Today is a tough day. I had to take my little man to daycare for the first time today. I know he is handling it better than I am, but I can't help but worry about him. No one can love him like I do and calm him down when he is throwing his little fits like I do. The minute I walked out the door at the daycare, the tears started coming. I couldn't stop them. I tried to be strong, but I couldn't. He is so cute. He is now 7 weeks old and weighs a little over 11 pounds. He is getting so big and I can feel it in my arms and back! Ha Ha....We have been working on our routine the past week. Everyone lied to me and told me he would "fall" into a routine! That is a big fat lie! He didn't fall into anything. So, I am putting him in a routine. We are on a 3 hour eating routine with playtime and naptime in between. The only problem is the naptime thing. He is still fighting sleep and sometimes refuses to sleep alone. I have to hold him to nap. I blame myself for that, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am now giving this advice out to all of my friends who do not have children yet. Start a schedule the minute they are born!!!! Monday he actually took 3 naps in his crib without me holding him. I was so proud of him. We are growing and learning. He has started smiling now and it melts my heart everytime he does. He especially likes to smile when he wakes up in the mornings. I lay there beside him and talk and smile until he gets tired of it and starts to fuss. :) He has also started cooing and reaching for things. I think he is going to be a genius. We have already started talking about college and ACT scores. Ha! Moving along to the house. It is still in the process of being built. We are closer than we were last month though! We have some floors down, all the painting is done, doors up, and kitchen cabinets in. It is starting to look like a house. I am getting really excited and can't wait to move into it! Everything else is great! I am exhausted, but that is expected. Jameson is healthy and Russ is doing fine too. I hardly get to see him because he is always working on the house. Another word of advice to all of you......NEVER BUILD A HOUSE AND HAVE A BABY AT THE SAME TIME!!! That is all I am going to say. Hope you all are doing well and I miss everyone. Thanks for reading and stay in touch! Keep us in your prayers today! Here are a few pictures. I am going to add other pics as a slideshow as well. The last picture of Lilly is so funny to me. This baby thing has made her tired too.
Wow! He is getting SO BIG! He looks just like Rusty too. =)
I completely understand about taking him to daycare. Patrick had a "nanny" for the first 8 months of his life--that was hard, but not too hard because she LOVED him like her own, so I knew he was in good hands (although not as good as mine, of course!). Then Chip stayed at home with him until he was abou 20 months. Then it was daycare. My heart broke.
Good news is that he LOVES school now and has really developed a lot of social and verbal skills thanks to his experience. I don't have to tell you that he'll be fine, but I also think you have every right to cry about it as much as you want! =)
On the routine, let me recommend a book. Get the book Babywise. Awesome book that worked like a CHARM for us! I have other friends (who recommended it to me) who rave about it as well. It's best to start it at birth with them, but the book is clear that you can do this starting at any age.
So there's my recommendation...you can take it or leave it. =)
Keep us updated with pics of the house and the little guy.
I am married to a wonderful man and have two of the cutest boys you will ever see (see pictures below). I am very short, but have learned to deal with it. I am OCD and like to be in control of things.I have an unusual love for the Golden Girls. I love to laugh and to make people laugh. I started this blog to share my life and the blessings God has given me.
Our first bath!
Rusty made me put this shirt on him!
Let me think a minute!
Lilly is pooped too!
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Wow! He is getting SO BIG! He looks just like Rusty too. =)
I completely understand about taking him to daycare. Patrick had a "nanny" for the first 8 months of his life--that was hard, but not too hard because she LOVED him like her own, so I knew he was in good hands (although not as good as mine, of course!). Then Chip stayed at home with him until he was abou 20 months. Then it was daycare. My heart broke.
Good news is that he LOVES school now and has really developed a lot of social and verbal skills thanks to his experience. I don't have to tell you that he'll be fine, but I also think you have every right to cry about it as much as you want! =)
On the routine, let me recommend a book. Get the book Babywise. Awesome book that worked like a CHARM for us! I have other friends (who recommended it to me) who rave about it as well. It's best to start it at birth with them, but the book is clear that you can do this starting at any age.
So there's my recommendation...you can take it or leave it. =)
Keep us updated with pics of the house and the little guy.
He is so handsome!!! I miss my little man!
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