We have a new nickname for our little boy: "Jesse Bear"
He has been dubbed this for two reasons. One - he is a literal TANK! But even more so, our beloved newborn is truly quite the bear! I'm reminded that Kaden was a wreck for the first three months of his life, as well, so I truly am trying to take heart.....but good heavens! This child is going to be the death of me! I am still REALLY loving being Mommy of two little boys, mind you, but I am also a wee bit near my wit's end. Any advice would be grand! This child is a screamer and is really not a happy camper most of the day and night. His saving grace is that he just started smiling and cooing these past couple of days. The good Lord knew that it was about time!
Random Thoughts for Lazy Days
Nothing new to post really. I'm just sitting here thinking about how much I'm enjoying my life lately. I'm really loving being a Mommy of two little guys. And I'm loving that it's summer, so we can spend most of our days outside. Jesse is a wee bit crabby a lot of the time - much like his big brother Kaden was during his first three months of life - but he really seems to be soothed by being outside. So we are outdoor campers many of our days!
I got a new super cool double jogger stroller where the seats are front to back as opposed to side by side. Kaden sits up high while Jesse lays down below him. Once Jesse gets a little bit bigger, the stroller converts to a two-seater. It's quite glorious. We walk every morning, and it's been quite sweaty (not to mention back-breaking) wearing him in a Snugli. So, I feel like a princess now!
Kaden also has a really fun kiddie pool that he loves to swim in, so we spend many of our moments in our backyard with Kaden swimming and Jesse hanging out on his Boppy. I love lazy summer days where the only agenda is to play outside until afternoon naps.
I love that I only have one class left, and then I don't have to think about school at all for awhile. I love that Jesse is taking a really long nap today and that I was able to take a really long nap yesterday. I love that we're coming home soon to see all of our friends and family....and I love lots of other things, but my not-so-wee one is calling for me as I type!
I got a new super cool double jogger stroller where the seats are front to back as opposed to side by side. Kaden sits up high while Jesse lays down below him. Once Jesse gets a little bit bigger, the stroller converts to a two-seater. It's quite glorious. We walk every morning, and it's been quite sweaty (not to mention back-breaking) wearing him in a Snugli. So, I feel like a princess now!
Kaden also has a really fun kiddie pool that he loves to swim in, so we spend many of our moments in our backyard with Kaden swimming and Jesse hanging out on his Boppy. I love lazy summer days where the only agenda is to play outside until afternoon naps.
I love that I only have one class left, and then I don't have to think about school at all for awhile. I love that Jesse is taking a really long nap today and that I was able to take a really long nap yesterday. I love that we're coming home soon to see all of our friends and family....and I love lots of other things, but my not-so-wee one is calling for me as I type!
Behold Our Buddah Baby!!!
So, our littlest one had his five week wellness check-up yesterday at the pediatrician's. Now, I don't normally give much thought to the whole percentile thing, but....get this: his head circumference is in the 50%, (okay, average, right?) his length is in the 50%-90%, (so he's pretty long).....but......get this......his weight is OFF THE CHARTS!!! Meaning....our baby TRULY is a chunk! At five weeks, this child weighs 14 1/2 pounds! He is in size two diapers and is already busting out of 3-6 month clothing! Jesse's pediatrician says she isn't worried at all, but she wants me to try and put him on a strict three hour feeding schedule! Kev says, "Our baby's on a diet!!" I sometimes forget that he is still a newborn because he's so big!
Unplanned Road Trips
So, in a matter of three days I have managed to get myself royally lost on these Pennsylvania highways. Man alive - I used to think that I was pretty decent at reading directions and maps, but you will never hear me say that again. I have been sufficiently humbled.
On my way to my baby shower, I drove thirty miles round trip in the wrong direction and made myself thirty minutes late. (This is a route that we have taken every Sunday for two years, mind you). And then tonight, I had to drop Kev off at our Pastor's place because he flies out for three days at 4:30 in the morning tomorrow, and I took a wrong exit yet again. Upon realizing my mistake, I figured - no problem; I'll just get off at the next exit and turn around. Well, the next exit wasn't for another twenty miles. So, yet again, I drove almost forty miles round trip out of the way of my destination. Poor little boys -what should have been a forty minute drive home for them ended up being an hour and a half road trip in the pouring rain.
Good times! A great way to start a three day week-end as a single Mom of two!
I tell you what - you can take the girl out of the country...........
On my way to my baby shower, I drove thirty miles round trip in the wrong direction and made myself thirty minutes late. (This is a route that we have taken every Sunday for two years, mind you). And then tonight, I had to drop Kev off at our Pastor's place because he flies out for three days at 4:30 in the morning tomorrow, and I took a wrong exit yet again. Upon realizing my mistake, I figured - no problem; I'll just get off at the next exit and turn around. Well, the next exit wasn't for another twenty miles. So, yet again, I drove almost forty miles round trip out of the way of my destination. Poor little boys -what should have been a forty minute drive home for them ended up being an hour and a half road trip in the pouring rain.
Good times! A great way to start a three day week-end as a single Mom of two!
I tell you what - you can take the girl out of the country...........
Terms of Endearment!
I'm compiling a list of names that have already been given to our (not so) little Jesse:
My favorite: "Sir Chubs-A-Lot"
Daddy's fave: "Chubby Wonder"
And Kaden's: "Sweety Pie" - (The nicest one by far! :0))
Because of all of his gruntings and crazy noises that he makes, he has also been termed:
"A grumpy little puppy" by Daddy, and
"A little bear" by Mommy.
Hmmm, not so "baby-ish" of names....but they do suit him!
And other comments from friends and family:
Jess: "Good Maine Stock!"
Rachel D.: "Sweet Chubby Little Monkey!"
Amber: "Looks like you're feeding him REALLY well!"
Yep - this one is only four weeks old, and he's already busting out of his 0-3 month clothing! If those cheeks get any pudgier, they'll be sitting on his shoulders! Very squeezable and oh so yummy, however! He's delish! Loving it!!!
My favorite: "Sir Chubs-A-Lot"
Daddy's fave: "Chubby Wonder"
And Kaden's: "Sweety Pie" - (The nicest one by far! :0))
Because of all of his gruntings and crazy noises that he makes, he has also been termed:
"A grumpy little puppy" by Daddy, and
"A little bear" by Mommy.
Hmmm, not so "baby-ish" of names....but they do suit him!
And other comments from friends and family:
Jess: "Good Maine Stock!"
Rachel D.: "Sweet Chubby Little Monkey!"
Amber: "Looks like you're feeding him REALLY well!"
Yep - this one is only four weeks old, and he's already busting out of his 0-3 month clothing! If those cheeks get any pudgier, they'll be sitting on his shoulders! Very squeezable and oh so yummy, however! He's delish! Loving it!!!
It's Been Awhile!
Hmmm, it has been some time since I last updated. Jesse turned four weeks old today - so that makes my last posting three weeks ago! My, how time flies! So, I sent a couple of pics out to some of you. What do you all think of our little "Chubs-A-Lot?" He's quite the bruiser, eh? So yummy and kissable...quite delicious!
Well, since I last posted, my Mom has come and gone, we had Jesse dedicated in church, and my church down here threw me a glorious baby shower! I am feeling abundantly blessed and taken care of! My Mom outdid herself while she was here. She took care of Kaden every morning so that we could sleep in, she cooked, she cleaned, she bought groceries, she took us out to eat, she gave Kaden quality Grammy time, she scrubbed my tub.....she even cleaned the upholtery on my chairs!!!! Unbelievable!
Then, my church gave me the sweetest shower this past Saturday. These ladies blessed me like you wouldn't imagine! I was expecting a tiny, very simple shower with maybe ten or fifteen ladies...which would have been totally fine, by the way. However, there were over forty women, the church was decorated beautifully, the food was DELISH, and they just overwhelmed me with gifts! (They bought me my dream double jogger stroller!!!!) Their love and generosity literally brought me to tears. The Lord truly does give "exceedingly and abundantly above and beyond all that we can EVER ask or imagine!"
So, one month into my mothering journey of "two," I am feeling very happy and content. I have had much help and support, Kaden is in LOVE with his little brother, and so far - I'm not feeling too overwhelmed! We're taking life pretty slowly and just relaxing and enjoying each other. Kev goes away for three days this week-end for his internship, so you can ask me on Monday if I'm STILL feeling relaxed and not too overwhelmed! :0) More updates to come......
Well, since I last posted, my Mom has come and gone, we had Jesse dedicated in church, and my church down here threw me a glorious baby shower! I am feeling abundantly blessed and taken care of! My Mom outdid herself while she was here. She took care of Kaden every morning so that we could sleep in, she cooked, she cleaned, she bought groceries, she took us out to eat, she gave Kaden quality Grammy time, she scrubbed my tub.....she even cleaned the upholtery on my chairs!!!! Unbelievable!
Then, my church gave me the sweetest shower this past Saturday. These ladies blessed me like you wouldn't imagine! I was expecting a tiny, very simple shower with maybe ten or fifteen ladies...which would have been totally fine, by the way. However, there were over forty women, the church was decorated beautifully, the food was DELISH, and they just overwhelmed me with gifts! (They bought me my dream double jogger stroller!!!!) Their love and generosity literally brought me to tears. The Lord truly does give "exceedingly and abundantly above and beyond all that we can EVER ask or imagine!"
So, one month into my mothering journey of "two," I am feeling very happy and content. I have had much help and support, Kaden is in LOVE with his little brother, and so far - I'm not feeling too overwhelmed! We're taking life pretty slowly and just relaxing and enjoying each other. Kev goes away for three days this week-end for his internship, so you can ask me on Monday if I'm STILL feeling relaxed and not too overwhelmed! :0) More updates to come......
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