Last night you slept for a total of 9 hours. Granted it was a five hour stretch and a four hour stretch, but we'll take it . You rock. Let's have a repeat performance tonight OK?
Love, Mom
November 19, 2008
November 14, 2008
Baby & Me Class
Dear Owen,
Every Thursday you and I have been going to a class together called Baby & Me. It's a chance to connect with other Moms and babies so we can get to know each other. Each class, they have a different speaker or activity planned. Sometimes I am able to pay attention to the speaker, other times you have other plans for me. I really like the class because it gives me a chance to learn things from other moms and do something fun with you. Everything "baby" is acceptable so it's OK for me to feed you, change you, or when you cry. Everyone gets it! They also understand the questions I have and can give me good advice. This week, my friend Heather joined us. She had a baby boy a couple weeks before you arrived. It was so great to meet Daxton! Hopefully you two will be fast friends. I took my camera to class this week:
Obviously you are camera shy, right?
Every Thursday you and I have been going to a class together called Baby & Me. It's a chance to connect with other Moms and babies so we can get to know each other. Each class, they have a different speaker or activity planned. Sometimes I am able to pay attention to the speaker, other times you have other plans for me. I really like the class because it gives me a chance to learn things from other moms and do something fun with you. Everything "baby" is acceptable so it's OK for me to feed you, change you, or when you cry. Everyone gets it! They also understand the questions I have and can give me good advice. This week, my friend Heather joined us. She had a baby boy a couple weeks before you arrived. It was so great to meet Daxton! Hopefully you two will be fast friends. I took my camera to class this week:
Obviously you are camera shy, right?I love you,
Mom
November 10, 2008
One Month
Dear Owen,
Guess who weighs 8 lbs 12 oz? Owen Beale, that's who! You were weighed at your one month checkup today. That's almost a whole two pounds more than your birth weight. Woo-hoo! You are getting to be such a big boy. Seriously, I can't believe a whole month has gone by since we welcomed you into our family. This past month has been a whirlwind of change. Each day gets easier and we've come along way since we came home from the hospital. When I think back on your first two weeks it's hard to imagine how overwhelming it was and how much better I feel about our relationship today. It's very hard to become a Mama and a Daddy for the first time. Lucky for me, I have lots of family and great friends who have helped me through this past month. Here are your stats from today's checkup: Weight 8 pounds 12 ounces, Length 20 1/4 inches, and head circumference 37 1/2 centimeters. You have really porked out but not up. Doctor Davis doesn't seem too concerned you haven't really gotten much taller. Right now, we will just keep an eye on your height. Everything else at your checkup was great and we go back next month for your two month checkup. You already had your first case of diaper rash, so we went ahead and switched over to the cloth diapers. We were just waiting for you to get big enough to fit into them. They are awesome and your rash cleared up really fast. Not to mention that we haven't had to buy diapers! Your bum looked so cute on the doctor's table, I could just eat you up. Your latest trick is picking your head up and staying awake for longer periods of time. You are very curious about the world and everything it has to offer. We are also getting out and about more often. You have been to church, Target, Daddy's work, your cousin's football game, and Baby & Me classes. Next week we will travel to Chicago together to spend a few days with Grandma. She is so excited to see how much you have grown. I can't wait to spend our second month together and watch you grow.
I love you,
Mom
Guess who weighs 8 lbs 12 oz? Owen Beale, that's who! You were weighed at your one month checkup today. That's almost a whole two pounds more than your birth weight. Woo-hoo! You are getting to be such a big boy. Seriously, I can't believe a whole month has gone by since we welcomed you into our family. This past month has been a whirlwind of change. Each day gets easier and we've come along way since we came home from the hospital. When I think back on your first two weeks it's hard to imagine how overwhelming it was and how much better I feel about our relationship today. It's very hard to become a Mama and a Daddy for the first time. Lucky for me, I have lots of family and great friends who have helped me through this past month. Here are your stats from today's checkup: Weight 8 pounds 12 ounces, Length 20 1/4 inches, and head circumference 37 1/2 centimeters. You have really porked out but not up. Doctor Davis doesn't seem too concerned you haven't really gotten much taller. Right now, we will just keep an eye on your height. Everything else at your checkup was great and we go back next month for your two month checkup. You already had your first case of diaper rash, so we went ahead and switched over to the cloth diapers. We were just waiting for you to get big enough to fit into them. They are awesome and your rash cleared up really fast. Not to mention that we haven't had to buy diapers! Your bum looked so cute on the doctor's table, I could just eat you up. Your latest trick is picking your head up and staying awake for longer periods of time. You are very curious about the world and everything it has to offer. We are also getting out and about more often. You have been to church, Target, Daddy's work, your cousin's football game, and Baby & Me classes. Next week we will travel to Chicago together to spend a few days with Grandma. She is so excited to see how much you have grown. I can't wait to spend our second month together and watch you grow.
I love you,
Mom
November 6, 2008
A Day In The Life
If you have a baby AND hold down a job or have other kids, you're my hero. If you have a baby AND hold down a job AND have other kids, there are just no words to describe my amazement.
I have one baby and my only job (right now) is to be a full-time-mom. And I can't believe how fast the day goes and how little I get done. Seriously. Sometimes I look at the clock and it's 7:45 AM and then 5 minutes later I'll look again and it's 4:30 PM. And I can't name a single thing that I have accomplished in that time. But there are women, millions of women out there, who have jobs and multiple kids and still find time to check email, have a hobby, and exercise on a daily basis.
What am I doing wrong?
In an attempt to answer that question, I am outlying a typical day in my life with my 4 week old baby Owen. Please note that the following does NOT take into account if we have to leave the house for any reason (doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, etc.) Or if Owen's having one his hungry or cranky days that require even more of my attention than usual. That's a whole other level of craziness.
So here we go:
7:00 AM- Owen wakes up, change diaper, feed
7:30 AM- Playtime
8:45 AM- Diaper change, feed
9:00 AM- I *try* to get Owen down for a down for a nap, doesn't always happen. If he does nap, I try to shower, I do laundry, empty dishwasher, wash bottles, try to get some breakfast/caffeine.
10:30 AM- Change diaper, feed, playtime
11:30 AM- Laundry, change diaper
12:00 PM- Playtime, try to grab some lunch if Owen isn't being too demanding
1:00 PM- Change diaper, feed
1:30 PM- Owen down for nap, if successful check email, blog, laundry.
3:30 PM- Change diaper, feed, playtime
4:00 PM- Nap Time
6:00 PM- Diaper Change, Feed, Mommy plays with Owen while Daddy makes dinner. He usually nods off shortly after.
6:30 PM- Parents eat dinner and watch some TV.
8:00 PM- Possible Bath time
9:00 PM- Diaper change, feed, Owen down for night. Bedtime for parents.
12:00 AM- Diaper change, feed, Owen back to bed.
3:00 AM- Diaper change, feed, Owen back to bed.
7:00 AM- We start all over again!
So what am I doing wrong? Where does the time go? Is it me? Am I missing something? I really want YOUR opinion. Please comment if you have any ideas. I feel like I am insanely busy all day. But busy doing what? I know it seems like I do a lot of feeding and I do. But I let Owen eat on demand. I don't know how else to do it. I don't want him to be hungry. I do want him to feel like he can eat anytime he feels the need. Is that wrong? Is anyone else experiencing this black hole of time suckage? I feel like I have to formally schedule cutting my fingernails and drinking a glass of water. And going to the bathroom.
Love,
Mom
I have one baby and my only job (right now) is to be a full-time-mom. And I can't believe how fast the day goes and how little I get done. Seriously. Sometimes I look at the clock and it's 7:45 AM and then 5 minutes later I'll look again and it's 4:30 PM. And I can't name a single thing that I have accomplished in that time. But there are women, millions of women out there, who have jobs and multiple kids and still find time to check email, have a hobby, and exercise on a daily basis.
What am I doing wrong?
In an attempt to answer that question, I am outlying a typical day in my life with my 4 week old baby Owen. Please note that the following does NOT take into account if we have to leave the house for any reason (doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, etc.) Or if Owen's having one his hungry or cranky days that require even more of my attention than usual. That's a whole other level of craziness.
So here we go:
7:00 AM- Owen wakes up, change diaper, feed
7:30 AM- Playtime
8:45 AM- Diaper change, feed
9:00 AM- I *try* to get Owen down for a down for a nap, doesn't always happen. If he does nap, I try to shower, I do laundry, empty dishwasher, wash bottles, try to get some breakfast/caffeine.
10:30 AM- Change diaper, feed, playtime
11:30 AM- Laundry, change diaper
12:00 PM- Playtime, try to grab some lunch if Owen isn't being too demanding
1:00 PM- Change diaper, feed
1:30 PM- Owen down for nap, if successful check email, blog, laundry.
3:30 PM- Change diaper, feed, playtime
4:00 PM- Nap Time
6:00 PM- Diaper Change, Feed, Mommy plays with Owen while Daddy makes dinner. He usually nods off shortly after.
6:30 PM- Parents eat dinner and watch some TV.
8:00 PM- Possible Bath time
9:00 PM- Diaper change, feed, Owen down for night. Bedtime for parents.
12:00 AM- Diaper change, feed, Owen back to bed.
3:00 AM- Diaper change, feed, Owen back to bed.
7:00 AM- We start all over again!
So what am I doing wrong? Where does the time go? Is it me? Am I missing something? I really want YOUR opinion. Please comment if you have any ideas. I feel like I am insanely busy all day. But busy doing what? I know it seems like I do a lot of feeding and I do. But I let Owen eat on demand. I don't know how else to do it. I don't want him to be hungry. I do want him to feel like he can eat anytime he feels the need. Is that wrong? Is anyone else experiencing this black hole of time suckage? I feel like I have to formally schedule cutting my fingernails and drinking a glass of water. And going to the bathroom.
Love,
Mom
November 4, 2008
Rock The Vote
Dear Owen,
Today you and I voted for a new President of the United States. Today our country makes history. It will be the first time that either a black man or a woman gets elected to the oval office. This morning I was thinking about the first time you will be able to vote for president. It will be 2028 and you will be twenty years old. What will our government or White House look like in twenty years? How will things have changed? Will you be a part of that change? Change has been a key word in this year's election. Americans are worried about the economy and it shows. As you grow, you will meet many people who have very different political opinions. Some you might agree with and some you might not. Even within our own immediate family, we have a house divided. The lesson I hope you take home from this election (and politics in general) is tolerance. This country was founded on the idea that each person has right to speak their mind and voice their opinion. Tonight, your Daddy and I will watch to see who the American people have chosen to lead us over the next four years. There are many predictions, but only tonight will tell what the American people have decided. Here's a couple of snapshots from the polls today:
I love you,
Today you and I voted for a new President of the United States. Today our country makes history. It will be the first time that either a black man or a woman gets elected to the oval office. This morning I was thinking about the first time you will be able to vote for president. It will be 2028 and you will be twenty years old. What will our government or White House look like in twenty years? How will things have changed? Will you be a part of that change? Change has been a key word in this year's election. Americans are worried about the economy and it shows. As you grow, you will meet many people who have very different political opinions. Some you might agree with and some you might not. Even within our own immediate family, we have a house divided. The lesson I hope you take home from this election (and politics in general) is tolerance. This country was founded on the idea that each person has right to speak their mind and voice their opinion. Tonight, your Daddy and I will watch to see who the American people have chosen to lead us over the next four years. There are many predictions, but only tonight will tell what the American people have decided. Here's a couple of snapshots from the polls today:
I love you,Mom
November 2, 2008
Church
Dear Owen,
This morning you attended your first church service. Your Daddy and I hope it's the first of many to come. You slept pretty well through most of the service and seemed to enjoy the music part of the program. All of the ladies at church are already crazy about you and everyone was glad to see us back at church. It was great to feel all the love from our church family. You looked like such a big boy in your car seat this morning and I almost shed a tear thinking about how much you have already changed. During today's service, we remember loved ones lost. It was hard to me to focus on those departed since your life is so brand new. You are full of so much hope and promise. I found myself praying for you (as I often did before and during pregnancy) this morning. Please know that you will continue to be in my prayers everyday of your life.
I love you son,
Mom
This morning you attended your first church service. Your Daddy and I hope it's the first of many to come. You slept pretty well through most of the service and seemed to enjoy the music part of the program. All of the ladies at church are already crazy about you and everyone was glad to see us back at church. It was great to feel all the love from our church family. You looked like such a big boy in your car seat this morning and I almost shed a tear thinking about how much you have already changed. During today's service, we remember loved ones lost. It was hard to me to focus on those departed since your life is so brand new. You are full of so much hope and promise. I found myself praying for you (as I often did before and during pregnancy) this morning. Please know that you will continue to be in my prayers everyday of your life.
I love you son,
Mom
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