Tummy time!

Little Guy and I hit up a tummy time class on base this morning. It went pretty well. He wasn't into the infant massage portion...guess he just wasn't in the mood! He did better at the tummy time portion...we've been doing tummy time since he was 2 weeks old and he does pretty well with it. The ladies running the class said he was ahead of what they expected for his age. That's my boy!!

Doing some drooly tummy time with his new duck toy

The rest of the day will be spent relaxing inside...it's super foggy again today and temps are below freezing. Though he did just get a wonderful fleece bear suit from Grandma. We'll have to take it for a spin sometime soon!

Another giveaway from Houghton Happenings!

Now she's reviewing items from My Baby Clothes Boutique, which has some seriously cute stuff. I've got my eye on a skull beanie or a teddy bear hat if I win the gift certificate. You should head over to Houghton Happenings and read all about it here!

It's the little things!

Awhile ago I posted about getting serious about working out and losing this bit of baby weight that has taken up residence on my middle. The exercising is going a little slower than I had hoped, but that's the way it goes with an infant and a husband with an erratic work schedule. :) Therefore, I'm trying really hard to pay attention to the other side of weight management: nutrition.

I eat pretty healthy - whole grains instead of white, low fat dairy products, try to limit products high fructose corn syrup and trans fats, try to eat whole foods over processed foods, etc. However, I've never really paid attention to how much I eat, since I figured I worked out enough to offset any extra calories I ate. And I was correct, since my weight was pretty stable for years prior to getting pregnant. However, now that I'm trying to lose weight it's not so easy.

Counting calories is boring (and not how I want to be spending my few bits of free time), so I'm focusing more on making and celebrating small changes in my diet. For example, I tried a new healthy snack the other day: Cherry tomatoes with cream cheese and oregano on top. Delish, and better for me than if I'd scarfed a handful of Fritos. If I keep making tiny changes like that, in no time I'll have an even healthier diet - and one that will help the weight melt off.

Now, onto little things that are much cuter than diet talk...

Colt (the duck) and his BFF Nolan (the monkey)

I just love his little pants with animals on the rear

An apparently deliciuos Gloworm from Grammy

Most adorable reindeer ever

Komfort Kids!

Houghton Happenings is at it again...this time, giving away a beautiful homemade blankie from Komfort Kids. Ch-ch-check it out here.

Baby Dipper giveaway

Houghton Happenings is the bomb-diggety...she does lots of giveaways of awesome baby/kid stuff, so expect to see lots of posts about this! I'm a sucker for free, quality products...lol. :)

The latest giveaway is for the Baby Dipper, a bowl that helps toddlers learn how to feed themselves. It was developed by a mom! Check out the giveaway details here.

Lazy days...

...are a thing of my past...LOL. :)

No Mom, I will not nap

It's hard to believe I used to spend hours doing mindless things like playing The Sims 3, watching Family Guy marathons or reading a good book. What's weird is I don't even really miss doing those things (well, maybe the good book part!). Sure, I feel like I'm working harder than I ever did at any money-paying job, but it's a thousand times more rewarding. And, I really appreciate those snippets of time when Little Guy is napping (especially when it comes after 30 minutes of fussing!).

Colt and Nolan enjoying tummy time

I've started watching our friends' baby for them. Not sure if it's permanent - their regular sitter was a flake, so they canned her and I've stepped in to help for now. Their boy Nolan is about 3 weeks older than Colt. He's a really good baby and will actually sleep unswaddled on his back unlike SOME babies I know. :) Watching Nolan gives me a glimpse into what life with twins might have been like. While I enjoy watching him, I'm glad I only have one on a permanent basis!

Is this my present? Sweet!

We've started opening Christmas presents! Every year, my mom does advent stockings for us. Starting on Dec. 1, we get to open 1 present a day until Christmas. It's pretty sweet, especially since Colt is too little to open his own presents. It's like we get an extra present to open! He's opened some fun toys so far, though he's been more interested in the wrapping paper. :)

Heading to base in a bit to pick up some prescriptions, a few necessities and pizza for dinner. Then it's back home to watch Oregon take on Oregon State...if Oregon wins, they go for the national championship. Go Ducks!!

Super cute baby hat giveaway!

Houghton Happenings is hosting a giveaway from My MojoBaby! My MojoBaby is the brainchild of a fellow Air Force wife. She makes the most adorable baby hats and pacifier clips. Check out Houghton Happenings' giveaway here:

http://jandshoughton.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-mojo-baby-giveaway.html

And check out My MojoBaby's shop at Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMoJoBaby?ref=top_trail