16 weeks old today, I can't believe it! You are growing and changing everyday- STOP! Just kidding, I love watching you change day to day. Sometimes it's hard for me to even keep up because you change so fast! We don't go back to the pediatrician for another month, but we took it upon our selves to weigh and measure you. The last we checked (a couple of weeks ago) you were over 27 inches and over 16 pounds! All, of course, still in the upper 90th percentile. Mommy's big Goose- that's for sure!
So, May, it is a really busy month. Well, busy is the wrong term I guess, but May is a busy month, for lack of a better term. And just so we are clear early on, May is all about me, ok?! It's my birthday, May 9th, mine and Dad's anniversary, May 17th, and it's also Mother's Day! Aw- my first Mother's Day as a Mommy! It was wonderful and everything I imagined it would be. You and your Dad did good and and me feel very special! I got roses on Saturday, and a beautiful necklace from James Avery on Sunday. The necklace is an open silver heart with a solid gold heart in the middle and called "Joy of My Heart". It is definitely a great reminder of you!
We spent Mother's Day over at Granjan and Pops to celebrate my birthday and Mother's Day. Pop cooked steaks because that is my favorite thing of his. Of course, it was delish! Here is a pic of you with your Mamma and Granjan. You are so loved, my little man!
Now, May is quickly coming to an end. Memorial weekend was this past weekend, and we got to spend a lot of time with your grandparents. I took you to the pool and let you put your feet in the water (we don't have a swimsuit for you, yet) and there is NO DOUBT that you are going to love the water! You splashed around and laughed after fully investigating it first. You are so inquisitive, it makes me laugh.
Here are some other updates about you and your life:
Sleep? OH YEA, baby! You are a wonderful sleeper. Down by 9:30 sleep till 5-6 uninterupted! Now, naps are a little different. While you do take multiple naps throughout the day they are only 30-45 minutes each.
Food? You love to eat and are a great eater. Everyday you put down about 30-35 ounces of formula. But you give no warning when you are ready to eat. We say that you go from zero to freak out in less than 10 seconds when you are hungry and there is no rhyme or reason to your eating schedule so we can't really "plan ahead".
Play? ALL the TIME! You love playing and laughing. You have also figured out how well your lungs work, because you have a very loud happy scream.
Your also a BIG talker. TALK TALK TALK!
Still in 3-6 months clothes and in a size 2 diaper. You do fit into some 6 month outfits. I had to clean out one of your drawers and closet to put a way all of your 0-3 month clothes.
You look like you have a horrible comb over. I know, I shouldn't make fun of your hair, but, it really is kinda funny. You have super long hair on top of your head, but you are loosing your hair on the back of your head and one side (the side you sleep on) so when your hair is combed over it looks funny.
We have been taking you to church on Sunday mornings, and you do so great! Only last Sunday, Grandma had to take you out of the sanctuary because you just wanted to chat during the service. The past few weeks Pastor Swindoll's sermons have been about raising children, which has been really good for your Dad and I.
One other thing to note: I just recently resigned from my j-o-b because I want to be a stay at home mommy with you! This is truly bittersweet. If you would have asked me 4 months ago if I was going to be a stay at home mom, I would've told you no. And, if you would have asked me a year ago if I was ready to have a baby, I would have told you no. (I know, you couldn't have asked me these things, but you know what I mean). Funny how life changes, and how quickly it does so. I really do have a great job with Publicis and it's hard to let go of something that is so "good", but being able to spend the days with you and your Dad, when he is off, will be even better. I am so excited that we are able to make this happen, and I can't wait for June 13th- my first day of unemployment... and my first day with you! Your such a lucky boy to have both of your parents home as much as we will be.
Life with you is awesome! You are such a precious little boy. We are truly lucky to have you as our son!
Mom loves you, Goose!
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