I thought this picture could get me to laugh on even the worst day!
This is Patrick's latest trick. He has been "planking" Guess he is just getting ready to really be dangerous around the house.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
New tricks
Patrick has been practicing sitting up lately, and I think he is getting good enough to brag about now. He sat through this whole session.
I thought this picture could get me to laugh on even the worst day!
This is Patrick's latest trick. He has been "planking" Guess he is just getting ready to really be dangerous around the house.
I thought this picture could get me to laugh on even the worst day!
This is Patrick's latest trick. He has been "planking" Guess he is just getting ready to really be dangerous around the house.
Confessions
ok, so it is confession time. I feel overwhelmed by the questions some days. Most folks are just curious, don't know what else to ask and/or well meaning, but I feel defensive some days. It is hard to be confident in your decisions to others, when some days you are not confident yourself.
No, Patrick is not sleeping through the night
Yes, he does sleep in our bed part to most of the night
Yes, this is a decision that Ryan and I are BOTH ok with for now
No, we don't plan to have him sleep with us until he is 10
Yes, I am tired most of the time
Yes, my plan is to breastfeed a year or so depending on what Patrick decides
No, we aren't worried about doing solids yet, although he has had a taste of cereal this past week.
No, he doesn't need extra vitamins or food really, he gets all he needs from me
No, we don't let him Cry it Out (if you have heard him go from sound asleep to wailing as quickly as we have, you would understand)
Yes, Ryan is an awesome dad and a great support
No, I don't know what I am doing
Yes, I am learning as I go
No, I didn't read "it" in a book, I just do what feels right (and then constantly question myself!)
there it is, out in the open. whew.
Now, ask if you like and I will work on becoming more and more confident in my answers. Or perhaps just learn better smart a$$ remarks!
Update: Yes, I do have the right to change my mind on any of the above at any time! ;)
No, Patrick is not sleeping through the night
Yes, he does sleep in our bed part to most of the night
Yes, this is a decision that Ryan and I are BOTH ok with for now
No, we don't plan to have him sleep with us until he is 10
Yes, I am tired most of the time
Yes, my plan is to breastfeed a year or so depending on what Patrick decides
No, we aren't worried about doing solids yet, although he has had a taste of cereal this past week.
No, he doesn't need extra vitamins or food really, he gets all he needs from me
No, we don't let him Cry it Out (if you have heard him go from sound asleep to wailing as quickly as we have, you would understand)
Yes, Ryan is an awesome dad and a great support
No, I don't know what I am doing
Yes, I am learning as I go
No, I didn't read "it" in a book, I just do what feels right (and then constantly question myself!)
there it is, out in the open. whew.
Now, ask if you like and I will work on becoming more and more confident in my answers. Or perhaps just learn better smart a$$ remarks!
Update: Yes, I do have the right to change my mind on any of the above at any time! ;)
Friday, September 26, 2008
Old life...
Many people will ask if Ryan and I remember our life before Patrick.
Yes, I do actually. I would watch tv for a full day and maybe even take a nap. I would stay up late and not worry about getting up the next day. I would enjoy a night out with a friend where we would stay up late, enjoying a beverage or two and laugh until our bellies hurt. I would sleep a full 8-9 hours.
Ok, I am missing that life tonight. *enter disclaimer about loving my boy with all my heart and loving his little smiles when he looks at me*
It is the annual Octoberfest tonight. Anne and Grant used to join Ryan and I each year (5 total I think) on this night to let loose and enjoy ourselves. We would talk with the vendors and score some really great stuff (ok, blow up beer bottles, and flashing necklaces) but it was cool to us. We would even leave work early to be the first in line.
This year, it will be Ryan and I laying on the floor staring at Patrick and enjoying his little giggles and tricks. Maybe enjoy dinner (or not if Patrick is awake) and probably end up in bed by 9.
Yes, a little different this year.
Thanks for all the really great memories, Anne and Grant. We can't wait to make more now with our boys!
Yes, I do actually. I would watch tv for a full day and maybe even take a nap. I would stay up late and not worry about getting up the next day. I would enjoy a night out with a friend where we would stay up late, enjoying a beverage or two and laugh until our bellies hurt. I would sleep a full 8-9 hours.
Ok, I am missing that life tonight. *enter disclaimer about loving my boy with all my heart and loving his little smiles when he looks at me*
It is the annual Octoberfest tonight. Anne and Grant used to join Ryan and I each year (5 total I think) on this night to let loose and enjoy ourselves. We would talk with the vendors and score some really great stuff (ok, blow up beer bottles, and flashing necklaces) but it was cool to us. We would even leave work early to be the first in line.
This year, it will be Ryan and I laying on the floor staring at Patrick and enjoying his little giggles and tricks. Maybe enjoy dinner (or not if Patrick is awake) and probably end up in bed by 9.
Yes, a little different this year.
Thanks for all the really great memories, Anne and Grant. We can't wait to make more now with our boys!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
7 moms + 7 babies= A darn good time!
How to take a picture of 7 babies in 4 easy steps.
Dump off the photographer's kid and add kids 1 by 1.
Try sitting up the majority of babies who are just learning to sit and add in one who crawls and a couple who can't sit yet.
Make sure there is room for everyone
Click away and then be sure to do a great job at photoshop.
From left to right: Sophia 10mo, Miles 6mo, Shay 6mo, Nina 6mo, Patrick 5mo (getting fresh with the ladies!), Elizabeth 4mo, and little Jack 7weeks.
And if you remember this same picture only a few short months ago:
Here are some fun shots of the actual party.
Dump off the photographer's kid and add kids 1 by 1.
Try sitting up the majority of babies who are just learning to sit and add in one who crawls and a couple who can't sit yet.
Make sure there is room for everyone
Click away and then be sure to do a great job at photoshop.
From left to right: Sophia 10mo, Miles 6mo, Shay 6mo, Nina 6mo, Patrick 5mo (getting fresh with the ladies!), Elizabeth 4mo, and little Jack 7weeks.
And if you remember this same picture only a few short months ago:
Here are some fun shots of the actual party.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Little Mozart
Patrick has been enjoying our piano lately. At first he would just lay his hands on the keys. Now that he has figured out that the keys make sounds when he bangs his hands, he has become quite the player. Another baby genius in the making! ;)
Rolling over caught on video
Patrick thought rolling over once was boring, so now he does it just about every time he is on his back. So fun. We caught it all on video last night. The whole family was there for the event last night (see kitty in the background). Yikes, I guess we need to start baby proofing now. Yes, the shakey cabinet with all the glass will have to go!
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