Random

I am testing our new computer and for some reason

pictures of Maximus won't upload but others will. This

random picture is of Brig getting promoted to 1Lt right after

we got married. I will try to see what the deal is so that you

can see pictures of our little "Muffin," as Brig likes to call him.

He was 6 weeks on Saturday. We are just packing and trying to

enjoy our last month together before Daddy ships out. We

took our first family road trip to Arizona to see Brig's family... I will

post some pictures when I figure it out. Hang tight, Mama Skinner!

Aunt Vanny Hangs Out in Lawton...

Vanessa came for a visit while Brig has been in El Paso

at his training. Max really likes her - I just hope that

this doesn't scare her away from having one!

Grandma Cindy stops Max from taking his first flight. He

is so wiggly - we haven't swaddled him since he was

like 5 days old because he can squirm out of even the tightest wrap.

Vanny has been trying to figure out his 'talk.' We listened to

the Dunston theory on YouTube - which tells you what different

cries mean. Max's one cry that we can hear means he needs

to be burped - but he really just wants to eat all of the time... so

I am not sold on the whole idea...

This picture is for Brig. We went to our friend's house to

eat dinner and their little girl, Charity, loves Brigham and Brigham

loves her. Brig, you really missed out. You might

have some competition... she loves Max and even tried to

change his diaper.

Only one more wake-up until you (Brig) can sleep with your

Little Mad Max. We have missed you like crazy. We have

had a good time with Aunt Vanny. (She is changing his diaper

right now - and is saying, "I am going to get shot in the eye - there

is a first time for everything!" Don't you dare pee on me - I got it!

I don't remember the last time I changed a diaper.

I did it. Check it out Mommy to make sure it is on right!)

She will be a great mom, if she still

wants one after that!

Anyone "Max"ed Out Yet? Here are more pics...

We visited Great-grandma and Great-grandpa Skinner over

this past weekend. Max didn't want to miss a thing so he stayed

awake for most of it. He went to Cinammon's Deli and to church

with Grandma and Grandpa. They think he is a dandy!

Thanks Aunt Steph and Uncle Lucas for the rainforest

swing... I like the snake sounds the best.

Is there anything sweeter than a naked baby? He

is starting to get some rolls. He weighed in at 10 lbs 8 oz

at the doctor today. He already has some muscle!

Daddy must have told him "Gooze-froba" and it worked!

Thanks Aunt Vanny for the jailbait outfit! Max is a

trouble-maker. We will post pictures of your visit when

you come down this weekend. We are lonely....

INSTRUCTIONS:

Incorrect!!!

Correct!!!
Brig and I were sent an email about advice on what is correct and incorrect parenting. For instance, the correct way to wake a baby is gently kiss his head. The incorrect way to wake a baby is to blow an airhorn by his ear. There wasn't any advice on how to keep a pacify in his mouth... so Brig tried tape (for real). After Max cried for 2 hours, Brig thought this would work. I tried to tell him not to. It only made Max a really MAD MAX! He knew there was something on his face that wasn't suppose to be there. The correct way is Mama's way!
Usually Max puts Daddy to sleep...