Noah 7 weeks

Noah 7 weeks old 

Big milestone? 

You are "social" smiling now! I have only seen you smile at me and daddy,.. brother still makes you nervous! I love when you smile because your sweet little dimples pop out. I love that you have my Pawpaw's dimple chin. Pawpaw is Gma's daddy who passed away in 1991. Genes are so cool!

Who does he remind you of? 

Gma says that you look like her side of the family, specifically Uncle Grady. But to me you are your daddy, because of your sweet, laid back personality.  

Weight? 

You are about 12 lbs according to the bathroom scale

Diaper & clothes size? 

Size 1 diapers during the day, size 2 at night & size 0-3 clothes

Looking forward to this weekend?

This weekend is Lily Ransom's birthday party, we are excited to celebrate year #3 with her! And I am looking forward to this weekend because your daddy is watching you and Eli while I go get a pedicure to celebrate Mother's day. 

Looking forward to this week?

This coming week we have no "plans" but we will probably go swimming at Gma's 

Special outings?

Last week we were all over the place! We went swimming with our sweet friends the Caputas, splash pad with Jameson & Lilliana (and their babies Max & Caden - oh their moms came too!), we went blue berry picking and played at the park!

Favorite part of the day?

When me and you and Eli do something fun together! It's also nice when Eli takes a nap and we get to have alone time. I feel like that is so important to have a time to give each of you guys 100% of my attention. 

Eating?

As of this week you went from EBF to formula. This was a very hard decision for me. I want to give you the best. I want to do all I can for you. But with your extremely energetic brother, EBF was hard. SO hard. Your sweet brother would climb all over us making it impossible to nurse,... I would try to go into another room, but your brother would cry for us on the other side of the as swedoor, breaking my heart. Now that you are on formula we are able to go and do like we weren't able to before. I hope that you received good immunities while you were nursing,.. so help strengthen you immune system we are starting to use thieves oil on your clothes until it is safe to put on your body (6 months). I love you Noah, I am sorry I was unable to nurse you as long as your brother. You are so easy going and laid back, a true sweetheart - you will probably never care. 

What our schedule looks like?

Schedule? What the hecks a schedule! LOL

6:00 - wake up hungry, eat, go back to sleep

8:00 - we are all up for the day, get ready and go to Jazzercise (WMF) or Eli's Preschool (Th) or run errands/someplace fun

Between this time and Eli's nap you eat & nap yourself, I am not sure the hours, but you eat every 2 - 3 hours depending on how hungry you are,... or I should say "hangry" because as sweet as you are, when you get hungry you get angry,... hence "hangry"

1:00 - Eli naps and we cuddle & I blog, finish chores, watch Price is Right =)

3:30 - Daddy comes home and M-Th I head to Kidsnasium

I usually get back from Kidsnasium between 5:30 & 6 depending on what needs to be done 

After I get home sometimes we go to Gma's to swim or other family activities

7 - Noahs bath time

8 - Noah's bedtime 

10/11 - Daddy gives you a dream feed

3:30 - wake up hungry (hangry)

Sleeping?

Not gonna lie, I wish you slept more. But right now you are in the bed with me & daddy. I love this because its more me & you time... but this is also difficult because you a noisy. You make a lot of weird breathing sounds. And also I sleep light knowing you are right beside me, so even when you are sleeping, sometimes I cannot. You may be going to your crib soon,... If I can bring myself to put you in your "big bed"

Life with Eli?

Your brother loves you so much. As soon as he wakes up "where's baby Noah?" But we are struggling with pushing & throwing toys. Mostly he pushed younger kids. But sometimes in the car he will kick your carseat or flick your check,... makes me so sad,.. and mad. But your brother is hilarious. He can't say "L"s , He loves to point out all the trucks,.. I should do a separate post of the things your brother says. 

Best part of the week?

The splash pad! Ms. Stefanie & I took you boys (you, Eli, Jameson & Max) out to lunch afterwards,...my first time out to eat with out your daddy & both of you boys,.. you both were great. You slept the whole time, and Eli only spilled all his chocolate milk on the ground,... =) 

Worst part of the week?

I am still learning to juggle you and your brother. Its hard to give you both 100% when there is only one of me and 2 of you guys. I hope I am doing right by you my sweet baby... I want to give you the world. You deserve the best. 

What do you want Noah to know?

That I love you so much. And you are a perfect addition to our family. 

Anything else?

Hmmm You are really good at tummy time and an angel at Jazzercise. You are a blessing to our family. You had an ear infection and were on antibiotics that we finished today, so hopefully the fever won't come back XOXO