Slide show fun

Where's the baby?

I posted the following picture on facebook but to most people viewing this blog- like my mom and mother in law- I thought it was worthy of posting here. We just got a new toy- a Tiny Love tummy fun pad with a mirror. James is mesmerized by his reflection. we must have spent 30 minutes playing where's the baby.

What makes James special?

The past couple weeks have been truly fun. James is laughing...alot. (Hopefully not at us. :)) It is so incredible to watch him grow DAILY. I was filling out his Baby First Year calendar-month two- and there is a section on what makes baby special. I thought I would share some of these with our family and friends. I know some may be be "typical" baby accomplishments- to us it is what makes James special.


(1) He shrugs his shoulders when he laughs


(2) He throws his arms up over his head after he does "the kaka"


(3) His cry sounds like a cough, if to upset more like a machine gun


(4) He sneezes when sunlight hits his face for the first time in the day (every time). This is just like his daddy.


(5) The only thing on TV that catches his attention is football- he has no desire yet for Baby Einstein


(6) He sucks his thumb and/or fist not when hungry but when trying to do "the kaka"


(7) His baby talk- He seems so responsive to us when we talk to him. The coo is way too cute.


(8) He likes facing out to see everything and everyone. He is so inquisitive


(9) He has such a strong grip and is starting to pick things up and much to my dismay putting these things into his mouth. Yes already!


(10) Simply his smile ....

Baby's Second Month

Baby's First Month

Sorry to back track. I didn't realize that in order to truly be a blogger you have to dedicate some time throughout your day. Its hard to find the time these days with a newborn- between feedings, tummy time, play gym time, story time, and my favorite nap time (where I finally get to relax). It is 24 hours non-stop work. He is truly our blessing. When I get a little down I just have to look and see his smiling little face and know my world being rocked and turned upside down has been exactly what I needed.

Baby's First Shots

We took James this morning to the doctor for his two months check up and his first round of vaccines. James weighed 12 pound 8 ounces and is now 23 inches long. He is such a big boy!

Dr. Petelos got to see the happy and smiley baby that James has become. The last few times James had some "tummy issues" so they were not altogether pleasant experiences to say the least. I think we are working through that and as soon as I can get James on a schedule I am pretty sure the fussiness will subside altogether. The weekend was tough as I have gone back to being in "baby bondage" which just means around the clock not knowing what to expect next and being held hostage by the baby. This past week proved to me that a schedule not only makes James a happier baby but mommy too. We know what he needs and wants and can schedule our day with a little more certainty. We both get rest and it is a win-win situation for us both. Plus James eats better once he is rested which keeps him from nursing every 2 hours or even less (when he does this I cannot go anywhere). I wish it didn't take me this long to figure it out. In just 4 short weeks I will be going back to work so it is my goal to get this child sleeping longer periods through the night. A schedule is the only way. By the looks of things, I think we are off to a good start this week.....

Welcome home Baby James