Blogging for a living!

So, I was watching some morning news show last week and they were profiling women who stay home and blog for a living...seriously. So, I was intrigued because, as you can see, I love to blog and I also would love to stay at home with our children (well, child right now).

Anyways, there were a whole bunch of ladies attending a bloggers conference ( I know, but it is for real) and the basic premise is that these women just blog about everyday life--and lots of people read about it. Once companies who have something to advertise take notice, then they contact the blogger and want to advertise on their blog site!

cha ching!

So, I need like thousands of people to start reading my blog and we can be all set. What do you think? Will you be one of my readers to help me stay at home and blog all day? Okay, okay, that is not all I will do- I guess I'll make dinner each night as well! :)

It is early this morning..7am which is early for Rody and I- I have 4 more days till I go back to work for 2 weeks on Monday. I want to enjoy each moment! I put him in a new outfit today- a 3 month old outfit -and I love it!

Don't you think "red becomes him?"

And eventhough you always see pictures of him sitting in his boppy, I promise you that is not what he does all day! We hold him so much, but not too much, and he loves tummy time...

Actually, last night on his tummy he rolled over 3 times from belly to back! We were so excited and even got one of the rolls on film..he was 7 weeks old yesterday.

Have a great day all you blog readers!

Pure Exhaustion

Okay, so most of you reading this know that Randy has worked consistently on his senior thesis paper for a couple months now. It definitely got down to the wire this week. It has been super stressful for all of us and overwhelming at the same time. Here is a picture of complete exhuastion.

I can't help but think of "you might be exhausted if"....and this picture says it all.

You might be exhausted if you use a nursing pillow as a pillow and curl up under a baby's toy.

(FYI- this is Randy after getting only about 4 hours of sleep in the last 30 or so hours)

And here's Rody just chilling in his boppy as daddy sleeps and Katie prints out...YES...the paper!

Well, it is the 1st draft really, but it is basically all done. Only some minor changes will be made between today and Monday, but praise the Lord it looks like Randy will be all set to graduate with his Master of Divinity!!!

I woke Randy up by placing the 5 pound book on his chest! It doesn't really weigh that much, but it is 147 pages...can't believe it. I am so proud of him though. I've read it all and it is seriously the best paper I've read of his and I was captived throughout all of it. It drew me closer to the Lord as I was reading it...I believe that is the mark of a great paper!

I hope Randy realizes there is some questionable baby bodily fluid on that pillow...oops. I won't tell him if you don't!

--Katie

This is my fabulous day

I look and find not 1, but MANY gray hairs! I'm not even 30, but I guess pregnancy did it to me! I tried to take a pic of them, but obviously they do noy show up on camera. But believe me, they are there!

I dressed my baby in 3 cute outfits today! The first one lasted seriously 15 seconds--threw up on the changing table! Outfit #2 got seepy poop on it! This is #3 and its lasted a few hours!

So squeezably cute!


another video with giggles and smiles!

Deadlines

This is what our life has been like the last few days. Randy pulling all nighters and all dayers (is that word?). If he looks rough in this picture that is because he feels rough. Poor guy

Here is Katie worrying about the deadline. Actually, Randy is more stressed than Katie, but she has joined the fight this morning by proofing and formatting.
And thank goodness little Rody likes to sleep. Keep sleeping little man because somebody in this house needs to!

Soothies and Bumbos

Are GREAT inventions! A soothie is not like a normal paci- it is shaped a little differently and Rody loves it. Looks good, huh? :)

And although he is not quite ready for the bumbo on his own, I know it will be a lifesaver when he gets to it! We are hoping he'll be ready for it when we go to the beach in June!

His little personality is starting to shine. Right now Rody is so much fun, but has times when a stuborn side of him comes through. It is actually funny to observe. He'll straighten out his legs and won't let you bend them for anything. He is so strong...but between both of his parent's genetic makeup, would you guess any differently?
And yes, his hair is still falling out. I was rocking and feeding him last night when Randy shot this pick. We kinda think he looks like Frank from "Everybody loves Raymond". What do you think? Funny story...after this I look at my hand and smell it and say "what's this?" Then I look down and see some brown stains on my shirt. Randy has this look on his face that is priceless, takes Rody from me, and we assess the damage. Major poop control going on after this photo! All over mommy, boppy, and Rody...fun times.

And I just LOVE his little legs. Ooh, I could just eat them up! And his "no show" socks that Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Ford bought him make him like one of the coolest on the block!
Rody loves tummy time for small amounts of time. He almost rolls over to his side and holds his head up for 30-45 second increments. It is going by so quickly.

To all the mom's out there- Happy Mother's Day! I am blessed to be a mother and now realize just how much my mom loves me..which makes me want to cry when I think about it. I love you mom!

Excited Rody

Fun times with Rody. Fantastic mood this morning!

Loving him some daddy time!

Look Mom! I like to stand up and try to walk!
And here is my "I'm so excited" video!

Happy Birthday Kaitlyn!

** 3 NEW posts below!**

Happy 8th Birthday Kaitlyn! We hope you have a wonderful day and wish we could celebrate with you!

These are the most recent pics I have of Kait...she was here right before Rody was born...hence my big belly!

I love this picture Kait! Rody can't wait to meet you!
Here is a shout out to her awesome siblings...and my other neice and nephew, Kylie and Karson. We love you SO much and miss you everyday!
We'll see you at the beach baby!

--Aunt Katie and Uncle Randy

Happy Birthday Randy!

**There are 2 more new posts below!**

Happy 27th Birthday Randy! Rody and I love you so much! You are a wonderful husband and a fantastic father...now just go get that paper done :)

Rody smiling for daddy today!

Our "little man" is not so little anymore. His face is getting nice and plump!
Rody is such a big boy!
2 more new posts below...keep reading!

Mullett Man!

Our baby is getting a mullett...totally naturally. His hair is starting to fall out, but problem is that it is falling out in the front and hanging on in the back. Oh well...he is adorable anyway. Randy suggested we just cut it which caused me to gasp and say "we can't cut my baby's hair!"

Here is the side view

And here is the back view
We were watching the Braves game. Rody holding a bat!
Sweet boy!
Love his little smile

Peyton, Eve, and Laurin

My two best buddies, Laurin and Peyton (along with Peyton's girl Eve) came to visit on Saturday. It was so good to see and hang out with them. They bought me the complete series of The Wonder Years for my bday, so we hung out and watches 4 hours of it...it was great!

Laurin and Rody

So sweet...they haven't seen Rody since he was born!
Here's Peyton, Eve, and Rody!
Eve was so cute! She was hugging and kissing Rody and wanting to hold him. She called him "tyty"...she thinks all babies are "tyty". Ty is actually her friend back in Atlanta! So cute...

She is such a cutie
Thanks for coming up to see us girls! Y'all are the BEST! Miss you everyday....