!

Dear Baby

Dear Anderson,

I just wanted to write you today and tell you how amazing your daddy is!!! I don’t believe there is a better dad in the whole world! Your daddy loves you more than you can imagine. I love watching him with you. I’ve never seen anything like it!

Daddy is an amazing man, and loves Jesus, me (your mommy) and you so much! I’m so thankful for him, and I know, when you’re old enough to understand, you will be so very thankful to have your daddy by your side. I know you’re already thankful now, even if you can’t verbalized it yet. You light up when your daddy comes in the room!

Your daddy will always love you and be there for you. He will always put God first and he will show you, by his example, how a real man does that! He will teach you so much about life, and you are such a blessed boy to have Brandon Whedbee as your daddy!!

I pray and believe you will have a strong relationship and bond with your daddy. I know you will! I cant wait to watch you guys talk, play, laugh and grow together. I cant wait to see daddy teach you to throw a ball!

I know there will be days when you might be mad with daddy, but you need to know that EVERYTHING he does, he does for your own good! He will always love and protect you, and I know he would do ANYTHING for you!

You need to know that I love your Daddy more than he will ever know, and I know he loves me that way, too! We pray everyday that we will be good examples for you and that God will daily give us the wisdom to raise you in His image and for His purpose. God has an amazing purpose that only you can do, my sweet boy, and daddy and I can’t wait to watch you find it!

Remember, your daddy can teach you things that I never could, and He loves you so much! And remember how much I love you too, sweet boy! You are truly a gift from God, a joy and a blessing! A true miracle right here in our arms!

Love, Mommy

Dear Baby

I’m thinking about starting “Dear Baby” posts. They’re really for Anderson, but this way others can see what he is up to, as well … Here’s the first one:

Dear Anderson,

You grabbed the ball for the FIRST time yesterday, all by yourself! It was insane. We’ve been watching you checking out your hands (for a few days now) and you are realizing they are yours to use. It’s so funny! We’ve been putting the ball in your hand, and yesterday, when I held it up in front of you, you got it all by yourself! It took you a few tries, but you did it several times! I’m so proud of you!! Then, we showed daddy what you could do when he came home!! He was proud, too!

Here’s a picture … We love you Buddy!

Finished Product

Ta da … Our first attempt at chipboard decoration! We are happy with it! I’m kind of addicted now! It was fun!

Chipboard Decor

Found a GREAT idea for Anderson’s room! We wanted to put his name over his crib and we wanted a fun way to do it. We found chipboard letters … Anyone ever used chipboard?

We found orange and blue distressed scrapbook paper to put over the letters. First, you paint them with acrylic paint, then glue scrapbook paper to them (after using a craft knife to cut out the letter from the paper), and decorate with embellishments and such! Very exciting!

Here’s a picture of the beginning (the W is practice). Exciting!