Playing with Daddy

Darius had his first lesson in Playstation when we took Daddy for his play date with Derek. We spent the afternoon with our friends Derek & Michelle a couple of weeks ago. The guys played PS3 all afternoon while the gals got caught up and played with Darius. Once Darius is old enough to play video games and golf with Daddy, I may never see either of them again. Hopefully I'll have a little girl to shop with me by then!

Darius' room

I finally hung Darius' name above his crib the other day. I took the other 3 pictures right after we moved the furniture in his room. I painted one wall green, one blue, one with green, blue and brown polka dots, and the other I left white with his name. The only thing I have left is to hang his curtains. They are the same material as the bedding.

My baby is 2 months old! (& had to get shots!!)

Darius will be 2 months old tomorrow & had his 2 month well check Friday. He now weighs 10lbs 15oz and is 22 3/4 inches long. Dr. Mickle said he is right on target for growth and development. (Personally I think he's way advanced when it comes to looks, intelligence and personality) Dr. Mickle always spends extra time talking and playing with Darius. I think he's her favorite patient. He did get his first shots too. He was such a champion, so brave! I had to take him to Walmart after that to reward him with a toy. He picked out some wrist rattles. Does the fact that I saved his bandaids and put them in his baby book show that I'm a first time mom? Next time he goes to the Dr for his 4 month well check, our adoption should be finalized!!

Darius moves to his crib...for 1 night at least

On Tuesday I decided it was time to move Darius into his room and let him sleep in his crib. He did great, I on the other hand was a basketcase. I didn't get any sleep and kept waking Greg up to make sure he could hear Darius breathing on the monitor too. Well the next night I put Darius in his crib and about 10 mintues later picked him up and slept with him in the recliner all night because the cradle was even too far away at 5 inches from the bed. Needless to say Darius is back in our room in the cradle. He's going to grow up so fast anyway and I want to keep him near me as long as I can.

Darius watching his first OSU football game

Trip to Branson

Darius & I went to Branson Thursday to Saturday to spend time with my sister and brother and their families. Darius had his first trip to Silver Dollar City and we went to Celebration City Friday night. It was the first time for all of the Pannell cousins to be together. We had a great time but I won't be traveling that far with Darius by myself again any time soon. He cried most of the 3 1/2 hr trip both ways.

Celebration City