2 months old

Our little boy turned 2 months old on May 5. He is much more alert and is showing his personality more.

Our little boy at 2 months

10lbs 11oz (8th percentile); 21.5 inches (40th percentile) 

I also got to celebrate my first Mother's Day with my wonderful family.  We also had our baby dedication at church on Mother's Day

 I also took Cameron to the pool for the first time in May.  I bought this AWESOME little fold up tent from Babies-R-Us and it collapses to fit in my beach bag.  I have nicknamed this set-up the "Cameron Cabana."  He loves going to the pool and watching everyone....and he usually falls asleep.

 I also bought Cameron a hat, but it's a little big still.

Max came to join us after his golf game.

 Happy boy likes sitting up by himself.

 ....and has also discovered the T.V.

I have been very blessed that I did not have to go back to work after Cameron was born. My last day was February 29, and I was able to take my 12 weeks of FMLA, which ran into summer, so I will get 5 months off.  Max and I have spent A LOT of time talking, praying, and looking at finances to help us decide what I do next year in terms of work.  I was SO torn on what to do.  Many co-workers, administrators, and friends asked me what my plans were for the next year, and I felt bad not really knowing what I wanted to do.  Max told me that I did not have to work unless I really wanted to. I just finished my third year of teaching so I was going to get tenure if I signed my contract again, and in a county where the budget is being cut and positions are being cut, I was very hesitant not to sign my contract. I also took into consideration where I would want my kids to go to school when they are school aged, and we both think the county I work in is better than the county we live in.  I work in a very difficult class and spend a lot of time after school working, and even weekends, so I didn't feel that I could continue to teach in my classroom and be a good mother to Cameron.  Max and I decided that I would try to find a part-time teaching position, and if nothing came open, then I would resign and substitute, and trust God that when the time is right he would open the doors for me.

This past year there was a part-time position at my current school that I really wanted.  I emailed our special education director and told him what I was thinking.  He said that he would not be filling the position at my school, but there was a part-time position available at an elementary school that is actually about 20 minutes from my house (instead of the 30-45 that I currently drive).  He said he would let the principal know about me and that I was interested in the position.  I was very excited about this opportunity and had complete peace about it.  We decided that I would apply and interview for the position, and if offered, I would accept it.  If not, we felt that it would be God telling us that I was supposed to stay home.

I applied and interviewed for the position, and talked to my current principal about my decision.  It was a very bitter-sweet discussion with my principal, but she wished me nothing but the best.

I got a phone call from the principal at the school I interviewed at, and I was offered the job.  I was so ecstatic.  So next year, I will be teaching part-time at Robert J. Burch Elementary. GO BEARS!!!
So with a move to a new school, it meant that it was time to pack up my current classroom.  So Cameron and I headed up to school to begin the long process.

Sweet boy was not much help : )

Some of my stuff....

......and more.....

.....and more.

 It is mind boggling how much stuff I have accumulated over the 3 years.

We also celebrated Ya-Ya's (my mom) birthday on May 21st.

We also took Cameron to the lake house over Memorial Day.  It was the first time Cameron spent the night away from our house, and he did GREAT.

Max and Cam in the hammock.

Sleepy boys

On the boat for the first time

Happy 2 months Cameron!!! We are so in love with you and have enjoyed every second watching you!!!!

Putting the nursery together

Ok, so this is LONG overdue, but a sweet little toothless boy has stolen my heart and occupied just about all of my waking hours.  This post was started at the end of January, so without further delay, here is Cameron's nursery.

January:
With only 7 weeks to go, we figured it was about time we start putting the nursery together.  This has been the most exciting part, but it is also the scariest because our lives are about to completely change (in an amazingly wonderful way, but I think it is the whole "fear of the unknown" that has me freaking out a bit).
We picked out our crib and dresser from Babies-R-us after I looked at tons of furniture sets.  We decided to go with white just because I fell in love with The Very Hungry Caterpillar from Pottery Barn and didn't think brown or black would go very well. My dad is building a corner bookshelf and we are going to buy a rocker/glider to put in his room (but once again, I'm having a hard time deciding on one).

Below are some pictures from the crib assembly (Max thought I was crazy for taking these pictures, but I told him we are making memories).

We finally cleaned all the furniture out

all the pieces laid out

he even used the directions (probably because he knew I would be frustrated if the assembly took ALL NIGHT....but he was done in about 30 minutes)

 the animals hung out with us while we Max assembled the crib...Smokey likes to be under the crib

Gizmo checking everything out

almost done

It's finished!!!!

and the cute little night light

This is Cameron's finished nursery (we are only missing one thing)

Here is his organized closet.  Everything arranged by size. We have his pajamas and "play clothes" in the dresser.

My super comfortable rocker/recliner where Cameron, Max, and I read every night and get our last feeding.

This table was painted by a very dear friend and co-worker Kim.  I knew she painted and was artsy, but had no idea she was this talented.  I absolutely love it.  She even put Cameron's name on the shelf on the bottom.  This is a very treasured piece.

His dresser/changing table.  Every drawer is OVERFLOWING!!!

Everything

 I also made the letters and picture frames from tissue paper I received from a gift.  I thought the colors went great and the polka dots kind of match the dots on the caterpillar painting.

My dad is completing a corner cabinet that we are going to put in the 4th corner, and it will hopefully be ready in the next few weeks.  If you know anything about my dad, it is that he procrastinates takes his time, but when he finishes something, it lasts FOREVER!!! Can't wait to get it.