I'm Baaaaack!!!

So we've been MIA for a while and ton has happened. I think we really lucked out with this one! He is finally to the point where he's not just eating, sleeping and pooping. He's so much fun! His daycare teachers always talk about how strong and smart he is and of course agree but I'm his Mom! So here's a little bit of what Brock has been up to this month....

He smiles and laughs. It's probably the cutest thing ever!





He rolls over both ways. Ms. Maria says he's going to be crawling soon and that I have mixed feelings about.



He loves to talk to us. It's like he's carrying on a full conversation with you! There is a 6 month old in his class that Brock likes to talk to. There is a big play mat in the middle of the floor and a bunch of bouncers and little gyms all around it. Ms. Maria said that Michael, Brock's little friend, was sitting on the play mat in front of Brock's bouncer and they were "talking" to each other. I could have died! I think they were probably calling dibs on the little girls. LOL!

He's up to 5oz every 3 hours. We're trying to get him to eat more and less often so he can go longer at night without a feeding. We're making progress!

He hits and kicks the toys on his play mat I don't think it's on purpose yet, but still. He still isn't holding anything other than our fingers and burp clothes or blankets but I'm hoping that is coming soon. I can't wait for him to actually play with his toys. He plays so hard he wares himself out!







He loves to look at himself in the mirror. Sounds a lot like someone I know- Love you Aaron!

Had his 1st 4Th of July. He was such a rock star he stayed up the whole night and sleep in the next day. Which was nice because Mommy and Daddy weren't feeling so hot...

Had his 1st trip to the beach which was also my 1st post baby girls weekend. He didn't care for the ocean or the sand but he loved the pool. I have to agree with him on that. While the beach is beautiful, it's not so much fun when you have sand in your diaper and salt water drying out your baby soft skin. We'll stick to the pool overlooking the beach!










I can't wait for his 4 month check up. I mean I hate that he will have to get more shots but I'm really curious to see how big he's gotten. I feel like he has grown so much. I want to see if he's ready for baby food. I want to get a better gage on just how good his head control is so he can play in his exersaucer.

On another note.... The house! It's a work in progress. Here are some pictures of what we've done so far. We haven't finished the living room or the master bed or bath and we still need to get a new kitchen table for our little nook but here is just a taste....




















Ok. Just a few more pictures... I swear!

Brock and one of his Great Grandmas. She's really not doing well so he was so excited she got to meet him before she passed away. She even went to the beauty salon in the nursing home and got her hair done so she looked pretty when she met him. She's so sweet!



Brock with Grandpa Kevin, he wants to be called The Colonol and his wife Tami aka Nona




Our little family...

2 Months!!!

I can't believe it. Our little monkey man is already 2 moths old. We have all had a crazy month and life is finally starting to settle down a bit.

Here is a taste of what we've been up to this month...

We closed on our house! Yep, the one we waited nearly 8 months for… we finally moved in. I’m so in love with the house, the neighborhood, the neighbors… It’s all perfect. There are kids and young families all around us and it’s going to be a great place for Brock to grow up. And who knows I may even talk Aaron into trying one more time for a girl!

Brock started daycare. I love it and he seems to be happy there too! His teachers are wonderful… well I love all of them but one. His afternoon assistant teacher seems kind of cold towards me but she’s great with the kids so I guess that’s what’s most important. Ms. Maria is a doll and Brock loves her. Every morning when I drop him off she has the biggest smile and gives him a huge hug and Brock just smiles and stares at her. They have him on a schedule already too! Since he has started he eats much better and sleeps through the night! I could not be happier with them.

I’m back at work. The 1st day was hell. I cried the whole way to work, then found out my Grandfather passed away and had to catch up on all of my work. Talk about a rough one. Each day back has been easier than one before and I love that I can watch Brock online when ever I want. I’m so happy to have adult interaction and my social life back. I have less time with Brock now but I value the time I do have with him and I enjoy him much more now that I’m back at work. God bless all you stay-at-home-moms… You have way more patience than I will ever have!

Brock’s milestones…

•He’s getting better and better at holding his head up
•Got his 2 month shots and cried for 4 hours straight… fun stuff!!!
•Had his first plane ride & handled it like a champ
•Started daycare
•Smiles at you not just when he poops!
•Sleeps through the night **knocking on wood**
•Loves to “sit” & “stand” up so he check everything out… He’s so alert
•Survived his 1st runny nose
•Outgrew his newborn clothes and diapers. He’s now in 0-3 month clothes & level 1 diapers. He’s getting so big!
•He’s starting to coo
•He weighs about 9 pounds
•Still has tons of dark hair

1 month

I can't believe our little monkey man is already a month old. People said the time would fly by but I refused to believe them. Only 2 short weeks until I go back to work and Brock is off to daycare. He is so amazing in every way. I never knew I could love so deeply.

What Brock has been up to this month...

. Rolling from his back to side with ease
. Holding his head up like a champ
. Eating almost 4 ozs!
. Developing his own personality
. Making and holding eye contact
. Smiles... mostly when he poops and farts. Such a boy!
. Pushes with his legs during tummy time
. Starting to coo
. Sleeping for 4 hour stretches... but only when HE wants to... I have no say in this!
. He won our hearts with the 1st breath he took and continues to amaze us each and every day.

I love you Brock and I can't wait to see what joy and happiness you bring to our lives.

Mom