Happy Valentine's Day!

Max received a Valentine's Day box from some not-so-secret admirers in Idaho. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for the giraffe and clothes.

8 Weeks!

Wow, Max is 8 weeks old today! I'm sorry that I have not kept up my blogging the last few weeks, it was a rookie Mom mistake to assume that I would have time to actually sit down and write anything with a newborn baby. I though he would be sleeping most of the day (which he is) and that I would be able to run around and get work done (but he sleeps on me!). However, I am loving every minute I spend with him and I realize that this time with him is precious.

Max is growing well and gaining in both length and weight. He has outgrown all of his newborn clothes and most of his 0-3 month stuff as well. It is a little sad, he had some really cute things that I hate to get rid of, but I'm sure someone needs good clothes for their baby. I will probably hang onto just my favorites. Max is holding his head up really well, although he still bobbles some, but definitely getting stronger. He is also starting to sit up as you will see in the pictures. We just unpacked the bumbo chair this evening, and he really did well sitting in it for a few minutes. He also likes his bouncy chair and still naps from time to time in his swing. Max has started smiling more and more and may be working up to his first giggles! We have tried to catch this with the camcorder, but he usually only gives us one shot right now, so we are having trouble capturing it, but I think soon he will really be getting with it! He also enjoys music and we have downloaded multiple Rockabye Baby tunes which are scaled down versions of popular songs made into lullabies. This means that we don't go insane listening to that same old songs over and over. Instead we jam out to Led Zeppelin and the Beatles.

Max has his two month appointment next Friday, so I will be able to update with a current weight and length. I dread going because he will be getting multiple immunizations. Poor baby, but it will probably be harder on me than it will be on him. Thankfully Curtis will be there to hold us all together!

Happy Maxwell at 8 weeks.

Sitting in his bumbo for the first time!

Strange bedfellows, both wearing their striped PJs, and both piled on top of me!

This is our friend's baby Kendall. She loves Max!

Ahhhh... it's good to be me!

Real Smiles, Not Gas...

I think anyway. My mom (aka Max's Nona and the proclaimed "Big Boss") was upset that I posted a video of him fussing. So, to make up for it I give you happy baby with big smiles.

Our first movie! I really hope this works.

Happy Baby!

Hi everyone. I just wanted to post a few new pics while I had some quiet time. He is, again, enjoying a nap in his swing. I am so glad we decided to buy it... I did debate the need for it at first.

Max is eating more and more every day it seems like. He won't have another visit to the pediatrician for a few more weeks, but I wonder what he weighs at this point. He is a very happy and content baby and only fusses when he is hungry or maybe a little gassy. He has been sleeping for longer and longer stretches at night which has been great for Curtis (who still has to get up early for work) and for me even though we spend most of the day lounging around the house. I will have to work hard to get back into a school/work routine even though most of that will take place here at home.

Max is working hard to lift his head up. When he is laying on my chest he will often pop his head up and look around for a few seconds at a time. Laying him down for tummy time on his play mat is a little different though. He really has to work to lift his head, but he does a little more each day!

We get a lot of comments about how he looks more like a three month old baby instead of a 5 week old baby. I guess it has a lot to do with his size. However, I forget sometimes how young he really is just because he really looks at me as though he has it all figured out. I find myself in that precarious position of all moms, between the excitement of him growing up and conquering new milestones and wanting him to stay small and cuddly forever.

Max in his swing. Our car seat attaches as well as the original swing seat We tend to use the car seat for now so that he is in more of a reclining position.
Here Max is on his play mat. We just started using it a couple of days ago. I'm sure he will really like it more as he gets a little older and can reach those toys!
Really working hard to lift his head up! This is accompanied by lots of snorts and grunts! I will try to get it on video next time.
My Happy Boy! Is it gas or a true smile? We have no idea at this point.

4 Week Update

So Max is 4 weeks old tomorrow. Thought it would be a good time (mainly because he is so nicely sleeping in his swing) to update the blog. He is growing like crazy! We have already eliminated several outfits because he has grown too long for them. So basically all of his newborn stuff as well as some of the smaller 0-3 months is no longer useable. That's OK, I find we stick to the same outfits most days anyway. He is such a little heater as well, so we cannot put him in anything fleecy because he sweats so much. He also sweats a lot when sleeping on me, which is what we spend most of our time doing... snuggling! He sleeps about 4 hours at a time at night right now, which has been very nice. As long as Curtis and I get into bed early, we don't feel too sleep deprived. He is a really great baby!

Most people ask how our menagerie has adapted to Max, and I have to say surprisingly well! The cats mostly ignore him and the dogs are just doing their normal thing. Alex (the parrot) has not started to mimic any crying, but he will repeat "It's OK" whenever Max is crying. So fingers crossed, but it appears that the transition went well. It will be another story when Max becomes mobile!

I start school back this week. I have one class that meets every third Tuesday and one that meets every Thursday night. Hopefully cutting back on the hours will help me not to be overwhelmed, but gives me enough to do that I stay somewhat sane. I will also be working from home for the grant that supports me financially. I am so blessed to be working on this grant and that they have been so flexible with my pregnancy and Max's arrival.

Other than that, not too much is happening here. Just some new pics for your viewing pleasure!

He already tells nothing but the truth!

Looks comfy, no?

The three M-egos ride again!

Family Resemblance

Curt's mom sent us a few of his baby pictures so we can compare them to Max. I would say there is definitely some resemblance between Max and his Daddy. What do you think? Hopefully I can get a few baby photos of me uploaded later.

Max and Daddy on Day 1

Max getting ready to go home on Day 3.

Curtis at two weeks of age.

Curtis on Day 4.