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


Okay: Just for Fun

Offically 6 Weeks Old

On Wednesday Kolby turned 6 weeks old! I can't believe it. At times if feels like he got here yesterday but at other times it feels like he was been with us our whole lives. I guess it is just hard to imagine our life before him. It all seems like a blurr now!

Yesterday I had my 6 week appointment. All is well! I am healing nicely but still have a ways to go. He said I won't be fully healed for about a year. I was told I could start exercising with caution. Grant it, I am not a big workout person but I would like to start taking walks and doing some yoga. The rule of thumb is basically if it hurts, I did to much! I can follow that. On an even better note I have lost another 8 lbs! I only have 11 to go before I reach my prepregnancy weight.

Kolby and my mom went with me yesterday and we continued to shop around in Springfield. Kolby is growing so fast I needed some pants that would fit him. I also wanted to get some outfits as well. He is so long that it is hard to find stuff to fit him. Some of the clothes are 3-6 months but most are 0-3. I know every parent has these issues! It all depends on the brand. I am also in the hunt for pants. I think the pregnancy paired with my age changed my hips drastically. My prepregnancy pants don't fit around the hips or through the crouch area right anymore. So, I am getting rid of all of them and starting over. It was time to get rid of them anyways. I had more than I wore and some of them are from college! Luckily my birthday is around the corner. :)

Other than that we are doing good. Kolby had his first blown out diaper this morning. He had poop up to his shoulder blades and all over me. Oh well, it happens. At least he is able to take full bathes! We are going to start giving these each night as part of a bedtime routine. He likes them and I love the bonding time. So, I included some pics. Enjoy!

Kolby is wearing a shirt that says: "Daddy and I love football" They were watching the Chiefs preseason game against Miami Dolphins. To bad the Chiefs did horrible.


Doesn't he look cozy. He is starting to like his swing.



Granddaddy came by for a visit and got some cuddle time in.


And now for the bath pictures. We have to have something to threaten him with when he starts to date. (He is actually peeing in the first picture!)








I love his face in this one. Doesn't he look relaxed?










Here he is sleeping. His jammies say "Dad's Little Rookie." I forgot I had these and they are newborn size. He only wore them once because they were getting too small! He had to wear them once for a picture.





And then some more just because they are cute!

Loving every minute!

I am officially back on maternity leave! Last Thursday I had my first day of school. I was lucky I had someone else to start off with because it was a hectic day. It began with my parents picking Kolby up around 6:30 am. It was hard to see him go. I knew he would be in good hands and spoiled. My dad took the day off especially to spend with Kolby.

After they left I got ready to go. I carpooled with a friend to work so it took my mind off of missing my son. Once I was at school I needed to pump. So, I sat in my closet and got plugged it. Unfortunately I wasn't able to produce much. I think the stress and axiety of the day was going to get me. Oh well, I would try again at lunch.

They day continued with me trying to squeeze in as much as I could. There never seems to be enough time. I tried to pump again at lunch and didn't have much more success. I felt rushed and it was my first chance to sit down. Hopefully once I go back to work full time it won't be this way. I took a moment to call my parents. Dad answered and when I asked how things were going he sounded disappointed. I thought something might have been wrong but he was sad that Kolby was sleeping all day. He wanted to play! He will be able to all in good time.

Once school was over I reviewed what I needed to with my sub and left. It was hard to leave everything in her hands but I am a mom now and can't do it all. (Unfortunately)

I hurried to my parents to feed Kolby. I was looking forward to the contact It seems he was well taken care of and spoiled, just as I knew he would be.

So, for the past few days we have been taking it easy. He has been a little more clingy. He is starting to recognize his parents and turning to face us when he talks. He loves to look at us. He is also spending ALOT more time awake. For example, today he woke for the morning at 6:15 am. I fed him and we cuddled and snoozed until around 7. He again woke up but didn't want to eat. We laid together and talked. I finally put him in his rocker and he hung out. He finally fell asleep around 9:30. He then slept until 10:15am. He is going a lot longer between feedings. This does lead to him fighting sleep more as he is adjusting. Last night he was a grumpy monster when it came time to sleep. He took a short 20 minutes nap and when he woke up I made sure he ate really good. I then dressed him and put him down for the night around 10 pm. He woke up again at 1 for a feeding. He didn't eat very long (15 mins) and woke again around 3am. He ate better this time and slept until 6:15ish. This helps so I am getting long periods of sleeping time. Luckily I am getting used to the ups and downs during the night!

Clint and I truely blessed to have such a well-tempered baby. His fussy times are very minimual and easily managed. We love it!

Pictures as Promised!

WOW! I am tired... there is a reason maternity leave is 6 weeks and not 4. I have helped my sub get ready for school and tomorrow we will get everything going. I will be spending the whole day at school and then turning it over to her. I am looking forward to my 2 weeks and a week of half days. I want to be able to get Kolby on a better schedule again. He has been a GREAT baby hanging out with me. I can't believe it. He just needs to be ready to GO, GO, Go with me as a mommy.

Okay.... now for the pictures. :)

Bill and Tracy came over to visit and deliever some food. (Which was WONDERFUL!) They also got some cuddle time in with Kolby. Paige also got a chance to pass on some love.





Kacee is still getting used to the idea of Kolby. She can be jealous but does great. I am having a hard time giving her the attention she is used to.







Here are some pictures of Kolby hanging out at school. He sleeps alot and gets lots of love from everyone. He loves looking at all the faces and voices. Today Ms. Marta sang to him in Spanish and he loves it!








Daddy gave Kolby his first bottle. He sucked it down in no time. What an eater!



Mommy and Kolby hanging out!



So cute!

Kolby is 1 Month Old!

Can you believe it? He grows so fast. We have been busy this past week and a half. School starts next Thursday so Kolby and I have been working to get my room ready. I am taking off about 3 weeks at the beginning but I wanted to be able to set up my room and help the sub get the year started off right. I will be going to meetings Monday and Tuesday and leaving Kolby with Daddy for a few hours. I hope I can do it! I know it will be hard. I am also leaving him all day on Thursday with my mom. I am not looking forward to it but it will all be okay.

Kolby started to get real baths this week. If he is fed first he LOVES to take a bath. We give it to him in a tub that fits over the sink. I will take pictures and upload them as soon as I can.

Another Update

Kolby is a little over 3 weeks old now. We had a big adventure this week. Kolby went with me to school for a few hours. I needed to get a few things done as I prepare for the school year. (Rather, help my sub prepare.) I didn't get a lot done but we will have more time this week. Kolby will be putting in some time with me. I guess he better just get use to it. After that we went to Silver Dollar City to see Daddy. His cast wanted to see Kolby before time ended. Needless to say, Kolby was worn out at the end of the day!

Kolby is doing great with finding a schedule. He eats about every 2.5 to 3.5 hours. During the morning and evening he will spend about 1.5 hours awake at a time. The rest of the time is spent sleeping or eating. I have began to lay him down awake to go to sleep. He fusses for a few minutes but slips quietly asleep. He gets put to bed around 9 pm and wakes up around 1 and 3 for a feeding. He is finally up and ready for the day (somewhat) around 6. He goes to sleep pretty easily after a feeding during the night. (During the day he spends 15 min to over an hour awake.) I hope he begins to sleep through the night by the time I head back to school. Only time will tell!!!!

Here are some pictures!

I just wanted to upload a few photos for you to enjoy.

Kolby's favorite place to sleep.





This is one of my favorite outfits.