Almost Rolled

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello precious angel!  Today was an exciting day .... or at least we had an exciting morning!

It started out pretty uneventful.  When you got up, I gave you a bottle and three tablespoons of oatmeal.  Then, while you were playing, I randomly checked my email and saw that an agent wanted to show our townhouse this morning!  Whoa!  So, we went into hyper-drive and got this place clean before we had to leave!  We were in a hurry!  I vacuumed, emptied your diaper container, packed up your bassinet, placed clean white towels in all the bathrooms, cleaned the bathrooms, made the bed, cleaned and swept the kitchen, moved the cat litter box, put the flag on the deck and wreath on the front door, placed the flyers out, and febreezed the entire place!  Then, I packed you and the cat all up and we headed to Gigi's house.  :-P  Gigi wasn't there, but we stayed there for about 2 hours until the showing was over.  You had a bottle and fell asleep on me for a little bit.  Hopefully, the people who wanted to see the townhouse will also want to buy it.  :-)

This afternoon we did your neck exercises, played with toys, and did tummy time.  You didn't have your physical therapy appointment today, so we made our own together.  :-)

You got the hiccups three times today.  It was so cute!  :-P

Guess what .... you almost rolled today!  It was SO close! You were on your back and kicked your left leg up and you twisted and rolled to your side .... but then fell on your back again.  You didn't make it to your belly, but I took a little video of you doing it.  I'm sure you'll be rolling soon then!  

When daddy got home, we all went for a walk together.  We walked for 50 minutes around the neighborhood.  :-)

This evening, we did more exercises, tummy time, and toy time.  You almost rolled for daddy too.  You got even closer this evening.  You just needed to lift your left leg up slightly!  Oh well!  

We'll see what tomorrow has in store for us!  

Sleep tight little one!  

I love you so very much!  :-)

~Mommy

Church Adventure

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello little man!  How are you?  :-)

This morning we headed to church and saw Fr. Gibson.  He's the pastor that married daddy and I, and he baptized daddy before our wedding.  :-)  We spoke to him after the service, and set up a date for you to have your baptism.  :-)  He was so excited to see you!  As were all the other members of church.  You are scheduled to be baptized on Sunday, July 4th!  Woo hoo!  Hopefully, if everything goes well with the new house, we can have people over afterward for a cookout.  :-)

You were awake and alert for the entire service.  You started talking at one point, so we took you out and took turns holding you during the service.  You ended up taking a 6 ounce bottle during the whole service!  ;-)

After church, we saw Mimi and Grandpa Mike for lunch.  You took a bottle with Mimi and ended up falling asleep on her.  :-)

From there, we headed to Target for some groceries.  You were still sleeping from your last bottle, so you didn't even know we had stopped in for some shopping.  :-P 

Once home, we did some neck exercises, played with toys, and did some tummy time.  Daddy and I worked out too.  We're trying our best to encourage each other to get in shape.  :-)

This evening, you ended up falling asleep on daddy after a bottle.  How cute!  Eliza has a conference tomorrow, so you won't have your physical therapy appointment.  So, tomorrow we'll have to do our own.  

Sleep tight my little Joshua!

I love you!

~Mommy

Found Foot

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello little precious!  Thank you for sleeping better last night and this morning.  You woke up for a small bottle at midnight, but then didn't need another one until 7:30am!  Whew!  Daddy and I got some much needed sleep.  :-)

This morning, daddy weighed you.  There was a 15.5 lb difference between his weight alone and when he held you!  Wow!  You'll be 16 lbs before we know it.  :-)

Speaking of increased weight .... I put your bassinet back up because it was too hard to keep bending way over to put you down and lift you up.  The lower level of the pack-in-play (where you sleep) is practically hovering over the floor, so it was hurting my back to lean over the high sides and pick you up.  So, I'll keep you in the higher area until we move into our new house and set up a crib.  :-)

Continuing the subject of weight .... daddy and I worked out this morning.  We took turns doing exercises while the other one held you and watched.  We both worked out for over an hour today!  Go us!  You worked out too because you did your neck exercises/stretches and tummy time.  ;-)

This afternoon, the three of us walked around the mall.  It was so hot today .... and we didn't want you out in that weather.  Instead of walking outside, we decided to go to the mall to walk around the building a few times.  I held you in the baby carrier again.  You fell asleep once we got there, but woke up and looked around later. 

Daddy cooked dinner this evening, and it was good!  He cooked some chicken with veggies and then roasted some butternut squash.  Yummm .... and we have left overs!  ;-)  You and I played and did tummy time and had a bottle. 

This evening, during one of your bottles, you found your left foot!  Your left hand went down and grabbed your left foot and played with your toes.  It was so cute!  I've never seen you play with your feet before, so it was exciting to see you grab those toes! 

Daddy clipped more of your nails today.  A few were getting sharp, and your toes needed clipping. 

Sleep tight little one!

I love you so very much!  :-)

~Mommy

Thirty Three Weeks

Dearest Joshua David~

Little little precious.  Today you are thirty three weeks old.  You're getting to be an old man!  ;-)  You cease to amaze me on how well you're doing.  :-)

Whoa!  I don't know what came over you this morning .... maybe because you took longer naps yesterday while daddy and I were at work .... but you were up ALL night!  It was like you had your hours confused .... perhaps you're nocturnal?  But, you woke up at 1am and stayed awake until 3:34am!  We gave you three bottles during that time totaling 6.5 ounces of formula to try to calm you!  Daddy and I were both exhausted since we both worked the day before .... and daddy had to go back into work today even after you kept us both up!  :-P  What a night owl! 

After that difficult morning, we did some laundry and I put away all the dishes.  I called the pediatrician's office because you'll be due for your 9 month check up appointment next month!  I can't believe you'll be 9 months old in mid-July.  You're growing so fast right before our eyes.  Do me a favor, stay small a little longer for me .... ok?  ;-)

After our oatmeal breakfast, I gave you a nice bath.  You get pretty messy after  eating oatmeal or rice cereal.  Then, we made a quick trip to the bank.  I stopped and got a hot chocolate for fun.  I needed the extra energy so I could try to keep you up the rest of the day .... we need you to sleep a little better tonight!  :-P

This afternoon we did more exercises, played with toys, and did some tummy time.  I also emptied out your diaper container.  Phew!  

Today you ate the most you've ever eaten .... 6 tablespoons of oatmeal/rice cereal and 33.5 ounces of formula!  Wow!  

This evening, we went out with daddy and did some shopping.  We bought some exercise games to do at home on the Wii machine.  Daddy and I are going to try to get healthier.  We're watching what we eat more.  And, since we're doing it together, daddy and I can encourage each other.  We want to be healthy for you .... the better in shape we are, the better we're able to take care of you.  Plus, we want to be healthy enough to see you grow up to be an old man.  ;-P

I hope you sleep better tonight .... and so does daddy! 

Sleep tight!

I love you forever and ever!  :-)

~Mommy

Oatmeal Struggle

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello little cutie!  How are you?  Today I had to go to work, so you spent the day with Penny while daddy and I were gone.  Here's what you all did:

8:15am-10:15am:  sleeping

11:30am:  walk outside

1:30am-2:15pm:  sleeping

3:30pm:  tummy time and floor time

When I got home, I held you because I missed you so much!  :-)  I also gave you your oatmeal this evening, and boy was it a struggle!  :-P  You just weren't into it, so daddy had to help because we were both getting frustrated.  But, we all eventually got it done and you ended up taking four tablespoons of oatmeal.  :-)

After dinner, we played on the bed and did some tummy time.  Eliza can't make this coming monday for our usual appointments, so we're going to work extra hard for the next two weeks by ourselves.  That way, she'll be really impressed the next time she sees you!  I can definitely see improvement.  I'm so proud of you!  :-)

Since you're over 15 pounds now, I lowered your bassinet.  The bad part is, now you're lower to the ground so I have to bend my back more to put you down and pick you up.  :-P  We'll see .... I may have to put the bassinet back up if my back starts to hurt. 

You fell asleep after a bottle this evening, so I put you back in the bassinet with your head to left.  You kept it there and continued sleeping!  :-)  Good job man!

Tomorrow daddy heads to work, so it'll be just you and me during the day.  :-)

Sleep tight little one!

I love you very much!  :-)

~Mommy

4am

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello little man!  Whoa!  What this a long morning or what?!

You woke up and needed a bottle at 3:10am this morning!  Then, you woke up again and needed another bottle at 4:05am this morning!  Oh my!  I don't know what happened this morning!  You took 6 tablespoons of cereal or oatmeal, plus 27 ounces of formula yesterday .... and you still ended up being fussy ALL night .... plus, daddy and I BOTH had to go to work today.  Ugh!  :-P

You did have fun with Penny today.  Here's what you all did:

8:15am:  sleeping
9:15am:  floor time and tummy time
10:30-11:30am:  sleeping
1:45pm:  floor time and tummy time

When I got home, I held you tight because I missed you!  :-)

Daddy and I gave you some oatmeal this evening.  You were fussy while we gave it to you, but you ended it taking it all in the end.  :-P

Penny got you a little brush, and she used it on you today!  You're hair was too fluffy and cute.  :-)

Tomorrow I head back to work.  Daddy and I hope you sleep better tonight!  :-)  Save some kisses and smiles for me!

Sleep tight!

I love you so very much!  :-)

~Mommy

More Clothes

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello precious!  :-)

This morning you took a longer nap than usual .... so I took a little nap too.  ;-)  It rained this morning .... pretty heavy at times.  There was even thunder!  :-P


This morning you took 3 tablespoons of oatmeal for breakfast!  This evening, you took another 3 tablespoons of rice cereal.  That's 6 tablespoons total big guy!  Good job!  You cease to amaze daddy and I on how well you are doing.  :-)  We love you so much!

This morning, after an earlier lunch, we ran to Target.  I got you another container of formula.  And .... since couldn't resist .... I got you a few toys!  ;-)  Two things I got you are teethers.  I put them in the fridge since they're suppose to be cold against your gum tissues.  Hopefully, they'll help you when you really begin to start teething.

When we got home, there was a big wasp at the storm door .... but have no fear!  I protected us and got us inside with no problems.  ;-)

You took a quick nap at home, and while you slept, I vacuumed the house and swept the kitchen.  Then, I emptied the cat litter box.

When you woke up, we did some of your neck exercises, played with toys, and did some tummy time.  It continued to rain outside .... so we didn't get to do our usual walk around the neighborhood.

This evening, daddy had a late meeting after work .... so, we headed over to Gigi's.  You had your rice cereal there and both Gigi and Grandpa Jim held you.  Gigi's coworker had more clothes for you that her son has now grown out of.  So, you now have a lot more clothes!  We brought them back to the townhouse to wash and organize.  There are a lot of cute outfits in the bag she gave us.  There was one that said something about being at "Grandma's House," so we left it there at Gigi's as an extra outfit for you to wear there.  ;-)

This evening, after daddy got home, we played on the bed with your toys.  Daddy clipped your nails since they were sharp!

Tomorrow I head back to work.  Save me some kisses and smiles!  I'll miss you so much!

Oh, after you fell asleep, I turned your head to the left .... and you kept it there!  Good job man!

Sleep tight little man!

I love you!

~Mommy