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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Myth or Fact - first installment
There are many questions that come along with being a parent and especially from those without kids. I had the same questions before Zach came along and I'm here to help clear up myth and facts in the first installment of myth or fact.
1. Are you really that busy?
Oh I wondered the same thing. How can a tiny little baby that sleeps so much in the beginning be so much work? I will fully admit I didn't understand how or why moms with just one little baby were so tired and talked about how busy they were. I mean I can change diapers and cuddle and still have time to cruise the Internet, do the dishes and clean the house. Hahaha oh Jessica, you idiot...
Turns out you are really that busy. You never know when that sleep will come or how long your precious/screaming angel will really sleep. I even have a pretty set routine down now where I can usually count on a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. It never fails, as soon as I plan something Zach decides he does not want or need to nap. Everything revolves around bottles, naps and bedtime. Want to do dinner? Sure, but it has to be before 6:30pm or after 7:30pm if you want to go out somewhere. By the time dinnertime comes around I may be too exhausted to talk to you from trying to entertain a baby that has little concept of toys and will scowl at me and laugh at the wall. Not to mention the anxiety of taking the baby out and not knowing if he is going to be normal happy baby or disaster baby. Nobody wants to be that mom with the screaming baby in public. It gets to a point where you have to get out of the house and miss other adults so you throw caution to the wind and go for it.
In addition to baby duties you need to find time to make sure you still like your baby daddy by the end of the day and have a house that you're not completely ashamed of. This all needs to take place during nap times or after bedtime. I have found during Zach's morning nap (usually only 45min) I can wash bottles, have a cup of coffee, shower (no time to shave the legs, maybe the weekend to help with that whole keep the hubby liking me) and maybe squeak out a blog post or email if I'm lucky.
It is not even like I have twins or work all day. And some days do seem easy and I do actually love being home with Zach all day because I can't imagine trying to fit it all in after work but before bedtime (lets not talk about greenhouse season yet). I'm just pointing out to sweet naive dummies like myself that it is harder and busier then you would expect. It's the hardest and most wonderful job in the world. Give a new mom a hug today, she may need it.
Turns out you are really that busy. You never know when that sleep will come or how long your precious/screaming angel will really sleep. I even have a pretty set routine down now where I can usually count on a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. It never fails, as soon as I plan something Zach decides he does not want or need to nap. Everything revolves around bottles, naps and bedtime. Want to do dinner? Sure, but it has to be before 6:30pm or after 7:30pm if you want to go out somewhere. By the time dinnertime comes around I may be too exhausted to talk to you from trying to entertain a baby that has little concept of toys and will scowl at me and laugh at the wall. Not to mention the anxiety of taking the baby out and not knowing if he is going to be normal happy baby or disaster baby. Nobody wants to be that mom with the screaming baby in public. It gets to a point where you have to get out of the house and miss other adults so you throw caution to the wind and go for it.
In addition to baby duties you need to find time to make sure you still like your baby daddy by the end of the day and have a house that you're not completely ashamed of. This all needs to take place during nap times or after bedtime. I have found during Zach's morning nap (usually only 45min) I can wash bottles, have a cup of coffee, shower (no time to shave the legs, maybe the weekend to help with that whole keep the hubby liking me) and maybe squeak out a blog post or email if I'm lucky.
It is not even like I have twins or work all day. And some days do seem easy and I do actually love being home with Zach all day because I can't imagine trying to fit it all in after work but before bedtime (lets not talk about greenhouse season yet). I'm just pointing out to sweet naive dummies like myself that it is harder and busier then you would expect. It's the hardest and most wonderful job in the world. Give a new mom a hug today, she may need it.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
It was the most wonderful time of the year
Our first Christmas with our son....weird. It was such an amazing experience thanks to all of our family. We are definitely trying to recover a bit from traveling but we did better then expected. Zach was sick early in the week so we were a little nervous about the Christmas weekend, but he was feeling much better by Friday to kick off the festivities at Grandma & Grandpa Brinkers. We had a wonderful time with all our family and was so glad that Zach got to meet Aunt Beth from California! Thank you to everyone for making our first holiday as a family of 3 wonderful.
Santa's newest elf
Driving the new go kart with Abby....I don't know who is smiling more...probably me, I know I screamed like a little girl more
Playing with Grandma and Grandpa McClure
Aunt Beth from California! He has finally gotten to meet all his Aunts and Uncles and they all let us know there will be some loud toys and instruments in our future
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Want some cheese with that whine
Why yes my day is going a little bit like this....
This picture cannot capture how far out that bottom lip really was
All this whine made mommy need a glass of wine.
No babies were harmed in the making of this post, he was fine, just unhappy with the appearance of my face I guess.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The first blow out
So it has happened....we had our first diaper blow out. It was as disgusting as I imagined it would be. We weren't even at home. I guess it was good we were at my moms so I had an extra set of hands helping with the poo explosion. It was everywhere. I took care of getting the clothes off and getting everything cleaned up and my mom just put him right in the bath. Add this to my list of disgusting things I have done....it can be right after picking someone elses nose without a second thought (granted they are tiny little baby boogers, but still super gross when you think about it).
I love poo....and my monkey hat that is maybe a little small on my ginormous head
Sunday, December 18, 2011
3 Months Old!!
Cripes I say this every month, but I can't believe Zach is 3 months old already!
- I'm not sure his exact weight and measurements since we didn't have a doctors appointment this month, but it's safe to say he has packed on some pounds and is probably longer.
- He is still in size 1 diapers, but could bump up to size 2. We will finish the box of 1's we have open and then start on 2's.
- His 0-3 month clothes are still fitting. The pants definitely fit, but some of his onesies are getting small. The 3-6 month onesies are a little big but work. His 3-6 month clothes are washed and ready to switch out the 0-3 month clothes here shortly.
- He is taking 5 bottles a day, 6oz. each. Sometimes he doesn't finish the entire bottle, but not often.
- He is sleeping through the night still. He goes down around 8pm and wakes up at 6am.
- He is developing quite the personality. He gets his eyebrows going and makes all sorts of faces. He likes to give the stink eye if he doesn't like what is happening. He also smiles so much more then before.
- He sticks out his tongue now. I make funny faces at him and he has started to squeal and stick his tongue out at me.
- He loves to make noises and "talk"
- He likes bath time. His little arms and legs get going like crazy.
- He is nosy! He doesn't like to sleep during the day...he gets worried he will miss something. I can't complain since he sleeps all night. We're still working on getting naps in during the day....it is hit and miss. He is a disaster if he gets over tired though.
- He loves his mobile. He smiles at it and loves to watch it before he takes a nap.
- He still loves to stand. He would much rather be held up like he is standing then sitting or being snuggled.
- He is getting close to rolling over.
The biggest thing is definitely his personality coming out. It is so fun to watch how he grows and absorbs his surroundings. We are blessed and are trying to enjoy each day....even the disaster baby days :)
- I'm not sure his exact weight and measurements since we didn't have a doctors appointment this month, but it's safe to say he has packed on some pounds and is probably longer.
- He is still in size 1 diapers, but could bump up to size 2. We will finish the box of 1's we have open and then start on 2's.
- His 0-3 month clothes are still fitting. The pants definitely fit, but some of his onesies are getting small. The 3-6 month onesies are a little big but work. His 3-6 month clothes are washed and ready to switch out the 0-3 month clothes here shortly.
- He is taking 5 bottles a day, 6oz. each. Sometimes he doesn't finish the entire bottle, but not often.
- He is sleeping through the night still. He goes down around 8pm and wakes up at 6am.
- He is developing quite the personality. He gets his eyebrows going and makes all sorts of faces. He likes to give the stink eye if he doesn't like what is happening. He also smiles so much more then before.
- He sticks out his tongue now. I make funny faces at him and he has started to squeal and stick his tongue out at me.
- He loves to make noises and "talk"
- He likes bath time. His little arms and legs get going like crazy.
- He is nosy! He doesn't like to sleep during the day...he gets worried he will miss something. I can't complain since he sleeps all night. We're still working on getting naps in during the day....it is hit and miss. He is a disaster if he gets over tired though.
- He loves his mobile. He smiles at it and loves to watch it before he takes a nap.
- He still loves to stand. He would much rather be held up like he is standing then sitting or being snuggled.
- He is getting close to rolling over.
The biggest thing is definitely his personality coming out. It is so fun to watch how he grows and absorbs his surroundings. We are blessed and are trying to enjoy each day....even the disaster baby days :)
3 Months and not impressed with the photo shoot
...also not very impressed with mommy
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Making Electricity
Matt is making electricity again....at work that is. The shut down is finally coming to a close and he will be working normal hours again. It has been a long 10 weeks with crazy hours. We can start figuring out what our new "normal" is and Matt will get to have more time with me and Zach. It has been a struggle for sure with us both being exhausted. Thank goodness for my mom when I just needed a break and for watching Zach so me and Matt could still go on dates here and there.
We're back to a normal schedule just in time for Christmas which is always chaotic. We're really trying to focus on having a stress free holiday with a little time to relax together as a family since we haven't gotten to do much of that since Zach was born.
We are also having success with our routine. We have feedings, bedtime and wake up time almost down to a science. The nap times are what is difficult, but we're getting closer to a consistent routine. I have found like is much better with the routine and making sure Zach gets enough sleep during the day. If it were up to Zach he would never sleep during the day. He is nosy and just gets super cranky if he doesn't get enough sleep (just like his mom), so nap times have really helped us have a happy boy for most of the day.
And because a post would not be complete without a picture.....
Happy boy on the changing table...he loves to be naked
I make things sound all sunshine and roses but we get a fair amount of this too....screaming like he is on fire. This was his 2 month picture. Apparently he was worried the alphabet singing dog was going to attack.
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