3 Months

My sweet baby boy will be 3 months old tomorrow! I can't believe how fast the time has gone by! He has just started wearing 3-6 and 6 month clothes, and it's been kinda fun going through all of the clothes that he'll be wearing soon. Right now, I'm just trying to keep him cool and comfy, since it's been in the 100s every day for the last week or so. Here are a few recent pictures that I LOVE!

Since Mason likes to stand up so much, Grammy and Grandpa got him a walker/bouncer so he can sit/stand up on his own. He seems to like it so far!

On Saturday, Brandy and Dustin had their little girl, Tennie. She weighed 6 lbs 4 oz and was 19 inches long. She is tiny and absolutely adorable! Here are a few pictures from her birthday:

And here's one of Mason and Tennie together, kinda makes me laugh! =)

We're so blessed to have these beautiful, healthy babies in our lives!

Things have been a bit crazy around here, and it's been forever since I updated. I apologize to the 2 people who actually read this blog. =) Mason has started doing all kinds of fun things - he's smiling like crazy (especially at the fan in his room), trying to laugh, sleeping 6-8 hours at a time, chewing on anything and everything he can get in his mouth, and trying to sit and stand, (in fact, he's not happy unless we're helping him sit/stand). We're pretty sure he's teething already, which has caused a few fussy days, but nothing too bad. Since my last post, he's stayed with Grammy and Grandpa a few times, as well as my Grandma and Cailey. There are places where he is very comfortable and happy: home, Grammy and Grandpa's house, Mamma's house, Target. (= There are also a few places where he is very unhappy, including Cotton Patch and Olive Garden. You can probably imagine the fiasco that occurred at both of those places!

Yesterday was Terry's first Father's Day. I got Mason a cute I <3 style="text-align: center;">

I'm sure there are SO many more things I should write about, but I am exhausted, and he is asleep, so I think I'll join him in dreamland! I'll try not to make it 3 more weeks before I post again! Here's the only recent picture I have of my handsome little man on this computer. Look at those beautiful blue eyes!

Big Day!

Terry and Mason had a very eventful day today! First, Mason gave Terry a huge, absolutely adorable smile:I cannot stop looking at this picture!!! Here's one that Terry took of Mason yesterday, when he was in a much different mood:
Mason got to spend some time with my grandma and my dad while Terry was in class today, which he always enjoys! When they got home, Terry put Mason in his crib on his belly for a nap, and went to check on him a few minutes later and he was on his back! My baby ROLLED OVER!! We knew he was getting close, but I can't believe he actually did it!!! A little while later, Mason decided to surprise his Daddy by spitting up his entire bottle - what a mess! It makes me sad that I haven't been there for all this fun stuff, but I'm so glad that Mason gets to be with people who love him as much as I do! Two more days of school, then one workday on Saturday (I know, what the heck?) and then I'll be off until August! Almost there!

2 Months!

Just wanted to write up a quick post to update everyone on Mason's 2 month check up. (2 MONTHS! Holy cow!) He is currently weighing 13 lbs 12 ounces (WOW) and is 23.5 inches long. That means he's gained 5 pounds 10 ounces and 3.75 inches! Dr. Riser said everything else looks great, and she was really impressed with his ability to hold his head up and kick his legs while he's on his belly. He's going to be crawling before we know it! He had his first round of vaccinations which was heartbreaking, but he (and I) did better than I expected. One piercing scream, and then just a few whimpers. As soon as I picked him back up, he fell asleep on my shoulder, and has been doing well ever since!

I've been trying to post for 2 weeks - I've been back at work, which has been insanely busy, and when I get home in the evening, I can either post about him, or actually spend time with him. My choice is obvious! I will do my best to post more often though - this is my last week of work until August, so it should be a little easier.

Here are a couple of recent pictures!

6 Weeks

My baby boy is 6 weeks old today. I don't know where the time has gone - in some ways it feels like he was born just yesterday, but in other ways it feels like he's always been with us. I can barely remember what life was like pre-Mason. It seems like I slept a lot, and spent a lot of time just being selfish, doing whatever I wanted, but I wouldn't trade it. It's hard sometimes. Sometimes I just want to sleep instead of getting out of bed at 3 AM. Sometimes I'd like to lay on the couch and watch a movie, or read an entire book in one day, or just jump in the car and go without packing enough diapers and formula to last a week. But my baby boy fills a hole I never knew I had. I was perfectly content before, filling my role as wife, daughter, sister, but now I've been allowed to take on a new, amazing role as a Mom. I have someone else to live for, someone else to help me be a better person, someone I'd take a bullet for, someone to complete our happy little family. Basically, I feel like I am now a complete, whole person, and I wouldn't trade it for a thousand nights of peaceful sleep.

Mason got a mobile last night from his Grammy. As soon as we put it up and turned it on, he grinned at Grammy and I - twice! He has the most gorgeous grin you've ever seen, but he hasn't let me get a picture of it yet. As soon as I do, you better believe I'll be posting it! I did get a video of him enjoying the mobile though:

He napped in his swing for a while today. I took a picture, and thought it would be fun to compare his picture in the swing at 1 week old, and the one today, at 6 weeks old. Is that even the same baby??

He's grown SO much!

Last Saturday was Brandy's baby shower. Her little girl, Tennie, will be here sometime in June. She got lots of great stuff, and has enough adorable clothes to dress 10 babies! Mason was able to join us at the shower, and he did great! Here he is with the mom-to-be.
And here's what he did for the entire shower: (Okay, not the entire shower. He woke up just long enough to pee all over Brandy's guest bed. And I had JUST finished telling one of her friends that I have to make sure to cover his...stuff...when I change his diaper, because he's peed all over our bed so many times! So now he's peed all over our bed, Brandy's guest bed, my mom's desk at work, and the doctor's table. Anyone brave enough to hang around while I change him??)

Mason took his first nap in his crib today! I've tried to get him to sleep in it a few times, and he's never been interested. I know he'll be growing out of the bassinet soon, so I'm thankful that he's at least willing to try the crib now! (Yes, he's sleeping on his stomach! Don't worry! He was being supervised!)
I had my 6 week check up yesterday - everything looks good and is healing nicely!

I go back to work on Monday - say a prayer for me! I'm not sure how I'm going to function without my little guy!

Here's one more picture - my Monkey with his monkey. =)

Mother's Day

Yesterday was my first Mother's Day as a mommy! I have new respect and admiration for all the mommies out there after being in their shoes for a few weeks - it is the hardest and most rewarding job I've ever done. I second guess half the things I do, wondering if it's really the best thing for my little guy! I never knew all the challenges of motherhood, but I'm SO glad to be in the club! The good moments outweigh the bad every time. A little grin from Mason can erase sleepless nights and hours of fussing from my mind in a second.

Here's me and "Mommy's Prince Charming" as his onesie says. Note my pretty new necklace - my first Mother's Day gift from Mason and his daddy!


Here's a closer look at my pretty necklace!

I also got a new Willow Tree figurine from my parents - it's called "New Life."


Thank you to my sweet family for making my first Mother's Day special!

Today, we went to Hillsboro to have breakfast and do a little shopping with my good friend Maja. It was great to hang out and catch up! Maja lives in Dallas, so Hillsboro is pretty close to being halfway between her house and ours. But, sadly, she will be moving back to Georgia in June! We sure will miss her! She's a great friend!

Here are Maja and Mason at IHOP!