My Mommie is So Funny!

I never knew I was such a comedian! Dean thinks his mommy is so funny! This was the first smile and laugh that was not gas related...our week 7 accomplishment. He is also holding his head up independently. Dean is also sleeping in his CRIB! We started last Friday. It is great being able to flip flop in bed and not feel uncomfortable, but I miss haivng him there with me. The monitor is just so annoying at 3 in the morning, I would rather feel him stir than hear him cry. Pretty harsh to wake up to that.





Brent and I are doing good. Dean had some trouble sleeping last night so we were both beat today...I also want to thank Dean's amazing daddy for taking the morning shift while I got some much needed shut-eye! I got released from the Dr. today. I am set to go back to work on May 19-bitter sweet. It will be nice to get out of the house, but I am going to miss the chipmunk! We have sitters down until August when Dani will be here to help..Thanks in advance to the Wicked Mamaw and Aunti Linz for making the transition a little easier for us. Anyone else that wants to come play with Dean for an afternoon while we are out to you are more than welcome!

6 weeks and growing!

YEAH I have blue eyes! Am I the cutest button you've ever seen or what!

Eskimo kisses...I love 'em!
The ever so special play time with Daddy
My mommies feet are so big!

Dean had a busy few days.

We had our first outing without Daddy and it was fun! We needed a change of scenery so we went to visit Top Pop and Mamaw for a couple of days. Dean layed around when he wasn't being held...



Met his cousin Sydney
Spent the afternoon with his Super Grandma!
Played at the park with the Best Mommy...
and was sniffed by Brock!
We had fun. Glad to be home and there are some of you who would be happy to know that last night Dean slept alone!

Happy 1 Month Birthday!

Happy 1 Month Birthday to Dean! He is now 8lbs 13oz and 21 1/2 inches. He has been making up for the first 2 weeks of weight loss. He eats an average of 4-5 ounces per feeding, which is 6-7 times per day...yes he likes his food. He started taking the bottle on Thursday and it is getting easier for him. Brent is now able to help with feedings, which makes my life a lot easier. He is sleeping more at night, which allows us to sleep more at night, making for a pleasant morning. Last night he was only awake for an hour compared to the 3 he used to be between feedings. We are now going to start working on him not sleeping on my chest. We'll have to see how that goes. He does not like to sleep on his back so putting him in his crib when he is half awake is a challenge. Brent and I are doing good, getting a little more sleep every night and enjoying our little man every minute we are with him.

My Cousins

Dean's first introduction to his cousin's Jordan and Tyler. Can't wait for play time! Jordi is in for trouble with two boys-come to think about it, she will probably be meaner and tougher than them.

Who wears the pants in this family?

I think we all know the answer to that question, but here further proof! You could say that all new babies look a like, but I would like to disagree! My jeans came through just a little more than Brent's did. Dean looks like me when I was first born-except much cuter with more hair.

The Dr. appointment yesterday was disappointing. I am still not allowed to drive and as for an exercise routine-Dr. Caldera said " I will let you know when it is okay to do anything!" I told him that I was talking light walks around the neighborhood and he told me that I had to stop! What the heck am I suppose to do..sit at home and take care of a newborn? Come on now...he doesn't know me at all...I am still going to take my walks just for sanity purposes. So we are still home bound, call me if you want to visit us!

We are getting older!

How can you resist the pirate...this is Dean's favorite look. I think we know what our Halloween costume will be.















This is my day! Feed Dean every hour, yes he eats every hour and sleep. He never seems to be satisfied. He eats and eats and eats. Maybe he got that from me during my last trimester-I ccouldn't get enough.














My first hoodie! Not that there is much call in Southern CA for one, but it still looks cute.















Yes, I have gas but I'm so darn cute.














All is going good on the home front. I am starting to feel much better. I go to the Dr. tomorrow just to confirm. I am tired, but he is worth every minute of sleep lost. Especially when he is awake and alert. His eye sight is improving and he is awake more hours of the day now and looking around at everything. Start a pot of coffee, we will be out and about soon enough, I have about a week before I turn into a lunatic from being home all day! Hopefully I get released to drive soon. Walking around the neighborhood is only fun for so long.