CTS

I am officially the newest member of Christ the Savior (CTS) Lutheran Church! Last night concluded a 3 week course in which I am now a new member. After not really having a church "home" since high school at my parents church, it feels good to have a place we go on a regular basis to worship, get to know the other members, and have the kids in Sunday School. I have already met lots of new people through the class, and look forward to meeting many more. My next step is meeting with our Pastor (Jim) to go over details for Preston's baptism. Logistics and dates and all that fun stuff. I am also joining a small group for stay at home moms which meets every other Wednesday morning at the church starting in January. Luckily, it meets on the opposite weeks as my other MOPS group which is every other Friday, so it will be nice not be bombarded with two groups on one week! :) I finally feel that I am becoming connected in the community and meeting new people and new families through church and Mom's groups. Its nice to feel connected since we are so far away from family.

Preston had his 15 month appointment yesterday, and of course, he has another ear infection. I swear every 3 months like clockwork he gets an ear infection. I figured he might have one since he got a really runny nose this past weekend and hasn't been acting like himself. Everything else checked out ok. Here are his stats:
Weight: 24 lbs. 1.6 oz  (44%tile) - which is a loss. He was 24 lbs. 10 oz at his 12 month appt.
Height: 33 inches (93%tile)- he has grown 1 inch since 12 month appt

The doctor was a little worried about his weight loss, and we talked about ways to get him to drink more almond milk throughout the day. The little stinker will only drink his almond milk out of a bottle (which I still give him one before  bed to atleast get some milk in him.) She told me to stop offering him water at meals in a sippy cup, and only offer milk- that way he gets used to drinking it out of a sippy cup- which right now, he refuses to do. She said he will get thirsty enough and will start drinking it from the cup. She said to continue the night bottle until he gets ahold of the concept of milk in a sippy to get those fat calories in him still, so he doesn't lose anymore weight than he already has.

This weekend is the 2nd annual FriendsGivingMas (a Thanksgiving and Christmas event) that is held with 4 of my close college girlfriends. I am hosting this year, and am excited as none of them have been to Indy yet since we have moved last February! It will be fun. We cook all day Saturday, drink wine, and then enjoy our delicious meal, before going out on the town for some drinks when the kids go to bed. Should be a great day!!