Remember when....

I said that I wanted another child ASAP? I would like to retract that previous statement. Ha. I'm only half joking. Today was the 4 month check up for Knoxie and it equaled NO fun! I have heard the boy cry before, but he hit decibels today that were unheard of. Even Dr. Morrison said that he was impressed. He was not at all happy with his shots (but then again who is?) and he screamed so much that I could not get him to stop. I couldn't even get his clothes on afterwards. It was a struggle and he definitely won. After 10 minutes of wrestling with him I had to just toss him in the car seat -diaper only- and wrap his blanket around him. I even had to run to walmart - in the rain- with him like that. Please don't call DHR...

Here is a pic of the little guy today before he knew what was about to happen to him (yes, he's naked):

He was laughing and giggling on his changing table and I just kept thinking, "Oh...this is all about to change...better get a quick snap in while I can." Needless to say, there aren't any pics taken while we were actually at the pediatrician. He weighs 16.3 pounds- 80th percentile. His length is 25 3/4- 80th percentile, and his head is 16 3/4- 55th percentile. Dr. Morrison gave us the green light in introducing baby food, so we came home after the appointment and ate some carrots!! OK. I have to add that while I am typing this I feel so ridiculous. I never thought I would see the day when I cared about sharing what my child is eating. I remember my sister talking about it and I was like, "Cool. I don't understand the big deal??" I think it's just fun to be able to watch them grow and experience new things. I am sure that this excites no one expect myself, so I will just post a standard "first solid food" pic, and move on...

first few bites (undecided face):

final verdict face:

Surprise surprise, he likes it. I had no doubt that he would! This baby loves food!

While I am here I might as well blog about some other things so that I can just keep it a 1 post day. We made the decision to go to Bass Pro to see Santa. OH my goodness. It sounds crazy, I know, but a bunch of friends from church took their kids last year and said it was awesome, so we decided to "peep the scene". An hour and a half later we were at the front of the line! Holy pajamas! If you needed to know where everyone from the Montgomery/Prattville area was Sunday afternoon, they were at Bass Pro. And I must say that I have never seen so much camo in all of my life! Unfortunately, Knox was too small to really enjoy everything. They had TONS of stuff for kids to do and play with while waiting. They also had arts and crafts as well. It was overwhelming to say the least. Here is Knoxie waiting patiently for his turn to sit in the big guy's lap and tell him what he wanted for Christmas (and of course he scratched the fire out of his nose on the way there :( )

getting sleepy in line...

Some of the entertainment...

Lee trying to introduce him to Rudolph, unsuccessfully...

I'd rather be playing with that reindeer...

And I guess I will finally look at you because I am so ridiculously tired and want to leave this place and take a nap...

All in all, it was a successful trip to see Santa. We "backed" Knox into Santa's lap just to make sure he wouldn't get freaked out. By the time it was our turn, Knox's eyes were so red and watery because he was exhausted. Poor guy. Next year we will have to time it better...

And lastly, here is Knox admiring the Christmas tree. The other day I walked to the back to put some clothes up, and when I came back he was practically under the tree, PULLING OFF ORNAMENTS! Notice the baldness of the tree in the lower area :)

When I saw the ornaments on the floor I looked at him like, "No sir!" and he just smiled at me like, "What's the problem??"

I would love to say that he looks AND acts like his daddy, but I think that he's looking like daddy and acting like mommy! Trouble.