Trip to Montana

We went up to visit Eddie's Grandma and Grandpa Mergenthaler in Montana over Labor Day Weekend. We had such a wonderful time getting to spend the weekend together. The trip up there and back is always way to long at 6.5 hours each way. Eddie did pretty good on the way up other than crying the last 45 minutes which made it seem like forever. And by the time we were on your way home, Eddie had officially decided he hated his car seat. This, plus horrible holiday traffic made for a grueling 8 hour trip home.
But Eddie enjoyed every minute with his grandma, grandpa, aunt and uncles. We even had his aunt Shannon take his 3 month old pictures along with some family pictures. I am so excited to see how they came out. It takes some definite time and talent to photograph babies, but I think Shannon pulled it off.

Dan figured out the other day that Eddie is ticklish. We actually got a few full on laughs out of him. Even today I was tickling his belly and he laughed a few times. I just love to see that smile!


This is Eddie's muscle man pose he was doing in the bath at Grandma and Grandpa Merg's this past weekend. He is such a stud, just like his daddy.


And here is Eddie playing with Grandpa Merg. They were just 2 peas in a pod as they were both having a wonderful time with the new bouncer from Grandma.

Just one of my favorite things...

This video is of one of my favorite things that happens in a day. Eddie waking up from a nap. I just love when he wakes up smiling, and stretching and so excited to see me. Just one of the many things I look forward to during a day.

3 Months Old and Rolling Over!

12 Weeks Old

Eddie is 3 months old today. I can hardly believe it! We'll be celebrating his first birthday in no time, then he'll be graduating from high school. At least that's what it feels like.

Eddie had his first official laugh Tuesday night. Just one quick, adorable giggle escaped. I haven't been able to make him do it again, but I'm sure he will be laughing in no time.

To celebrate Eddie turning 3 months, I decided to recreate Dan's 3 month old picture. My mother-in-law, Nancy, saved the outfit that she made for Dan when he had his 3 month old pictures taken. Eddie barely fit in the overalls, and I could barely get his toes in the shoes so we had to go without those. But I think they came out pretty cute.

Dan at 3 months old...
Eddie at 3 months old...

11 Weeks Old

Eddie is 11 weeks old today. Time sure does fly when you're having fun! I feel like we have finally fallen into a good routine and things seem to be getting a little easier every day. I may get this mom thing down by the time he's 18.
One of Eddie's favorite things is his bath time. I however, don't think it's because he loves the bath. I think it's because most days this is his only time with dad. The second he hears the bath water running Eddie won't stop talking. He coos and purrs and gurgles at Dan telling him all about his day. It is the funniest thing to watch.

Eddie enjoying bath time...

My stud muffin posing in his outfit and shades from Grandma Cardall.

This is Eddie and his cousin Graycee Mae. She is Dan's younger brother Mike's little girl. She is 2 months older than Eddie. Weight wise Eddie has her by a pound, but developmentally Graycee is well ahead. It's fun to watch her and see what Eddie will be able to do in only a few short months from now.

Cuddle time with Dad, right before Eddie puked all over him!

One happy baby!

My Wish For You

When I think of all my hopes and dreams for Eddie, this is always the song that comes to mind. It says all the things I have such a hard time putting into words.

"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts.

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

10 Weeks Old

My little Eddie Bear is 10 weeks old today. My how time flies when you are having fun! Every week I am amazed at how much he changes. Everyday he is taking in all the new in the world around him. Just within the last week he has started laughing in his sleep. This must mean he is getting close to laughing out loud. I can't wait.
Yesterday I was working with Eddie on holding his rattles. He has started grabbing onto things such as the burp cloth, my necklace, my hair etc, so I thought why not try some toys. If there can be any indication this early as to what hand he will use, I would definitely say left. Or maybe he'll just be weird like his father and do everything right handed except for golf left handed.
He was doing well holding the toy in his left hand so I decided to try the right. The one time he was able to grip it, his arm did a little spasm which happens on occasion when you are learning to use all those body parts, and he whacked himself right in the forehead. Immediately his lip began to pout and he looked at me as if I had been the one to hit him in the head. I couldn't help but laugh, and with my reaction, he decided he was okay too and gave me a huge smile instead of a cry.
I have started reading some books to him once or twice during the day. I am hoping he will have a love for books. I am surprised at how long I can keep his attention with them. The whole time his eyes are just soaking up all the colors and pictures, and I even get smiles on occasion. And call me crazy, but at Costco the other day I picked up "Your Baby Can Read". Only time will tell if I was a sucker, but I figure that even if he doesn't learn to read any earlier than normal, he will at least be developing a good vocabulary to try to make up for the swear words he'll undoubtedly be picking up from his father...and maybe me too.

Meet that mean ol' rattle...