2 months old

Kolby made it to the 2 month old mark! He is doing great. He is really interested in the world around him. He loves anything bright and colorful. He also loves to look at faces and hear songs.

Today we went to the doctor for the 2 month check up and shots. Poor thing got 5 shots. The nurse was awesome and it was over very quickly. My mom helped him during the ordeal and I came in to rescue him when it was over. He cried and screamed but settled down with me as I fed him. He has been a little cranky this evening.

He is now 25 inches long. That puts him in the 95th percentile for length. He weights a whopping 12 lbs and 11 ounces! That puts him the 75th percentile for weight. He is a growing boy. He is already wear 3-6 month clothes. He just keeps getting bigger.

He is also doing better with sleep. For 3 days in a row he skipped a nighttime feeding. I am getting about 5 hours of continuous sleep so it helps.

GO Kansas City Chiefs! This was Kolby's first chance to watch the Kansas City Chiefs in regular season action. They played the New England Patriots. It was an interesting game that the Chiefs lost in the end. We didn't care. We still cheer on our team!






Last weekend Kolby went with me to school to get ready for my first full week back. We wore our Chiefs stuff again but they didn't do any better! Kolby is hanging out in my new chair for school. He looked so comfy!


Someone suggested taking Kolby's picture each month next to the same object. I chose to do it next to my Kansas City Chiefs bear. So, this is his 2 month old picture! SO BIG!




Mommy Dee got Kolby this activity mat to play with. He loves to look at a lot of different objects so we thought this would be perfect! He loves to watch all the sea creatures. It even plays music

Going back to work!

This week I have started to go back to work parttime. I am getting used to waking up in the morning and getting us both ready and out the door. So far so good! I leave myself some extra time just in case. We are blessed with a great sitter. Michelle is doing a great job spoiling him. He loves to go to her. He almost always falls asleep when he goes to her. I know he is in great hands!

Next week will be a challenge for us both. I go back full time and have tutoring starting. Monday is a 12 hour day since I have eMINTS training. My class is also presenting a challenge. They need the reins tightened in. I don't think I will have any problem. My sub did a great job getting things started and there will be a transition period moving from a sub to me. I am excited to get back!

Kolby has his 2 month appointment and will be recieving 5 shots. I am taking my mom with me because I don't think I can handle it.

Here is a picture my mom took when she was watching Kolby. She was loving on him while I was at my parent orientation for school.

Milestones

Boy is this kid growing and changing. Recently he discovered he has hands. He sucks on them and tries all the fingers. I don't want him to start sucking his thumb so I give him his paci as soon as that starts. Otherwise I let him explore.

He is also looking around a lot more. He loves to see movement and changes. He can follow someone walking across the room.

Last night Kolby slept from 10:30 until 3! This was great. Daddy and I kept him awake from 7:30 until his bath at 10:30. He only took a short nap before that. I think it helped him stay asleep longer. I also think his nighttime routine is starting to trigger the longer sleeping cycle. Here's to a good nights rest!

Time at the Lake

Clint was fortunate to have Labor Day weekend off so we packed up our bags and headed to Lake Pomme de Terre to spend time with his parents. We hadn't been up since Christmas! We did discover it takes a lot more work and stuff to get out of the house with the baby. But we kept it to the essentials. Kolby had a blast. He was spoiled rotten by Nana Michele. She held him and loved on him the whole time. Kolby just loved it! I didn't mind he was getting all the attention. It allowed me a chance to relax and know he was getting his share of love from his grandparents. Clint also relaxed but also helped his dad power wash the house. All in all it was a great short trip. We were only there one night but made the most of it. I hope to go back soon! I did include some pictures of the lake. I also added additional ones I took throughout the week.

Also, I go back to work on Monday. I will be doing mornings for the next week and back to full time on the 15th. There is a part of me that is looking forward to it. However it will be hard to say good bye to Kolby each morning. At least I am blessed with a career that allows me to be a mom as well.

The Family




Nana Michele






Lake friend Deb.


Lake friend Nancy


Snozzing in an outfit given to us by Delbert and Connie (more lake friends)


Napping (at least getting ready to!) on Mommy's lap






Papa Larry


Saying Goodbye


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