Today, I am 5 months old. Yay! If you're really lucky, I may grace you with a large, happy smile that will show you where all my teeth will come in as well as my cute dimples. :)
I'm still working on giggling. It's sometimes a little tricky to remember to continue making the cute noises. :)
Now, I just need to learn how to roll over, and sit up. Wish me luck!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Day 90 - Scary Baby!
Dear Matthew,
I decided to put you on your play mat this morning, and when you saw the baby in the mirror, you just grinned and grinned!
But then, something startled you. You stuck out your lower lip, and it started to tremble, and the baby in the mirror did the same thing!
Poor Matthew! I have never seen you so sad! You kept staring at the baby in the mirror and getting more and more upset because the baby in the mirror was getting more and more upset. I couldn't help but laugh!
It took a bit of work, but I finally got you to smile again while you were looking in the mirror. You were adorable as you began kicking and cooing away at your new found friend.
You are such a funny little boy!
Love, Mommy
I decided to put you on your play mat this morning, and when you saw the baby in the mirror, you just grinned and grinned!
But then, something startled you. You stuck out your lower lip, and it started to tremble, and the baby in the mirror did the same thing!
Poor Matthew! I have never seen you so sad! You kept staring at the baby in the mirror and getting more and more upset because the baby in the mirror was getting more and more upset. I couldn't help but laugh!
It took a bit of work, but I finally got you to smile again while you were looking in the mirror. You were adorable as you began kicking and cooing away at your new found friend.
You are such a funny little boy!
Love, Mommy
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Day 65 - Mr. Uncooperative
Dear Matthew,
The stars seemed to be aligned correctly. You weren't fussy, Daddy was even able to lull you to sleep. Mommy wasn't exhausted, and there was clean counter space available.
All we wanted was a simple hand print or footprint, captured in plaster forever.
Let's just say this evening was a disaster. I'm simply going to have to buy another kit and try again. Or hire a professional.
No worries though... you are still very much loved.
Love, Mommy
The stars seemed to be aligned correctly. You weren't fussy, Daddy was even able to lull you to sleep. Mommy wasn't exhausted, and there was clean counter space available.
All we wanted was a simple hand print or footprint, captured in plaster forever.
Let's just say this evening was a disaster. I'm simply going to have to buy another kit and try again. Or hire a professional.
No worries though... you are still very much loved.
Love, Mommy
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Day 61 - 2 Months Old & Baby Blessing
Dear Matthew,
Today you are officially 2-months old. Bad news, little man... 2-months old means it's time for immunizations. I'm not looking forward to it, but it's a necessary evil. Let's not dwell on it and simply move on to happier subjects.
Today was also the day of your Baby Blessing. Your Great-Grandpa blessed you which made today even more special. Your Great-Grandpa is 94 years old, and he has never had the opportunity to bless a baby before. I know he worried about doing things correctly, but I think he did a wonderful job. I love my Grandpa and I know he loves our family very much. I hope you have the opportunity to make many more memories with him.
Your Daddy came to church today, also. It's not something he particularly likes doing, but he got to participate in that he could hold you up after your blessing so that the entire congregation could see you. And he held you so high, well, there's no doubt in my mind that even the very back row got a good look at you. Your Daddy is so proud of you and loves you so much.
Speaking of Daddy, he is still waiting for you to smile at him. How about it? Just a little grin, that's all it would take to send him to Cloud 9 for a few days.
I love you, little man. You were blessed with so many wonderful things... there is no doubt in my mind that you will bring us, your parents, much joy during the coming years.
God bless you.
Love, Mommy
Today you are officially 2-months old. Bad news, little man... 2-months old means it's time for immunizations. I'm not looking forward to it, but it's a necessary evil. Let's not dwell on it and simply move on to happier subjects.
Today was also the day of your Baby Blessing. Your Great-Grandpa blessed you which made today even more special. Your Great-Grandpa is 94 years old, and he has never had the opportunity to bless a baby before. I know he worried about doing things correctly, but I think he did a wonderful job. I love my Grandpa and I know he loves our family very much. I hope you have the opportunity to make many more memories with him.
Your Daddy came to church today, also. It's not something he particularly likes doing, but he got to participate in that he could hold you up after your blessing so that the entire congregation could see you. And he held you so high, well, there's no doubt in my mind that even the very back row got a good look at you. Your Daddy is so proud of you and loves you so much.
Speaking of Daddy, he is still waiting for you to smile at him. How about it? Just a little grin, that's all it would take to send him to Cloud 9 for a few days.
I love you, little man. You were blessed with so many wonderful things... there is no doubt in my mind that you will bring us, your parents, much joy during the coming years.
God bless you.
Love, Mommy
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Day 28 - Four Weeks Old
Dear Matthew,
Today you are 4-weeks old. Time flies when you are having fun, and we are definitely having fun.
Today is also your due date. It is highly unlikely that you would have been born on your due date simply because Mommy was supposed to have a scheduled c-section, and most likely it would've been scheduled about a week ago. But still, I find it strange that we've finally reached your due date but you are already 4-weeks old. It just boggles my mind.
We went to see your pediatrician today for a weight check. You now weigh a hefty 6 pounds, 15 ounces and are in the 3rd percentile for your weight. That basically means that out of 100 babies who are your age, 97 of them will weigh more than you. Yep, you're a tiny little guy, but I know you will catch up in due time. Your doctor did say that if you were born today, your weight would put you at the 50th percentile. In other words, you're right on target if we use your gestational age! But alas, that's not how it works, so 3rd percentile it is. Don't worry, you won't be there long, I just know it!
That being said, I am glad to see that you are growing and getting stronger, but a small part of me is a little bit sad, because, well, I just want you to stay little! I love snuggling and cuddling you, and I just know that no matter how much I treasure every little moment with you, this time is fleeting and it will be over far too soon. I know that there are many wonderful adventures awaiting us, but right now I just want you to stay my teeny-tiny little baby.
In other news, I asked your pediatrician if you could still use your SnuggleMe blanket since it causes you to sleep for 4 or 5 hours at a time, and she said it was fine! Lucky us! I think our family will be a whole lot happier with all of the extra sleep we will be getting now. You just need to keep eating every 2-3 hours during the day so you keep gaining weight like the doctor wants you to. And all things considered, I guess I want you to keep growing too. It's what healthy babies do, and ultimately that's what I want. A beautiful, happy, healthy baby... just like you!
I'm lovin' you so much, little one! Can't wait to see what the next 4-weeks holds in store for us!
Love, Mommy
Today you are 4-weeks old. Time flies when you are having fun, and we are definitely having fun.
Today is also your due date. It is highly unlikely that you would have been born on your due date simply because Mommy was supposed to have a scheduled c-section, and most likely it would've been scheduled about a week ago. But still, I find it strange that we've finally reached your due date but you are already 4-weeks old. It just boggles my mind.
We went to see your pediatrician today for a weight check. You now weigh a hefty 6 pounds, 15 ounces and are in the 3rd percentile for your weight. That basically means that out of 100 babies who are your age, 97 of them will weigh more than you. Yep, you're a tiny little guy, but I know you will catch up in due time. Your doctor did say that if you were born today, your weight would put you at the 50th percentile. In other words, you're right on target if we use your gestational age! But alas, that's not how it works, so 3rd percentile it is. Don't worry, you won't be there long, I just know it!
That being said, I am glad to see that you are growing and getting stronger, but a small part of me is a little bit sad, because, well, I just want you to stay little! I love snuggling and cuddling you, and I just know that no matter how much I treasure every little moment with you, this time is fleeting and it will be over far too soon. I know that there are many wonderful adventures awaiting us, but right now I just want you to stay my teeny-tiny little baby.
In other news, I asked your pediatrician if you could still use your SnuggleMe blanket since it causes you to sleep for 4 or 5 hours at a time, and she said it was fine! Lucky us! I think our family will be a whole lot happier with all of the extra sleep we will be getting now. You just need to keep eating every 2-3 hours during the day so you keep gaining weight like the doctor wants you to. And all things considered, I guess I want you to keep growing too. It's what healthy babies do, and ultimately that's what I want. A beautiful, happy, healthy baby... just like you!
I'm lovin' you so much, little one! Can't wait to see what the next 4-weeks holds in store for us!
Love, Mommy
Friday, May 1, 2009
Day 24 - A Room Of Your Own
Dear Matthew,
At 1:30 am, early this morning, a very important event occurred. Mommy and Daddy finished putting the final touches on your nursery! Well, maybe not all of the final touches... Mommy still has to paint a few little cars and trucks and airplanes to hang on your walls, but everything else is done and it is livable, so close enough, OK?
I'm pretty impressed with how it turned out and that's saying a lot because your Mommy is a perfectionist. Unfortunately, your Daddy was the one forced to do all the work and attempt to meet my high expectations. Let me state for the record that I am a very lucky woman to have such a talented man for a husband! He did an amazing job. And you, Matthew, you are a very lucky boy because one day your Daddy will be able to teach you all kinds of amazing skills!
I took some pictures of your room because I want to remember it. I know that you don't care about it too much right now. You're just happy to have a comfortable place to sleep, though I do think you appreciate the lamp that bathes the room in a warm, soft light because you really don't like the big bright lights that seem to be everywhere else in the world.
So Matthew, we hope you enjoy your new room. It was designed, painted and decorated just for you by your Mommy and Daddy with LOTS of love. Sorry it took so long to get it completed, but you really did mess up our plans by arriving 4-weeks early. We still got it done before your due date... so there!
Love, Mommy
~ The Inspiration ~
~ Dresser / Changing Table ~
~ Window & Crib ~
~ Close-up of Crib ~
~ Closet ~
~ The Icing On The Cake ~
At 1:30 am, early this morning, a very important event occurred. Mommy and Daddy finished putting the final touches on your nursery! Well, maybe not all of the final touches... Mommy still has to paint a few little cars and trucks and airplanes to hang on your walls, but everything else is done and it is livable, so close enough, OK?
I'm pretty impressed with how it turned out and that's saying a lot because your Mommy is a perfectionist. Unfortunately, your Daddy was the one forced to do all the work and attempt to meet my high expectations. Let me state for the record that I am a very lucky woman to have such a talented man for a husband! He did an amazing job. And you, Matthew, you are a very lucky boy because one day your Daddy will be able to teach you all kinds of amazing skills!
I took some pictures of your room because I want to remember it. I know that you don't care about it too much right now. You're just happy to have a comfortable place to sleep, though I do think you appreciate the lamp that bathes the room in a warm, soft light because you really don't like the big bright lights that seem to be everywhere else in the world.
So Matthew, we hope you enjoy your new room. It was designed, painted and decorated just for you by your Mommy and Daddy with LOTS of love. Sorry it took so long to get it completed, but you really did mess up our plans by arriving 4-weeks early. We still got it done before your due date... so there!
Love, Mommy
~ The Inspiration ~
~ Dresser / Changing Table ~
~ Window & Crib ~
~ Close-up of Crib ~
~ Closet ~
~ The Icing On The Cake ~
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Day 16 - Mommy Guilt
Dear Matthew,
Today I began to feel a little guilty for just sitting around and holding you most of the day because, for the most part, all you do is sleep.
But I love holding you. I love listening to your little sighs, your little grunts, and even your little whimpers. You are a wiggle worm, especially when you are trying to go to sleep or when you are attempting to wake up. You stretch your arms and stretch your legs, and even do some tongue calisthenics as you stick your tongue in and out of your mouth repeatedly. When you finally fall asleep, more often than not your arms fall back by the side of your ears, and you hardly move at all. I am constantly placing my hand on your chest to make sure that you are still breathing because when you are content, you are also oh so still, and frankly, it scares me a bit.
So, I decided that today I would put you down more so that I could be productive. But I wasn't productive at all. And then I experienced this thing called "Mommy Guilt" where I ended up feeling pretty darn awful because not only did I neglect you all day (even though you were sleeping contently), but I also didn't accomplish a darn thing (except for getting dressed).
It's evening time, and you are asleep yet again. I am being somewhat productive (documenting your life counts as productive, right?), but I have found a way to alleviate the guilt AND type with both hands.
Sleeping on Mommy's lap is one way to help Mommy alleviate the guilt!
Now if only my leg hadn't fallen asleep...
Love, Mommy
Today I began to feel a little guilty for just sitting around and holding you most of the day because, for the most part, all you do is sleep.
But I love holding you. I love listening to your little sighs, your little grunts, and even your little whimpers. You are a wiggle worm, especially when you are trying to go to sleep or when you are attempting to wake up. You stretch your arms and stretch your legs, and even do some tongue calisthenics as you stick your tongue in and out of your mouth repeatedly. When you finally fall asleep, more often than not your arms fall back by the side of your ears, and you hardly move at all. I am constantly placing my hand on your chest to make sure that you are still breathing because when you are content, you are also oh so still, and frankly, it scares me a bit.
So, I decided that today I would put you down more so that I could be productive. But I wasn't productive at all. And then I experienced this thing called "Mommy Guilt" where I ended up feeling pretty darn awful because not only did I neglect you all day (even though you were sleeping contently), but I also didn't accomplish a darn thing (except for getting dressed).
It's evening time, and you are asleep yet again. I am being somewhat productive (documenting your life counts as productive, right?), but I have found a way to alleviate the guilt AND type with both hands.
Now if only my leg hadn't fallen asleep...
Love, Mommy
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