55 Minutes

I guess I should have assumed that it will take some adjusting to go from a dark, quiet room at home to a room with 8 babies and 3 adults coming, going and crying. Baby boy slept less than an hour all day but he was happy when I visited him at lunch and picked him up. Needless to say, he's been taking a nap since shortly after we got home.

Today was tough, but I made it through. That's about all I can say for now! We'll see what tomorrow brings!

Ready for the Beach

I bought Lincoln a new hat when we were in Raleigh last week. He's ready for the beach!

Norfolk Bot Gardens

Yesterday was another lovely 70 degree day and Lincoln and I spent as much of the day outside as we could!

We went to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens with a friend and enjoyed a long walk through the azaleas. I can't wait til next spring when Lincoln can enjoy the awesome children's park.

2nd Cousins

Lincoln met his second cousin Payton this weekend. She's 4 months older than him and moving all over the place. I love my little stationary snuggle bug. Not sure I'm ready for all that wiggling!

Shorts!

It's been shorts weather around here recently! Love these little legs!

Nursery Art #2

For Christmas, Glenn's sister made me these cool picture hangers. They are two boards with super strong magnets holding them together. The pictures get sandwiched between two 1x3s if that makes sense.

I got 4 12x18" pictures printed (cause I couldn't decide) on card stock at OfficeMax. My total was $1.38. Love that. Didn't have any cash and charged it. Hate that.

I used 3M picture hangers and 15 min later, all done. Oh and here is a picture of what I hung above the crib before we announced his name.

I hope he loves his room as much as we do!

Two Months

My little man is 2 months old (well closer to 3 now, but I'm a bit behind)! He's growing so fast it is hard to believe. At his two month check up, the doctor said he was looking great. He weight 12 lb 6 oz, was 23.5 inches long and his head was 41 cm. That puts Mr. President in the 50-60% for both head and height and a little bit higher for his weight. I can't remember exactly.

5 Weeks 

This month, we moved him downstairs in to his own crib and bedroom during the night. He is going to bed sometime between 7-9 pm depending on his last feeding so it is nice to be able to watch TV and make some noise when we are getting ready for bed. He is sleeping about 10-12 hours a night, but wakes up at least once to eat and once for a changing. Hopefully this gets a little better over the next few weeks.

6 Weeks

He recognizes our faces and voices now and is full of smiles. He cries most often when he is tired which seems to be more times than not since he is only taking 45 minute naps. Sometimes he'll surprise us and throw a 2 or 3 hour nap in the mix, but that is only 2 naps a week or so. If only I could recreate this on a daily basis! Since they are so short, he takes about 4 naps a day. Sometimes in the car in the stroller, but he seems to nap in a number of places.

7 Weeks

Lincoln took his first airplane trip and met his cousins and aunt and uncle for the first time this month. He was a wonderful baby on the plane and in the airport. He also met another great grandma and the entire Lawson clan in Bucyrus over Easter. He seems to be a great traveler so far. I hope it stays this way.

8 Weeks

I go back to work in just a couple weeks, but only 4 days a week. I am looking forward to a Lincoln and mommy day at least once a week. This month has been full of challenges and learning to understand what he needs and wants. Every day seems to be a little different which is challenging, but his smiles, coos and little personality are so fun to see.

We love you little man.

Happy Anniversary

This weekend marked Glenn and I's 7/6 anniversary! Seven years since we tied the knot at the courthouse in Pensacola and 6 years since our big I Dos with family and friends.

We didn't do anything too crazy this year. Glenn grilled a delicious dinner and we enjoyed each other's company. As a gift to us, Lincoln slept til 8:30 am (with a feeding at 2 and diaper change at 4:30) and then took a 3 hour nap in the afternoon. Awesome. He was crabby all through dinner but that is the longest nap he's ever taken in his crib at home.

We're hoping to have a friend watch Lincoln so we can go out to dinner in a few weeks after things settle down at work for Glenn. Just in time for me to start back at work. Yikes.

Enjoy your week!

See you soon Daddy!

I sent this video to Glenn while he was in Jacksonville last month. I tried to put pictures on the photo stream for Glenn (and family) every day while he was gone. Ten days doesn't seem like a lot but that was almost 20 percent of Lincoln's life at that point!

It is so fun now that Lincoln recognizes us and knows our voices. He's generally a happy baby!

Shadow of My Man

I've had this blank frame hanging in Lincoln's room since before he was born and I finally got time (a nap time that is) to finish it and make a shadow box!

I put two of his newborn pictures, his baby bow tie and our hospital bracelets and hat.

And now he's crying so I can hang it back up!

Spring Time!

This week is going to be in the mid-70s! Lincoln and I went to the botanical gardens yesterday with some friends and enjoyed the sunshine. Next year, I think we will have to get an annual pass, it is great for young kiddos!

On Sunday, I got my plants in the ground. This year, I went with cilantro, basil, jalapeños and Roma tomatoes. The mint and Dr. Rupple clematis came back from last year. I also planted some geraniums and rosemary in pots. I can't wait for everything to start growing! I love this time of year in VA (except for my allergies, they are the worst!).

More Illinois Pictures

 These kiddos love their Papa SO much. I can't wait for Lincoln to be big enough to play with him too!

It was a team effort whenever Lincoln was involved. Brooke and Connor wanted him in the swing so bad!

 A little airplane time. :) We won't talk about when dad balanced Lincoln on one hand and about dropped him (he caught him, I closed my eyes). 

If I could figure out what the deal was with Lincoln's naps in IL, I would be the happiest person. There he took an afternoon nap of 2-3 hours. Here, he's up after 45 min. I'm guessing it was all the commotion and chaos, but it was glorious!

Lincoln tried on Connor's hat. It was a little big, but Lincoln was about the same age as Connor in the picture.

 Looking sharp in my button down. 

 This is what I mean by commotion. He had everyone's attention whenever he was awake!

 Tickle monster!

 Just a little snow!

A little grandma love, too.

Good Morning!

I love going in and getting Lincoln out of bed in the morning. He is usually so smiley and happy. We've had him in his room and crib since the weekend and it has been going pretty well! He's been sleeping from 7 pm to 7 am, but get's up to eat at midnight and 4 am. Not terrible, but it makes for a tired mama. Luckily, he has been going back to sleep pretty easily (not always the case for me). You'll probably notice too that we started using the swaddle again. He kept waking himself up with his arms and hands so we've been using the lightweight cotton halo sack. He seems to have a hard time getting out of this one than the fleece halo sack. It took a few naps for him to get used to it, but now he doesn't mind it as much. He does squirm a bit in it though so that's why he is often sideways in the crib like in the video. I'm hoping we can get rid of one of the feedings at night before I go back to work. Only 3 more weeks. :(

Enjoying the New View

Glenn installed a new storm door on the back door yesterday and I love it! Just in time for the 70 degree weather that is suppose to start tomorrow. The new door can be all glass or half glass and half screen.

I can't wait to have a breeze through the back door as well as all of the extra light that comes through. I think Stella is enjoying the sun and the view!

We went with a more expensive Anderson door after several people expressed how much easier it was to install. It took Glenn about 3 hours, but there was minimal to no swearing so that is a success in my book! Worth the extra money for the ease of installation!

Major Cutie

Anyone else watch How I Met Your Mother? I had to buy this shirt just cause of that. And the cute dog tags of course.