9 months

He:

- Crawls/cruises EVERYWHERE!!! Look out world, Mason is here to destroy your living room.

- eats little bits of pretty much everything Ryan and I eat, we love watching his face as he tries new things

- loves other babies!  Anytime he sees someone his size he gets the sweetest smile and reaches out to touch them. Adorbable

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- still refuses to sleep through the night, of course.  Help!!!!!!!!

- did wonderfully at his 9 month doctor appointment...Dr. Madden thinks that his fine motor skills are "exceptionally developed for such a young age" .... THAT'S RIGHT!

I:

- love springtime.  There's nothing better!!

-take walks with Ryan and Mason after work on the nicer nights, Mase loves to see all the bright spring colors and the people walking around!

- finally started my garden!  I am growing oregano, chives, cilantro, and basil! Self-sustaining ftw :)

- can't wait for the beginning of float trip season.... ahhh!!!

- find myself multi-tasking between mommy tasks and house tasks...what did I DO before I had a baby?! I had so much free time, gosh

Random Misplaced Musings: 

I have only one misplaced musing for this month, by Zooey Deschanel....and I'm in love with it.


Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep, feel it all – look around you. All of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love.

-Mason's Momma

8 Months

He:

Takes baths in the big boy tub now, and much to his own delight (and his fathers) has discovered a certain part of his body that he finds fascinating.  Haha!

Is developing more and more likes and dislikes when it comes to his daily routine.  Example: he watches little bear then team umi zoomi... If Ryan turns on a different show, Mason gets visibly irritated. Ha.

-finally sleeps in his own bed, thank goodness. He still doesn't sleep through the night, but he is comforted with just a few tummy rubs to fall back asleep 

-doesn't really like to crawl, he more or less scoots on his belly, but he cruises around the living room using the couch, ottoman, or our hands to assist him in chasing the dogs and finding his toys.  This boy will be walking so soon! Within the next month I feel :)

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-HAS TWO TEETH!!!! And thus, chews on everyone and everything he can. Nom Nom

-eats rice puffs as a snack while we eat our dinner. He's almost mastered picking them up and putting them in his mouth!  The dogs find this learning process absolutely fantastic, as they get all the thrown rice puffs

-wears 12 month clothes, because he's his fathers son, a big strong boy, and continues to be nothing like me...and oddly, I'm 100% okay with that. :)
 

I:

-am no longer breast feeding, not because I can't, but because teeth on a boob is EXTREMELY unpleasant. Mason was visibly angry with me for the first week of no-boob, but he has since forgiven me and life is good.

-finally feel like I'm getting back to my pre-baby self, in looks (read: no more giant boobs. UGH) as well as feeling more like a lady, and less like a milk-production bank/alien vessel for carrying children.


-feel so lucky to have a job that allows me to off work at 3:30 instead of 5:30, it really gives me SO much more time with Mason and Ryan :)


-have been seeing a LOT of people getting engaged, pregnant, etc...and yet have NO desire to even go there right now..haha! is that ridiculous?

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Random Misplaced Musings:


- Im not perfect, and I dont claim to be, so im not posting this as a lecture, but more as my opinion (which is what a blog is, DUH, y'all). So here goes... I'm tired of underage people drinking. honestly. Personally,I didnt have even ONE drink of alcohol until I was in college and that first year I only drank 3 times.  after that, I didnt drink until my 21st Birthday.  Probably because im a nerd who is older than all my friends, maybe because im a nerd who doesnt have a bunch of lushes for friends, I dont know.  There is a REASON that the drinking age is 21.  people under that age (and admittedly, quite a few people older than that) cant handle the responsibility that comes along with drinking.  I could get into examples, but I dont want to call anyone out.  Bottom Line:  if you find yourself acting unlike yourself when youre drinking (like an asshole) then stop drinking...Well...unless you're just an asshole to begin with, in that case, just go away.  Things can be just as fun when you're sober.  Be an adult.


-Ryan and I have done some MAJOR work on our house.  we recently got a new bed, a new couch, and lots of new things to hang on the walls!  We are going to be painting soon, and it just makes me so happy to see our "bachelor pad" turn into a home :)  Also, I bought some herbs (chives, basil, oregano, parsley) to plant in a month or two, so we can cook with fresh herbs! yay.  PS- did you know that oregano can legally (FDA guidelines) contain 1250 "insect fragments" per 10 grams... think about that the next time you sprinkle some on your pasta!

-Mason's Momma

7 Months

He:

Has his own (technically I suppose its his, mine, and Ryans) "share" site with our journey through mommyhood (and daddyhood, and babyhood!)  check it out http://memoirsofmommyhood.shutterfly.com/

-WALKS!  mostly...sorta...with the assistance of mommy or daddys fingers for balance, MasonMan WALKS!  yes, I find it odd that he has not crawled, or really rolled over for a mode of transportation.  He walks, because hes advanced.

-Is trying so many new foods!  We are still making his baby food and now there isnt a thing he wont eat!  Some of his new favorites are mangoes, pears, vegetable risotto, and chicken noodle soup (which, even after blending, suprisingly doesnt taste awful...)

-Has the cutest personality.  ie:  he will not sit by himself while we eat, he must be on our laps watching/ interrupting each meal,  he is such a morning baby...smiles for everyone each morning! bright and early!

-wears 9-12 month clothes, but only for length.  He is about 20lbs, all muscle. ha!

-Now understands what snuggling is, and wants to snuggle us as much as we love snuggling him :)

-Combines his syllables into a language that we call Mason-ish, obvi.  If you do not act like you understand what he is saying, he gets upset...When he says grraaa!  MMMbbbeeeeeeduhhhh!!!!!  we of course, talk back as if we understand  :)

-clearly  knows that he has us wrapped around his finger, and we dont mind one bit!

I:
-am still breastfeeding, but beginning last week, only part time.  I only feed him right before bed and bright and early in the morning when we wake up.  Just doing this saves us about $80 a month in formula.  WORTH IT.

-have finally gotten into a workout routine (that I created myself made up of cheerleading exercises from the olden days haha) of 100 crunches, 30 squats, some amount of leg lifts, and an absurd amount of yoga. No arm workouts, you say?  To this I refer you back to Masons section of this post wherein I carry around a 20lb baby for 6-8 hours a day.  I do this in the morning before I leave for work, and each night before bed.  Its not a lot, but I love the results :)

-Am beginning classes to get my paralegal certificate this semester.  Ryan is super excited about this, as am I. The thought of being able to better provide for my family is what pushes me forward!

-Like coffee now, super grownup style!  I have always thought it was disgusting and bitter, but the jolt it gives me in the middle of the day to finish my work is incredible!!! wooo coffee!  Is it not totally obvi that this post was written on a coffee fueled spree?!

Random Misplaced Musings:

-I am POSITIVE im not alone here, but I'm sure not many people would say this out loud like this... I am so confused/bored/annoyed at so many people talking about weddings when they arent engaged.  I, of course, am not perfect, and I'll slip up and talk about some sweet finds on pinterest...but even I have not gone to the lengths that some girls have to completely plan their wedding before the boy pops the question....Just seems so odd to me!  The thing is...I know of at least 4 girls currently doing that...it almost feels like they are trying to build up to this giant moment, and it would kill me for them to get let down...ya know!?  Be patient ladies.  The day will come, and if you stop nagging, it could be sooner than you think! :)

-I may have written about this before, but my love of cooking/baking is quickly taking over my weekends.  I even have created a master recipe list in a cute little binder.  Mom, much?  of course I am.  I cant help it.  I love finding new recipes, and even more, I love when they turn out beautifully! yay.  For almost all the recipes that I've tried and succeeded with...check out my pinterest pinboard http://pinterest.com/amandamcqueen/my-kitchen-my-heart/

I need to add more to this update, but I'm already a day or two late, so this will just have to do for now.

Also- remember that Mason has his own email - ourbabymason@gmail.com that I have been emailing since before he was born.  Drop him a line if you'd like, he will read it in approx 18 years when I tell him about it and give him the password :)

xoxo,
Masons Momma

6 months

He:

-sits up on his own now, although he would rather stand :) such a strong boy!

-still sleeps in a bassinet, because his crib is too big and lonely...or maybe his mother just doesnt want to let him out of her bedroom yet :)

-gives hugs, kisses, and shows preference for Ryan and I over most anyone else

-can be a bit of a ham, and a sass, at times

-eats SO many new foods now! (Im still making ALL of his baby food myself.  So rewarding!)  Likes:  pears, carrots, green beans, oatmeal, icecream..... Dislikes:  squash, mashed potatoes, peas :)

-holds his own bottle and it breaks my heart

-weighs almost 20lbs. its ALL cheeks :)

-sings himself to sleep every night, and also has found many other noises to make..some examples, mmmmm (its the beginning of MOM right?!!?) ahhhh,  boooo, and of course, our favorite, the shriek to get our attention.

-still has blue eyes :)

I:
- Am still breastfeeding, and no, I dont know when I'll stop.  My feedings are 90% pumped, really the only time I feed him myself is if he wakes up in the middle of the night.  Its free, makes me happy, so thats that.

-oddly have an awful self image lately...I think its because I havent been able to work out, due to breastfeeding.  Every time I work out, meaning running, crunches, etc. my milk supply dwindles...significantly :(  So while Im breastfeeding, I guess I wont have a 6-pack.  blah, but apparently Im the only one that cares about that, because Ryan thinks im crazy. ha!

- pinch and kiss Mason's cheeks more than he would like..he has now started turning his head if I come up to him and try to kiss him.  Ohhhh Mason...you'll never escape mommy and daddy's kisses.  Give up now.

-find SO much joy in cooking and baking.  I find myself looking through recipes and getting excited to head home and test them out for Ryan!  I dont think he minds either ;)  He probably assumes im just trying to fatten him up like in hansel and gretel so I can eat him. He wouldnt be too far off with that assumption I would never do that.

Random Misplaced Musings:

-I am crazy for pinterest.  Seriously, I could spend hours browsing through peoples pins, finding ideas for outfits, home decor, and of course, FOOD!!!  I've found so many neat ideas on pinterest, and a lot of DIY things that I've already done and they turn out wonderful!  I love feeling like im doing something productive in my home instead of sitting around watching tv.  Susie Homemaker FTW.

-Im kind of REALLY tired of listening to peoples problems, then getting shot down and scolded for trying to help.  I really do feel loved and honored that my friends know they can come to me with anything, and maybe most importantly, not be judged.  However, when anyone vents to me, I have an almost uncontrollable urge to fix it, because thats what I do.  I fix it.  Im like bob the builder, but with no overalls, and I dont build things, or own talking construction equipment...okay maybe Im like bob ONLY in that when someone asks if I can fix it, I start singing "Yes I Can!"...maybe im like rosie the riveter...but with less butch.  What was I talking about?  Please friends, dont complain to me about your problems and tell me how bad you have it or how miserable you are or that you're in a tough situation, if you wont let me problem-solve with you to fix it!  If you're willing to talk about things with me, Ill listen for days hours as long as it takes, unless I get hungry.  I just want to help.  If you tell me I dont know what I'm talking about, or that Im "over-stepping" by giving advice, then dont tell me your problems.  kay?

-I had the weirdest (read: I may be crazy) dream the other night.  I was pregnant again (gasp!  please god, no not me, not yet!!!) and it was time to deliver...so Im in the delivery room, but I was watching myself...like an out of body experience I guess.  Anyway, I was doing the whole baby-thing, and I looked AWESOME.  It was so weird.  Maybe its because I was talking with a friend recently and said I never felt more powerful or beautiful than when I brought our little human to life....Seriously though, ladies, childbirth is insane, if you think about it for a minute.  We rock.  So anyway  I had the baby, and then of course, flew out the window and soared around in the sky a bit, naturally a normal reaction to childbirth.  Now that I've typed this out...it sounds a little less eloquent and a little more nutjob.  Eh, what are you going to do :)

-Mason Momma

5 Months

He:

-is quite the ham.  He now understands that certain things he does, like squealing, makes us do certain things, like pick him up.  Oh I am so wrapped around this boy's finger.

-loves looking in the mirror at himself and laughing at what "the other baby" does

-sits up on his own for about 45 seconds, but then the weight of his big 'ol head tips him over

-doesnt roll over, but would rather stand...our pediatrician says that is completely normal, so ok, he just wants to grow up so fast :(

-EATS SOLID FOOD!

-Mason started off eating carrots, then we moved on to peas (seen above) which he CLEARLY dislikes, so now we are eating green beans :)

-gives kisses.  Big Sloppy Drooley PERFECT baby kisses.  He also grabs our face to make sure that he gets the kiss everywhere. ha

I:
-am still breastfeeding...6 months will be my stopping point......I think.

-started drinking coffee during the day at work, and then realized that caffeine apparently stays in my system for a while, and was making Mason crabbypants.

-make 100% of the baby food mason eats.  For example- I spend $1.66 on whole carrots, peel and simmer them myself, and it makes 8 days of baby food.  You should know that it takes me LESS time to peel, simmer, and blend his carrots myself than it takes to get in your car, go to the store, buy expensive canned baby food, and get back home.  ALSO, I know exactly what my baby is eating, and that gives this momma peace of mind :)

-couldn't possibly have baby fever...but im just saying...I wouldnt mind giving mason a brother or sister...or two...or three?!?! (what am I saying? have I been possessed?) whenever Mason goes to kindergarten :)

Random Misplaced Musings

-Im SO tired of the OccupySTL people being outside of my office downtown.  They jump out in front of my car, and sometimes, I just want to mow them down.  Hey "99%", you bunch of dirty, drum circle having, hasheesh smoking hippies, why dont you be a little more progressive, and get out of Kiener Plaza and occupy a job.  Thanks.

-I have an amazing co-worker.  Seriously, the broad makes work SO awesome, AND she cracks me up on a daily basis.  For example-she spends a majority of her day passing gas in her chair and then telling me that it totally wasn't her.  Yeah, like someone else who sits 5.3 feet away from me just did it. ha.  Also, I think its important to note that shes also adorable...this post is starting to sound really brown-nosey...she totally paid me to say this didn't tell me to write about her though.  More about her later.

-Alright people, I need to be honest here for a second. The Duggars are having a 20th baby....and Im totally okay with it.  So many people are being so awful saying that there is something wrong with them for relentlessly popping out tots  experiencing the miracle of birth so many times...but I think its a good thing.  They are gracious and kind, had plenty of money and land to take care of their children BEFORE their 19 kids and counting show, and can sustain themselves without the help of welfare or mooching off the public.  They are not an example of what is "wrong with the world".  They are an example of what is right!  A family that is self-sustaining, who clearly loves each other, and just want to expand their family further.  Its all good, in my opinion.

-I am so SO tired of these "developmental milestones" that dictate when my baby should do certain things...Mason is ahead of the game in some areas, and just plodding along in others, and it really is kind of irritating that I cant help but read and compare him with other babies.  That, my fellow mommies, is ridiculous.  My son just so happens to be perfect, so what if it takes him a little longer to learn mandarin Chinese than other babies...

-Masons Momma

4 months

He:

- is familiar with mine and Ryans faces and prefers one of us over the other at random times (I'm happy to say that so far it's 50-50....oh who am I kidding he loves his mommy for most things)

-spends a lot of time sitting straight up in his bumbo..best purchase ever! He loves to survey the world around him, as well as have somewhere to eat his toys.

-is forming likes and dislikes, with regard to things Ryan and I do.  Basically, we are just guessing based on his faces, things not to do or do more...but doesn't that just sum up parenting! Ha

-is TEETHING!!! my baby boy is 4 months or and already nomming on teething toys! His favorite however is still daddy's fingers.  I feel so bad when he is fussing because his gums clearly hurt :( breaks my heart to see him in pain

-eats an ounce of baby cereal by spoon before bed at night!  Pureed fruits and veggies...here we come! :)

-has a favorite binkie, so we now have bought at least 8 of them to store around the house

-is definitely a morning baby :) nothing is better than a happy giggling baby to wake up to!


- went to his first cardinals game and LOVED it! So much to look at :)

I:

-am still breastfeeding, even though I'm working full time, I just pump and store at my office.  The benefits of giving my baby the perfect meal at each feeding outweigh the "chore" of pumping, storing, being on his schedule, etc.

- am apparently one of those moms who not only takes too many pictures, but I make greeting cards for everything and send them  to our close family and friends.

- am feeling bittersweet about working, I hate being away from Mason ALL DAY, but love that my paychecks can allow me to take him new places while still have money left over for his college fund

-  find myself eternally optimistic for my and Ryans future...love rocks.

-am still having weird dreams...i.e. Getting chased by a bee with a giant spikey butt, needing adult braces, walking through a field to find my missing crepe-maker...?! Yep that's normal


Random Misplaced Musings:
-For the life of me, I can't figure out why/how people could ever abandon/harm their children.  I would walk over hot coals for Mason if it meant his life could even be fractionally better!  Seeing all these awful parents makes me sick.  Just give me your baby and I'll love him/her and you just go off and smoke your crack-pipe and play in traffic.   Good grief, really.  I will collect the mistreated babies of the world. Millions of 'em  Obvi I'm creating an army of babies.  You never hear on the news about people who loved their children so much that they just spontaneously combust...so parents, err on the side of caution and tell your baby/kid/grown children how much you love their face on a daily basis. Cheek pinchies are recommended.

- Mine and Ryans parents are adorable.  Ryans momma watches Mason while Ryan and I work every day, which is awesome, because every day I come home to a happy smiling baby that I know is well cared for.  It takes a huge weight off my chest while I'm working to know he's with his Nana and not some broad who's going to try to sell him on the black-market (side note: a good-looking baby can catch a pretty penny on the black market I hear, just saying, it's an option not something I would ever do.). Then on the weekends my momma requests demands to see him at least once.  It makes me so happy to see how happy they are with him! :) awww.



- I hate matching socks when I'm doing laundry.  How is it that i buy ONE BRAND of socks for Ryan, then suddenly I'm doing laundry and NONE of them match each other..?!!? While they're in our dryer, does something happen that alters the fabric, turning them into different styles and eventually, losing the mate to the first sock.   It's really a conspiracy, honestly.  Ryan tells me I'm being dramatic, which leads me to assume that be obviously has been buying random socks and putting them in the hamper.  Caught you, babe.

-Masons Momma

3 Months

my sweet silly peapod.

He:

-smiles SO much. Whenever Ryan and I come home from work, the biggest smiles spread across his sweet cheeks! ahhh! melts my heart

-recognizes Ryan and I every morning with a delighted scream...like "hey, its you guys again!!"


-talks to himself in the morning in his bassinet/crib when he wakes up, so cute.

-finally has a semi-schedule of waking and sleeping, and although he isnt sleeping through the night, he goes right back to sleep after his mid-night feeding YESSSSSS!!!


- tries as hard as he can to stand/sit up whenever we hold him,  big strong man!

-takes showers with Ryan and I instead of baths. His whole body relaxes when we hold him under the warm water, and he makes little ooohhh and ahhh noises.


-LOVES being outside.  If he is fussy, and we take him outside and sit on the deck its like a button is pushed and hes just suddenly happy.

-at 13lbs 8oz, is the cutest baby alive

I:


-got fired from my job for not asking permission to take my required break to pump breastmilk.  Its a load of nonsense, really.  Im thinking there must be something else going on...the attorneys I worked for never spoke ill of my work...so whatever.  Now I have much more time to spend with my peapod!


-feel healthier and healthier every day, and im still losing weight. yay :)


-have dreams about kissing masons cheeks...and about teleporting to hawaii after chewing tea leaves. no big deal.

-think that Ryan and I may be doing something thrilling next year....juuusssssaaayyying! :)


-got a brand new mommy car!! no more mustang here!

Random misplaced musings:

Ive come to realize that people are going to give me advice, whether I want it or not.  I've learned to just take the advice in stride, but not to get worked up.  Most peoples "advice" REALLY sounds like "ways to tell you that youre a terrible parent and your choice to supplement with formula is as bad as letting your baby play with pythons". If you want my opinion, which im fairly certain you do, since youre reading this, a python is perfectly acceptable parenting aid.  I mean, they've got to grow up someday. Right, so stop telling me what I should and shouldnt feed my tot.  My baby is happy and healthy and YES he is a chubby boy and NO I dont feed him pats of butter, he was born that way (hiyooo Gaga) and he is only in the 80th percentile.  So suck it. Stop calling him fat, hes just chubby.


Ryan and I are ridiculously, disgustingly happy with each other.  Its odd, really.  I feel like we have something so beautiful growing in our relationship. yay.


Speaking of beautiful relationships...Im actually suprised at the way my friends have reacted to the addition of mason to my life.  The majority of my friends are just distant, but old friends have come back into my life with such enthusiasm that I wondered how we drifted apart in the first place!  How DO people drift apart? and Why?


I absolutely cannot wait for the holiday season.  As it gets cooler outside, my body ACHES to go apple-picking.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are going to be so amazing this year with baby Mason.  ahh.  I even made turkey and gravy and stuffing and potatoes for dinner last night because of how much im craving the holidays.  Also, Justin Bieber has a holiday CD coming out... judge me.

-Masons Momma

2 Months

He:

-cant stop melting my heart with those eyes


-holds his head up SO well, people assume he is 3 or more months old. Hulk baby!


-was sick for the first time, with momma, a few weeks ago.  We both had the sniffles and a cough, but Ryan took good care of us and we are healthy again! (below is a picture from when we were sick)

-spends a lot of time cuddling with Ryan and I, we've found that his cuddle-button is almost on.  Anytime he cries, unless hes hungry, cuddles will instantly fix it! :) 


- SMILES! for real now, not just because hes gassy, or because he loves lamp.  I dont have a picture of him smiling because nothing can tear me away from his face, not even to grab the camera.  We will have some in about a month when our photographer takes his 3 month pics! 


-rarely poops, and it bothers/worries me.  For a solely breastfed baby, Mason only poops like once every 3-5 days.  By day 5, he is really really upset.  Poor baby.  We are trying Karo syrup, but we are open to any other ideas!


-spends time facebooking and blogging, like his mommy ;)

I:


-have returned to work.  I miss him ALL day.  I pump twice during my 7 hour shift at the Vogler Law Firm.  I even have a blanket that smells like Mason in my car to start the milk flow! haha oh the joys of breastfeeding!


-LOVE breastfeeding.  I feel so lucky that I havent had any issues with it, So I cant see myself stopping until he is at least 6 months old or starting solids!


-am back into shape, and it really makes me feel good.  The crazy thing is, as I continue to lose weight, I think I look better, but I never thought I looked bad.  Immediately after Mason was born I weighed 123lbs and I thought I looked gorgeous.  Self confidence FTW!

-sleep with Mason for about 3 hours every night.  He will sleep in his bassinet for the first part of the night, but after his 2am feeding he just wont fall all the way asleep unless he's being cuddled.  I know all the pros and cons of co-sleeping, so please, spare me the "you'll roll over and crush your baby" speech.  I got this handled. thanks.


-fall more and more in love with Ryan everytime I look at our son.  If you didnt notice, Mason is Ryans CLONE.  I mean really, is this baby mine?  I dont see it! haha 

Ryan and I are adjusting REALLY well to parenting.  Better than I couldve hoped.  When Mason is screaming his face off, and we are both stressed out, somehow something funny will happen and we both crack up.  He and I have yet to argue in the last 6 months  Ahhh bliss.


We have taken our first few little outings without Mason, which is both relaxing, and tough, because we miss those eyes and his slobber-kisses!  We have gone floating for the day with Ryan's family twice now, its a great way to go relax for a few hours before going back to our little home with our baby.  I feel SO grateful to both of our parents...my parents, for volunteering to watch him whenever we need, and Ryans momma, for watching him while I work.  Theyre the best. Honestly :)


Life is SO good.




-Masons Momma

Masons First Month

Today is Mason's One Month birthday!

This past month has been an absolute WHIRLWIND! We have had such an amazing time getting used to being parents.  In all honesty, it feels like it has only been one really long week, probably because we never sleep anymore :)  If this blog makes little or no sense, it is because I am seriously losing my marbles over lack of sleep.  The craziest part is...I could live in these moments!  When I feel the most tired and run down, all I need to do is look into these eyes and I could run a marathon

He: 

-already weighs over 10 pounds, chunky monkey boy!

- lifts his head when he is laying on our chests or during tummy time

-is a smidgen colicky, but it gets better every day

-didnt poop for a WEEK and it worried the heck out of us! but he has since pooped, and I never thought I'd be so happy to see a bunch of baby turds haha

-still loves bath-time.  So cute. 

-can look Ryan and I in the eyes, and its absolutely heart-melting

-is VERY picky about where he falls asleep.  Example: unless he is in our arms in a blanket, sleep will NOT happen

I:
-travel in and out of sanity on a daily basis, going from mom to girlfriend to friend.  Mason consumes every minute of my day, and I wouldnt have it any other way, but sometimes it feels like SO MUCH

-love falling asleep in the rocking chair with him, just so I can see him smiling at me in his sleep :)

-have the most amazing boyfriend.  Ryan is the epitome of the perfect father, staying up late with Mason even though he has to work on the weekdays, just to let me get some rest

-have had a little trouble maintaining my breastmilk supply in the last week, and its stressing me out, which is making it even MORE difficult to maintain the supply. ugh

-was away from him for 5 hours, and I could barely stand it, I need to be able to hold my little man on an hourly basis.  Returning to work is going to be ROUGH.

We love going out together as a family :)

All in all, I am amazed at how well Ryan and I are adjusting to parenthood.  We may sleep in separate rooms since Mason would rather sleep on the ottoman than his bassinet, get frustrated with each other when we cant figure out why he is crying, and havent had a good balanced meal in a few weeks, but we love it, and we love him, more than anything else. (whoa run-on sentence, told you I was losing it! haha)  We wouldnt trade this for anything in the world.

Have you ever held your heart in your hands?

-Mason's Momma




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