A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E

Rise and Shine....

Hi there...Nathan here...I am updating the blog while my Mom takes a nap. I have had a really rough day! Here I am sound asleep in my bouncer.

Here I am trying to wake up....look at me stretch!


Here I am stretching again...man, it is SO hard to wake up!!!


Here I am taking a BIG yawn. Those feel SO good when you are really tired!!!


Ooops...I think I forgot that I was stretching in this one...I fell back asleep!

The beginings of a personality

So, I have had a glimps of the future. The future that is weekday mornings and trying to get Nathan up for school. I foresee many cups of cold water to get the kid awake, and then more cups of ice to actually get him out of bed. See...when Nathan finally allows himself to sleep....he means business. And trying to get him to wake up, IS work (letting him sleep too long during the day, means I dont sleep at night)!!! Its not too often that I actually have to try and wake him up, but the times that I do, I might as well go straight for the cold water because he wont have anything to do with being gently woken up. It seriously will take him up to an hour to wake up fully. Its actually quite adorable, BUT...it means he is a sleeper...he got that trait from his Dad! ;)

Nathan the Giant

Happy 2 Month Birthday Nathan!!!

Nathan was brought into this world exactly 2 months ago today...and what a blessing he has been! In some ways I think to myself that the two months has gone by fast, but then in others, I honestly cant remember life without him! And he is just growing so quickly!

Yesterday, during "tummy time", he lifted up his left hip. I dont think it will be too long before the little guy will be turning over. Also while lying on his back, he is starting to lean to the sided...again, it wont be too long until he will be rolling all over the place :) He has started to enjoy sitting on my lap and just being content there, which is nice. He isnt such a Wobble Head anymore, though sometimes I think he forgets and lets his noggin sway side to side. :) Its cute though, I assume once he learns to sit up, with a blink of an eye he will be asking for the car keys to get his driver's license...so each wobble of the head is precious these days :)

We went to the wedding last Saturday, and though it was fun (for us), I think Nathan was a little overwhelmed with it all. He was the fussiest that he has ever been...and I think thats because of all the noise, the people, the lights. I can't imagine what it must be for someone to wake up to all that. I was on sensory overload...imagine him! Anyway, we left at about 10pm and Nathan slept the entire ride home in the car, and then all the way until 4am. The Little Tyke was tuckered to say the least.

Let's see....on Sunday we went to Old Navy in the afternoon, and got him a little dragon Halloween costume :) It was on sale, so why not? He will be SO cute....and I will be sure to take tons of pictures and post them :)

Thats the update today...2 months old. Precious as can be. SUCH a good baby. :)

He is a little man....

Here he is...Nathaniel Charles, in his first pair of jeans :) Honestly, have you seen anything more adorable than that?

Awww...

Thanks

Thanks to all those that have offered advise for Little Natey sleeping through the nights. I decided that the little tyke is still really young (8 weeks last Thursday), and to just relax and enjoy the night feedings. Its precious time together...moments that won't last forever. Soon enough he will be sleeping through the nights....and actually he is doing much better. He really wakes up only once (if you don't count an 11pm and a 5 pm feeding as 'night'), and normally only drinks an ounce or two and is right back to sleep. Its the midnight (2am) snack.

He is SUCH a good boy! He really is :) He is starting to stay awake during the day a lot...and is completely content just sitting in his bouncer watching me do dishes or laundry. He lets ya know when he is tired...and is getting really good at falling asleep on his own (without being rocked...although, I do still try to rock him a little, just because he lets me :)). He is so smart too! He has learned that if he moves his legs real fast while sitting in his bouncer, the bouncer...bounces him. He gets quite excited! Also, when I put the little play gym music thing on the bouncer, he has started to kick the toys that hang down...this makes him happy too! He is actually sleeping in his swing right now, which is a HUGE change. He didnt seem to like to for too long before today. Also, he has discovered his tongue (I think I have mentioned that), and will stick it out...he will also copy me if I stick mine out :) He has started smiling a lot and I have gotten a couple little giggles out of him too!

I am so biased, I know, but he is THE CUTEST THING EVER!!! I just can not get over how much I love this little guy and how much I enjoy spending all my time with him. I apoligize to those out there that offer and offer to watch him (and give me a break)...I dont ever really feel like I NEED a break. I know its selfish of me...and I will relinquish once and a while. I just enjoy being a Mom so much. I am so glad that I am able to do this :) It beats any job in the "working world"!

Tonight we have a wedding in Cinci. We are bringing Nathan...his first road trip and first wedding :) I will be sure to take pictures.

Sleepless nights

So...here is a question for all you 'experts' out there:

Is there a correlation between when predominately breast fead babies start sleeping through the night and when formula fead babies start sleeping through the night?

The reason I ask is because Nathan still wakes up 3 (sometimes 4) times a night. Every three hours, IF I am lucky...and then there is ALOT of fussing between (yes, he is burped, diaper is dry, he is not hot, cold...I have gone through the check list). NONE of my friends who have just had babies have this issue...they are ALL sleeping 6-8 hrs a night and then waking up for a quick feeding, only to go back to sleep for another 4-5 hours. Now they are also ALL breastfead babies. I seem to be the only slacker that has stopped breastfeeding (my first regret as a mother...that i didnt try hard enough with breastfeeding. I really wish I could go back and start all over.), so I don't have any other formula fead baby to compare.

Am I just being impatient? The child IS only 7 weeks old...("but the book says that by 7-8 weeks they should be sleeping through the night")...

Nathan's view of the world, thus far....

Big Pimpin'

Photo Session

Before we went to Utah, we had family/Nathan pictures taken. You can view the slide show by going to:

www.wolfordphotography.com

click on "Clients" then click on "Nathan". Turn your speakers on...the music will get you.

Let me know of any favorites...most of them are decent (ALL the ones of Nathan are great, its the ones with me in them that are questionable...my hair was not cooperating that night).

:)