Three months...

I can't believe I have a three month old! People said time would fly but this is crazy! Here is an update on what he is doing...

He smiles all the time!

He laughed and coo's at things!

He is learning cause and effect...this means mom & dad have to let him cry it out sometimes!

He's had his first cold...Christmas week-awesome.

He is a champ flier! First flight to Chicago could not have been smoother!

We love this little boy more and more everyday!

Back to work...

For those of you who have been keeping up with me, you know that I went back to work last week after being on maternity leave. I knew it would be hard but this was excruciating! I couldn't even take Witt to daycare so Patrick had to drop him off. I cried the whole way to work (all 7 minutes of my commute) and continued most of the morning. It was so bad and I was so hysterical at work that a teammate took my class so I could have an extra half hour to get control! I survived day 1 only with the help of my incredible supportive team.
Day 2 was not much better although the tears stopped long enough for me to get through teaching. We are now at the end of week 2 and I finally feel in a groove but I still get teary every morning when I hug my little one good bye. I still don't go into daycare. I have made it to the parking lot but Patrick walks him in. Baby steps right?
As soon as this starts feeling like my new normal we will be on Christmas break and then I can hit repeat all over again in January! This is my life, and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world, well... maybe for being able to stay home! Until next time bloggers!

A new addiction...

Warning...addictive websites are referenced in this blog post...
I feel it is unfair not to share with you two of my new favorite addictions...most of you have heard of Pinterest. I am completely addicted to it! It is like an online magazine/design book/catalogue. A way to house all your ideas, interests and things that you like! There are pin boards for everything from organization (great for my secret hidden OCD), to photography, to cooking (I have a new found love affair with my crockpot), and clothing (great for the fashion challenged person such as myself) and everything in between! I could spend hours "pinning"! If you have not checked it out, I recommend it! 


For those of you who know about Pinterest here is another site for you...Houzz! This is like Pinterest but it is all about the house! You can search through thousands of photos from the laundry room to the closets! There are even links to where you can buy the items. Someday I will use this site to design our home, right now there are great ideas for decorating and dreaming! 
AS if you are not addicted enough to these sites there are apps for both! It is a sick, sick game! I had to force myself away from pinning so that I could blog about it! If I'm going down I'm taking all five of you with me!


What did I do before pinning? 
Happy Pinning! 

Two months...

Wow! I can't believe how time flies! It seems like just yesterday we were checking into the hospital and waiting for Witt (for hours)...now he's here and two months old!

We went to the doctor yesterday... Someone should really medicate the mom before shots! Are you kidding me? I don't think I will ever get the imagine of my son crying so hard he can't breath out of my mind! Let's just rip my heart out, that's what it felt like! Dad is going with me next time and I will be medicated!
We both managed to survive...minus a few less hours of sleep. Little man is growing perfectly...almost 12 pounds and 90th percentile for height! Seriously...my child! Perfect bill of health!

I thought I would take a minute to write down a few of Witt's milestones at two months...

He smiles and laughs...this is THE cutest thing ever!

He coos...almost as cute as the smiling!

He holds his head up for a few seconds...he thinks he has control (so do we) and then he promptly smashes his head into my neck narrowly missing the earrings (something I probably should not wear)!

He responds to stimuli (that sounds like a science experiment).

He LOVES the bouncy seat!

And...drumroll please...

He sleeps through the night! You heard me...from 9ish until I wake him at 6:15!! I am one happy mama! Does he really have to grow up? Can't he slow down just a little? I love everything about him...even the fussing and the spitting up! I didn't even mind getting up in the middle of the night! I'm cherishing every moment that we have with him. I knew children were a blessing and parenthood would be awesome, but there are really no words that do it justice. I love being a mom, I love being Witt's mom!

Maternity leave...

I write this post with tears in my eyes. I have to return to work on Nov. 28th. I love my job, I love  teaching 2nd grade and my students. I always knew I would have to go back but I never thought it would be this hard. Sure I would like a break from changing endless poopy diapers and sleepless nights but I would trade grading papers for poopy diapers any day!

I know that God has a plan for us and me working...I just hope it involves a smooth transition. Witt will be fine at daycare...it's his mama I'm worried about! Pray I make it through this without too many tears. I'll update you later on how it goes!
In the meantime, I'm trying to savor each moment that I have with Witt...yesterday he fell asleep in my arms and I didn't move! How am I going to leave this face every morning? :(

Big Daddy...

Witt got to meet his grandfather (better known as Big Daddy) this weekend! You read the title correctly, Big Daddy is what my father would like to be called...not grandpa, grandfather, papa, nope Big Daddy. In the months leading up to Witt's birth we talked about what "grandparent" names my parents wanted. We discussed several options...Big Daddy was not one of them. However, it is growing on me, not sure what it will sound like when Witt is 15, but we'll figure that out later!

I saw a side of my dad this weekend that I have never seen. The way that he immediately fell in love with Witt the minute he saw him in the car at the airport was so magical. It was as if he became another person. I blogged earlier about how the second Witt was born I felt like I transformed into a mom. I think that is what happened to my dad. He became so enamored that he couldn't take his eyes off him...the look in his eyes was even different. I even heard some "baby talk" (define that how you would like) throughout the course of the weekend. It was so sweet to see them interact. I love my dad and even though I give him a hard time and he gives me it right back, we are a great pair and I know that Witt is more than lucky to have Dad, Big Daddy, in his life! Thanks Dad for being not only a great father but a great grandfather too!

Happy Halloween & a little fall fun...

I dropped the ball on a costume this year...I have been a bit preoccupied! Witt would probably not wear it and since it is a balmy 74 degrees here probably a little warm for a pumpkin or dragon or fireman. I have great ideas for next year!

Patrick took three days off last week...the first days off since Witt was born! We took advantage of the time and went down the Arboretum to look at the pumpkins and "fall" foliage. We live in Texas so "fall" is a term I use loosely. Witt was on his best behavior and we even got a few pictures. Enjoy!

My sleeping pumpkin!

One month old...

I can't believe how fast time flies. Everyone told me that when I became a parent that time would fly by but also stand still. Time seems to stand still at night when I am feeding and Witt is starving and there is no end in site to his eating, but those are some of my favorite moments. It is quiet and it's just the two of us, no dog barking, no TV blaring mindless information, just us in the quiet of the night. Time does stand still...
It also flies by. It seems like yesterday that we were in the hospital awaiting Witt's arrival...it was a month ago! Really...
I would not change this month for anything...watching Witt grow has been the most joyful time in my life. Patrick and I are enjoying being parents and learning as we go! Thank you Witt for blessing our lives, you are such a gift! Happy 1 month Birthday!

A love like no other...

When I got married 4 years ago to the most amazing man, I remember thinking I could never love anything more than my husband. As much as I love my husband that all changed on September 16, 2011...when our son was born! Ian Withington "Witt" joined us at 9:39pm weighing in at 8 pounds, 1.5 ounces and 20 inches long. He is perfect! Since that moment my opinions on love have changed dramatically.

Love is a strange thing. It makes you cry, it makes you laugh, it makes you numb. Is it possible to feel all these things at the same time? Ask a mother, and the answer is yes! My entire being changed that day, when I became a mother. Nothing prepared me for this kind of love. It is a love like no other! When I look at Witt I am overcome with emotion and love. It is indescribable. You can't put it into words, you can't illustrate it and you can't even begin to tell someone about it, you live it, every minute of every day! Love is a verb and that became more evident when Witt joined our lives.

We have settled in to our lives as parents as much as possible with a 4 week old! We are working out our "schedules" when there really is not schedule! We are loving every waking, crying, changing and feeding moment....and laughing through them all. If you are a mother than you know exactly what I am talking about. If you aren't I pray that you someday know the kind of love that a child brings. You won't be able to describe it!

Back to school...

It is here! To all my teacher friends out there, the new school year is upon us! I am usually really excited about the start of a new year. There is something about the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and brand new crayons that gets me every time. This year however, I am entering the year with mixed emotions. I am eager to meet my new students and excited to get to know them and all that they have to offer. But I would be lying if I said I wasn't eager about another more important arrival! I am trying to stay focused on my new classroom of kiddos but it is a challenge! I know that once I meet them, on Friday (really?) the excitement will return. I always imagined what it would be like to be pregnant and preparing for motherhood. I didn't really think about what it would be like to prepare a classroom for someone else. With that said I know that things will be different this school year, and I know that there are new challenges. I am heading into the year with a positive attitude and as much energy as I can find 35 weeks pregnant! Here is to a great school year!

Pregnancy Brain...

For those of you who know me you know that I am highly organized and a little OCD about things. I'm the person who notices if the candy jar has been moved slightly on the counter, its a fun game my brother always plays with me. Fun for him maybe. I always know where things are and my memory rarely fails me...until now!
I went up to my classroom yesterday (we are not going to talk about school starting) and I sat there. And I sat...I stared around the room for about 30 minutes trying to figure out what it was I was supposed to be doing! Are you serious? If you have ever been pregnant or are planning on it...pregnancy brain is a VERY real thing! I really could not remember what I was planning on doing. This is a HUGE challenge for someone as organized as myself. Thankfully, one is not pregnant forever (6 weeks to go) and hopefully pregnancy brain does not become parent brain!
A little baby update for those who are interested...at 33 weeks baby Witt is already about 5 pounds 4 ounces and has a "big brain" according to the technician...70th percentile...really! All joking aside, he is growing beautifully and is healthy and active!

Welcome Back...

Well, well...for the five of you that read this blog we are back!!
To say that life has been busy is an understatement...and it's only going to get busier. Our life drastically changed in January when we found out that we are expecting our first child! We later found out that we are having a healthy, happy boy! We are so excited to meet him and life is getting busy with just over 10 weeks until his arrival!
We have been fortunate enough to travel to Chicago this summer to see family and escape the heat! Wow, how nice 85-90 degrees feels when it is 100+ at home! My wonderful sister planned and threw the most amazing baby shower I have ever been too! Watch our Martha Stewart! We were blessed to have quite a few family members there making it that much more special. Baby Witt will surely be well outfitted!
Well, that about does it for now! Take care bloggers and there will be many more posts...Patrick is painting the nursery right now so there will be pictures posted soon!