Go Cats

We are 2012 national champs!! Woohoo!! I stayed up late to watch the game while the boys fell asleep!! Well let me just say I had to set my alarm to wake me up at 11:20 just in case I fell asleep, and I did just that! But seeing the end was the best. It made me think about my college days at UK and I'm certain we would have burned the big brown couch at Lady Di Lane (and probably done the health department a favor)! My how my life has changed.


Daddy came home wearing a Kansas shirt but Aiden and I wore our UK gear proud!! Go Cats!!

3 Months

I say this every month but I can't believe you are already 3 months old. You are are so alert and are recognizing mommy and daddy! You smile all the time! We had to take you to the doctor this month for your first ear infection. You weighed 15 lbs and are 27 inches long.  You are in size 2 diapers and wear 3-6 month clothes (some 9 months). You sleep well, going to bed around 8:30 or 9 and sleeping until 5:30 most nights. You will go back down for another couple of hours after you eat. You love your hands and move them all the time. I think you are starting to notice your feet. You are not much of a napper and will only cat nap for about 30-45 min. You will normally only do this if someone is holding you. You sleep in your bed at night but won't have anything to do with your bed during the day. You "coo and babble" up a storm and it is so cute. You still hate tummy time and mommy is still really bad about putting you on your tummy. You have pretty good head control and I think within the next month you will be holding your head up on your own. You rolled over for the first time this month.

You are over the swing and want to always know what is going on. You do better when we are out rather then staying inside all day. You love to walk and we have many play dates with Sophie. You also like going on walks with Bryleigh!

You spent your first night away from home with Mimi this month. She said you were excellent and can spend the night anytime you want! Score!!

You will be taking your first beach trip in the next couple of days (your girlfriends are going along too!!!). We are so excited to put your feet in the ocean. When we return home mommy has to go back to work. I am really sad you have to start daycare but feel very lucky I got to spend 15 weeks at home with you!

And despite what your daddy says you are a CATS fan!!

Wordless Wednesday

Bittersweet

The time has come. We moved Aiden to his own crib, in his own room. It's a bittersweet moment for me. Don't get me wrong I'm all for children sleeping in their own rooms but it just reminds me of how fast he is growing up. I was one of those people who said they would never let their children sleep in the bed with them but I secretly love when he gets up early and we cuddle in the big bed!!

Last night was "the night"!! I have been trying all week to get Aiden to sleep in his own bed but Ryan wasn't ready. He simply wouldn't let me put him in there. I couldn't complain because I'm glad he cares and I actually find it very sweet that he had such a strong opinion.

We had both agreed to give it a try just to see how he does saturday night. Can you believe on night one he slept until 5 am without waking!! Woohoo! However, Ryan was up most of the night watching the monitor. He even asked several times if he should go get him because it was storming. I put my foot down there, there was no way he was waking him up for no reason.

Tonight I was getting things together for his 3 month pictures when I came into the room to find this! How sweet is this picture! All curled up next to daddy!! Needless to say I've already moved him to his crib! Let's hope for another good night!

The countdown begins!

Only 20 days until we leave for the beach!!! We are so excited that we are trying on our beach gear!!

And in 28 days I will no longer be Ms. Smith!! Happy Friday!

House divided

Or more like baby divided!! I bleed blue and so does Aiden but we are being nice to daddy today!! Go cats!!!

Midweek confessions

I'm linking up with E, Myself and I for Midweek Confessions.

I confess....I will put my son in bed with us in the morning just to get that extra couple hours of sleep. It is actually my favorite time because he cuddles up next to me! I know that there will be a point when he won't want to do this (or if he does that will just be weird) !

I am supposed to be on a diet so I can fit onto my wedding dress but I continue to eat sweets. I even bought Reese eggs yesterday. My excuse was i wouldn't be able to buy them after the wedding so I HAVE to eat them now! (BTW they are my favorite)

I am really excited about going to Zumba for the first time this weekend but still nervous I'm going to look like a fool. I don't know why I care!

I turned our air on last night. I know it was our first hot day and I should have waited but I can't stand to be hot!

I have a obsession with buying baby clothes. I went crazy in Janie and Jack this past weekend! I normally wouldn't pay that much for clothes but really want him to have cute outfits (complete with matching hats) for each night at the beach!! This just happens to be one of the outfits I purchased! I love dressing him like a little man!

I've been wanting to get Aiden in his own bed however Ryan won't let me. He says he's not ready for that yet which I think is very cute that he cares!

I have really enjoyed my time off and love that we have a routine developed in the day. I'm going to be so sad when I have to go back to work and send Aiden to daycare.

I think it helps that one of my really good friends is also on maternity leave. I love our little play dates. If Ryan and Kevin would let us quit our jobs I think I could be a stay at home mom! That is only if I had someone else that stayed home otherwise I would get bored and spend too much money!!

I have officially stopped breastfeeding! It's bittersweet but Aiden seems to be doing fine on formula! And while I'm confessing I'm excited that I don't have to watch my alcohol intake especially while we are on vacation.

Thumb sucker

Well we officially have a thumb sucker on our hands!! I really didn't want my child to suck his thumb 1. Because you can't take the thumb away like you can a paci and 2. I'm a germaphobe and worry now that he is going to catch everything because he will constantly have his hands in his mouth!

But there is nothing I can do about it! I have tried replacing it with a paci but he wants nothing to do with it! My sister was a thumb sucker and she admitted tonight she helped him find it while we were in Birmingham. I can't wait for her to have kids!! Paybacks!!

I have to admit he does look so cute!!

Wordless Wednesday

2 Months Old

Dear Aiden,

You are 2 months old, I can't believe it. At your check up you weighed 12.10 lbs and 25 inches long. You are growing like a weed! You are now in 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers. You are sleeping very well most nights getting up only once to eat. Mommy is so very lucky because you are such a happy baby. You smile all the time. You are starting to recognize mommy and daddy and smile when we come into the room or you hear our voice. You are moving your arms and legs all the time. You have found your hands and in fact they wake you up all the time. You are starting to coo and "talk"!

Mommy loves our time during the day. We sing and read books all the time. You love looking at the bright colors on the pages. You are also grabbing objects such as the rattle and fingers. You love music. All mommy has to do is lay you down and play music and you are so happy.

You are such a good eater. You are now eating between 4-5 ounces every 2 1/2-3 hours. I am only pumping 3-4 times a day and the rest of the time you take a formula bottle.

We have been spending time with Sophie and going on walks on warm days. You love to walk and mommy gets adult time!

We are still working on a schedule and are doing pretty well with it. You love the bath and now kick your feet to splash the water. You are drooling a lot and started blowing spit bubbles. Your grandmother thinks you may be teething and I think she may be right. Wow times goes by fast! Mommy is very excited she is not going back to work until the middle of April and will get to spend more time with you!

You have had several "firsts" this month. You went to church for the first time for Bryleigh's baptism.

You also took your first road trip to see Aunt Sarah and Aunt Angie. You did so well in the car and slept the entire way. I think you are going to take after your mommy and love to travel!

Pinterest obsession

I have become so obsessed with pinterest that it is all I do most days on the Internet!! I have these thoughts that I'm going to make this lovely dinner every night while home on maternity leave when it has actually only happened a handful of times!! Most nights we either eat out or throw something frozen in the oven! However I have made several things that have turned out very good! Here are my favorites!!

I can't wait to try more!!! I've also pinned several ideas for the wedding lets just see if they actually get made!!

Happy Valentines Day!

The sweetest Valentine ever!!!

We have our first play date today! Well I don't think there will be much playing it will mostly be mommy time to actually have an adult conversation!! However, Aiden looks super excited about meeting Sophie!

Traveling with a baby

In three weeks we will be taking our first road trip with Aiden to see my two sisters in Birmingham! I'm a little nervous about traveling with him and worry about how he is going to do in the car for 6 hours but at least I'll have grandma and great grandma there to help!! I'm hoping to get some much needed sleep on this trip since he will have so many people to play with (and spoil him!) I miss my sisters so much and hate that they don't get to see Aiden on a regular basis. However we do Skype each other at least two times a week!! Thank goodness for the Internet!!

I've also already started making a list of things to pack. I know I will take so much stuff but really don't want to forget anything! Everything we have I use on a daily basis! I have consulted a friend on advise since she has traveled so much with her little ones. Here is my list and if I'm leaving anything out please let me know! This is a whole new experience for me. I'm looking at it as a "trial run" because we are going to the beach in April for our wedding!!

Diapers, wipes, desitin, gas drops, gripe water, bath lotion and soap, bath towels and wash cloths, blankets, burp cloths

A friend gave me a travel tub

Outfit (or 4) for everyday we are gone plus PJ's

Bouncy seat (because this is his bed!)
Possibly co-sleeper or pack and play of he is actually sleeping there by then!!

Travel swing (also given to me by a friend) it folds up and is great!!

Bottles, bottle brush, drying rack (I have a small one and don't want them touching the sink at the hotel), dish soap

Breast pump and formula, paci

Wow babies need a lot!! I know I'll be adding to this daily but at least I'm starting to think about it now!

Feed me!!

This pretty much sums up our day!!

My boy is getting so big that we are officially out of 0-3 month clothes. Hopefully this will slow down before we hit 18 month clothes at 6 months old!!! But how cute is that face!!!

Blogger App

I'm coming to you from my bed this morning! I just realized blogger had an app!! I may be behind the times but I had no clue and feel this may allow me to post more often!!

After two terrible nights (literally up all night with a congested baby) we have had two really good nights! Both nights Aiden has only gotten up one time to eat and then goes right back to sleep!! Now mommy is still getting up more often just because I'm not used to him sleeping that long and I check to make sure he's still breathing but I think we may have this sleeping thing down!!

We tried Friday night to get Aiden to sleep in his crib but had no luck after at least 10 times of going back and forth. We decided this just isn't the right time and will keep him in our room for now! If he gets too big for the bouncy seat maybe we will just buy a bigger one! Ha!

We have also been smiling more especially when mommy sings (probably because it's so bad 😃)! I just love this face!!