My beautiful son is 3 1/2 weeks old (I can't even believe it) and thriving...
Matthew and I are getting used to the nighttime schedule and we are still slowly adjusting to a new life with a baby ... it's a big change.
You know, my whole pregnancy people told us that our life would change completely when he got here but until that happened I had no idea how much it would really change. :) I struggle to fit in a shower every day, I dont think I have really cooked a full meal since Paxton was born, I am currently looking for a cleaning lady, and laundry is piling up. Does it bother me, yes; but, I think about my real job right now and all of that petty worry goes away. I am suprising myself how much I could care less about what just a few weeks ago I stressed about on a daily basis. Matthew is such a good daddy and I just love watching him with Paxton. Paxton definitely knows who matthew is and loves to lay in bed with him in the morning, and sleep on his chest. I love my boys so much...
Paxton is such a sweet boy and looks just like his daddy but definitely has my attitude when it comes to meal time. When he is hungry you better watch out... he will definitely let you know! Sometimes I laugh because he looks just so dang cute when he gets his little pouty face but then in about 5 seconds I have to bust my tail to get ready to nurse him before the roof blows off the house :) He is doing great with bottles too. I pump once a day to allow for Matthew to feed him and he has done great going back and forth. I hope starting this early will allow for an easier transition to using bottles during the day when I go back to work in October.
He is such a strong little man ... he is lifting his head to look around, arching his back (giving us both heartattacks when he suddenly throws himself back when were holding him), he is gaining weight, kicks so hard (you should see his little leg muscles), rolls around on his changing table requiring us to watch him very carefully, and nursing like a champ (so thankful for that).
Last week we made a visit to Great Grandpa Griffith and he was able to hold Paxton and spend some quality time with him. I will cherish these pictures.
Late Sunday night Paxton's cord fell off and we were able to give him a real bath for the first time!! He loved it.. no joke. He was calm and kicking his legs. He loves to be naked so I think the combination of being naked and the warm water were like heaven to him. We put his towel in the dryer when we started so it would be warm when he got out of the bath but it didnt help much. He was not happy about getting out! We just smothered him with kisses when he calmed down and had his pj's on. Nothing is better than a clean happy baby. We are planning on taking him swimming soon too. If you all remember correctly he has the most precious shark swimsuit I just can't wait to put on his little body.
Paxton loves to be outside and loves to be naked (again, just like his daddy, haha). If he starts getting fussy or upset we'll take him to his changing table and strip him down. He will stretch and kick and look around just observing. We'll talk or sing and he loves it!
He has really started watching and observing his surroundings. He is getting much better at looking our direction when we talk to him and focusing on our faces. I just love it when he catches my eyes or just stares contently when I sing or read to him. SO sweet...
I am loving being a mommy and spending my days at home with my little man. Some days I dont think I even put him down :)
Thanks Mom and Dad...
These few weeks since Paxton has been born have definitely been a learning experience and we would have had a lot more stress in our lives without the help of my parents. They have been truly amazing. No matter what we need, no matter how late it is, no matter if it is a work day or not... no matter what, they have been here not only for us but for Paxton too. Paxtons birth has shown me that you really do need your parents in some way or another your whole life. Paxton needs us for everything right now and I love him so much that I happily meet whatever need he has. Eventhough I don't need my parents in the same way anymore, having Paxton has shown me that I DO still need them
Mom cooked meals (except when our fabulous friends/family brought us a meal), she did laundry, gave us a break from a crying baby, gave open ended advice and was really just here for us. Dad always has and always will
I am so thankful to have such loving a giving parents and Paxton is one lucky little boy to have such an amazing Pammie and Opa.
I love you Mom and Dad
Enjoy these new pictures...
Until Next time... lots of love!
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