4 month old Doctor Visit/Shots :(

Mason went to his 4 month old doctor visit today, which included a 3rd round of shots :( But, like the first time he got them he didn't cry!!! Yes, I have a manly man for a son already!
The funny thing is that in the length he is off the growth chart...above the 100th percentile! The nurse Ms. Nikki thought she measured him wrong at first! He is also off the chart for his head size, and in the 75th percentile for his weight. Needless to say, he is one healthy BIG boy!
The shots made him sick today, and he has a fever though :( WHich is one of the reasons I hate him getting shots, but tomorrow he should be back to normal!

Mason Laughing!!

I finally got a video of Mason laughing!!! He just started laughing a couple weeks ago, it is just sooo cute :)

Mommy Group!

My friends Jennifer and Heather invited me to join their Mom's group called the Busy Bees!! Today, we all met up at the mall, and walked around then had lunch! We had a lot of fun. If you would like to join go to www.meetup.com. and search Busy Bees in Columbia. You can look at the calender and see the event they have coming up!

Jennifer's Baby Shower!

Today was Jennifer's baby shower! She is having her third little boy, Caden :) We had soo much fun with all our babies, and we can't wait to meet baby Caden!! I hope you enjoyed all your great gifts you got! Caden got some very cute outfits and other needs! Love you Jennifer! and all your boys!

True Friends

Damiano is one of my best friends! He is one of the True friends I found out I really had after getting pregnant, having a baby, going through all this drama, he is one of the ones that has stuck through it all with me!I had a fun Mommy's Night out last night thanks to him! Love you Damiano :)

Aunt Manda & Aunt Angela!

Yesterday Mason and I spent the day with Aunt Manda & Aunt Angela! Mason loooooves them both soo much :) We had so much fun too, I didn't get a lot of pics because I forgot my camera half the day! But, I took this one of Mason when we were having lunch at San Jose's and I guess the flash scared him! lol We love you Manda & Angela soo much!

Grandaddy Jimmy

Mason's Great Grandaddy Jimmy came over today to visit Mason for the first time! Mason holds a special place in Gradaddy Jimmy's heart, because Mason is named after his Father, and his Grandfather :) And Mason is Grandaddy Jimmy's only Great-Grandson, and I am his only Granddaughter!
We had so much fun, talking and Mason is starting to get the age where he just doesn't go to everyone, and he went straight to him (I think because he looks JUST like my Dad) haha I'm so glad that Mason will have so many grandparents who love him and care about him in his life! Also, amazing men as Father figures to look up to!

Mr. Mason

Mason will be 4 months old on the 30th of this month! I can't believe it! This is a video of him I took the other day..We were playing a game and he was giggling and laughing, but everytime I turn the camera on to get it on tape, he seems to be more involved with the camera then what is going on around him! haha But still cute :)

Seacoast Church

I have been trying to find a church for Mason and I to start going to. I had heard about Seacoast from a lot of different people. Today I went, my Mom was watching Mason, so I thought it would be good for me to check out the nursery and everything first anyway. Because I am totally picky about who watches him!!
I went by myself, and was greeted by such happy and positive people who were so eager to help me, and show me around the church! I did see some familiar faces, but no one I really "know". The nursery was amazing, and I think it might take me a little bit to get to know the people that work in there before I just leave Mason in there! (Not that they didn't seem very sweet and nice.)
So, I found a seat, and when the pastor told everyone to turn to someone and greet them, my friend Ashley Blocker, Milner now, she just got married, found me and gave me a great big hug and asked me to join her and her husband and sit and worship with them! I was so happy to see her, (My Nana taught her piano since she was 5 years old.)
The message today was wonderful, and about compassion, and seeing people beyond what they are....Seeing them for what they might be going through, is causing them to act a certain way. Which, is right down my alley! I really enjoyed the service!
My ex boyfriend from forever ago, his Mother attends there, and is very sweet and has been through so much. After the service, she knows my story, and what I have been going through, she gathered some of her friends, and they all stood and held my hands and prayed for Mason and I..of course, I was in tears... My faith is slowly starting to be repaired..and I am glad..I did see someone today that I really didn't want to see after church, but I tried to feel humble, instead of hatred...and I think it helped to pray too. I will definetly be going back next Sunday! If anyone else is looking for a new church, come join Mason and I next week! It is contemporary though :)

Addison's 1st B-day!

Mason and I had a wonderful time helping celebrate Addison's 1st birthday on Sunday! Thank you Amanda & Paul for inviting us :) Paul's Mom is Mason's new best friend I think!

I never knew...

Whenever you have a baby, everyone seems to have advice, and tell you their stories of their children. I was one of the soon-to-be Mothers that listened to everything everyone had to say about babies and parenting. Absorbing it all in, like I would just not have a clue about my child if I didn't listen to all these people!

Now, I know that everything everyone else said doesn't even compare, or relate to your own child. I was so terrified at times, and in denial that I was going to be a Mother. Until recently, I think it all finally set in after a few months of Motherhood, that I am responsible for Mason's life, and I am his Mother.

At times, (don't let anyone fool you), it gets extremely tough. But, I also am sure that if I had another set of hands to help me I would probably manage a little better. I just continue on my path as a Mother, and have learned to accept what I have been delt. Things to get easier the older he gets too. I think its my overwhelming feelings of guilt that get to me the most. From my whole new situation.

I know Mason is way too young to even understand what is going on. I mean, as long as he is fed, changed, burped, and bathed, he is the happiest little boy out there! But, for me, its more of the long term stuff that gets to me. The questions Mason will have for me when he gets older. I find myself running through answers in my head, of what I could tell him, to not make him feel unwanted, or unloved in anyway.

Last night, I started thinking a million miles per hour about everything. and Mason when he gets older, and then I realized that I don't need to be thinking about what lies so ahead in the future. I need to be cherishing these moments of true innocence and happiness that he has, that just over flows the room. Why should I be making myself feel bad, for somethings that have not even happened yet, and won't happen for years!?

Over the past year, I admit, my faith has faded into almost nothing. I know it's sad. I think once I start to re-instate my faith, I can start to think more positivley about my life, and my sons' life. That is my new goal to start focusing on.

Sleepy Boy...

I think babies look So cute sleeping, so I always take sleeping pics of Mason :) Here is one from the other night, I just couldn't help it! haha

Mason looooves his Mommy!

Here are some recent pics of Mason and I...I don't look so great because I had literally just woken up! but, of course, Mason looks adorable :)

Exersaucer!!

Now that Mason is holding his head up, he can play in his exersaucer! He isn't so used to the idea yet, of being suspended in the air, with a bunch of toys around him yet..but he is getting there! haha My cousin Renee bought it for him, Thank you Renee! We love you :)

New Blog!

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