Corbitt Corner

Monday, July 11, 2011

Beach July 2011

My in laws live in Florida, about 15 minutes from Destin. Nice, huh?

We think so, too.

We feel almost like pros with taking an infant. Stick him in the stroller and he’s good to go (for a while).

Everything was honky-dory…..

Until he got sand on his cup. Uh…this is the kid who was eating sand a month ago. How quickly things change!

For the first time we went to the bay for one of our three trips to the water. It was calm and peaceful and had virtually no traffic getting there (took maybe 10 minutes, if that). Water, of course, isn’t as pretty there but it was pleasant. We had a nice picnic, thanks to Memama cooking!

At the bay:

Troy put on Grandy’s hat and just sat there, we got a kick out of it.

Justin’s Christening

Was magical, wonderful and most importantly, I know God was in it all. We sure can’t raise this child – so He will have to guide us.

I was not stressed whatsoever (cannot say that about Troy’s Christening). Could be because we had brunch? I didn’t cook as much? My MIL made just about all of the food? All of the above? Either way, we had about 15 or so more people this time around but it went off without a hitch (in my opinion). Others may have helped much more this time which made it easy for me. Yes, Brian helped, too!

First, we took J’s boots and braces off. Thought he should feel “free” for most of the day. I don’t even know how long he had them off (definitely more than the 1 hour we should have kept them off) and I don’t care! It was a special day – and he deserved special treatment. So he got it.

I held Justin while Brian held Troy. Justin was the youngest baby but was very good. His innocence is wonderful and allowed him to immediately go to Josh (our pastor) without crying. He watched Josh intently as he spoke. I even heard the crowd say an “awww” in unison which melts my heart!

Justin wore the Christening gown my mother and I made while I was pregnant with Troy. Many, many, many hours were spent on that gown. I hoped that I would be able to have more than one of my own children wear it. What a joyful occasion that my hopes became reality (yes, it may sound silly but it’s just one of those things I wanted).

Photo I used for the invitations:

Many photos were taken but I’m only posting a few (for nothing more than my sanity).

Christening gown I made with Mom’s help:

After Christening outfit I made for Troy and now worn by Justin:

Brothers

The one thing I did make (well, I made muffins, too, though).

Ryder (6 months), Colt (2 years), Justin (4 months), Troy (21 months)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Sewing June 2011

Not too much was done this past month. It is much more difficult to sew with two little ones. I wanted three matching/coordinating outfits for Troy and Justin so I was able to get them finished. It only took me 4 weeks to do what I used to be able to do in 2 days! Whew!

Here’s what I completed:

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Justin at Four Months

Justin is the sweetest child. Just precious. He will study an unfamiliar person’s face for quite a while before he decides to grace them with his infectious grin. It is just that – a grin – from side to side. At the time he throws out that grin, he often looks downward as if he’s shy. A person whom he knows will quickly see that grin grace his beautiful face.

He loves to be held and prefers one hold him so he can see what is going on around him. More often than not, he enjoys watching his brother running around the house. He has begun cooing more and more and often throws out some “la” and “ma” consonants. I’m working on him accidentally saying mama first. We’ll have to see what happens with that little project of mine.

Justin is trying to sit up, enjoys the bebe pod, loves the swing and laying underneath his mat. Despises the bouncy seat. Is okay with tummy time for 5-10 minutes at a time. He can still roll from tummy to back but doesn’t do it every time he’s on his belly. Loves outside (and it’s so hot these days).

His feet are still quite sensitive. It is normal for this to happen since they see the light of day only about an hour a day, sometimes more and sometimes less. Putting him in the pool or trying his feet in the beach water results in cries from him. It is just too cold. Warm bathwater is fine for him. Speaking of his feet, they look great. He’s doing great with wearing his braces and I sometimes think he is more comfortable with socks on his feet. They have caused the fat in his legs to accumulate above the brace line on his calves. Hopefully this will resolve itself when he doesn’t have to wear them 23 hours a day.

Rarely cries – because we won’t leave him alone long enough to cry too much. I’m still nursing him and it is going well. I’m very thankful that I’ve been able to stick with it this long. Initially it was difficult with Troy running around but it has become easier and easier to deal with. I really don’t know how much milk he gets in a day. He eats wonderfully for Goli. You know those people he’s familiar with and smiles for? Goli is his favorite – by far. He adores her. Much more than me. And I’m not kidding! The child lights up when he sees her!

Justin is wearing size 2 diapers.

Here are his stats (he has grown a lot and moved up the growth chart a ton):