Saturday, February 12, 2011

Better late than never... right?!

Update 2/17/11: Took Isaac to the doctor today for his check-up (yes, I realize I am a little late). He weighed in at an even 12 lbs, officially making him a light-weight compared to the other 2 at two months. He was somewhere around 23 1/2 inches I think. Because he hasn't gained much weight, the doctor has told me not to exercise too much and not to restrict my calories. Isaac is eating really well, typically every 3 hrs but sometimes more frequently. She said that just because I'm producing enough milk, doesn't necessarily mean the calorie content is as high as it should be. She wasn't overly worried today, and I'm not either, just need to help my little dude pork up a little. :)
About 3 weeks ago, this little cutie turned 2 months old.
January 27, 2011

Isn't he so cute!? I am madly in love with him. He is so smiley! Ryan thinks he smiles more than his older brother and sister did at this age. I honestly can't remember, but I do love to see his dimpled smile. It's super cute!

He has also proven to be a pretty decent sleeper on most days. But, whew!, when that boy gets overly tired, he is a handful! He turns into a crying mess that is very exhausting for everyone.

He has gotten awfully good at rolling over from his tummy to his back. So much so, that tummy time has proven to be an uphill battle. As soon as you lay him down, he rolls right over. He loves to be talked to and just coos back to you. It's very sweet.

Eva loves, loves, loves Isaac. She is in his face all the time! Sometimes more than he cares for. I have to remind her to give him some space and to give fast hugs rather than holding on forever.

Sweet little Isaac, we are so in love with you! Your sweet face melts our hearts on a daily basis. We thank our sweet Father for blessing us with you.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Today I Will

Today I will:

-Take it easy and not feel guilty about it.

-not worry about trying to get Isaac to sleep in his bed.

-wear that littlest blessing in my moby wrap all day long if that's what he needs to be content.

-cherish every second that I get to hold and pat his little bottom.

-remember that these days won't last long and someday in the not too distant future I will ache to hold his tiny frame against my chest.

-be thankful that God has given me the greatest privilege of being a mommy and that I am able to hold all of my little angels on this side of heaven.

-probably watch a movie or maybe even two... and not feel guilty.
Guess I should clarify. I didn't mean that I was going to watch a movie. I knew today was going to be a really rough day and that I would let the big two watch a movie and not feel guilty about it. Not living a life of luxury here people! :)

-will pray for friends who would give anything to be walking in my exhausted shoes today.

-will pray for all the little bottoms who don't have a mommy to cuddle them today.

-stare at the two cutest dimples I've ever seen!
Haven't seen these dimples much today because there has been lots of crying. :(

Thank you Jesus for adjusting my perspective this morning. Despite my exhaustion, I am abundantly blessed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!