Big Boy, Proud Mama

Because I removed the second engorged tick from Elias' head today, which had probably been there a few days hiding under the mass of hair, I decided enough was enough. No, I did not decide to pack our bags and head for more skyscrapers and less trees. I decided to GET HIS HAIR CUT. All by myself....after work and daycare....with Christopher miles away in Oregon.

And guess what?!

WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We went to Great Clips. He sat in my lap while watching WordWorld (his new favorite video series), fussed a little, but didn't fight AT ALL. It was done in 15 minutes. We had talked about being a big boy all the way there and if he sat still, we could pick out anything at Walmart. It was amazing! I think I feel just as proud as when he started walking. Nothing compares to the feeling of pride and knowing that something you have worked so hard for, something you wish would be better, has finally come to fruition. It was like starting a new chapter in Elias' little life. He is growing up!

I have a ton of homework to do and /or should probably be in bed, but I just HAD to share!

New pictures

Check out our Shutterfly share site...new pictures, including our big trip to Florida.

Click HERE or on the right under the "PICTURES" tab.

Here a few videos from our Florida trip to celebrate Courtney's (Christopher's cousin) graduation. We had so much fun living at the Residence Inn (fabulous hotel for kids!), hanging out at Aunt Susie's pool and eating at one of my favorite places...Mimi's Cafe! Elias and I flew down and then met up with Christopher and Carol, who rode a train down there. It was Elias' first plane ride in his memory (he had flown at 6mos to see Nana) and it was really fun for him to see all the planes and be at the airport. He was not a fan of the lines or takeoff, which I discovered unintentionally in this video. He did better on the way home, but kept saying he felt "funny" whenever he could feel the plane in motion. I hate to say it, but the boy got his looks from his Dad and his motion sickness from his Mama! He liked the shuttle bus most of all, as evidenced by this grin, despite the early hour.

On our way to Lakeland, we stopped into see my oldest friend Shannon and her little guy, Chase. It was high in quality, not quantity as we couldn't stay long. Here is a picture of our boys together. I know our Moms are screaming that we didn't take a picture with US in it, but really, this was hard enough! Shannon and I know we were there! = )

The BEST part of the whole trip...

the joy of the pool

Little boy...BIG airport

Some cousin videos:

Elias' hair is so long that....

we can put it in a ponytail on top of his head.


Why don't we take Elias for a haircut?

There are two answers to that question and one of them can be seen in the picture above. Elias bumped his head at school the second week of May and busted it open big enough to necessitate a trip to the emergency department. They were able to seal the hole together with mighty dermabond and now Elias has a healing wound on the right (his right)side of his forehead. This healing has delayed the haircut, which was overdue already when he hurt his head.
The second reason we haven't cut Elias' hair is that it is not a fun or joyful process for anyone involved. There is lots of crying and thrashing, even with two adults and a favorite DVD. The last time was better, but it's not an activity any of us look forward to.

I know we are way overdue for a posting, but I just finished uploading pictures to the computer. With my summer semester in full swing, my computer's main purpose involves listening to online lectures and posting for my class discussion boards. Promise to update soon!