Chase and I had fun making pizza the other day. Unfortunately, he didn't eat much! He is my picky, light eater (like his mamma). He was very proud of his creation though!

Funny things Chase has said or done recently:

• Chase recently has become scared of dark rooms. Instead of saying it is scary, he calls it "scare me".
  
• When Dawson leaves for work in the mornings, I tell Chase to say bye to him and to tell daddy to bring home the bacon! This morning, Chase yelled to Dad as he was walking out the door, "Bye Daddy, bring home the pepperoni's!"
• He calls parmesean cheese "shakey shakey".
• All bugs are called "lady bugs".
• Chopsticks are called "Hi Yah".
• He uses drummy sticks to play his drums.
• Last night. Daddy was attempting to cut his pizza and Chase told "Don't snap the pizza!"
  

Last night, we decided to start giving Cal rice cereal with a spoon. He made the funniest faces. I am not sure if he liked it or not. Most of it got all over his face. That is ok because he is just learning to use a spoon.







Calhan went to his 4 month check up on Monday. He is perfect in every way! He is so much bigger than Chase was at this age. I don't need to worry about his weight!
Here are his anthropometrics:
Ht: 25" (50%ile ht/age)
Wt: 16#14oz (80%ile wt/age)
WOW!!! His legs are so thick and juicy. I love it!


I was nervous about going to the doctors office alone with both boys. I worried that Chase would get tired of waiting or freak out because the last time he was there he got the flu shot. So I started preparing him days earlier that I was going to need his help when we have to take Cal to the doctor. I told him that it was Cal's turn to get shots and he would need to comfort his brother. Right when we got in the car, Chase looked over at him and said in a sweet little voice, "Cal, it will be ok". Chase was in his best behavior and sat so still while we waited and while Cal was getting his check up. At the end, I told Chase that he could hold Cal's hand while Cal got his shots. I should have thought that through a little better because the look on Chase's face when shots went in was complete shock!!! The look was priceless though. Chase's 3 year appt will be interesting. I hope he won't need any shots. Last time he got the flu shot, he cried and then as we were leaving he stopped in the middle of the waiting room and told all the other kids "I got hurt in there!"

Happy Belated Birthday Gramps!

Cute story:

Calhan was sitting on Chase's beloved blanket. Instead of yanking it away from him, he said "I'll go get Calhan his blanket!" He ran out of the room and quickly returned with 2 blankets for Calhan to choose from and gently gave it to him. So adorable!!!

Calhan is 4 months old!!!

Wow it is so hard to believe that he is 4 months old already. Time is going by so quickly. This past month had so much going one. Here are just a few of his milestones:

• He celebrated his First Christmas.
• He is sleeping 10 hours at night on most nights.
• He started daycare at Dalton's when I returned to work. The first day, Chase walked in and announced, "Here is my baby brother, Calhan!"
  
• Chase and Cal slept over at Nina and Mammaw's house for two nights while Mommy and Daddy got to go to the Gator's National Championship! Thank you Nina and Mammaw!
  
• He continues to go to the YMCA with his big brother. They always tell me that Cal is their happy baby. All you have to do is give him a smile and he gives a big one right back.
• He got to meet one of my best friends, Stephanie.
• He slept over at the McLaughlin's house (with Mom, Dad and Chase).
• We went to the circus. Cal slept through most of it, but Chase sure liked it.
• He went to Sunday School at Church. It sure is much easier to put the kids in the child watch the second time around.
• Mommy completely weaned from breastfeeding.
  

My little Hazelnut!

I wanna play Tebow!

Written on 12/3/08:

Dear Calhan,

Here I am, my first day without having to pump for you. I tried my best to provide you with momma’s milk, but I kept getting sick with mastitis. I had it four times during your first 3.5 months of life. I have been on antibiotics for 40 of the last 100 days. The doctors say that I cannot continue because I will soon become resistant to the antibiotics. If the antibiotics no longer work, mastitis could turn into an abcess. Then, I would need surgery.

So as much as I planned on pumping for you as long as I could, I just cannot continue. On one hand, I feel so guilty and it breaks my heart. On the other hand, I look forward to the extra time I will have to snuggle you. Fortunately, I have almost a deep freeze full of momma’s milk to get you through several more months. I am so sorry I cannot provide fresh momma’s milk throughout your first year. You have done fine with formula and I am thankful for that. I was so nervous and sad when I gave you your first bottle of formula. I feel lucky that you take it willingly.

I know this is how it has to be and it will be fine. I preach to families all the time at work that they need to what is best for them and that formula is a great alternative to breast milk. It just seems so different when it comes to me (and you). Regardless, you will grow up to be the wonderful, intelligent, and sweet little boy that you are. I love you so much and I am so blessed to have you in my life! I love you sweet boy!