Down to One Nap.

I'm pretty sure Colin has dropped one of his naps.  He used to wake up at 7 and have a nice long morning and afternoon nap.  Lately he's been staying up until 12pm or 1pm before going down for a nap.  It tends to be longer though, from 2-3 hours, so that's nice.  :-)  Then he's up until bedtime at 7.  I don't mind it at all as long as he's not cranky.  Last night we had a rough night and he woke up at 7am, but he's still up running around and playing right now (it's 12:30pm.)  I'm going to put him down right after I finish writing this. 

The other day Colin only took about a 30 minute nap, so at dinner time he started to fall asleep while eating.  I couldn't believe how tired he was!  But he still kept trying to eat his dinner even though his eyes were shut.  :-)   I'll post the video below.

Colin has been saying "Mama" a lot more lately.  He still mostly says it when he's sad or upset.  Of course Daddy and Dada are his preferred words!  I love it when Kevin comes home from work because Colin gets so excited.  As soon as he hears the door he gets up and walks over to see who it is and when he sees daddy, he makes all kinds of cute noises.  Then Kevin and Colin play and it makes Colin very happy. 

Kevin and I are going to take Colin to get his hair cut this weekend.  I think it's about time.  He did get complemented on his curls yesterday at the mall play area.  The back is so long it curls around his ears! 

I started using baby toothpaste.  Colin likes getting his teeth brushed much better now.  He used to pull away and try to force his mouth shut, but now he actually smiles and enjoys the flavor!  I don't know how clean I actually get his teeth though... But it's better than nothing!

Colin has a wonderful relationship with his Gamma (my mom.)  It's so sweet to see how excited he becomes when she comes over.  I have a video of it that I need to edit and post.  It's super cute. 

Now for pictures!

Loves his new toy from Auntie Erin.

Playing with his bedroom doors.

Hanging out with Gamma!

My chunky monkey!

I put jell in his hair!  :-)

Sitting in his rocking chair!  (Used to be mine)

Climbing in his old car seat.

He loves his morning shows!

1st Toothpaste!!!

Yummy hamburger helper!

My boys playing with Diesel!

Anyone need their temperature taken?

He walks around with books covering his face.  Yes, he runs into things!

My baby boy loves strawberries!

No Appetite...

Strange things are happening in the Harrell household.  Colin's appetite is nonexistent.  The Dr said that it should decrease due to the fact that his growth should be slowing down now.  I didn't know it would decrease this much though.  He used to wake up, have a 6 oz cup of milk, eat solid breakfast a couple hours later, have some yogurt a couple hours after that, eat lunch, have another 6 oz cup of milk, another snack, and then dinner.  He would eat it ALL and sometimes want more.  Now he isn't finishing his food or his milk, he even throws some food on the floor.  He laughs when Diesel eats it... haha  He still enjoys his yogurt and snacks though.  One good thing, our grocery bill will go down!  I guess I'm just not used to it.  He's also been very cranky the past week or so.  I still think it might be his molars.  I can't see any just yet, but that doesn't mean they aren't there!  He's had bad diaper rashes and his temp was elevated a little too.  He even had a fever of 101 yesterday.  I hate to see him so uncomfortable.  He poos and it immediately starts to burn his bum.  I have to use a cool wet wash cloth to wipe him because the baby wipes make it burn (even the sensitive ones.)  :-(  I feel so bad for him.  He's also been chewing on his paci's with the back of his mouth.  Which makes me believe his molars are bothering him. 

A couple days ago my left eye felt a little itchy.  It wasn't bad, it just felt like there was a piece of dirt caught under my eyelid.  Then yesterday I woke up with a swollen, oozy eye!!!  Throughout the day it got worse and worse... :-(  I'm almost positive it's pink eye.  I also have a swollen gland in front of my left ear and my nose is congested.  I'm sure it's all related.  I'm going to the Dr this evening, so I hope they can give me something.  I've never had this before and it's miserable!  My biggest concern is passing it on to Colin.  I am being very careful not to touch my eye and not to get any where near Colin's eyes.  So far he doesn't seem to have any symptoms.  I pray it stays that way.

Recent Accomplishments

Colin has now whistled 3 times!
He says "Daddy" instead of "Dada."

Sorry, I haven't gotten many pictures uploaded lately.  Here are a few from when we met up with my friend Nedra and her kids Tyler and Nariah!  And of course one of my eye.