Saturday, November 25, 2006

Broken Computer

I am behind on posting. Last weekend, Craig and I rearranged the office so that Jack's changing table would not be right under a window. In the process of moving the desk and computer, the computer quit working. Craig had it looked at and we have to order a part for it. I am at my parents' house this weekend checking up on everyone's happenings from the last week. I feel so disconnected. I have taken a lot of pictures lately, but will have to post them later. Jack is becoming more and more content all the time. He is just on the verge of smiling. He almost does and then makes another face at us. We have his two-month check up on Monday. I am anxious to see how much he has grown.

Friday, November 17, 2006

Overwhelmed

I just put Jack in the swing a few minutes ago. He is doing better about being able to stay content for quite awhile watching the mobile and listening to music. I was doing some dishes and decided to peek into the living room as he had been quiet for so long. I was just overcome with emotion as I looked at him. I love him so much! I was just thinking that I wish my mom could see him. It just really hit me at that moment. Pastor Dan said to me at my Grandpa's funeral that he thinks that God opens the windows of heaven and lets our loved ones see us from time to time. I am trusting that my mom has seen Jack and shared our joy.

We have grown a lot this week in many ways. I had started nursing with a shield as we had some trouble in the beginning. Jack has successfully weaned away from the shield and is nursing very well. It makes feedings so much faster and easier! Jacque and I went to a nursing support group yesterday and learned a lot and had a lot of fun together. While there, I weighed Jack and he is just over 10 pounds! Craig thinks he lost a few ounces with the diaper he filled on the way home. It was the worst one he has had so far. We put him right in the bathtub. I am so glad Craig was here to help.

Jack has slept every night for a week for 5 1/2 - 6 hours before waking up to eat. I feel so much better. I am just enjoying staying at home with him so much. He is such a blessing! I told Craig yesterday, that my dream was to be a stay-at-home mom. The first few weeks I was wondering why this had been my dream. Don't get me wrong, I love Jack with my whole heart, but taking care of him wasn't as enjoyable as I had hoped. Now that things are starting to get a little easier, it is all I had hoped. I love Craig so much for supporting my decision to stay home, and managing our finances so well to be able to make that happen. I love these two men so much!

Friday, November 10, 2006

Exciting Accomplishment

Jack slept 6 hours last night before he woke up to eat! He slept from 11 to 5, woke up to eat, fell back asleep around 6:00 and we slept until 9:00. I felt pretty good today. I'm still working on letting things go. I'm trying not to notice all the housework, thank-you's I still need to write, birth announcement that still needs to be done, etc., etc., etc. I'm really hoping that his sleeping longer is going to become a habit. We'll see what happens tonight.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Big Eyes



When Jack is awake, he has huge eyes and is so alert. It is as if he is hanging on every word we say to him. I can't wait for him to start smiling. He is starting to notice more things around him like the fish on the mobile on his swing. Today he was really watching them as they went around. It is so fun to watch him change and grow.

First Walk



Yesterday and today the weather has been so beautiful, Jack and I have taken advantage of it by taking some walks. It is so good to get outside while we have a few more chances.

Monday, November 06, 2006

Our Family



I recently realized while looking back through pictures that we did not have a picture of the three of us. I had been planning all week for my dad to take some for us while he and my stepmom were here this weekend. Craig really wasn't thrilled with the idea. I had pictured the perfect family portrait in my mind, maybe even one that could be used on a Christmas card. Needless to say, I was disappointed. Why do we look so much different in a picture than how we look to ourselves in the mirror? I knew I had pregnancy weight to lose and have been working on it, but was really reminded just how much when I saw the pictures. That along with Oprah today, ( she had several weight loss success stories for the topic today) remotivated me to really work on it now. Hopefully, success will come somewhat quickly and painlessly. We did get a couple nice pictures.

1 Month Old


Jack is just over 1 month old. The month flew by! He is growing and starting to sleep a little bit longer between feedings at night. He is so much fun and we are so blessed. Borrowing the idea from other friends who blog, because we thought it was just so cute, here is 1 month old on Oreo.

My First Horse



Grandpa and Grandma Butler brought me my first horse this weekend. I named him Oreo.

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Out and About



I was ready to go out run errands with mom today......and exhausted when we were done and back at home.

Fashion Sense



Mom has too much fun with my wardrobe. Dad thinks I should wear overalls or some kind of Earnhardt Jr. shirt every day.

Colorado Relatives



We enjoyed a visit from my aunt and uncle and their grandson this past weekend. It is always good to see them. They made a special trip to meet Jack. They missed out on a blizzard while here and escaped the flu that I could have given to them, thank goodness!

We've Been Busy




I am trying to be more active with Jack each day instead of just holding him and sitting on the couch. We have been working on tummy time which he doesn't particularly enjoy right now. He doesn't really like his bouncy seat all that well yet either. He is just a little too small and ends up sliding down and falling over while sitting in it. Our goal for the next few days is to try some of the infant massage we have been learning in our class.

A Visit from Grandma Patty