O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

How lovely are your faux needles ;)

Thursday evening last week, Chase had his first time around a Christmas tree. Well, he's seen them, but this time he got time to admire it up close. Apparently a little too close. I let him lie on the floor next to my parents beautiful and real 7 1/2' tall tree. It was magnificent and Chase thought so too. He was mesmerized by the lights and ornaments. He would reach up and would sometimes put a small branch in his mouth.

24 hours later, while shopping, my sister Chelsea tells me there is something in his eye. So I lean over and see a little something in the corner of his eye. We look closer and realize it's green. Chelsea gently looked on his eye and said, "There's a pine needle in his eye!" 

First, how did this happen without me knowing. I mean, he didn't even cry. In fact, he slept amazingly that night! Second, I was terrified to try and get it out myself and even seriously considered taking him to the emergency room. But then my dad came to the rescue. With the help of Chelsea and a warm q tip, he was able to remove it, no problem. Not even a screaming baby, for he was all smiles!

We almost decided against getting a tree this year. For one, we couldn't really afford one, plus after the scare with the pine needle (it really did bother me, I mean, it's his eye... and, yes, I still "suffer" from new mom syndrome) I didn't want to get a real tree.  Today we finally decided YES and found "the one" for this year. We decided to try thrift stores first before heading anywhere else. At our 2nd thrift store, where all Christmas items were 1/2 off we found the "one". It was a 3' pre-lite tree for $3! AMAZING!

(We are decorating it tomorrrow, but for now here is a pic!

Now Chase will have his first Christmas with a tree! We also found the most vintage stockings and ornaments too, which I forgot to take photos of... I will soon! :) The total cost for a tree, 4 stockings, red velvet ribbon and 1 large bag of vintage ornaments: $9.50! We will have a decorative Christmas after all!

I've almost gone a week since blogging, again and here is my excuse.

Last minute touches to Christmas gifts!

I am so, so bummed that I haven't taken the time to update lately. I have such a passion for blogging and a huge part of really good blogging is doing so a few times a week! I have so much on my mind, to blog about, but for now, this will have to do. If I'm not back until after Christmas...

Have a blessed holiday filled with joy, lots of laughter and cheesy Christmas sweaters! 

{Merry Christmas!}

Mommy's Tea & Other Icky Things.

My personal fave.

Chase is so fascinated with us eating or drinking. He is constantly grabbing at our plates or in this case, our beverages. This time he reached out and brought it to his mouth. This was pretty surprising to me. I mean, how does he know how to do that? He's only had a bottle 3 maybe 4 times in his life!

Daddy and Uncle Darren thought it would be funny to let him just taste a salt and vinegar chip... and I can't believe I let them. Poor buddy! Even I don't like those chips!

I agree Chase, nasty!

We are/were waiting until Chase was 6 months to begin feeding him.

Our doctor says to start around 4 months "to teach them to eat" but I don't think it's necessary. Especially in our case, because his weight is great and I still have plenty of milk at this point.

With all of that said... I really, really can't wait to feed him for the first time. We are definitly going to document that, so don't you worry! This is kind of lame, but there is part of me that wants to let him eat over Christmas break so we could tell him he had his first real food on Christmas day! It would be 1/2 month early and with his interest in food, I don't think it would be harmful in any way. Maybe a little unnecessary. Ted and I just can't wait to see how he does. What he thinks! We shall see. Maybe you will see pics soon!

Hopefully his face won't look like this! Like "what the heck daddy?!"

I'm sorry I didn't post all week... SAD, I don't like it when I can't post updates/pictures. Even when our life is busy, I usually found time to update, but last week was INSANE. Not to mention a lot of restless/sleepless nights with my boy. But that's for another blog. I shall play "catch up" over the next few days! :)