Nathan said "Da-Da" yesterday for the first time! Matt was over at his parents last night and so it was just me and Nathan at home. I was doing the dishes and he was bouncing and jabbering in his bouncer. He started saying "Da" in between all of his jabbers but as soon as he figured out he could say it he would not stop.
Nathan repeatedly said "Da-Da" for a good 20 minutes until it was time for us to go over to Matt's parents. When we got there I tried so hard to get Nathan to say it for Matt but he absolutely refused to perform for them. After the quick visit I got Nathan back in the car and we drove off. As soon as we had pulled out of the driveway he began saying "Da" again. Gotta love that kid!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Working Mama
Growing up I always thought I would have a career. I thought I would be older when I got married and even older when Matt and I started a family. I guess that is the funny part about life and plans, that they never turn out the way you anticipated.
I am finding the task of being a working mother very challenging. While I was on maternity leave I worried so much about returning to work. I knew that I would have to allow others to help raise my son and that thought broke my heart. I worried so much that we would lose our strong connection and that he would become more attached to his grandmas.
I have been frustrated and discouraged about this more than usual the past few weeks. And then I was blessed with a tender mercy last Friday. It had been such a long day and then I left work early to pick up Nathan from Matt's mom's house.
When I got there Shayne was holding Nathan and said she had not been able to get him to smile all day. She handed Nathan to me and I told him hello. He put his hands on my cheeks, brought his face close to mine, and gave me the largest smile that he could. He then began to laugh.
Even though I have to allow others to help me raise Nathan and give up some time with him, I know that I will never have to give up being Nathan's mama. We will always have that connection that has bonded us together from the moment I knew I was going to be a mother. I am a working mama, but more importantly I am Nathan's mother, and that will never change.
I am finding the task of being a working mother very challenging. While I was on maternity leave I worried so much about returning to work. I knew that I would have to allow others to help raise my son and that thought broke my heart. I worried so much that we would lose our strong connection and that he would become more attached to his grandmas.
I have been frustrated and discouraged about this more than usual the past few weeks. And then I was blessed with a tender mercy last Friday. It had been such a long day and then I left work early to pick up Nathan from Matt's mom's house.
When I got there Shayne was holding Nathan and said she had not been able to get him to smile all day. She handed Nathan to me and I told him hello. He put his hands on my cheeks, brought his face close to mine, and gave me the largest smile that he could. He then began to laugh.
Even though I have to allow others to help me raise Nathan and give up some time with him, I know that I will never have to give up being Nathan's mama. We will always have that connection that has bonded us together from the moment I knew I was going to be a mother. I am a working mama, but more importantly I am Nathan's mother, and that will never change.
Baby Kisses
Nathan and I play a game often where I kiss his cheeks several times quickly, pull back, and then we both laugh. Well last night we were playing when Nathan grabbed my face, smashed his open slobbery mouth on my cheek and then began laughing like crazy! There is absolutely nothing sweeter than kisses from my darling baby!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Nathan's Puppy
Nathan has a blue dog that my Aunt Pat gave us for our baby shower. We have always kept the dog in the corner of Nathan's crib but we have had recent troubles with Nathan staying up at night to talk to the dog, so we have had to take it away periodically.
Well Nathan got fussy yesterday afternoon and so I brought the dog out for Nathan to look at while he was playing. When bedtime rolled around I didn't remember that the dog was still under his gym. I fed Nathan his bottle and then put him in his crib. He instantly looked to the corner where the dog usually is, looked up at me, and began screaming.
I told Nathan to hang on and went to get the dog. As I put the dog in the crib Nathan calmed down, smiled at me, and then stared at the dog with the biggest smile on his face! Coincidence? I think not!
Well Nathan got fussy yesterday afternoon and so I brought the dog out for Nathan to look at while he was playing. When bedtime rolled around I didn't remember that the dog was still under his gym. I fed Nathan his bottle and then put him in his crib. He instantly looked to the corner where the dog usually is, looked up at me, and began screaming.
I told Nathan to hang on and went to get the dog. As I put the dog in the crib Nathan calmed down, smiled at me, and then stared at the dog with the biggest smile on his face! Coincidence? I think not!
Rice Cereal and Big Tummies
Yesterday Nathan was having an especially adorable day. Nathan is now eating like a horse and wants a bottle every hour. Well, Matt and I are getting worn out so we have started him on rice cereal. The past week we have just been working on on him getting used to eating from a spoon but last night he was all over it!
I made him his serving of food and began feeding him to it. Well, I could not get the food in his mouth fast enough and so he started grabbing the spoon from me and shoving it into his mouth. He did this until the cereal was gone. I told Nathan we were all done and took the bowl off his tray. Well he went NUTS! He started screaming and so I put the bowl back and he calmed down.
I made him a second helping of cereal and he downed that as well. So Nathan got a THIRD serving of cereal. Luckily halfway through that bowl he decided that since he had eaten his body weight it was probably time to stop. I love that he is doing so well and that he loves to eat with the spoon!
I made him his serving of food and began feeding him to it. Well, I could not get the food in his mouth fast enough and so he started grabbing the spoon from me and shoving it into his mouth. He did this until the cereal was gone. I told Nathan we were all done and took the bowl off his tray. Well he went NUTS! He started screaming and so I put the bowl back and he calmed down.
I made him a second helping of cereal and he downed that as well. So Nathan got a THIRD serving of cereal. Luckily halfway through that bowl he decided that since he had eaten his body weight it was probably time to stop. I love that he is doing so well and that he loves to eat with the spoon!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Four Month Old Checkup
Nathan had his four month check up on Monday. I love taking him in for these check ups to see how much he has progressed and grown. My little stud has gained three pounds in the past month and is shooting up like a weed! The doctor and nurse both commented on how he finally is getting some fat on him.
Nathan weighs 13.5 pounds and is 26 inches long. He is in the 20th percentile for his weight and 60th percentile for his height. He isn't rolling over but the doctor said not to worry and that he will figure it out soon.
The doctor also said that Nathan is small enough that he does not need to be started on food, but if we wanted to it would be fine. Well Matt has been counting down the days to feed him food since Nathan was born so we went ahead and tried. We gave Nathan sweet potatoes and he did great with the first two bites, then realized what was going on and then put up a fight. He did better than I thought he would and we are going to keep trying.
Nathan got his shots as well and was such a trooper. He cried like crazy at the doctor's office and then on and off for about an hour. We got him home and gave him children's Advil and within 20 minutes we had a happy playful baby again. I feel like I have been so blessed to have such a happy easy baby and I can't wait to see what is to come in the next few months.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Three Months Old!
My little baby turned three months old today! I can't believe how quickly time has flown by and how much he has changed in such a short amount of time.
He is finally growing hair on the top of his head and getting longer and skinnier by the minute. Nathan is also smiling, laughing, and playing like crazy. Even just a month ago Nathan wanted to be held more than anything and would cry if I put him down for too long. Now he cries if I try to hold him for too long and will kick his legs until I lay him down to play on his mat.
He is sleeping so much better too! The last few weeks he has been sleeping between six and eight hours straight at night and it has been absolutely wonderful! Because he is sleeping better he is happier and awake more during the day too.
I think my favorite thing about my little bug right now though is the talking. He started it up only about two weeks ago and just thinks its the greatest thing. At first he was just cooing but now he is making all sorts of noises all the time!
Matt and I love our little man so much and are so grateful every single day to have him in our lives. I can't believe how blessed I am to have such a happy sweet baby and I am excited to see how much he is going to grow and change in the next few months.
He is finally growing hair on the top of his head and getting longer and skinnier by the minute. Nathan is also smiling, laughing, and playing like crazy. Even just a month ago Nathan wanted to be held more than anything and would cry if I put him down for too long. Now he cries if I try to hold him for too long and will kick his legs until I lay him down to play on his mat.
He is sleeping so much better too! The last few weeks he has been sleeping between six and eight hours straight at night and it has been absolutely wonderful! Because he is sleeping better he is happier and awake more during the day too.
I think my favorite thing about my little bug right now though is the talking. He started it up only about two weeks ago and just thinks its the greatest thing. At first he was just cooing but now he is making all sorts of noises all the time!
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