First Shared Meal!

A couple weeks ago (I know, I'm behind) MD and I were finally able to share a meal. Kinda. I've been trying to get him to eat table foods and he's just not having it. Anything that is not a Stage 2 baby food, he immediately spits out or tries to pull off his tongue. I mean, anything from creamy mashed potatoes to banana to mushed up carrots to mac & cheese. It's just not his thing yet.

Well, I was able to get him to eat some watery mac & cheese! (Only a few bites, so mommy had to eat some too) And then he feasted on a Zweiback toast biscuit. He also held his bottle for the first time in his highchair. A very big boy meal. Too bad he didn't keep the table food streak going. Oh well, we'll get there!

Oh, and he's also popped a little tooth out! It's teensy-tiny and is on the bottom. So far he doesn't seem too upset about it, but we'll see.

Mommy & MD's Mac & Cheese Meal

Mmmm...Toast...

MD's First (and Only!) Red Had Adventure

So, Grams was in a Red Hat fashion show last Saturday at Concord Mills. For those of you not familiar with the Red Hat Society, it's a national club for grandmas, I mean women to dress up and have fun. They have to wear purple outfits and big, feathery red hats.

Well, Grams and Aunty P wanted all of us to come and enjoy their fun. So, I of course drug along my SON. Yah, he was in the minority. But, we used the event as a photo opp and here's what happened...

Red Hat Mamas. Can't you just see MD's enthusiasm?

Fun with Madi and her glasses

Mommy's sorry, MD!

Can You Believe It?

...Not a Michael Dean post! Well, that is the reason for my blog but I just had to post this one.

The other morning, during my 4.5 hour drive to work - Well, at least it seemed that way - Ace & TJ discussed an interesting topic. They asked their listeners to call in with a 6-word description of themselves. Now, it couldn't be like "funny, happy, cute, sweet, adorable, loving." It had to be like "Can't wait for the paternity test!" (That actually was a caller's description. Sad, huh?)

So, this got me thinking. And, after 3 days I finally came up with one:

"I just don't have the time!" Appropriate, don't you think?!

And, now, I want to hear what your 6-word description of yourself is. C'mon, guys, I'm ready for some comments!

9 Months Ago...

...Michael Dean was pulled into this world, and mine and Donnie's lives changed for good, for the better. I love that little man more than words can express.

Happy Birthday my sweet baby, my sweet "BIG" baby:

--> 23 pounds, 6 ounces (90th percentile)
--> 31.4 inches (112th percentile)

Tonight: Donnie's Big Movie Debut

** Update ** We saw Leatherheads Friday night and yup, we saw Donnie! (Though my sister said she didn't see him. I guess we were just looking hard.) Before the big, muddy football game towards the end they show a shot of some guys hanging out by the scoreboard...and there he was! He got a good 2-3 seconds of airtime. Donnie also said he saw himself in a press conference scene, but I missed him. Guess we'll have to buy, then pause the DVD to see him :) The movie was cute, but a bit slow. We'd still recommend it.

The day's finally here! It was supposed to be back in December but it didn't happen then. So, it's April 4. The day Donnie becomes a big-screen actor. Well, at least we hope!

We're headed out tonight to the opening night of Leatherheads. Remember? This is the movie that George Clooney, John Krasinski and Renee Zellweger filmed right here in our little town of Charlotte, NC...and Donnie was an extra, with hair, costume, make-up and all! When we find out if it's good (or not), we'll recommend it (or not) then. I'm sure, either way, Donnie will recommend it.