10 Weeks

It has been so long since I posted that I had to go back to read what I last blogged about...!! It's been a bit hectic 'round here. I'm going to sound repetitive here, but the time does fly! Owen is over two months old. He's eating cereal. He's intermittently sleeping through the night. He is so aware of his surroundings, and smiles and laughs when someone amuses him. He's learned to stick out his lower lip in a pout when he's upset (it's the cutest thing!) His hair has almost grown back in on top. He has out-grown another size of diapers (which are seemingly becoming less cute). Life is good.

9 Weeks

This has to be short, but I just had to share: Owen slept through the night last night!! He got 9 hours, I got 8 hours of blissful uninterrupted sleep in my own bed!!

I will share more later...

8 Weeks, 5 Days

My poor baby got his 2 month shots (oh crap! I just realized I forgot his immunization booklet!) this morning. He's been so sleepy and fussy all day, the darling just aches. I feel so badly, all I can do is cuddle and coddle him :(

New stats are: 12lbs 12oz, 24" long. The doc said he's weight gain is good. And he said to start him on cereals and fruits. YaY! Finally! Matt is so excited that I've finally given in to his coercing, but I just wanted the doc's okay. Owen's still so little, y'know? But now I have to endure the endless "I told you so"s from Daddy.

The little one is screaming again...time for some more TLC!

8 Weeks

This past weekend, Owen took his first road trip. Since it was Bekah's birthday, she wanted to go to Olive Garden for dinner; and Matt and I decided to do some much needed shopping. So, off to Erie we went. Let me just say that Owen was on perfect behavior - definitely my son, not Matt's :) We hit up Old Navy and DSW and Owen sat peacefully in his stroller while Mom and Dad shopped the great deals. Then before dinner, we went to Babies R Us to get Owen a swing. Thank God and Graco! He loves it and it really calms him down so Matt and I can eat dinner together instead of in shifts.


In other news: Owen is averaging 5 hour stretches at night! YaY! Last night we got 6 hours *gasp* Fingers crossed for night 2! And daddy has taught baby how to stick out his tongue. It's adorable, and so like Matt to teach him the important things in life!

7 Weeks

I am sitting here listening to my little one entertain and giggle to himself in his pack-n-play. Everyday I am amazed at how much more he resembles a little person! He's no long a "bump on the log," he's playing and smiling and responding to us more and more.

Last night while we were making dinner, he started mimicking daddy. Matt kept sticking his tongue out, and all of a sudden Owen stuck his tongue out at Matt! Of course we freaked out (in the happy way), and that sent Owen into a giggling fit. Priceless!

Well, we're off to church. Hopefully today will be better than last "let's-fuss-during-the-entire-sermon" Sunday.

6 1/2 -Almost 7- Weeks

This weekend was bad. Just plain bad. The highlight, however, was on Sunday morning when we were getting ready for church. Matt had Owen on his lap in the computer room while I was finishing up so we could leave. All of a sudden I hear giggling - and Matt doesn't giggle! Of course being nosy and mom, I had to investigate. Owen was smiling and giggling away at Daddy. This prompted me to get the camera. What do you know, we would say "smile for the camera" and he would! Whether or not his smiles were because we were saying in in ridiculously silly voices and smiling ourself does not matter! He was being such a ham! I had to share......Started with this...

...Continued with Owen hamming for the camera...

...And ended with huge toothless grins!

6 Weeks

Did another week really go by already? Again, the same ol', same ol' here. Owen is doing wonderfully! It's amazing how much development a baby goes through in such a short time! He's not as bobble-heady and able to hold his head up and look you in the eye now. He smiles so much now - even though it's usually 7am when he decides to do so - and he's started this little giggle-thing when he smiles. So Cute! He likes to talk, and scream when he's hungry...and he's hungry all the time. How much/how often to feed is always a concern of mine - I don't want to over feed him and end up with a belly ache, but I don't want to starve the kid either! He is definitely spoiled by everyone and he is loving every minute of it.