Carter Update

Carter had his second set of shots on March 20th and he did really good! He was happy for most of his visit and only cried for a couple minutes after getting his shots! Matt had a meeting at work, so my Mom helped me with Carter. The doctor said he is doing great…I updated the Growth Chart section of the website with his new measurements. I was glad I took off work the next day, because Carter's eating and sleeping schedule were off after he got his shots and I was up with him several times during the night. He was feeling better by the next morning, so I took him to work so he could meet all my friends. Matt was able to meet us at my work and then we had lunch in the park…it was such a beautiful day! Matt H. was off work too, so he brought Meredith to visit too! Both babies did really good!
We are working on planning Carter's baby dedication…there is so much to do! We decided on his life verse last night ("For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light." Colossians 1:9-12 (NIV)), picked out the pictures and song for his slideshow, and ordered invitations to send to all our family. I still have to plan the family lunch for afterwards, get decorations, and find an outfit for Carter to wear. My mom helped us find the song to play with the slideshow…it is perfect…I cry every time I read the words (here's the chorus below)...
Phillips Craig And Dean- "I Want To Be Just Like You"
Lord, I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be just like me
I want to be a holy example
For his innocent eyes to see
Help me be a living Bible, Lord
That my little boy can read
I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be like me
Carter is becoming more active lately…he recently started pushing himself up on his arms (which he totally refused to do a few days ago) and he actually rolled over for the first time yesterday (from his stomach to his back)! My grandmother said it surprised him and he cried out! We're hoping he'll do it again for us sometime soon…we'll be waiting with the video camera whenever he decides to! : ) He's starting to play more with toys (right now his links and fish bowl are his favorites), but is still a snuggle bunny and is content to be held most of the time! : ) Oh, and he loves his paci lately too…it goes everywhere with him! His bottom teeth still haven't come through yet…it will probably be any day now though!