We're still packing for our move. I'm a huge slacker in that dept. We are moving tomorrow. We still have a lot to do. Conner is still sick with that cold. My poor baby. He is just not comfortable. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
Friday, December 26, 2008
>A little late
>I'm a little late on this but we hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. It was great to be able to spend time with Josh's family. Conner enjoyed his first Christmas; he loved being held all day. He was very good despite his nasty cold. I had a nasty cold and he got it. I hope that he gets over it as quickly as I did. I wish I could say that I took tons and tons of pictures, but I didn't. I do have a few though. We got a new camera and it's great but we really don't know how to use it yet. I still have to play with it and figure it out. Here is a quick slideshow!
We're still packing for our move. I'm a huge slacker in that dept. We are moving tomorrow. We still have a lot to do. Conner is still sick with that cold. My poor baby. He is just not comfortable. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
We're still packing for our move. I'm a huge slacker in that dept. We are moving tomorrow. We still have a lot to do. Conner is still sick with that cold. My poor baby. He is just not comfortable. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
A little late
I'm a little late on this but we hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. It was great to be able to spend time with Josh's family. Conner enjoyed his first Christmas; he loved being held all day. He was very good despite his nasty cold. I had a nasty cold and he got it. I hope that he gets over it as quickly as I did. I wish I could say that I took tons and tons of pictures, but I didn't. I do have a few though. We got a new camera and it's great but we really don't know how to use it yet. I still have to play with it and figure it out. Here is a quick slideshow!
We're still packing for our move. I'm a huge slacker in that dept. We are moving tomorrow. We still have a lot to do. Conner is still sick with that cold. My poor baby. He is just not comfortable. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
We're still packing for our move. I'm a huge slacker in that dept. We are moving tomorrow. We still have a lot to do. Conner is still sick with that cold. My poor baby. He is just not comfortable. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
Friday, December 19, 2008
>Happy Birthday Grandma
>Tomorrow is my mom's (grandma) birthday. I was telling Conner today that we had to make sure her gift was extra special. He started "talking" and smiling. I broke out the camera and he hammed it up. I couldn't believe how smiley he was, but he knows that grandma really wants to see a smile. Just for Grandma's birthday...
Happy Birthday! We love you!!!
Happy Birthday! We love you!!!
Happy Birthday Grandma
Tomorrow is my mom's (grandma) birthday. I was telling Conner today that we had to make sure her gift was extra special. He started "talking" and smiling. I broke out the camera and he hammed it up. I couldn't believe how smiley he was, but he knows that grandma really wants to see a smile. Just for Grandma's birthday...
Happy Birthday! We love you!!!
Happy Birthday! We love you!!!
Monday, December 15, 2008
>Weekend News
>When I taught, every Monday, the students would write their weekend news for morning work. Well, it's not morning but I figured I'd share my weekend news.
Friday, Conner was extremely fussy and nothing worked to help him calm down so I called the pediatrician and described him to them. They had me bring him in. The good news is that he is a growing boy! In a week and a half, he gained 14oz. Yes, almost a pound. He is 8lb 14oz now. The bad news is that he has mild reflux. Instead of starting him on medications right away, she wanted me to try the following things at home: 1. Elevate the head of his bed. 2 Keep him upright for 20 minutes after each feeding. 3 feed more often (seriously, he's every 2 hours) and burp him more often. I'm doing all of those except for feeding him more often. I think 2 hours is often enough. I have also cut out dairy. I'm hoping that will help him. I cut out the dairy on Saturday and so far I'm ok with it. His reflux seems to be doing a little bit better. He has not spit up in almost 24 hours; which is great. Now,if I could only get him to sleep for longer periods of time.
Saturday my sister (Katie) and her roomate (Bri) came for the weekend. They came to hang with little man and help me pack a little bit. Saturday that is what we did. Josh worked and we packed and played with Conner. He sure loved all the attention and kisses. Saturday night, we all went out to dinner. Rusty (our brother) and his wife (Janice) joined us. Conner did great at dinner. I had to nurse in public (OMG) at the resturant. It was ok though. I am definitely going to get a hooter hider now. I don't like the blanket thing.
Yesterday we took Conner to the pottery place to make Josh's Christmas gift. He said that he wanted Conner's little hands and feet on a bowl. I decided that a plate would be much better. Conner and I decided on the right size plate and then we got some paint. He was asleep when we started. I guess the paint and paint brush tickled too much b/c he woke up screaming. Did I mention that this child does not like to be woken up? It took all three of us to get his hands and feet on the plate. He had a meltdown and it's a good thing I was prepared with a bottle (at the last minute, I decided to pump). I'm very glad Katie and Bri were there to help me. It wouldn't have gotten done any other way.
For your viewing pleasure, some pics.
getting feet painted
Putting feet on the plate
After the meltdown
Aunt Katie Helping out
Aunt Bri Helping out
Friday, Conner was extremely fussy and nothing worked to help him calm down so I called the pediatrician and described him to them. They had me bring him in. The good news is that he is a growing boy! In a week and a half, he gained 14oz. Yes, almost a pound. He is 8lb 14oz now. The bad news is that he has mild reflux. Instead of starting him on medications right away, she wanted me to try the following things at home: 1. Elevate the head of his bed. 2 Keep him upright for 20 minutes after each feeding. 3 feed more often (seriously, he's every 2 hours) and burp him more often. I'm doing all of those except for feeding him more often. I think 2 hours is often enough. I have also cut out dairy. I'm hoping that will help him. I cut out the dairy on Saturday and so far I'm ok with it. His reflux seems to be doing a little bit better. He has not spit up in almost 24 hours; which is great. Now,if I could only get him to sleep for longer periods of time.
Saturday my sister (Katie) and her roomate (Bri) came for the weekend. They came to hang with little man and help me pack a little bit. Saturday that is what we did. Josh worked and we packed and played with Conner. He sure loved all the attention and kisses. Saturday night, we all went out to dinner. Rusty (our brother) and his wife (Janice) joined us. Conner did great at dinner. I had to nurse in public (OMG) at the resturant. It was ok though. I am definitely going to get a hooter hider now. I don't like the blanket thing.
Yesterday we took Conner to the pottery place to make Josh's Christmas gift. He said that he wanted Conner's little hands and feet on a bowl. I decided that a plate would be much better. Conner and I decided on the right size plate and then we got some paint. He was asleep when we started. I guess the paint and paint brush tickled too much b/c he woke up screaming. Did I mention that this child does not like to be woken up? It took all three of us to get his hands and feet on the plate. He had a meltdown and it's a good thing I was prepared with a bottle (at the last minute, I decided to pump). I'm very glad Katie and Bri were there to help me. It wouldn't have gotten done any other way.
For your viewing pleasure, some pics.
getting feet painted
Putting feet on the plate
After the meltdown
Aunt Katie Helping out
Aunt Bri Helping out
Weekend News
When I taught, every Monday, the students would write their weekend news for morning work. Well, it's not morning but I figured I'd share my weekend news.
Friday, Conner was extremely fussy and nothing worked to help him calm down so I called the pediatrician and described him to them. They had me bring him in. The good news is that he is a growing boy! In a week and a half, he gained 14oz. Yes, almost a pound. He is 8lb 14oz now. The bad news is that he has mild reflux. Instead of starting him on medications right away, she wanted me to try the following things at home: 1. Elevate the head of his bed. 2 Keep him upright for 20 minutes after each feeding. 3 feed more often (seriously, he's every 2 hours) and burp him more often. I'm doing all of those except for feeding him more often. I think 2 hours is often enough. I have also cut out dairy. I'm hoping that will help him. I cut out the dairy on Saturday and so far I'm ok with it. His reflux seems to be doing a little bit better. He has not spit up in almost 24 hours; which is great. Now,if I could only get him to sleep for longer periods of time.
Saturday my sister (Katie) and her roomate (Bri) came for the weekend. They came to hang with little man and help me pack a little bit. Saturday that is what we did. Josh worked and we packed and played with Conner. He sure loved all the attention and kisses. Saturday night, we all went out to dinner. Rusty (our brother) and his wife (Janice) joined us. Conner did great at dinner. I had to nurse in public (OMG) at the resturant. It was ok though. I am definitely going to get a hooter hider now. I don't like the blanket thing.
Yesterday we took Conner to the pottery place to make Josh's Christmas gift. He said that he wanted Conner's little hands and feet on a bowl. I decided that a plate would be much better. Conner and I decided on the right size plate and then we got some paint. He was asleep when we started. I guess the paint and paint brush tickled too much b/c he woke up screaming. Did I mention that this child does not like to be woken up? It took all three of us to get his hands and feet on the plate. He had a meltdown and it's a good thing I was prepared with a bottle (at the last minute, I decided to pump). I'm very glad Katie and Bri were there to help me. It wouldn't have gotten done any other way.
For your viewing pleasure, some pics.
getting feet painted
Putting feet on the plate
After the meltdown
Aunt Katie Helping out
Aunt Bri Helping out
Friday, Conner was extremely fussy and nothing worked to help him calm down so I called the pediatrician and described him to them. They had me bring him in. The good news is that he is a growing boy! In a week and a half, he gained 14oz. Yes, almost a pound. He is 8lb 14oz now. The bad news is that he has mild reflux. Instead of starting him on medications right away, she wanted me to try the following things at home: 1. Elevate the head of his bed. 2 Keep him upright for 20 minutes after each feeding. 3 feed more often (seriously, he's every 2 hours) and burp him more often. I'm doing all of those except for feeding him more often. I think 2 hours is often enough. I have also cut out dairy. I'm hoping that will help him. I cut out the dairy on Saturday and so far I'm ok with it. His reflux seems to be doing a little bit better. He has not spit up in almost 24 hours; which is great. Now,if I could only get him to sleep for longer periods of time.
Saturday my sister (Katie) and her roomate (Bri) came for the weekend. They came to hang with little man and help me pack a little bit. Saturday that is what we did. Josh worked and we packed and played with Conner. He sure loved all the attention and kisses. Saturday night, we all went out to dinner. Rusty (our brother) and his wife (Janice) joined us. Conner did great at dinner. I had to nurse in public (OMG) at the resturant. It was ok though. I am definitely going to get a hooter hider now. I don't like the blanket thing.
Yesterday we took Conner to the pottery place to make Josh's Christmas gift. He said that he wanted Conner's little hands and feet on a bowl. I decided that a plate would be much better. Conner and I decided on the right size plate and then we got some paint. He was asleep when we started. I guess the paint and paint brush tickled too much b/c he woke up screaming. Did I mention that this child does not like to be woken up? It took all three of us to get his hands and feet on the plate. He had a meltdown and it's a good thing I was prepared with a bottle (at the last minute, I decided to pump). I'm very glad Katie and Bri were there to help me. It wouldn't have gotten done any other way.
For your viewing pleasure, some pics.
getting feet painted
Putting feet on the plate
After the meltdown
Aunt Katie Helping out
Aunt Bri Helping out
Friday, December 12, 2008
>we smile now
>I don't have real proof in the form of photos(I blame my slow camera), but Conner is smiling! It's oh so cute and I love it.
Conner is already a little over 6 weeks old. He's almost outgrown his newborn sleepers. He loves to roll over and to take a bath. He is such a snugglebug, which makes the rough nights worth it. Yes, we still have rough nights. This kid wakes up evvery 2 houts to eat. He just won't miss a meal. We've been busy helping Josh pick stuff out for the new house. Conner hates his carseat so that makes going anywhere very interesting. He just screams and screams. It breaks my heart, but there isn't a thing I can do. He has to sit in his carseat.
I took tis pic today
and this from yesterday
Conner is already a little over 6 weeks old. He's almost outgrown his newborn sleepers. He loves to roll over and to take a bath. He is such a snugglebug, which makes the rough nights worth it. Yes, we still have rough nights. This kid wakes up evvery 2 houts to eat. He just won't miss a meal. We've been busy helping Josh pick stuff out for the new house. Conner hates his carseat so that makes going anywhere very interesting. He just screams and screams. It breaks my heart, but there isn't a thing I can do. He has to sit in his carseat.
I took tis pic today
and this from yesterday
we smile now
I don't have real proof in the form of photos(I blame my slow camera), but Conner is smiling! It's oh so cute and I love it.
Conner is already a little over 6 weeks old. He's almost outgrown his newborn sleepers. He loves to roll over and to take a bath. He is such a snugglebug, which makes the rough nights worth it. Yes, we still have rough nights. This kid wakes up evvery 2 houts to eat. He just won't miss a meal. We've been busy helping Josh pick stuff out for the new house. Conner hates his carseat so that makes going anywhere very interesting. He just screams and screams. It breaks my heart, but there isn't a thing I can do. He has to sit in his carseat.
I took tis pic today
and this from yesterday
Conner is already a little over 6 weeks old. He's almost outgrown his newborn sleepers. He loves to roll over and to take a bath. He is such a snugglebug, which makes the rough nights worth it. Yes, we still have rough nights. This kid wakes up evvery 2 houts to eat. He just won't miss a meal. We've been busy helping Josh pick stuff out for the new house. Conner hates his carseat so that makes going anywhere very interesting. He just screams and screams. It breaks my heart, but there isn't a thing I can do. He has to sit in his carseat.
I took tis pic today
and this from yesterday
Friday, November 21, 2008
>Thought I'd update...
>Conner is asleep and I thought I'd update my newly neglected blog. So many things are going on here. I'm adjusting to motherhood; although I don't know that I'd use the adjective gracefully or beautifully. The dark circles under my eyes are far from beautiful. I'm still trying to figure it all out. I'm definitely enjoying my little guy and he's growing. I can't believe that next week he will be a month old. It's crazy how time has flown. I'm not going back to work; and I am so happy about that. We are actually moving. Josh wants to be all moved in to the new house by Christmas and that is such an added stress. He's really going to have to do a lot of the packing. I'm not interested in leaving C with anyone so that I can pack/move. Not to mention the amount of pumping I'd have to do so that my kid could eat. He prefers the real thing over the bottle anyway.
Let me just tell you about the house. It's a cute little traditional house. It's white with black shutters. It has a 2 car attached garage and a one car detached garage (Josh loves this). It's 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. It sits on almost an acre. Right now it needs some love (work), but we won't move until it's all done. It's primarily carpet, paint, countertops and vanities and tile in the bathrooms. New light fixtures need to be installed and then it's done.
Here's a pic I stole of the house. I need to go take before pics so we can compare the progress.
And just because I think my baby is so cute...3 weeks old
Let me just tell you about the house. It's a cute little traditional house. It's white with black shutters. It has a 2 car attached garage and a one car detached garage (Josh loves this). It's 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. It sits on almost an acre. Right now it needs some love (work), but we won't move until it's all done. It's primarily carpet, paint, countertops and vanities and tile in the bathrooms. New light fixtures need to be installed and then it's done.
Here's a pic I stole of the house. I need to go take before pics so we can compare the progress.
And just because I think my baby is so cute...3 weeks old
Thought I'd update...
Conner is asleep and I thought I'd update my newly neglected blog. So many things are going on here. I'm adjusting to motherhood; although I don't know that I'd use the adjective gracefully or beautifully. The dark circles under my eyes are far from beautiful. I'm still trying to figure it all out. I'm definitely enjoying my little guy and he's growing. I can't believe that next week he will be a month old. It's crazy how time has flown. I'm not going back to work; and I am so happy about that. We are actually moving. Josh wants to be all moved in to the new house by Christmas and that is such an added stress. He's really going to have to do a lot of the packing. I'm not interested in leaving C with anyone so that I can pack/move. Not to mention the amount of pumping I'd have to do so that my kid could eat. He prefers the real thing over the bottle anyway.
Let me just tell you about the house. It's a cute little traditional house. It's white with black shutters. It has a 2 car attached garage and a one car detached garage (Josh loves this). It's 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. It sits on almost an acre. Right now it needs some love (work), but we won't move until it's all done. It's primarily carpet, paint, countertops and vanities and tile in the bathrooms. New light fixtures need to be installed and then it's done.
Here's a pic I stole of the house. I need to go take before pics so we can compare the progress.
And just because I think my baby is so cute...3 weeks old
Let me just tell you about the house. It's a cute little traditional house. It's white with black shutters. It has a 2 car attached garage and a one car detached garage (Josh loves this). It's 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. It sits on almost an acre. Right now it needs some love (work), but we won't move until it's all done. It's primarily carpet, paint, countertops and vanities and tile in the bathrooms. New light fixtures need to be installed and then it's done.
Here's a pic I stole of the house. I need to go take before pics so we can compare the progress.
And just because I think my baby is so cute...3 weeks old
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