How big is Camden? SO big!

Thanks to Grandpop....my dad....Camden will show you just how big he is when you ask him. (And trust me...it's big!) While I don't have that on video just yet, it will be coming soon, I promise.

Camden has been extra fun to play with in these past couple of weeks. We now chase (crawl) each other around the house while playing Peek-a-boo. He finds it hilarious. We also put blocks on his head and he likes watching them fall. Hilarious. Wiggle your toes in front of him and he will try to bite them...while laughing hysterically. There is a lot of laughter in this house...and I love it.

Watching Camden play makes me wonder what he's going to be when he grows up. I wonder if there is anything specific that he is doing now that will be a part of what he does. For example, could he possibly become a professional Jenga player?

Or perhaps a male model?

Or maybe he is going to be a professional baseball player. He sure loves his Tball set...and it seems like he could chase the ball around the house with the bat for hours.



Maybe he wont use any of these awesome skills later on in life, and that's okay, but it sure is fun to watch him do new things :)

This past weekend we went and visited Jeremy's Grandparents who live in West Virgina. This was the first time they had seen Camden since he was just a couple weeks old!



Looks like not much has changed! :) Except now there is more of Camden to love. And although Camden has been a little weird around strangers recently, he must have known that these folks were family, because he warmed right up to them. I know he enjoyed the visit, and I'm sure Grandma and Grandpa Floyd did too!



Things to do on a Rainy Day

The best way to describe today is...Yucky. Stuck indoors? Camden has a few ideas for you on how to pass the time and enjoy yourself.

Here is Camden's top 6 list of Things to do on a Rainy Day:

#6. Practice blowing kisses
      -You never know, maybe one of these days you'll be in a parade, or you'll have so many people around you who love you. Since you may not be able to physically kiss them all, you should practice blowing kisses. Camden will show you how:

#5. Read

      -Preferably fitness articles. Can't go outside for a jog? That's okay! Pick up a fitness magazine... because reading about fitness is almost as good as exercising! Right?

#4. Stare at yourself in the mirror

      -Why, you ask? Because no one loves you more than you. And while you're at it...give your reflection a kiss or two, good lookin'.

#3. Play in the tub with your clothes on
      -Spice it up a notch and play in a new place. Simple. As. That.

#2. Play peek-a-boo

      -What happens when you can't find anyone to play with you and staring at your reflection has gotten boring? (but honestly, why would it??) You play by yourself!

Finally - Camden's #1 thing to do on a rainy day:

#1. TAKE A NAP
      -Rainy, cloudy days can make just about anyone tired. Plus, you exhausted yourself from all of those fitness articles, you deserve it!

Big Changes

Big things are happening in the Floyd household. Camden got over his double ear infection and decided he was a man.
It all started with him sitting up in his crib...now he stands up and shakes the rail.

He has also grown out of his baby car seat so we had to upgrade....He doesn't seem to care. He probably wishes he still had those toys that hung from his baby carrier handle. Sorry buddy, no fun allowed.

Then he decided he was ready to crawl (video below), so we had to put the baby gate in. After only a few days of installation it's good to go....let's hope you do your job, baby gate.

He will clap when you say, "Clap", most of the time he will wave when you tell him to, "Say Hi", and he will also kiss on demand. We get a lot of smooches in this house :)

Oh, and did I mention he also looks adorable on demand?? He gets that from his mommy. Fact.

All of these new things have all occoured within the past couple of weeks. If he had a little bit better balance he would probably be walking by now. Eek! Slow down there tiger...what happened to my cuddly little nugget??

CAMDEN CRAWLING

Mimi, and Poppy and Ear Infections...Oh My!

This past weekend we had a nice little visit from the in-laws. Too bad it happened to be on the weekend that Camden had his first fever and double ear infection.

Look at those tired eyes and that tired yawn. Poor little guy.

Although he was a sad and tired baby all weekend he still managed to have some fun. He taught Uncle Brandon how to share....

And he still managed to have a smile on his face even though he felt like poo-poo.

Even on his sickest day....he managed to make us ALL smile

We even ended up back at the doctors yesterday because I thought he was having an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin. Doc just thought it was eczema...but they had to change medications just in case. Good news is that his ears look good....but now we're all red and blotchy! 

And even though he may still be a little uncomfortable...he seems to be back to his normal self. No fever....no ear pain...just fun-loving, baby Camden.

Good morning, Camden. Glad you are feeling better!!

8 Months!

Wow! That might need to be the only thing I need to say. Today Camden is 8 months old. This means only 4 short months until he turns one and only 4 months until Steph and Howie's wedding.

Camden must have known it was a special day for him...he decided to sleep in (meaning I got to sleep in...thank you!) We had a nice little play date this morning followed by a doctor's appointment for his eczema.

Not so fun, but nothing a little topical ointment wont treat, at least we hope. We got to go to Safeway to fill the prescription, and boy was Camden a HAM! He was flirting with any lady that would make eye contact with him and he made sure to grab the attention of those ladies that didn't. Of course I am a little biased, but, what's not to love!

These past 8 months have been filled with doctor's appointments, sleepless nights, trial and error, and of course, Google. It's been an amazing adventure so far with such a cool dude. I think we have a keeper.

If you're curious to what has been going on with me (but who really is because this is supposed to be about Camden, right??) I started my new job. I am working as a Personal Trainer for Excellence in Fitness. It may be too soon to say but I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this job.

I've also started eating healthier. Since February 1st I've been eating what I call "clean". I've been eating fruit, veggies, protein and drinking water and black coffee. The first few days I'm pretty sure I was going through sugar withdrawal. I was used to having Splenda multiple times a day and putting Nutella on anything that it sounded appetizing on. Now, it's been a full 8 days and I feel full and great. I even made it through our Super Bowl party without being ridiculous. Pizza, wings, potato salad, buffalo chicken dip, and chicken salad sandwiches...not this guy...I ate my food before hand and I stuck with the veggies and humus.

As for the rest of my New Years Resolutions...I made it about 6 days in January without drinking. Whoopsie. So beer is my vice. Sue me :) AND I'm still working on that whole "technology" thing. Stupid 'Words with Friends' is not helping. One of these days I'll be able to quit cold turkey...but for now I'm still working on cutting back. One resolution I have mastered is smiling more. I've got an amazing husband, an awesome job, and a kickass son....what's not to smile about?

Aunt Stephies and Standing...oh my!

Big month for Camden! His two bottom teeth are coming in :-D One you can see and feel, the other one is only at the surface. I call them his Aunt Stephies because my sister, who is a grown adult, still has her bottom two baby teeth. You would never know it unless you asked her to show them to you. (but don't, because in case she doesn't read this I don't want her to know I'm talking about her) The funny part is that both Jeremy and I referred to Camden's upcoming teeth as his "Aunt Stephies" without knowing the other said it. I tried to get some pictures below for proof but Camden wasn't being very cooperative. Say "Ahh"

 

In addition to getting those chompers, Camden is learning to pull himself up and stand on his own...what a big boy! Enjoy :)

Time Flies

I've been meaning to update my blog now for the past week or so. I really don't know where the time has gone!

Christmas feels like forever ago but we had a good one! Camden got a high chair from Mimi and Poppy and right now he looks so tiny in his big boy chair. Within the past week he has learned to eat those puff things all by himself.

We had a great New Years in the Outer Banks. There were about 20 of us all together. Camden had a good time, minus the sleeping at night. He was in the room with us and in his pack and play...not a good combo. There were nights of screaming bloody murder...and that was just from Jeremy. But now that we are back home, he has settled back into his normal sleeping routine.

As a quick recap of our 6 day vacation, we got to watch the sunrise, Camden played in the sand and he even got to dip his toes in the ocean.

We even went to the Wright Brothers' Memorial. It was such a beautiful day for a photo op. In fact, the weather the whole time we were down there was wonderful!

If you were to ask Camden if he had a good time...I think he would say..."BAH, BAH, BAH...PFFFT"