Little Miss Happy

I was so excited to see that Google's design today was based on the Mr. and Little Miss books. They were my favorite when I was a kid, and I just bought them for Cullen this past weekend. For those who haven't seen them, they are fabulous!

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Happy-Men-Little-Miss/dp/0843178094

So just call me Little Miss Happy.

And speaking of Happy, I had the BEST first Mother's Day! This is how it started.

Yep, that's right, the famous little blue box. My FIRST one! Am I a lucky momma, or what? Lucky me! (And yay for our anniversary being in the same month as Mother's Day! Bigger gifts!) Of course, the REAL gifts are the two handsome guys in the picture. We had a fabulous brunch at Flora & Muse, my new favorite restaurant. You really MUST try this place. It is all kinds of European fabulousness. Coffee shop, flower shop, and restaurant all in one place! Need I say more?!

Baby's Got His Blue Jeans On

A nice, cool morning last week was the perfect opportunity for Cullen to wear his first pair of blue jeans. Stylin' little dude.

Perfect manners

I have always thought it was important to teach your children manners. Well, here's what Cullen thinks of my manners lessons.

Best drink ever

Today I discovered my new favorite drink. I think it is better than a margarita with WAY FEWER calories! Woohoo!

The Paloma

Combine the juice from 1 lime with 2-3 ounces of tequila (I prefer Patron), a pinch of salt, and ice in a glass. Fill the glass with grapefruit soda (like Fresca). ENJOY on a patio.

Maybe if I drink a few more I can figure out why my cute videos of Cullen won't load (please help if you have had the same problem... I just may make you a Paloma or two because I will be so grateful!)

SAWEET potatoes

On April 18, Cullen had his first little bit of solids. It was SWEET. Potatoes, that is.

Bounce with me

Cullen loves his bouncer. No I mean LOVES his bouncer. Thanks, Kelly!

Looking back

This Saturday Cullen was officially four months old! And four months for him marked one month that I have been back at work. So much for easing in slowly! I have been so busy! So far I have managed to keep the time Cullen gets home until he goes to bed strictly as baby time, but it has taken quite a bit of juggling and working almost every other waking moment. As I write, I am still wearing what I wore to bed last night because there was no time to do anything all day but work! Luckily, I have been able to work from home every now-and-then so I can squeeze a few more things into my day.

But my time with Cullen in the evenings is priceless. He is such a delightful little guy! He still loves naked baby time! And still hates tummy time and being in the car! I ventured to Lake Livingston to hang out with some of my favorite people this weekend, and on the way, he was fabulous. But the ride home was terrible. He screamed the ENTIRE time, that is, except every time I pulled over to comfort him (5 times). Let's just say it was a LONG drive.

He is also more and more aware of his surroundings and of new people. He lights up when he sees or hears David or me, which of course delights us!

Looking back at all the struggles we went through to have him, I feel so fortunate. I still remember the feeling of thinking I would never have a baby. And now I have this amazingly perfect son! Maybe the struggle makes me appreciate him even more.

Happy four month birthday, baby boy! Here's how you looked a month ago: