Creux Myer Rieman

Grayson's 7th Birthday Party!

2009-08-09T22:38:00.004-04:00

Aunt Em and Creux

Creux in his Big Boy Seat!

2009-08-09T22:36:00.000-04:00

Menards Trip!

2009-08-09T22:34:00.000-04:00

These two loved shopping at Menards

2009-08-09T22:29:00.002-04:00

Creux and Parker Taylor at her 1st Birthday party

Balloons!

Don't touch my balloons kid!

Daddy and Creux in the Taylor kitchen.

Creux and Shawna, town-wide yard sale day!

2009-08-09T22:19:00.002-04:00

Goodbye Florida! Daddy and Creux on the plane ride home. Creux fidgited the entire ride home. He slept the entire way there, so I guess we were due.

Grayson on the plane ride home.

Ready to go home?

Is this what I'm going to look like in 30 years?

2009-08-09T22:04:00.003-04:00

Beach Buddies

First time in the ocean as a family, ok, the Gulf I guess.

Grandma Kima and Creux

Tired after a long day at the beach

Mommy at the Sushi restaurant. Cheap and wonderful!

Scrunchy Face

Mommy and Daddy by the Beach at dusk

2009-08-09T21:54:00.001-04:00

More Florida Pics

2009-08-09T21:43:00.002-04:00

Grayson and her shells.

Baby Boy

Grandma Janice keeping Creux warm after a long day swimming.

Uncle Gary and Creux

Gilligan Rieman

2009-07-13T23:20:00.001-04:00

At the Beach

2009-07-13T23:18:00.000-04:00

The Uncles

2009-07-13T23:14:00.002-04:00

Here are Creux's Great Uncles, Uncle Whitey and Uncle Gary. The last guy looked like Uncle Bo, and because he was the only one of us who couldn't make it, I took this guy's picture so it would feel like he was there!

Bathing Beauty

2009-07-13T23:13:00.001-04:00

Ready for a Break!

2009-07-13T23:11:00.000-04:00

Water Fights!

2009-07-13T23:07:00.001-04:00

Family in Florida

2009-07-13T23:03:00.002-04:00

Several family members met in Florida for a beach vacation together!

If I look like this in my 70's, I'll be thrilled!

Uncle Gary

Grandma Kima

Florida pics

2009-07-13T23:01:00.000-04:00

Creux Learning to Swim

2009-07-13T22:56:00.001-04:00

Nice Shades!

2009-07-13T22:54:00.000-04:00

Pool Buddies!

2009-07-13T22:50:00.002-04:00

Grandpa Shorty and Creux. This is Creux's first time in a pool! Notice Daddy about to pass out in the background blowing up the floatie!

Grandpa and his two biggest fans!

Hey Ladies, You Like My Chest Hair?

2009-07-13T21:12:00.001-04:00

I loved this picture! He looks like a Don Hoe wannabe! He's ready for the beach!

Florida Here We Come!

2009-07-13T21:00:00.001-04:00

The kids did great on their first plane ride together and Creux's first plane ride EVER! He fell asleep 20 minutes in and woke up when we landed. Thank God! And no pooping!

Creux's Best Friend

2009-05-29T21:57:00.002-04:00

Creux loves remote controls, so we finally had to take the batteries out of an old one and give it to him. If not, he squirms so much during diaper changes that it's almost impossible to get it done. He fell asleep with his little buddy after his nightly bottle.

Creux and Daddy! Naked Baby!

Grandma Kima Visits

2009-05-29T21:47:00.002-04:00

Grandma Kima and Jim came to visit for Mother's Day from Texas.
Grayson didn't know they were coming.

Grayson loved riding in their convertible.

Grandma Kima and Jim brought Creux his new favorite toy! He loves it!

Big Baby!

2009-05-29T21:43:00.002-04:00

Grayson jumped in Creux's highchair at Grandma and Grandpa's house. I think someone might have been feeling left out that day. Being a big sister is a big adjustment from being an only child! She does pretty well overall and loves her baby brother more than anything!

Mother's Day Dinner

2009-05-29T21:40:00.001-04:00

We all went to dinner together for Mother's Day. Here is Creux with Grandma Janice. He equates her with food. Don't we all!

Grandma Cheryl Visit

2009-05-29T21:36:00.002-04:00

Grandma Cheryl stopped by a few weeks ago to visit with Creux. Lily had a haircut planned in Covington. Creux was happy to cuddle.

Lunch at the Lob

2009-05-29T21:31:00.002-04:00

A few weeks ago, Creux, Jeremy and I had lunch with Aunt Ali, Chris, Muff, and Baby Ethan. It was so nice to see them. Creux pretty much slept the entire time. Ethan is such a big boy now! He was eating fish and broccoli!

6 month check-up

2009-04-28T23:49:00.003-04:00

Creux had his 6 month check-up a week ago, and his mother needs to put on some make-up before allowing more pics! His head has gone from the 50th % to 75%, his weight from 95% to 75%, and his height is still 95%. So pretty much he's now long and thinner and his head isn't a pea anymore. This is good news because his ears are still at about 150% !!! lol. He's still adorable though, even if I am a little biased. He has to go see a urologist on May 5th, which I've neglected to tell half of you because I keep forgetting. It's not a big deal, very normal. If you want to know more, give me a call. For the first time ever, I'm going to show restraint and not give too much information. My Dad and Ali will be proud of me! They think my external filter is broken! See...I can be discreet. It's hard and no fun though, I just want you to know that!

Pretty In Pink

2009-04-23T23:33:00.004-04:00

I walked downstairs the other day when Aunt Em was watching Creux while I was in the shower. He was wearing Grayson's new headbands, pink headbands. We let him wear them to Grandma and Grandpa's so we could take Grayson to her swimming lessons. She's a pollywog at the YMCA in Danville. She's really improving every week. OH! And Grayson came home the other day and asked if 7 year-olds could have boyfriends. Being the super sleuth that I am, I figured out her masked statement and asked if she had a boyfriend. She said she wasn't sure and that a boy asked her who her first boyfriend was and she told him that he was. The next day she clarified with him, through a friend of course, that yes, they were boyfriend and girlfriend. Of course, I had to have the "you are too young for a boyfriend" talk, which coming from someone who got caught kissing their boyfriend goodbye in kindergarten, was a little hypocritical! lol. Anyways, she said that means they don't think each other has cooties and they sit by each other at calendar time....whatever that is. I guess it's ok, but you should've heard her dad! I feel sorry for her when she starts dating. By the way, the boy is Caleb Ellmore, Ryan's little boy for those of you who remember my childhood friends. Like sands through the hour glass....

Gray's First Sleepover

2009-04-23T23:28:00.002-04:00

Grayson had her friend Ella Martin over Friday night for a sleepover. Her first big-girl sleepover. It made me feel so old! They weren't here for five minutes before they came out in full costume changes....polka dot dresses! They were so cute. Here they are lying in one of Creux's toys watching Surf's Up with Mommy. I think I suggested it...it's one of my favorites. This one will have to go in their senior yearbook!

New Playmate--or Rude Awakening!

2009-04-09T00:30:00.004-04:00

Starting Monday, Creux will be getting a new play buddy. I have been hired to provide child care for a 9 month old little boy named Brody. The two boys met today and they really liked each other. Of course, Creux was a little leary about sharing his mommy with another baby, but he did pretty well. Brody can sit up, so it makes it easier than with Creux who is still working on that milestone probably because he's held too much... (stop judging me! lol). When I put Creux down, he just rolls over and gets pissed that he's on his stomach and then screams at me until I pick him up. He's got me right where he wants me! I let him fuss it out but he just wears me down! I think next week might be a little rough on him because I've let him push me around thus far. Mama's boy Creux might get a rude awakening, but it will be good for him. Might make the grandparents happy too if he gets off of this "Mommy-all-of-the-time" kick! (I'll let you all in on a little secret though---I still love it when he does that!) Who wouldn't?

Hey Bumbo!

2009-04-09T00:17:00.002-04:00

In the Bumbo seat that Uncle Josh got him

Creux got a new toy (puppy pictured here as well as a few outfits) for Easter from Grandma Janice the head rubber...I mean Grandpa Shorty. He used to hate it, but now he smiles and laughs when Grandpa rubs his head. He says he's trying to get his hair to grow. Every time we come home from their house, his head smells like Men's Stetson Aftershave! I still think it's one of the best smells in the world though--

But my son smells like a 73 year-old man!

After the Bumbo Seat that Uncle Josh got him!

The Elusive Smile!

2009-04-08T23:53:00.003-04:00

Creux smiles all of the time, but I can never seem to get him doing it in a picture. He's very easy to make laugh, which is good, because my joke arsenal diminishes each day with my lack of adult interaction. Good thing all he needs is funny noises and belly rasberries to make him happy! Just like Daddy....lol.

Grandma Vickie, Grandpa Jim, and Uncle Josh visited this weekend. Uncle Josh went with Daddy and I to about twenty antique stores on Saturday, in horrible weather, and the grandparents visited on Sunday. Aunt Em and Grandma Janice/Grandpa Shorty helped babysit. We really missed the kids though. Grayson was at her Dad's so we decided to go out when she was already gone since she hates to antique. Someday she might like it though. Jeremy and I were both dragged around to stores when we were younger and hated it. Look at us now! Actually making a weekend of it. I guess it's kind of like me loving sweet potatoes now when I hated them as a child. Yeah....it's exactly like that!

Creux just saw a ghost!

Uncle Josh, Creux and Grandma Vickie

I think he's giving Jim hell!

Creux in his Devil Colors

2009-04-08T23:48:00.002-04:00

I really need to get Creux some Purdue Gold and Black! I mean, my son is a winner and he should be wearing winning colors....not first-round-loser colors! Go Boilers!

The Same Goin' In As Comin' Out!

2009-04-08T23:40:00.002-04:00

YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE MESSY PRUNE FACE PICTURE!

ONE OF MY FAVORITES OF DADDY AND CREUX!

THESE TWO ARE HAPPIEST WHEN THEY ARE TOGETHER!

HE'S SO SLEEPY THAT HE'S DOPEY IN THIS ONE!

Raiders of the Lost Archive

2009-04-08T23:38:00.003-04:00

I found this picture, it's older, but I just liked it.

The Bouncer Wins This Round!

2009-04-08T23:32:00.002-04:00

I can't remember when i took this picture but I just loved it! He loves being in his bouncer that Grandma Cheryl and Papa Bruce got him! He has adopted the title "Bouncing Baby Boy" and taken it to heart. Every time anyone stands him up on their lap, he starts bouncing...all of the time! And if he does it too soon after eating, it makes for a great big mess! He's got his mother's stomach....not good.

Oh Mr. Duck!

2009-04-03T22:21:00.002-04:00

Creux loves his Mr. Duck. (original name I know. he also has a Teddy Bear named Teddy!) He has one at Grandma Janice's house and he loves it so much that she got him one for home. He likes to eat then stay in his high chair and play with his toys for a while. The above picture is right when he's had enough and wants me to hold him again, and again, and again, and some more!

Girl Scout Cookie Crazies

2009-04-03T22:13:00.003-04:00

Grayson and I like the same Girl Scout Cookies...Chocolate Mint.....so here is Grayson caught red-handed stealing out of the communal stash! They don't last long around here. Thank goodness Jeremy likes another kind or it would be WWIII!

A Walk to Remember

2009-04-03T21:56:00.003-04:00

Creux and I went for our first nice weather walk a few weeks ago. We met up with Grandma Janice and walked to the school to pick up Grayson. She didn't know we were coming so it was a good surprise.

A Late Night!

2009-04-03T21:47:00.003-04:00

Mommy's looking a little rough! Must've been a late night.

Yum Yum, Give Me Some

2009-04-03T21:45:00.001-04:00

I have to get some messy eating pics, I think it's in my Mommy contract.

Rolling Over!

2009-04-03T21:26:00.003-04:00

Creux has been rolling over for quite a while now....Mommy's just a little slow in posting it! As of March 31st, Creux has even been rolling over from his tummy to his back. Next is sitting up!

What's This?

2009-03-10T21:32:00.003-04:00

Good thing he has his diaper on, because he found his little "you know what" this week! I'm afraid he's going to pull it off, but they tell me it's normal. My theory is that men are trying to make it longer even from this young age.

What Hams!

Riding Ryder!

Rolly Polly

2009-03-10T21:31:00.000-04:00

Look at those giant monkey feet!

I'll Get You My Pretty!

2009-03-10T21:17:00.002-04:00

These two are already really close. They just love each other. I'm getting pictures of this now so I have proof of it!

Awwwww! My sweet baby boy.

Smiling during tummy time.

This is the only picture of Grayson that I could get with her eyes open. She is really sensitive to the flash so we take about 20 pictures to get one where she isn't blinking.

He's a Mouth Breather!

2009-03-10T21:12:00.003-04:00

Creux is wearing his first pair of Levi's that he got from Terry and Darla for Christmas. I caught him sleeping with his mouth open today. Reminds me of myself unfortunately.

Catching up

2009-02-16T14:49:00.002-05:00

It's been a while since I've had time to blog, so I've got some catching up to do. Creux is getting so big! We had his 4 month check up the other day and he is up to 16 lbs. 11 ozs, and he's already 27 inches long. He's in the 90th percentile for weight and 99th for height. But his head is 50 percentile. Just like his father! Creux and I are now staying home together. We love it! Although, it is DEFINITELY a full-time job! I'm hoping to add a few more children to my day in that I'm looking for 3 to 4 more children to watch in order to supplement Jeremy's income. Some say I'm crazy, but if I can work in a group home, I think I can handle anything! Plus, I get to see Creux more. He's really starting to smile and hug and TEETHE! He's really struggling with his teeth right now. He's in so much pain and his Daddy can't hardly handle it! At least his Mommy can stay home with him and hold him throughout this difficult stage.

Invaders from Charleston

2009-01-12T02:13:00.003-05:00

Uncle Josh and Uncle David came up on Friday night and surprised Jeremy. I called them after lunch and set it up. Jeremy wishes his family lived closer, so it was a nice visit. We took them to one of our favorite restaurants, California Catering Company, played card games with Grayson and went Antiquing. 9 shops in 7 hours! In an ice and snowstorm. Jeremy and I only tried to kill each other once trying to find a hidden antique mall....so it was a good day! LOL. I have no pics, but at least Creux and Gray will know someday that their Uncles love them very much. Either that, or they had nothing better to do this weekend. LOL.

Little Miss Smarty Pants

2009-01-12T02:10:00.002-05:00

Grayson got her report card and she received all A's and S's! Even in Math, which she is good at, but she had to get so far in Rocket Math and we really had to buckle down on it to reach her goal. And I mean WE. It's a group effort! Let's just say that speed math in 1st grade sucks! She has more homework in 1st grade than I did in High School! We took her out to Red Lobster tonight to celebrate. Creux slept through the entire event! It was a good night!

Cereal Coma......mmmmmmmilestone

2009-01-08T00:56:00.005-05:00

Creux loves rice cereal! Ok, he's a little young, but he's so big that we can't get him full and I read it can help with spitting up which we are still battling. Not as much as before I switched to all liquid formula (no concentrate, no powder). It's more expensive, but his belly seems to tolerate it better I think. I took my grandmother's advice and gave him about 4 tbs of rice cereal tonight with a spoon out of a bowl with a bottle chaser--for the first time. So far so good. I went upstairs to tuck in Daddy and he and Creux were sacked out watching The Bob and Tom Show on TV before I could get him into his crib. Both snoring of course. He seemed to handle it pretty well. He kind of just licked the spoon, but eventually he understood that if he let me put some on the top of his tongue, he would get more. He was lunging after the spoon by the end of the feeding session. He was covered, but you should have seen him afterwards. He looked like me after getting off of a roller coaster.....yes, I'm a four year old, I know. He was smiling and laughing and giddy. And he was exhausted, even after a long nap! Yay! I have to transfer him to his crib when I go up because he's sleeping in my spot, so hopefully I don't wake him from his deep cereal coma.

Chocolate Moooooooo Cow

2009-01-08T00:43:00.004-05:00

Not sure if I ever got pictures of Creux's room on here, so for posterity, here they are. These are after using it extensively for three months so it's messy....three months as of 42 minutes ago actually. Well, I guess since he was born at 2:01 am, he still has a couple hours techinically. I should be sleeping right now, but instead I'm blogging due to peer pressure! Especially Darla! LOL. His room was called the "Moo Cow" collection from Babies R Us and I just love it. Much better than the puke green we started with in his room. We had it repainted in I believe the name of the color was 'Are You Freakin' Kidding Me Baby Blue'. Everything is baby blue now! Oh well, he's only going to let me treat him like a baby for a short time before he starts wanting posters up and red and black walls or something. Maybe I'll get him to go with Old Gold and Black like his future college colors! Go Boilers!

The Headless Gingerbread Man

2009-01-08T00:39:00.003-05:00

Grayson and Grandma Janice made a gingerbread house over Christmas. We ate the head off of one of the men, but I managed to salvage a picture before it was destroyed and eaten. Great job Gray!

New Year's Eve Pasta and Pool

2009-01-06T00:29:00.002-05:00

We were off to Danville on New Year's Eve for Pasta and a pool party. We celebrated with Dad, Cheryl, Zoe, Chris, Lily, Jeremy, Grayson, Creux, Pam Carli, Kevin Carli, Ross Carli, Theresa Fries, and Steve Fries, Michael, and Darian. Jeremy had an auction to go to the next morning so as soon as Ryan Seacrest dropped his ball, he left and had to exit the pool tournament. I'm not sure who ended up winning, but those in the final four were Zoe, Dad, Jeremy, and Steve. My guess is Dad, I mean Steve, no Dad....I don't know. I wish someone would call me and tell me! :) Hope you had fun in Chicago!

Creux in his new outfit he got from Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Bruce. His first sweater pullover!

Creux and Grandma Cheryl. They are pretty good buddies!

Kevin even got in on the cuddling action! Here's Kevin with Creux.....and now that I look closer, I think that's Lily on his lap as well.

Upon Creux and I's exit at 12:30 am, Dad attempted to get a very awkward bouncer contraption to my Envoy. It was pretty funny! Is that wrapped around his neck?! That reminds me of that bad Will Smith movie with the spider contraptions. Wild Wild West Jared.... you didn't think you could stump me did you?! Those of you who don't get my reference, Jared and I are avid movie trivia lovers who battle it out every time we get a chance. It gets kind of ugly, but we equally impress each other with our random knowledge of crap no one should remember. I'm grooming my children as we speak to take over my thrown!

Christmas in Effingham...

2009-01-06T00:18:00.002-05:00

We went to Effingham on the 26th to visit Jeremy's family. Somehow these are the only pictures that ended up on my camera. The rest are on Jim's, so he's going to have to send me some. The same thing happened on Christmas morning with my Mom, Jim, Em and Ash. I have no pictures of them because Jim has them all on his camera as well. They will also have to send me some pics to post.

Below, Uncle Josh is feeding Creux. In the next picture, you can see what Creux was secretly doing while Uncle Josh was feeding him! Yes folks, that's urine! That's ok, he works in the group home industry, so he's used to it. One Polo Shirt, $29, Mommy having proof that Creux peed on Uncle Josh...priceless. I laughed for about 5 minutes in front of everyone, and for about 2 days afterwards whenever I thought about it! LOL. I guess you have to know Uncle Josh and I's relationship to get as much pleasure out of this as I did.

Below, Creux is in his cowboy outfit at Grandpa Bob and Grandma Linda's house. They got this for him before he was born. He is now big enough to wear it. Jeremy was very excited about this fact!

SO FUNNY!

A Lutes Family Christmas...

2009-01-05T23:38:00.006-05:00

Grandpa Bruce and Creux on Christmas Evening. This is Dad's first picture on the blog somehow. Not sure how he's avoided the camera this long. Maybe he's camera shy after all!

Uncle Jared and the little man in his favorite new toy. He bounces like crazy! His head is actually strong enough to handle this, which means that the Bumbo seat that Uncle Josh got him and the Exersaucer that Aunt Ali got him are ready to get out of their boxes! Creux really took to Uncle Jared. They got to spend some quality time together. Uncle Jared lives in Cincinnati so he doesn't get to see him much. Grayson says that Creux looks like her Uncle Jared all of the time.

Creux and Grandpa Bruce. I think Grandpa Bruce is watching football or something. I can't remember, but they both seem pretty happy here.

Grandpa Bruce and Creux.

Grayson and Creux on Christmas Evening at Grandpa Bruce and Grandma Cheryl's.

Late night at the Lutes'. Grayson and Lily dog were exhausted. I think Lily got tired of fighting with Creux for attention. She gave up and passed out on the floor with Grayson in front of the fire.

Christmas Morning on Orchard Drive

2009-01-05T22:18:00.003-05:00

This was our first Christmas morning at our new house! We were so excited, because it is obviously Creux's first Christmas EVER! And Mommy was excited because she got to open all of Creux's presents! Yes, she realizes this is immature, but Mommy is the one who gets upset if we don't get our Christmas cartoon specials watched every year! AND WE DID...Garfield, Charlie Brown, Mickey's, Grinch, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Frosty, and Rudolph! It was a great month. Someday Daddy will realize that Christmas isn't a day, but a SEASON!

The kids loved their presents. Daddy woke up Creux so Sissy could open her gifts....big mistake! NEVER WAKE A SLEEPING BABY! We paid for it later with his grumpiness, but it was a lesson learned...and it wasn't fair to Grayson to make her wait. He rebounded by Grandma and Grandpa's house and we got to visit cousins while he slept practically the entire time we were there.

Creux meeting his Cousin Allison for the first time.

Grayson, Cousin Kylie, Cousin Phillip, and Phillip's baby girl Brooklyn who is so tiny compared to Creux and Creux is only 20 days older than her!

Brooklyn Myers, Creux's closest cousin in age. Mommy got to hold her, feed her, and rock her to sleep....she is sooooo sweet!

Twas The Night Before Christmas and....

2009-01-05T22:13:00.004-05:00

all through the house, not a creature was stirring except a really large mouse and a gorgeous and thin Mrs. Claus, who enjoyed Grayson and Creux's cookies that they left for them. Ok, well almost all of that statement is true....I mean come on! Everyone puts on 10 lbs at Christmas time! Mrs. Claus had like 3 billion plates of cookies to eat...give her a break!

Creux and Grandma Janice on Christmas Eve.

Grandpa Shorty opening his golf glove and western movies we got him for Christmas.

Creux watching a Christmas Story with the family on Christmas Eve.

Grayson at Grandma Janice and Grandpa Shorty's house on Christmas Eve.

Creux and Mommy on Christmas Eve.

Grandpa Shorty with his girl on Christmas Eve.

One of Mommy's favorite pictures of Creux. Grandpa Shorty is holding him.

A great picture of Creux and Grandpa Shorty.

Creux's favorite toy. It's a lion that plays music and his cheeks light up when you push his belly. It's in his crib and he loves it!

Chillin' with the Pops!

2008-12-20T21:36:00.002-05:00

Creux and Daddy were watching the football game tonight....and we aren't just being cutesie parents, Creux really watches football with his Dad! I mean, if we would let him, he would sit there the entire three hours and watch the game with Daddy! He's of course a Colts fan, but Daddy forces Romo on us weekly as well! I tell Daddy that he thinks he is one step closer to the NFL just because Romo is an Eastern alum! We've already decided that Creux will probably be a lineman in high school and a tight end in college and the pros! I WANT SEASON TICKETS! I got spoiled with Aunt Ali's seats!

Go Colts!

2008-12-20T21:31:00.004-05:00

The Colts are in the play-offs and it's all because Creux grew into his Colts sleeper last week! He's in 3-6 months clothes already. He's so long!

I DO look like my Daddy!

2008-12-20T21:25:00.003-05:00

Here is Creux upset with his father about something. It's rare to see him cry unless it's when he's hungry. He has zero tolerance for hunger....just like his father. He'll go from happy to "OH MY GOD I'M STARVING!" in like two seconds...with no warning. It's pretty cute though. He is also starting to squeal sometimes and make adorable baby sounds. I love baby sounds!

Got Milk?

2008-12-20T21:23:00.003-05:00

Here's Creux after some soy milk...oh and notice the double chin!!! Grandma Vickie says it comes from the Arnold side. I guess if he gets saddle bags, it's from me!

Welcome to C-ton

2008-12-20T21:19:00.002-05:00

Grandma Vickie and Grandpa Jim came to visit us in Covington for the first time in a long time a couple weeks ago! It was really nice to have an afternoon with them. We went to lunch at Generations, which took Ester's place on the square. They have these sweet potato fries with maple syrup dip that I loooovvvveeee!!!

Let Go!

2008-12-09T01:21:00.004-05:00

I decided to get some pictures of Mommy and Daddy with the kids since they were all dressed up for Grayson's Christmas Sing. At one point, Creux got ahold of my hair and would not let go! Grayson thought it was hilarious! It reminded me of why I wear a pony-tail so much and don't let my hair down around Creux. I think he's getting me back for stopping breastfeeding! He started giving Mommy kisses in one of the pictures..and he loves to cuddle with Daddy!

What Time Is My Interview?

2008-12-09T01:10:00.004-05:00

Look at this tie! Hilarious! Creux dirtied his pants in the middle of Grayson's Christmas Sing tonight. We exited as soon as she was done with her song and had Grandma Jancie and Grandpa Shorty bring her home! I've never been so happy to smell a dirty diaper in my life! Exit, stage left!

Creux had his first shots today! One in each thigh. It was awful...for Mom. He is doped up on Tylenol in this second picture if you can't tell. He is 12 lbs 8 ozs already and 24 1/2 inches long. He is in the 95th percentile for his length, and the 75th percentile for his weight. What a Haus!

A Chorus Line

2008-12-09T00:59:00.004-05:00

Tonight Grayson had her Christmas Sing at the High School with every other elementary school child in the town! Standing room only. I had to get the kids ready by myself because Jeremy worked late and had to meet me there...but the important part was that he made it in time to see Grayson sing! We took a couple pictures of the kids in their "fancy" clothes! Soooo cute! I think I should've exploited Grayson's good looks and retired early....once again, I know I'm biased!

Stress

2008-12-09T00:55:00.004-05:00

I call this post "Stress" because we did the most stressful thing a parent can choose to participate in yesterday...we got pictures of Creux and Grayson done! And because I skipped the one month pictures, I felt rushed to get the 2 month pictures done, so I just went to Sears instead of my regular photographer. Kind of a mistake, but oh well. Creux got dressed up in his first tie and Grayson wore her recital dress which she will wear tomorrow night when she has her Christmas sing. They were adorable, but Creux had his nap interrupted so he was pretty upset and hungry. We would put the bottle in, then pull it out and try to get him to laugh. Daddy does the best job of that! Creux pulled through at the end though, and we got a couple of shots with him smiling. What a relief! Next time...naked pictures!

Oh Tanenbaum!

2008-12-09T00:43:00.002-05:00

Last night, Grayson and I finally got our Christmas Tree decorated. The dark, empty spot in the pictures has since been remedied. Honestly, the pictures don't do it justice....we really worked hard on this project! I sit all day looking at the person who rents the shop next door off of me, and her trees are unbelievable! A work of art....so I got inspired! Plus, we misplaced all of our old decorations which wouldn't have matched anyways. When we were done, we joined Creux and Daddy in the basement and watched Christmas Vacation....or was that the night before? I can't remember. Anyways, Grayson and I are Christmas nuts....who just so happen to live with Scrooge! :) We are trying to bring Jeremy around, but he doesn't get as excited about Charlie Brown Christmas we we do...ok, it's actually me...but Grayson tolerates it more! lol.

She's so pretty!

2008-12-09T00:36:00.002-05:00

Just felt like I was neglecting my first born and loved these pictures of her. I'm biased, but I think she is just gorgeous!

Your Gang!

2008-12-09T00:18:00.003-05:00

We visited your friends when we were in Effingham over Thanksgiving. You met Ali and Evan for the first time. They belong to Dave and Debbie and Rick and Tina. They are soooo cute! We hadn't seen Evan since the day after our wedding so he was such a big boy now! And Ali looks just like her Mommy! They played really well together and you fussed, pooped and puked! You usually don't fuss, but the latter was typical. Next year you will be chasing them down, but don't think you'll be able to push Ali around just because she's a girl! She's in charge of this gang! lol. A woman after your mother's heart!

Two Hams!

2008-12-09T00:07:00.002-05:00

Uncle Josh and Uncle David celebrated Thanksgiving with us here at Grandma Vickie's. David is way too excited about his ham! I think they might like you a little bit, but don't tell them you know....they like to play it cool, unlike your father! He likes to see how ridiculous he can look when he tries to get you to smile!

David made noodles, cheesecake, pecan pie, and walnut pie. Your Mommy just ate a lot of food! You'll learn, there was a reason I took wood shop in high school instead of home economics. I guess I could've used the extra education, but oh well. Just find a spouse that will cook for you and you won't have to worry about it....or a brother-in-law who likes to cook, and you won't have to bring anything to Thanksgiving Dinner! Ask your father, you don't want me to cook!

We all played a new Uno game with Grandpa Jim's daughter Lynn as well. It was really fun! Uncle David is hilarious when it's his turn! I can't wait to see Grayson try to keep up at Christmas time. Sometime I'll tell you about the time your Uncle Josh realized I was breastfeeding you in front of him with you under a blanket! Now that's a funny story!

Little White Dove meets Creux!

2008-12-09T00:01:00.004-05:00

Creux got to meet Aunt Barb and Lanni the weekend we went to Effingham! Aunt Barb is hilarious. There's some story about the song 'Running Bull Loved Little White Dove' and Aunt Barb that we'll have to tell Creux someday! When he's older of course! I'm convinced that Uncle Josh is like Aunt Barb and Daddy is more like Aunt Sis. I might be way off, but that's what I see...oh wait...I forgot....your Daddy is your Grandma Vickie reincarnated! Even the bad habits! :) lol. It's ok, she admits it! You'll love Aunt Barb!

Thanksgiving in Effingham

2008-12-08T23:48:00.007-05:00

We went to Effingham a couple weeks ago to celebrate Thanksgiving with the grandparents. Here we are at Grandma Vickie's. Mommy loves visiting Grandma Vickie because she takes the 6 am feeding and lets Mommy get a big chunk of sleep at once. I always feels rested when I come home from there! Plus, she makes really good coffee which I insist on drinking out of these little Frankoma mugs. Now that we aren't breastfeeding, I can have all of the caffiene I want again! Yay!

You Know What They Say About Big Feet!

2008-12-08T23:41:00.005-05:00

A couple weeks ago, we went to Effingham to visit the Grandparents for Thanksgiving. Grandpa Bob and Grandma Linda couldn't believe how big Creux was getting! He fed him for the first time and Creux got to play, "Guess what actor Grandpa Bob can't remember the name of Game", which is always fun! :) It was Martin Mull by the way if anyone wants to know! I guess you had to be there. Creux was a good baby, like usual. He loves riding in the car. Oh! And these are his first shoes ever! Cammo! Grandpa Bob and Grandma Linda got them for him. His feet are huge! He's into 9-18 month old socks already!

Mommy's Baby Shower for Creux

2008-12-08T22:31:00.007-05:00

Here are some pictures I took off of Aunt Ali's blog of Mommy's baby shower. Grandma Vickie and Debbie threw it for me. I was soooo surprised to see Alison! Other friends that attended were Joyce, Jen, Debbie, Peggy, etc. Family members who attended were Barb, Sally, Kathy, Grayson, Grandma Cheryl, Grandma Vickie, Aunt Zoe, Holly, Grandma Linda, Grandma Matilda, Barb Rieman, etc.

I think there might be a double chin in there somewhere in these pictures! Go Colts!

Where's the Watering Hole?

2008-11-23T00:18:00.002-05:00

Here is a picture of Creux in his cowboy hat that Grandpa Bob and Grandma Linda got him! Hilarious!

Random pictures

2008-11-23T00:07:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures of Grandma Vickie when she came to stay with us for the week after we got home from the hospital, as well as random pictures of Creux and Grayson at her house this weekend. The following blogs are a little out of order, but I just got these pictures from Vickie so I wanted to get them all posted.

Darla and Terry Visit Creux

2008-11-23T00:03:00.003-05:00

Terry and Darla came to visit Creux when Grandma Vickie went home. He was about two weeks old. They brought him a new outfit. It was so cute...and organic.

Visit to Grandma Vickie's

2008-11-22T23:52:00.003-05:00

We made our first trip to Effingham last weekend. Creux slept the entire way down and back. Daddy and Mommy got to go see a movie together..Role Models. It was hilarious, but we really missed Creux and Grayson. Although, the break was nice. We also went to visit Grandma Linda. She had a blanket made for Creux and he loves it! It is the only thing he will sleep under now! We spent most of the weekend playing Uno Attack with Uncle Josh, Daddy, Grayson, Mommy, David, and Grandma Vickie. Grayson decided she wanted to be Uncle Josh's assistant instead...she had a ball! Creux also had his first visit to Walmart where we got to use his stroller for the first time. Jeremy saw about 50 people he knew in the 15 minutes we were there! He was such a proud papa.

Creux had a doctor appointment on Monday. He weighs 11 lbs 3 ozs now! He gained 2 1/2 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks! At this rate he will be bigger than his dad at the age of 6! He's quite the eater! His head is getting sooooo big! Tonight, only his Mommy could make him happy. I knew all of that vomiting would pay off and we would be really close!

Aunts and Uncles at Hospital

2008-11-22T23:50:00.001-05:00

The Hospital Troopers

2008-11-22T23:25:00.013-05:00

Creux has the same internal clock as his mother. Therefore, he was at his peak at about 2:01 am. Here are the pictures of the family members that drove up that evening and stuck it out for his early morning birth! I think they were all glad for the wait. I had to kick them out of the room at one point because I was having mean thoughts about them when they would talk during my contractions. Not their fault because I didn't tell them I was in that much pain, but I seriously wanted to hurt someone, anyone at that point! These are the after pictures with the baby when I didn't want to hurt my family anymore! lol

Hospital Photos

2008-11-22T23:13:00.003-05:00

Here are some photos taken at the hospital that Grandma Vickie and Grandmpa Jim had put onto a CD for us. Please accept my apology for some of these pictures! You have to remember, that I was in labor or had just given birth in many of them!

The Trifecta

2008-11-22T23:04:00.003-05:00

I forgot to post our story about Jeremy's rough evening. We were changing Creux's diaper, tag team style, a couple weeks ago. It was still mostly breastfed poo, so it was runny and yellow. It was such a bad blowout that we needed to get him in the shower. So Jeremy had Creux in his hands, naked, with both of them covered in it as I was running the baby bath. He had to be hosed off before we could put him in his bath because we didn't want to bathe him in dirty water. So Jeremy is holding him a foot or so away from him to avoid getting the poop on him, and Creux just pukes, projectile, all the way over to Jeremy's shirt! So we get him hosed off, and Jeremy now has been pooped on and puked on, and we finally get him into his bath. Creux proceeds to throw up two more times on Jeremy and as Daddy is getting him out of the bathtub, I see this tall, arch-like stream of water coming from Creux's direction, going onto Jeremy once again! He was peeing on his Daddy as he was getting taken out of the bathtub! So to sum it up, within 3 minutes, Jeremy had been pooped on, puked on, and peed on! I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe! Jeremy thought it was amusing as well, with the comment, "You've got to be kidding me!" coming out of his mouth three times that evening!

Grandma Cheryl and her Grandbabies!

2008-11-17T15:26:00.006-05:00

Grandma Cheryl came over to visit with Zoe and Chris last
week as well. I can't believe how alert Creux looks in this
picture. And what's up with my so-called photogenic daughter?! She has to TRY to take a bad picture...and well, she succeeded! What a ham! Creux looks so big in her arms because she's like a third of Jeremy's size! When Daddy holds him he looks like a tiny little elf and with Grandma Cheryl, he looks like he's going to try out for the NBA next week! She has really bonded with Creux which is nice. Her baby boy moved to Cincinnati a couple weeks before he was born, which if I think about Creux moving out -- I'll have a break down! By the way, I think Creux is starting to look like my Dad, which means I might eventually have a child that looks like ME!

I just realized how little you have to write about when your world doesn't extend outside of your basement! I was reading Aunt Ali's blog for Ethan and she has all kinds of fun stories and places they go....and we are still in "shut-in" mode. Well, at least we are taking our first trip to Effingham this weekend. Maybe I'll have some better stories next week.....to be continued.

Zoe and Chris...built-in babysitters!

2008-11-17T15:09:00.003-05:00

Zoe and Chris, Zoe's boyfriend of over a year
came over to visit last week. Doesn't Zoe's hair
look great!? (she was on on her way home from the hairstylist). Creux just loves these two crazy teenagers. And I think Chris has tried to smuggle him out in his sweatshirt a couple of times. I've never seen a 17/18 year old guy who loves babies so much! I can't wait until Creux's a little older and they can babysit! One of the many perks of having a sister younger sister who still needs a safe place to make out! Just kidding Dad!

Party at the Riemans'!!

2008-11-12T21:48:00.004-05:00

Both Creux and his Daddy were exhausted this evening so I captured a fun night at the Rieman household without them knowing it. Not the best picture of Jeremy, but how good can you look when you are asleep and drooling?! Creux pulls it off though. He looks so peaceful in his Daddy's arms. Grayson is in bed, Creux and Jeremy are passed out on the couch and I'm watching Cremson Tide for the third time this week. I really need to get out of the house more! lol. Actually, I'm enjoying every minute of my time with Creux until we have to go back to work after Thanksgiving. The plan is that he'll go with me as long as everything works out and he's not too difficult, which he usually isn't. I've got a nursery planned for him in one of the tanning rooms that we don't utilize, where I can put a couch and his Pac N Play. I've got a feeling that he will be in his sling around my waste most of the time with as much as he likes to be held. Thanks Grandma Vickie! lol.

Aunt Alison Comes to Visit!

2008-11-11T22:17:00.003-05:00

Alison finally got to meet Creux last week! He was wearing his St. Louis Cardinals outfit that Dave and Debbie got him as Alison lives about 10 minutes from them in St. Louis. We had a very nice visit. Grayson had a little bit of a rough time sharing her, as Ali is HER Godmother and has always come to visit just her. But overall she did pretty well once she got used to the idea and got over her case of "Look at Me's" as we call it. Alison couldn't get over how small he was as her son Ethan was over 10lbs when born! Creux still hasn't caught up with him at birth! It was great to see her. I wish we lived closer as she's been my friend since 2nd grade and probably knows me better than anyone. Wait a second, that might be a bad thing! lol.

We go in for a weigh in this week to see how Creux is progressing, but his jaundice is gone. He's white an pasty like his father now! He grew out of his first Newborn sleeper today. It must've been smaller than the others, but his 0-3 months fit him now in length finally. He still looks so small when his Daddy cuddles with him though. We had a little projectile vomiting out of his nose about an hour ago. It was not fun and always makes me feel like he's going to get it in his lungs. I don't remember Grayson ever doing that, but Creux does it about once every 3 days. Mommy the worrier.

She Loves Her Baby Brother!

2008-11-11T22:04:00.003-05:00

Grayson started reading Creux his first book today. It was soooo cute! I just realized how much help she will be, and is right now actually. A built in babysitter and helper who loves him as much as we do! Can't get any better than that! If she hears him cry, she's right there with a binky trying to soothe him. If he's sleeping, she's kissing on him. She loves him so much! And to think, she started second guessing this order she put in for a baby brother about a week before his birth. She's happy with her initial decision now....but let's see how she is when he's mobile and wanting all of her toys! Should be interesting!

Grandma Kima Visit

2008-11-06T15:04:00.002-05:00

Grandma Kima and Grandpa Jim visited last week from San Antonio. This was their first time meeting Creux. Of course, they fell in love with him instantly. Mom helped out around the house and let me get a couple long naps in during the morning hours. It was nice since I've yet to have an entire night's sleep for 4 weeks and 1 day! I posted this after my election day post, so please read on so you don't miss a posting. Also, Grayson passed her rocket math step B yesterday and has moved onto step C. I know you don't know what that means, but Grandpa Shorty and I worked with her really hard to get her to the next step so we are really excited!

Election night

2008-11-06T14:51:00.003-05:00

As a mother of a son born in October 2008, I found it necessary to comment on this momentous occasion -- in his baby book of all places as it stared at me from the coffee table in our basement den. Creux and I, alone as Grayson and Jeremy couldn't keep their eyes open anymore, watched the returns together in our favorite overstuffed green chair. I found myself holding him a little tighter with tears rolling down my face, with the overwhelming desire to drive to Chicago and take part in the celebration; and my favorite Keith Olbermann was the one to announce it to me. I was in heaven. Creux will never know a world where only old white men overrun the pages of our history books. I'm so happy to have shared that experience with him, even though at 4 weeks he just looked at me blankly as I used his clean burp cloth to wipe my tears. He won't remember that night, but hopefully with the entry in his baby book, he will understand his mother more, as well as his country P.O. (pre-Obama). Congrats Mr. President Elect Obama. For our country's sake, and so I can show my face at family gettogethers, please don't prove me wrong.

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T22:28:00.005-04:00

Here are my beautiful babies on Halloween. Grayson's makeup was done by Grandma Janice, so she has a little Mommy Dearest going on! Scary! Also, it was 70 degrees out but Grandma "requested" that Grayson put a sweatshirt and jeans under her princess costume. I've learned to pick my battles....so she wore the extra clothes. lol. Needless to say she was hot and uncomfortable, so she spent most of the evening passing out candy at the store to over 500 children who came during the Ghost Walk. The Ghost Walk is where most of the businesses in town stay open and pass out candy to the area children. There are an estimated 500 who stop by! We had Creux on display that night as well. A lot of our friends got to see him for the first time...ex. Erin, Sally, Matt, Becky....and many more. I even wore my fifties costume, which I forgot to get a picture of....yeah....forgot....that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Creux slept the entire time in his car seat on the counter. :)

Little Old Man T-Shirt

2008-11-01T21:55:00.004-04:00

This is Daddy and Creux's favorite place to relax, the overstuffed chair in the basement with the aid of the boppy pillow. Creux is busy watching TV in what Daddy calls his "Little Old Man" shirt, which is just a white onesie. It cracks Jeremy up whenever he sees him in one of these...don't ask me why. I think it's the sleep deprivation at this point. Jeremy has been taking the 3:30 am feeding since I started pumping a little. I take the 12:30 am feeding and the 7:00 am feeding as well as anything after 4:00 am because Daddy can't get back to sleep if he takes a late morning feeding. I was convinced for a couple nights that Daddy promised Creux a new car on his 16th birthday if he would just stay asleep until 4:05 am, that way Daddy got to sleep all night and Mommy got all three feedings. I don't mind giving Daddy a break though. He deserves it.

Crazy Big Hands

2008-11-01T21:46:00.003-04:00

"I'm Crazy Big Hands!"
I thought this was hilarious! His hands and head
look so big!

Eat Your Heart Out Hef!

2008-11-01T21:01:00.004-04:00

Just kickin' it in my robe watching some MSNBC with my Mommy & Daddy! Bring on the Playmates Hef!

Deep Thinker

2008-11-01T20:58:00.003-04:00

I just thought this was a cute picture. I think he is in deep thought here. Creux is wearing his "Daddy's Little Deputy" sleeper, which is of course one of Daddy's favorites.

First Overnight Stay!

2008-10-26T20:44:00.003-04:00

Last night we went to Grandpa Bruce's big birthday bash! He's 49 years old! It feels like only yesterday that we were throwing ski ball at Putt Putt Golf and Games when I was 5 and he was 23! Creux had a great time with everyone. He was cuddled all night and got to meet Grandma Tootie for the first time! We forgot the camera, which is probably a good thing because Daddy, Grandpa Bruce and our family friend Kevin were in rare form last night! Good thing he's too young to remember! Lots of pool and board games... a great time as usual. We stayed the night and Creux did great. He loved sleeping in Mommy's arms, but I hope he doesn't get too used to that! Daddy recouped quickly and took the 9:30 am shift so Mommy could get a few hours of sleep. Unfortunately, Grandpa Bruce and Daddy are paying for their night of fun today!

First Big Boy Bath

2008-10-26T20:33:00.004-04:00

A couple nights ago we had our first big boy bath. The pee pee looks good, and the umbilical chord has fallen off. We were very excited to get to do the first bath in his baby tub! Of course, the only picture we could get was after the bath because it took all three of us, including Grayson to pull off this feat! Creux is not real fond of being cold...kind of like his mother! He pretty much screamed the entire time until we got him in his adorable bath towel. As you can see, he was pretty happy then. I'm still surprised we didn't get hosed though. He likes to do that to mom more than anyone!

More Creux Pics

2008-10-25T00:05:00.001-04:00

Introducing Mr. Creux Myer Rieman

2008-10-24T23:00:00.003-04:00

This is our first entry on our blog...thanks to Aunt Ali, Mommy is going to try to do this so please don't laugh too hard at my lack of blogger knowledge.

Creux Myer Rieman was born on October 8, 2008 at 2:01 am at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. He was 21 inches long and 7 lbs 13 ozs. The family members at the hospital for his birth were Big Sister Grayson, Grandma Vickie, Uncle Josh, Grandpa Bob, Grandma Linda, Grandma Janice, Grandpa Shorty, Aunt Ashley, and Aunt Emily. Our visitors were Rick, Zac, Jen, Parker, Madison, Grandpa Bruce, Grandma Cheryl, Aunt Zoe, and Chris.

Mommy thought that Creux looked like Mr. Magoo, so the entire time in the hospital I called him Creux Magoo. His eyes were still swolen and squinty and he looked like a little old man with a receeding hairline. ADORABLE! But he did look like Mr. Magoo!

His Daddy was in love with him from the beginning. Let's just say that Mommy was smiling really big as he was delivered and Daddy was crying like a baby! He didn't stop looking at him or touching him until he went back to work the next week.

Creux is 16 days old right now so I need to play some catch up. He's doing well. We've been dealing with some jaundice so we've been to the doctor or hospital to get labs 6 times in 2 weeks....no fun. We were told today that he's not gaining wait so I have to give him a supplemental bottle along with nursing. Breastfeeding is an entire story unto its self, so I won't bore people with details...but let's just say....OUCH! And anyone who told me after 2 weeks it would get better was just trying to get me to do it for at least 2 weeks I'm convinced! It still hurts like hell at latch on and for the first 30 seconds I actually have to make sure I'm not squeezing him too hard with my screeches of pain. But hey, I'm doing it. Been pumping more though and now I am giving him a soy bottle supplement inbetween feedings. I have to feed him every 2 hours. I've noticed a big difference in how sound he is sleeping now that he is satisfied. His bilrubin count is down to 11.2 from 14.5 a week and a half ago. He's up to 8 lbs 3 ozs, but that's what he was last week. It takes him 45 minutes to eat on one side, so I thought he was getting plenty to eat, but apparently he's not. He's got some baby acne that began when I ate some Taco Bell and has yet to go away. Oops.

So far, although I hate to say this because I'm supersticious, he's a really good baby. He only cries when he's hungry or when I change is diaper. But he loves to cuddle! Grandma Vickie came to visit and stayed with us from Sunday to Friday last week and held him a lot, which he loves! It was wonderful to have her here! We couldn't get her to sit down though. She did laundry, cooked meals, allowed me to take naps sometimes while we were getting used to schedules. I cried when she left and so did she. It was really hard to see her go.

Well I hope I've covered everything thus far. I could go into the birthing story, but that would involve curse words about my anisthesiologist...so I'll spare everyone since this is about Creux and not me. Hope our friends from afar will enjoy this, or at least the grandparents. Now let's see if I can figure out how to load pictures!