You Learn Something new Everyday

Liam and I were on our (almost) daily walk this afternoon when we passed a lady that we've passed a few other times and smiled at. We've always smiled at each other, and she's looked at Liam, but we've never stopped.

Today, as we approached each other, she asked if Liam was sleeping. I said yes, turned so he faced her, and pulled down the side of the front pack so she could see his little cherubic face.  She looked at him a moment, and then gently drew a cross on his forehead with her thumb.

She then explained that Mexicans draw crosses on babies like that, so they don't get sick. Because babies get colic when they're stared at, so if someone is staring at him, you must let them cross him.

I found it amusing as Dr. H said that colic was to make a mother's milk increase because they're going through a growth spurt.

2 months old

Dear Liam, 

I don't even know where to being, really. Sometimes it's hard to believe that you're two months old, and other times it seems like you've just been around forever. It's hard to remember what I did with my time before you were born. 

Love his smile

You're becoming so expressive. You babble and squeal while you're playing with your toys, and you laugh and giggle when we cuddle and talk to you. You entertain yourself sometimes just lying in bed, it's pretty hilarious to watch. I try to make sure you get some tummy time every day, and you're getting really good at controlling your head. Currently you like to be helped to stand up. If we don't, you kick your legs and will try and climb up whoever is holding you.

Oooo

my pet dinosaur

I feel like there is something watching me. 

You're a real cute baby. Any place we go people just fawn all over you, Oohing and Aahing at you and your bright eyes. 

He got his first shots today, hence the band-aid

You got two shots today at the Doctor's. You took 'em like a champ, only cried for a minute after the one that stings. I think it was the sparkly band-aids that helped. So proud of you. 

You're getting so big, you weigh 12lbs 11oz, and are 25" long. Putting you in the 59% for weight and 99% for height, still a tall baby. Your head is 41 cm, which is the 94% for that. You have gained 2 pounds, and grown 2 inches in the last month. Dr. H would like to see you chunk up a bit in the next two months, so more nursing for you. Not like you need any encouragement in that area, you nurse every 30-45 minutes when you're awake. 

Your daddy and I love you so much. We love watching you grow and change. You'll never stop being our baby boy.

Love, 

Mama & Daddy

A Story In which I am reminded That Jesus Loves Me

When Nate and I moved into our apartment earlier this year, we needed kitchen stuff, so we bought the basics; cups, plates, silverware, pots and pans, ect. Nate and I both wanted a blender to make fabulously nommy things like smoothies, but we didn't have the money to buy one at the time.

Over the past few months, I've browsed the blender aisle, deciding on what kind I would buy when we had the money. I knew I wanted a glass jar so I could put hot things in it and not worry about it melting or anything. I also knew Oster is a good brand of blender, as that is what my mom had growing up. But, Black & Decker was also an option because they seemed to be sturdy blenders, and slightly cheaper.

A couple weeks ago, I almost bought a blender but ended up not buying one for no particular reason. Then, just two days ago as we were walking into our building, there was a blender on the "free bench" (a place where you can put things if you're giving them away). I told Nate I wanted it, he said it probably didn't work if it was there. I grabbed it anyways, washed it, checked it for leaks, and then plugged it in to see if it worked. And it did! We got a free, glass-jar Oster blender, just like the one I wanted!

It's little things like these that remind me that Jesus loves me.

21st birthday celebrations.

It's my birthday today. My 21st to be specific, but nothing is changing anytime soon since I'm breastfeeding. We celebrated on Saturday since Nate worked (and is still working) today.

I woke up to two handsome boys in my bed, ready to cuddle. Nate surprised me by taking me out for breakfast, I chose IHOP. 

I got coffee

I love him <3

I love him, too. Thankfully he slept through the pancakes.

We spent the day wandering around the mall, and then we went home and watched movies and played Mario Party DS. Sunday night we went our for Chinese food with our friends, which was super yum!

Today Nate worked so Liam and I have just been chilling around the house, sleeping lots, and eating some birthday chocolate. =]

The birthday chocolate.

1 month PICTURES

With his elephant.

Liam likes the flavour of his fingers.

<3

5 days old

1 month

He's just so sweet I have to kiss him!

My Lubby Doo

1 month

Dear Liam,

You are a month old today. It's hard to believe how much you've changed. Physically you've gained 2 lbs since you were born putting you in the 77th percentile, but you're in the 99th percentile for height at 23 inches. You still nurse very frequently when you're awake, but when you nap, you'll sleep for hours.  I've had to wake you up a few times to nurse. You still sneeze a lot. Cute little baby sneezes.

You really like play time on the floor, especially if I lay down with you and talk to you. You're getting good at holding your head up. You have yet to cry in the bath, although sometimes you whimper if you start to get cold. You're learning how to take a pacifier for while we're driving and such, it's helped quite a bit with keeping you happy while we take Daddy to work.

I love you so much, and I love watching you grow, develop and change every day.

Love,
Mama

ABC's of me!

• A. Age: 20 (and almost 1)
• B. Bed size: Queen.
• C. Chore you dislike: Washing dishes.
• D. Dogs:  None.
• E. Essential start to your day: good morning cuddles and a kiss from Nate
• F. Favorite colors: Black, red, and green
• G. Gold or silver: White gold for my wedding band. =]
• H. Height: 5'7"
• I. Instruments you play(ed): Piano, Flute, Violin, Guitar. Do I play any of them now? no.
• J. Job title: House wife and stay at home Mama.
• K. Kids: One so far. Liam Benjamin <3 
• L. Live: Colorado Springs WE'RE ON FIREEEEEE! 
• M. Mom’s name: Jayme
• N. Nicknames: TJ, Tal, Lovey Doodle, TayTay, Love, Mama, 
• O. Overnight hospital stays: 2 nights when Liam was born, I could have stayed another night, but I convinced myself that my pillow top mattress was much comfier and I could have Nate by me.
• P. Pet peeves: Leaving hair in the shower. 
• Q. Quote from a movie:  "That's a beautiful Dress June, now please open the door"  
• R. Righty or lefty: Righty
• S. Siblings: Tons. five brothers and a sister plus three brother in laws and two sister in laws. 
• T. Time you wake up: about 6am. Liam thinks that is the best time to be up.
• U. Underwear: batman 
• V. Vegetables you don’t like: Celery, artichoke, spaghetti squash. And anything else with an icky texture.
• W. What makes you run late: The baby wanting to nurse when I'm trying to get ready.
• X. X-rays you’ve had: My teeth.
• Y. Yummy food you make: Lots. You'd have to ask Nate what is yummy. 
• Z. Zoo animal you like: Penguins.