5 months

So it may only be once a month that I write but its better than nothing I suppose.  You just turned 5 months old on Tuesday and you are getting so big. We think you are around 13lbs and are just changing every day. I look at your pictures and its amazing how much your face has changed.

This last month you have been staying with Daddy. He has gotten up every morning and fed you while Mommy gets ready for work and then you guys get to hang out. Mommy has been a little jealous but you always have a smile for me when I get home.  You are such a happy baby, it is so rare for you to really cry. You have come to help Mommy fix her new classroom and have spent some time in the pool.

Hopefully in a few weeks you can start swim lessons and maybe some yoga classes.  Mommy wants to be healthy so that I can keep up with you when you are running around :)

love you little one.

So maybe Mommy lied....

Ok, so you are now 4 months old and you are the most beautiful baby we have ever seen.

Recap of the last couple of months:
You have been such a happy baby and after 3 months of sleeping on Mommy, you decided on your own that you are ready for your own bed. You still sleep next to Mommy and come into bed with her for about an hour of cuddles/sleep before early mornings.

Your favorite time of day is morning and after Daddy feeds you, you are all smiles and giggles. It is so much fun to see you throw big smiles in the morning when you see us. Then you go to your Abuelitos and hang out there. You love to be outside and anytime you get a little fussy, your Abuelito takes you outside to listen to the fountain.

You have been lots of places already- Rebuilding projects, the Zoo, NHS's prom and Pleasure Pier in Galveston where you had lots of fun trying to catch the wind. For your 4 month birthday your Grandma and PawPaw got you a bouncy chair and your first bathing suit. You had fun charming everyone even though Grandma Lilly says you are growing up too fast. You also got your UH rocking horse which first time on you smiled and kicked like you wanted to ride a horse for real

Mommy has been having a little bit of a rough time trying to get everything done at work and home but your smiles and cuddles make it worth it. She wishes she hadnt decided to teach summer school so that she could be home during the day but at least the 3 day weekends and earlier time off will allow her to spend more time with you.  Here are you and Daddy on Cougar Red Friday :)

2 months!

Wow, I can't believe it has been a full 2 months since you have been here and almost as long since I have written you.

You have been such a joy to have and we are getting to see more of your personality every day. For the most part you have been pretty calm and happy...unless you are hungry. You also have quite the comedic timing. Intentionally or not!  Anyway, here are a few highlights from the last 2 months.

Sleep- you sleep pretty well at night as long as Mommy or Daddy are with you. For the 1st month, Mommy slept with you on the sofa. Some for you but mostly for her since she was still hurting from the surgery.

The week after we had you home, Mommy was a little emotional knowing how crazy your birth had been. So she started crying...to which you rolled your eyes. When I said "Hey little girl, you can't start rolling your eyes at me yet, you're not a teenager" you proceeded to stick your tongue out at me.

It took about 4 weeks for Mommy to be able to drive and about 5 to be able to get out of the house easily. Thank goodness for your Great-grandma Lilly and PawPaw for coming over almost every day to let Mommy take a shower and maybe catch a nap (or wash bottles/clothes/etc)

At the same time, Mommy interviewed for a new job teaching at Stratford and GOT IT!  (yay!)

Months 1-2:
you are almost 9lbs and healthy. Mommy just went back to work on March 27 and you get to stay with your Abuelito, Abuelita, and Uncle Karim. You are so lucky because they love you so much.

We love taking pictures of you though we wish you would hold your smiles a little longer so we could get them on camera.

You have been to the mall a couple of times, visited both Mommy and Daddy's schools, and the office lots of times.

Also we have told everyone not to make jokes about babies when they are in mommy's belly. it comes back to bite you! We told our students we were having a velociraptor and when you get hungry you get screechy and try to eat your own hand. One of my students called you a ninja and it looks like you are one when you eat.

Also, we have been able to visit Audrey and Evan (born 2 months before you) and Henry (born 2 weeks after) maybe we will be able to meet Emma and Vivienne soon too!
it will not take me another 2 months to write I promise, little love! 

First days home

Dear Froggie,

Wow,  what a crazy week! After your surprise appearance a month early, it has been very hectic. We spent 4 days in the hospital, mostly because of Mommy since you were born very suddenly. Then we got to bring you home. Mommy and Daddy are doing ok. Your daddy has had his hands full taking care of both of us, since Mommy can't do too much right now, and your grandma, naniji, and Gigi have been coming over almost every day to see how they can help. Thank goodness because Mommy has been very overwhelmed and daddy is exhausted. It's crazy, because there were lots of other pregnant mommies who were supposed to have their little ones before us but here you are! We are so blessed that you are healthy and happy and eating (a LOT) and doing all the things you should be doing.  Between your baby tai chi and air guitaring we think you are going to be quite the creative one. Well, today is your first drs appt since leaving the hospital which means its also time for your first bath. Love you little one!

Birthday!

So you are as impatient  as your momma. You decided to scare us half to death and come a full month early. After being rushed to the hospital by ms. McClendon the librarian at hollibrook where we were on a field trip, just an hour later you were here. You are so beautiful and everyone is so excited to meet you even though they were all worried about both of us. Your uncle maz even finished setting up your room since he was so nervous.  You have been so calm so far, so we hope it stays that way. Going to get you from the nursery soon...love you Sooooooo much little one!

Paint colors

So little one, we picked out the paint color for your room today. Our first idea was green, then sky blue, and now we decided on a purple. Actually your daddy picked it out. Hopefully this weekend your room will get painted and we will start getting your room together. We are so excited and love feeling you move around and kick. Especially when you play with your dad by kicking him when he taps you. We are very lucky you know to have such an awesome dad. While mommy is definitely worn out, we know it is so worth it. Will post pictures soon!

New Year, More Kicking

Dear Froggie,

It has been awhile since your Dad or I have written anything. Between giving final exams, family being in town, and trying to get the house cleaned up after everyone left, Mommy was very tired.  So, whats been going on....

Well, you seem to really like 2013 and keep moving around. Sometimes it has been difficult for Mommy to breathe and you seem to like kicking her ribs, but it is totally worth it. But, work has been stressing Mommy out as well, and some people seem to forget that I am not working at full speed anymore. Oh well, it is what happens.

We had your 33 week drs appointment today. We got to hear your heartbeat again and it was pretty funny that you kicked the machine. These next 2 weeks we should get your room set up as your Aunts Shelby, Melissa, and Linda are throwing a baby shower, so is your grandma, and 3 other baby showers, so we are excited to see all the stuff for your room.

Anyway for tonight, Mommy is going to go to bed early so hopefully we can both get some rest.

Love you, only 7 more weeks to go!