WAS looking forward to football

Well, I always look forward to Fall for many reasons but one of the main reasons is football. College and NFL. Wow, is all I have after watching the two teams I cheer for lose. My Bulldogs are not looking promising...I mean to the point that Richt may be looking for a new job soon. So after watching them lose their first two games I was thinking well at least I've got my Falcons. After watching their season opener today I am left stunned. I really hope things get better for these teams because right now I am just bummed. I'll continue to be a fan obviously but it is more exciting to cheer for a winning team.

I will leave you with this: If you cheer for GA Tech, I hope you continue to smack talk about UGA considering they haven't played each other yet. Then I will find it hilarious when you eat your words in November.

That is all.

7 Months - Mobile!

Now that you are mobile it is harder to get sitting still pictures :)

Dear Landon,
On August 30 you turned 7 months old and hit a new milestone - CRAWLING!! Once again, I was fortunate enough to catch it on camera. For readers, I know I keep telling you about all of these videos and not posting them for you just isn't right. Have no fear, I am planning to post them this weekend! Back to little man, crawling has definitely increased my exercising and cardio. You are keeping daddy and I on the move and we are loving every minute of it. You like your toys okay but you tend to crawl towards things you shouldn't. For example; laptops, phones, remotes, tv, etc. I guess you have an eye for expensive toys ;) You are also in the beginning stages of self feeding. Gerber puffs that dissolve in your mouth are your favorite. You get so proud of yourself. It always makes us smile when we get you out of your highchair and we see how many are stuck to your clothes or legs. You laugh and smile often. Sometimes it seems that you laugh for no reason but I am convinced that something happened. Something new you have started in the tub: You like to test just how far you can stick your face into the water. I'm scratching my head and where this came from but you like to make the motor boat noise and stick you mouth to the water. You keep me laughing :) However, when feeding you- I could go without the spitting motor boat :) You continue to grow each and every day right before our eyes. I pray for time to slow down to soak more of this stage up but it hasn't happened yet. You won't understand how much your daddy and I love you until you have children of your own. That's when it hit for your Dad and I. We would and will do anything for you baby boy. Looking forward to all of the Fall holidays with you. And guess what?? I already have your Halloween costume selected but readers will have to wait just a little bit longer:) Love you Landon!

Love,
Mom and Dad

You love to crawl up on my leg :)

Look at him go!

My sweet boy!!

Love those little thighs!

What's Up Sippy Cup

Hey guys! Head over to the What's Up Sippy Cup Facebook page and wish them a Happy One Year Anniversary for a chance to win a free WUSC shirt! 

What's Up Sippy Cup is a great website with any all things related to children. It was launched by my cousin Tina and her friend Jessie. 

Feel free to check out their WEBSITE and don't forget to visit their facebook page :)

Good Luck!!

6 Months?!?!?!

Dear Landon,
I have lost all concept of time when it comes to how quickly you are growing right before my eyes. Every single day you do something new and something about you changes. You actually turned 6 months on July 30th so I am a little late but better late than never. At your 6 month check up you were 28 inches long and weighed 20 lbs and 6 oz. You're getting so big and I must admit from carrying you I thought your weight was going to be more :)  So much has changed since 5 months. You are now reaching for anything and everything (Bye Bye coffee table decorations). You had prunes and peas for the first time and loved them both. You want to crawl so bad. You are to the point where you can push yourself up but you just rock. You'll figure it out soon baby boy. Mastering sitting up has made bath time pretty interesting. You don't like to lay down at all but when we do lay you down you make your dislike well known. On August 16, two days ago, you made my heart smile more than ever before.  During bath time you called me Mama. It was so sweet and innocent. What is even greater is that I got it on video. I'm not sure what made me grab the camera but I am so glad I did. I'm sure Dad insist you are a traitor but I like to think of it as your a momma's boy at this time. I'm sure before long you will say Dada. You're going through a stage where you don't like to be put down which is making the evenings a little challenging. Help us out with this little man. Being put down doesn't mean you are loved any less - I promise! You talk all the time in your own language. You like it when your daddy mocks your language. You love to laugh and that laugh of yours melts my heart.  We love you so much baby boy but I would ask that you slow down just a little for me.

Love,
Mom and Dad

Lets just say at your doctors appointment - You were a big fan of the paper!

You love this toy - Makes you feel like you are walking ;)

Attempting to take a picture of us :)

You love your green turtle (Compliments of Debbie and Greg Phillips) Thank you!!! 

Still loving the paper :)

With your favorite teddy bear

Attempting a picture again - You were not cooperating :)

My sweet boy!

Bath time!

One of my faves - The "Who me?" look...

New Bedding

I do not love our current Bedding - Doesn't look very young to me...

I think I am going to look at this one....




Thoughts and Feedback Appreciated!!

Moments that make a momma smile

So I saw a picture on a friend's facebook and this was my comment to her photo, "Moments that make a momma smile." It got me thinking about how many things Landon does that cause me to grin.

My AC recently decided to stop working in my car thus I had to drive Chad's truck which little man could see me while I was driving. I couldn't help but glance over and when I did, I was greeted with sweet eyes peering in between the handle and shader on the car seat. As soon as our eyes meet - he smiles and I smile.

The funny positions he gets into and the funny faces he makes. Thank goodness for technology for allowing me to capture these moments for laughter and blackmail in the future.

He loves it when it is time to eat. This time however, he was obviously extremely tired thus the reason he fell asleep with food in his mouth.

I love it when he falls asleep in random positions. I almost want to move him because to me it would be uncomfortable but I never move him :)

The smiles we get before bath time melt my heart. He has a grin that lights me up on the inside. A grin that I look forward to seeing on the way home from work.

I could go on for days on things he does that make me smile but you would be reading for days...

Ridiculist

Oh yes - You knew it was coming. Am I surprised by all of this coming to a point? No. I think when you bribe people with bonuses or anything involving money - most will go to the extreme to get it. Bottom line. We live in a money driven society. Just more bad publicity for Atlanta and our schools. I would love to hear thoughts from others on this. 

5 Months!?!?!?

Dear Landon,
Last Thursday you turned 5 months old. 5 months. I still don't believe it. So much has changed from 4 months. You are getting more and more comfortable rolling all over the place. You are sitting up now. Took you awhile to catch on but you are doing so well with that now. Your mouth is like a water park. The teething process began at 4 months and ever since then we just can't seem to keep you dry. You have certainly figured out how to make noises :) You like to make the motorboat sound with your lips and your slobber goes everywhere when you do it. You like to yelp out and see how loud you can get. You like for me to mock your noises. It makes you laugh. You love to laugh. You like to watch me drive in the car in the mornings. I can see you out of the corner of my eye leaning up to see over your car seat. Once I glance you smile :) Your smile melts my heart baby boy. You are not a fan of laying on your back now that you know you can sit up. Your temper flares in the tub when I have to lean you up to wash your back and then lay you back down...You get so mad. I can't help but giggle. You love squash and sweet potatoes :) We invested in the bumpo seat for you and your thunder thighs barely fit!! You are such a joy to your daddy and I. I can't wait to get home to get my hands on you. We love you little man. Try to slow down just a little for me :(

Love you,
Mom and Dad

Thoughts

• I really wish that my local radio stations would realize that there are more singers than Lady Gaga. I'm pretty sure I'm to the point where I would rather listen to Ice Ice baby on repeat all day long than hear her songs again. Nothing against her or her songs - Just tired of hearing them.
• I have come to the harsh reality that one of my favorite shows is not that of a reality show. What show you ask? The Bachelor/Bachelorette. You may call me dumb that yes, I used to believe it was real. This terrible season has caused me to learn that it is fake. Sad sad day in the Reichert home.
• My list of books to read is just getting longer with my lack of time to actually read. 
• I've always known this but I am seeing it more and more. Life is never a given. I know the Lord has his reasons but sometimes the shock value of things that happen - literately floor me. We recently lost our young sweet neighborhood with three kids to a terrible car accident. I didn't believe the news when I was told. Why do we put things off and say we'll do something later? I'll make that trip soon, we say. But do we ever really follow through. Life cannot be taken for granted. The events from the past month have caused me to do a harsh reality check on not worrying about my to-do list but about spending time and making memories with those I love.
• Landon will be five months on Thursday - yes Thursday. Time can fly by right before your eyes. Treasure the moments, even the rough ones - where they appear to be screaming for no reason. 
• I take great pleasure in being able to calm Landon down. I feel like such a mommy when this happens. I honestly want to stand up, put my hands in the air and wait for an applause.
• The world is a scary place. More and more everyday. Can I keep Landon in our home forever?
• I'm thankful for my wonderfully, hilarious husband. He can always put a smile on my face - even when I don't want one there. Laughter is truly the greatest medicine to the end of a rough day.
• When you AC in your car doesn't work and you live in Georgia - it can cause you to be slightly cranky.
• I love my job - it is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. I am surrounded by amazing people of whom I think the world of.
• I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. I love it but it causes me to slip away from reality and lose all sense of time.
• The Marketing Department at work was asked to fill out a questionnaire. For what purpose, I have no idea but I was asked my favorite tv show growing up - Toss up between Saved by the Bell and Little House on the Prairie. First CD you ever owned - Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth!! Dinner with anyone - Dead or Alive, if you know me, you know I put Audrey Hepburn. Favorite quote, “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”-Audrey Hepburn

I know that was complete randomness with no rhyme or reason but it's just all the things on my mind today.