my mom is funny!
please stop pointing that thing at me!
please stop pointing that thing at me!
don't mess with my kong
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
2 month appointment
Carter had his second month appointment today... which I was looking forward to and dreading all at the same time. I was curious how much he'd grown but not looking forward to the shots. He was a pretty chill baby for the most part, just laying there while she checked him out. Not sure if I've said this before but Carter sucks on his right hand a lot. So while we're at the doctor he's sucking away on his right hand, and then just his thumb! He's never done just his thumb before. Doctor was pretty impressed and said they are usually 4 months before they are sucking on their hands/thumbs. She said this was a good thing as it helps him self soothe and might help him get himself back to sleep as he can always find his hand to suck on, where as a pacifier falls out and needs to be put back in by momma or dad.
Our little baby horse is 13lb 3oz and 24 inches. (8lb 8oz, 21 inches at birth) Which is 85% for height, 82% for weight. Dr said he's definitely thriving! He is well on his way to doubling his birth weight by 4-6 months.
Other appointment notes, he'll start rice cereal after our 4 month appointment, he can go swimming in the pool while we're at home, no sunscreen, I need to stop having him nap in the swing asap, and we should try and move him to his own room after our trip back to MN, and our sleep regression was probably due to a growth spurt and she should start to see longer periods of sleep again (yeay for the momma and dad!)
We also switched formula in the past few days and he seems to really like the new stuff. He sucks it down! He doesn't do as much spitting the bottle out, grunting, eating, grunting, etc now. It's only been a few days but I'm optimistic this is the one we'll end up sticking with. Plus they make this formula in ready to feed bottles which will be great for our upcoming trips.
In other news Carter is now wearing 6 month sleepers! I already have an entire bin full of clothes that he's outgrown. And we are on the quest to find baby socks that don't fall off. And that's about it!
Our little baby horse is 13lb 3oz and 24 inches. (8lb 8oz, 21 inches at birth) Which is 85% for height, 82% for weight. Dr said he's definitely thriving! He is well on his way to doubling his birth weight by 4-6 months.
Other appointment notes, he'll start rice cereal after our 4 month appointment, he can go swimming in the pool while we're at home, no sunscreen, I need to stop having him nap in the swing asap, and we should try and move him to his own room after our trip back to MN, and our sleep regression was probably due to a growth spurt and she should start to see longer periods of sleep again (yeay for the momma and dad!)
We also switched formula in the past few days and he seems to really like the new stuff. He sucks it down! He doesn't do as much spitting the bottle out, grunting, eating, grunting, etc now. It's only been a few days but I'm optimistic this is the one we'll end up sticking with. Plus they make this formula in ready to feed bottles which will be great for our upcoming trips.
In other news Carter is now wearing 6 month sleepers! I already have an entire bin full of clothes that he's outgrown. And we are on the quest to find baby socks that don't fall off. And that's about it!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Mooooooooooooooooooo
Excuse the sound of me mooing. But you'll see why I moo at mine babies :) Actually Joe started the mooing.... go figure!
couple videos
his shirt says cool puppy - which is why I called him a cool kid. Sounds really random on the video
2 month birthday morning! Love the monkey jammies
2 month birthday pictures to come later!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Bug is 8 weeks!
Carter is 8 weeks today!! Couple quick pictures... it was his first time wearing jeans :)
that baby in the mirror looks like me!
looking like a little man!
that baby in the mirror looks like me!
looking like a little man!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
photo overload!!!
We headed down the scenic drive - Flagstaff to Sedona - on Saturday. The further south we traveled the nicer weather we got! It was soo pretty. Everything was very very green and bright and sunny. It was a great day. On the drive down we were commenting on how we're actually getting out and seeing things now. Now that I don't have a job and am not working non stop I actually want to leave the house! Before I worked so many hours and was away from home so many nights and weekends that when I was home I wanted to stay home! In Phoenix I never wanted to go anywhere and see anything. Any time at home was such a treasured relief that poor Joe was never able to get me to leave :) Fast forward to now and I'm all about getting out and seeing what we can do in this town! Which isn't much, so outdoorsy stuff it is.
Picture overload about to come.....
First off my first mothers day flowers and my necklace that just came in the mail today - love it!!
Scenic Drive
Joe by the creek
tough guy!
hanging out in the baby k'tan
Slide Rock State Park
our next house!
his shirt says "Daddy's Little Caddy"
rad birthday present... tell me that doesn't look kick ass? It does, right!
Picture overload about to come.....
First off my first mothers day flowers and my necklace that just came in the mail today - love it!!
Scenic Drive
Joe by the creek
tough guy!
hanging out in the baby k'tan
Slide Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park - people were actually swimming! It wasn't that warm!
our next house!
his shirt says "Daddy's Little Caddy"
Bug loves his swing.. and check out those socks!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
how old is Carter?
Apparently 6-9 months based on the sleeper he is wearing right now! Yes all sizes run differently but really 6-9 months and he is 7 WEEKS... he is blowing through most of his 0-3 month stuff. We're going to have to go shopping! He doesn't have much above that size range. I figured he'd be wearing 0-3 months for a while... guess I was wrong. I am looking forward to his doctor appointment to see how much he weighs and how long he is. But I am NOT looking forward to shots.
We're heading out to the scenic drive to Sedona and are planning to stop and walk around for a bit. And tonight we are going to try Carter in his own room. We'll see if we are the reason he is waking up so much.
We're heading out to the scenic drive to Sedona and are planning to stop and walk around for a bit. And tonight we are going to try Carter in his own room. We'll see if we are the reason he is waking up so much.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Carter 1.5 Months
Blug on the semi blurry pictures. Dark house. Here are the best I could get with his 1.5 months sticker.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mothers Day Reflections
Lately I've posted lost of pictures and not too many words. So tonight, some words....... um, to start I love my little Carter Boo more than life itself. Before getting pregnant, and heck even while pregnant, I wasn't super duper excited about a newborn baby entering our lives. I've never really been a baby person and was nervous about caring for a baby. I was never one of those who looks at babies and ohhhs and ahhhhs and wants to hold them. Don't get me wrong I was super excited to have a baby, but was more looking forward to his older years. I had been heard saying "if a two year old could land at my doorstep I'd be happy". So that is how I felt - past tense. Fast forward to March 23, 2010 at 12:24am when I hear Carter cry for the first time, and a minute later when I see him for the first time and I have to seriously retract everything I've ever said and thought. My 8lb 8oz bundle of serious goodness and everything perfect in this world has totally changed my life in a way I never thought possible. The love I have for him is unlike anything I've ever known. It was so complete and full in the moment he was born and it continues to take my breath away.
On our first Mother's Day I couldn't stop thinking about how much I love him and how much happiness he has brought to both myself and Joe. (and Tucker and Koder too I'm sure) It also made me think of when my parents were in my shoes, and when they brought home me from the hospital and then a few years later Jason. In a way having Carter has given me a greater understanding of a parent/child relationship. I have always known my parents loved me (from the pipes to the clouds) but now I think I have a greater appreciation for the parent perspective of the relationship. To my mom and dad, or now Nana and Papa, I love you, I know I put you through some rough times (and I'm sure Jason has too) but I look at the relationship that we have today, and the relationship our family has, and know that every trial and tribulation was worth it. You were my parents when I needed parents and my friends when I needed friends. I feel very fortunate that I can say that my parents are two of my best friends. I hope I can learn from your examples and create that kind of relationship with Carter.
And to think I didn't really know what I was going to write about for this blog post!
Ok, now a little about my boo. He is wonderful and is back to his happy baby self! We have learned that missing naps is a no go for this little guy and that the first AM naps seems to be the most crucial and sets the tone for the rest of the day. He is smiling more and more. Just today Joe was changing his diaper singing the "Carter's got something brewing in his underwears" song and Carter was showing his appreciation for Joe's singing in huge gummy baby smiles. The other day he woke up from a nap and when I walked in to get him and said "Hey bug, how was your nap?" he greeted me with a big baby smile. Enough to remelt my heart in a second!
He is also doing great with holding his big head up! We do lots of "tummy time" with him on my chest and we play on the baby play mat once a day as well. (Although he's not as big of a fan of tummy time on the baby play mat.) He continues to love looking at bright things or things with lights. I found this light up glow worm that seems like it would be right up his alley. He's probably too little for it now, but soon I'm sure it will be on my doorstep :) Shh don't tell Joe.
He got two new lovie bears this weekend. They are a bear with a blanket body. Blankets are one of the few things he will grasp on to so these lovie bears are perfect for his little baby hands.
For Mother's Day Carter and the dogs did a great job! The dogs got me beautiful flowers - they are SOOO bright I love them. And Carter got me a gift to repay me for all those sleepless uncomfortable nights before he was born - a massage! I cannot wait to use it. I also got this necklace I've been eying - but it is still in route to our house. I'll post pics once it's here.
The weekend was spent out hiking at Shultz Creek Trail, Joe made a great breakfast (which he does most weekends and I probably don't say thank you for enough), we had fires both nights, had a nice lunch at Paradise Bakery and did some shopping in Phoenix. And of course we snuggled a baby!
Out hiking at Shultz Creek Trail
me "So is this the creek?" Joe "I guess so"
the creek.... AZ version for sure. I was expecting a MN creek
Ponderosa Pines
Carter and I (he was snoozing the second I started walking)
One way to try and loose baby weight... hike at 8,000ft with a baby strapped to you!
Carter and I
this is no lie!
blurry, but one of my Bug's goofy smiles!
On our first Mother's Day I couldn't stop thinking about how much I love him and how much happiness he has brought to both myself and Joe. (and Tucker and Koder too I'm sure) It also made me think of when my parents were in my shoes, and when they brought home me from the hospital and then a few years later Jason. In a way having Carter has given me a greater understanding of a parent/child relationship. I have always known my parents loved me (from the pipes to the clouds) but now I think I have a greater appreciation for the parent perspective of the relationship. To my mom and dad, or now Nana and Papa, I love you, I know I put you through some rough times (and I'm sure Jason has too) but I look at the relationship that we have today, and the relationship our family has, and know that every trial and tribulation was worth it. You were my parents when I needed parents and my friends when I needed friends. I feel very fortunate that I can say that my parents are two of my best friends. I hope I can learn from your examples and create that kind of relationship with Carter.
And to think I didn't really know what I was going to write about for this blog post!
Ok, now a little about my boo. He is wonderful and is back to his happy baby self! We have learned that missing naps is a no go for this little guy and that the first AM naps seems to be the most crucial and sets the tone for the rest of the day. He is smiling more and more. Just today Joe was changing his diaper singing the "Carter's got something brewing in his underwears" song and Carter was showing his appreciation for Joe's singing in huge gummy baby smiles. The other day he woke up from a nap and when I walked in to get him and said "Hey bug, how was your nap?" he greeted me with a big baby smile. Enough to remelt my heart in a second!
He is also doing great with holding his big head up! We do lots of "tummy time" with him on my chest and we play on the baby play mat once a day as well. (Although he's not as big of a fan of tummy time on the baby play mat.) He continues to love looking at bright things or things with lights. I found this light up glow worm that seems like it would be right up his alley. He's probably too little for it now, but soon I'm sure it will be on my doorstep :) Shh don't tell Joe.
He got two new lovie bears this weekend. They are a bear with a blanket body. Blankets are one of the few things he will grasp on to so these lovie bears are perfect for his little baby hands.
Carter and his lovie bear
For Mother's Day Carter and the dogs did a great job! The dogs got me beautiful flowers - they are SOOO bright I love them. And Carter got me a gift to repay me for all those sleepless uncomfortable nights before he was born - a massage! I cannot wait to use it. I also got this necklace I've been eying - but it is still in route to our house. I'll post pics once it's here.
The weekend was spent out hiking at Shultz Creek Trail, Joe made a great breakfast (which he does most weekends and I probably don't say thank you for enough), we had fires both nights, had a nice lunch at Paradise Bakery and did some shopping in Phoenix. And of course we snuggled a baby!
Out hiking at Shultz Creek Trail
me "So is this the creek?" Joe "I guess so"
the creek.... AZ version for sure. I was expecting a MN creek
Ponderosa Pines
Carter and I (he was snoozing the second I started walking)
One way to try and loose baby weight... hike at 8,000ft with a baby strapped to you!
Carter and I
this is no lie!
blurry, but one of my Bug's goofy smiles!
whehhh, that was a long one!
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