NB

I shed a tear (or two) today. I am boxing up all of Austin's clothes that he has grown out of.

And I realized I will NOT be seeing "NB" on the tag of his clothes anymore. Nor "0-3mo." I really miss him being a little tiny newborn (well, tiny to ME...to all of you who have itty bittys). I miss:

-his newborn, swollen face
-his tiny-ness
-holding him on my lap as I burped him, and how he was all hunched over
-letting him sleep on my chest for as many naps as I wanted (we're working on 'good sleep habits' now)
-his newborn diapers

The bottom 2 were my favorites. The top was Jake's. I guess we'll just have to have another one some day!

BUT the great thing is, he is getting SO SO fun! His little personality is coming out. I love that he can:

-totally recognize daddy and mommy and likes to be picked up/cuddles by us
-focus and look at us and everything else
-I love his laughs, attempts at communicating (aka cooing), and smiles...he smiles with his whole body! He just gets so excited his whole body shows it.
-sleep more and more through the night (almost haha)
-grasp things
-suck on his fists
-hold his head up for a good amount of time now
-stand on his legs while I hold him under his arms.......and lots of other things but I've gotta go!

Babies are so fun! Being a mom is a blast, and the BEST job ever!!

Two Months

As all parents say, time has flown by and Austin is already 2 months. So weird to think one year ago I was just finishing recovery from a D&C, realllllly wanting to be pregnant again. Life happens as it should, am I correct?

So I have a love/hate relationship with well child check-ups. I LOVE hearing the stats and talking to the pediatrician but HATE the shots!! Poor Austin, he cried so hard like "why did you let them do that to me mom!!?" for a few minutes then just wimpered for like 5.

Here are his stats:
Weight: 12lb 12oz, 75%
Height: 23", 50%
Head: I can't remember but 75%

The pic below is I think about 2 or 3 weeks...

We made a Christmas card for someone (I can't say who because they read this blog and it's a surprise). It was pretty funny seeing Austin with a pencil in his hand!

Monday we went downtown to see the temple lights. I couldn't believe how many people were there. It was like New York City. But it was so fun to spend some time out with Jake and Austin!

Jake..nice face!

I wish Austin would have woken up, he loves to stare at lights so he would have been in heaven looking at the christmas lights!

My favorite part..the pink ones!

WOW.

Seriously I really turning into a whacko!! I just did a NEW post for MY blog, but accidently did it on our GROUP blog! And I don't have time to do it again! So...if you want to hear a weird strange mommy story (i'm hoping I'm not the only one that has done that in my sleep) then go to: theoctrules.blogspot.com OR click on The Octagon on my friends list....

On This Sunny Day..

.....I finally used The Bob, what I've been waiting for since I saw it like 3 years ago! I did not go for a run, as I need to ease into that lol. We went for a great walk around the neighborhood. What a beautiful day!

He stayed warm and cozy that's for sure! I'm pretty sure I wish I had a snow suit like that.

Daddy reading his spanish scriptures to the babe..

Jandie gave Austin these adorable jeans and Carly made the onsie. I HAD to get a picture. He was not too happy about it!!

Waking up is quite a process for Austin. It takes him up to 30 minutes sometimes to fully wake up. He just gets so comfy and doesn't want to move! I love his hair after a bath..it's so fuzzy! He got my hair unfortunately..it turns greasy within the day!

Getting into his "night gown" or "dress" as a Dad would call it.

I really cannot believe he will be 2 months next week. I am sad he is not a newborn little guy anymore! I look at his pics on my phone from the hospital and it makes me so sad...But at the same time Jake and I are super excited to watch him as his personality develops. He's smiling and cooing now which is so awesome! He does it a ton for Jake when he gets home from work..I guess he saves it for Dad :-) Also:

-He started sucking his fingers a little bit

-He recently has been going 5 hrs between feedings for the first part of the night. Nice! But then he goes 3 to 4 after that..oh well, it'll happen! I'm still waiting for that day I wake up and look at the clock and it's been like 7 or 8 hrs!! But I can be patient..I really love being with him at night, no matter how tired I am!

-He has reflux really bad which made him so sad/mad/uncomfortable. He is on Zantac currently and it seems to be working its magic. Thank goodness.

-Tummy time is going well! He is great at holding his head up and his arms are getting so strong.

-Um his poops have gotten bigger. And he had his first blow out last week.

-He is grown out of Newborn clothes and his 0-3 mo clothes are getting tight! Yikes!

-I discovered you HAVE to clean their hands, face, and between their toes every day..Who knew toe jam could get between each toe...and in your fist!?