The Alewine's: What's Been Going On...

Sometimes I'll sit around, have random thoughts and think "I should blog about that", but between the dirty diapers, running here and there, bath time, bottles, play time and finally bed time, I'm exhausted and barely make it to the "New Post" screen before I shut the computer and go to bed myself! I'm not complaining... there is no other person I would rather spend my day with than Carson. Well, maybe having her Daddy here would make it a million times better, but since that can't happen I'm making the best of it!
I've tried my best not to "whine" about the deployment. I mean, it sucks. Plain and simple. But, whining about it isn't going to make it easier or help me deal with it. I see many wives who complain day after day... while it may make me feel "sorry" for you after a while, it just gets OLD! Yes, we all miss our husbands, but face the fact that complaining isn't going to make it go by any faster (in my opinion, it makes it drag on even more!). I know that if my husband could be here, he would.. and that's what comforts me. Don't get me wrong, of course I have my "woe is me" moments, but I get over it and try to remain happy... especially for Carson. :) End Vent.
On another note, today has been filled with a few "firsts" for Carson. She pooped in the bathtub for the first time. Okay, so that's not exactly a "first" that many people write down in their children's baby books, but I thought it was hilarious! The water had already drained out of the tub, so I went to grab her towel. After I got back, I noticed she was playing with something brown (with a hint of yellow) in the tub. I got a little closer only to realize it was fecal matter. I couldn't help but laugh, if only she knew exactly what she was playing with! I was just thankful she didn't eat it! :) My friend Lindsey also came over today. While I was outside, she was in the room with Carson. She said she looked up and Carson had pulled herself up from the sitting position and was standing while holding onto her activity table! She's not crawling yet, but yet she's already pulled herself up! Of course she hasn't done it since, but where is the time going? Where is that itty bitty baby? I am so thankful for her health and that she is growing, but I want her to remain a baby for just a tad bit longer! She's also started to get up onto her tippy toes trying to crawl. She'll only move one hand forward and move about an inch before she falls back down onto her tummy. Again, I can't believe how fast they grow!
I'll leave you with a few pictures of our sweet girl! We have our first Gymboree class tomorrow, so I'm excited for that! It's also my birthday so we'll be going out to breakfast with my two very best friends beforehand. :) Hope everyone has a great week!