Week 14 Update

We attended Baby Storytime at the library this week. The librarian reads a few books, we sing songs, and it ends with playtime. This group is for babies-24 months. The older kids were so excited to see the little babies (baby mommy, baby!) and tried to get Matthew to play ball. Matthew weighed in at 15 lbs, 1 oz this week. Today we view his 3 month pictures, which were taken last Saturday. This past week, he rolled over from his belly to back three times. He hasn't repeated his performance for several days despite Lindsay practicing with him daily. Lauren is driving every chance she gets, and practicing parallel parking and 90 degree backing. I'm pretty sure I never had to test on the 90 degree backing, but it's a good skill to have. Lindsay finally received information on signing up for classes at Winona and she is excited to get her housing information next. Two days until my birthday (36) and 9 days until Lauren's birthday (16), woo hoo! To describe the pictures: Lindsay and Lauren purchased the shirt for Matthew and he posed like that with his arms out. Jeff and Matthew typically take a nap together on the weekends that lasts up to two hours in a position like this on our couch. Don't they look cozy? :)

Week 13 Update

The wheels on the bus go round and round...and Matthew celebrated his 3 month birthday today. This week, he enjoyed the 3-6 month baby class. We sang interactive songs (if your name is Matthew, pop right up!) and he kept reaching for the little girl next to him. Matthew weighed in at 14 lbs, 14 oz, which was the same as last week. Looking back, last week he had a lot of clothes on and it didn't make sense that he gained 10 oz. in one week. He is eating a lot, most likely a growth spurt. Hard to believe April is almost over, and that means the boat is in the water (woop woop) and there is less than a month left to my maternity leave (boo). I am soaking up every moment and have a very hard time not holding him throughout the day; which means very few naps in the crib. He is coming to expect a daily walk or two and seems to love being outside as long as the wind isn't blowing right in his face. Happy Birthday Matthew!

Week 12 Update

Hello glorious sunshine! Matthew weighed in at 14 lbs. 14 oz. on Tuesday (with clothes). He had a great time visiting with cousins Alec and Brooke, Aunt Becky and Uncle Todd over Easter weekend. He was so worn out from the fun that he slept 9 and 1/2 hours Sunday night. He started flirting with dad over the weekend and is doing it with others now too. Matthew squeals when he's talking or excited playing. Lauren's summer soccer practices started up and she is getting excited to take her driver's test in May. Lindsay's wisdom teeth surgery went well, just a little swelling over the weekend and very tired. Jeff is trying to get the boat ready to launch this weekend. It's been slow going because the storage place is locked up unless the guy storing our boat is around. We are hoping he can get a lot done tonight. Enjoy this amazing sunshine and warm weather, looks like another blip of cold is coming this weekend but we are on our way to summer!

Week 11 Update

Matthew weighed 14 lbs. 4 oz. at our Tuesday class. Soon we will be graduating to the 3-6 month class and I look forward to seeing the older babies again so we know what's ahead. In our current class it's fun to see the 2-3 week old babes and remember what life was like just a few short weeks ago. Matthew is holding his head fairly steady and lights up when we pull him up by his arms to a sitting position. He looks from side to side and we imagine he is saying "I'm on top of the world!" Jeff installed a mirror in the truck so now I can see what he's doing while driving. He is usually awake and often looking out the windows. Jeff and I took him for a walk tonight and commented on how fun it is to get to know him. He is a fairly predictable boy, with his loudest cries asking for food or sleep. He really doesn't care about dirty diapers. :) Jeff's sister Becky and family are coming for Easter; they should be arriving any moment. Lindsay got her wisdom teeth removed today so she will be eating ice cream and yogurt. Our socialite Lauren will be busy with her friends and cousins over the long weekend. Happy Easter everyone and enjoy the sunny/warm weather!

Week 10 Update

Matthew made it through his 2 month dr appointment and shots. He cried hard but we still haven't seen any tears. That prompted a lot of internet research (is it normal for a 2 month old baby to not have tears?) and based on findings we will not be concerned unless he reaches 4 months of age with no tears. He was 24 inches long and weighed 13 lbs 10 oz. in the buff. (Tuesday class weigh ins are in clothes and diaper.) For those of you who have heard our doctor woes, the new pediatrician is pregnant and due in July. Of course we didn't know that until she walked into the room and we saw her beautiful pregnant belly. Argh - hopefully she will return to work after her leave or we will start anew..again. Jeff had the day off work so we went to San Pedro Cafe in Hudson, Wisconsin for lunch. We realized how fast time is flying and soon the boat will be floating again. Matthew continues to be more interactive. He is very close to rolling over - arching his back and rocking back and forth to get his momentum. He doesn't mind "tummy time" as much now and one of the pictures I'm posting shows off his tummy pose. He coos so much and for long periods of time, it truly does seem like he's telling us stories!