Saturday, August 27, 2011

Happy 1 month! (3 days ago)

Can you believe it?!  Harrison is one month old!  Boy, people aren't kidding when they say time flies!  We are loving every minute of it!  Even those late night feedings when he stays up for a couple hours wanting to play ;-)  He is growing like crazy! His little legs and arms are finally starting to fill out. We weighed him on our scale the other day...10lbs 14oz!  Big boy! 

I LOVE his expression here!

"Too many pictures, Mom."
Every day he does something new!  He is becoming more and more observant.  He has really started to watch as Tim and I walk in front of him, or when we come into his view.  Even though he still sleeps alot, he's becoming more and more active.  He loves playing on the floor on his play mats.  He still loves his swing.  In fact, most of his naps are in that swing.  He's getting better and better with holding up his head and looking around.  He smiles ALOT, and I just know sometimes he's laughing at Tim and I!  He's starting to coo and "talk"- usually right after he gets his diaper changed or when he's in a really good mood.  He LOVES bathtime!  I look forward to bath nights :-)

Clean, happy baby!
Harrison is quite the party man!  He has been to 2 birthday parties in the last couple weeks.  He did a great job at both.  He actually slept through most of them. 
Graham's 1st birthday

Jillian's 2nd birthday
She really liked Harrison.  So sweet :-)

Harrison- "Hey, Jillian!  Check out these guns!"
Jillian- "Eh..."

As for Tim and I...  We are doing great.  We are pretty much adjusted to less sleep, but we still try to squeeze in a nap when possible.  We are learning more and more every day about being parents and taking care of our Lil' Man.  My mom (Mama C) has watched him for us a couple evenings so we have been able to enjoy a couple dinner dates by ourselves and with friends.  We are so thankful to have family close by who are willing to watch Harrison. 

Monday, August 8, 2011

2 weeks and growing!

Harrison had his 2 week appointment today.  He is a growing boy- weighing in at 8.9lbs and 20in long!  The doc said everything looked great.  He got his little heel pricked, but he took it like a champ!  He probably took it better than his Mommy and Daddy would've :-) 

A few tidbits about our Lil' Man...
- LOVES to swing!
- Enjoys playing on the floor.
- Very observant.
- Likes to push up on our shoulders and look around when he's supposed to be burping :-)
- On average sleeps in 3 hours at a time.
- Eats like crazy!
- Not a fan of getting his clothes changed.
- Car rides calm him.  (I have a feeling he's going to be like Tim and I and sleep when he gets in a car.)

Playing on the floor

Hanging out in the bouncer

I also got a good report from my doctor today.  The recovery process has been much easier than I ever expected.  And, boy is it nice to almost be back to feeling like my normal self again!

Tim and I are adjusting to being parents.  I feel like we are starting to get into somewhat of a routine.  We don't get much sleep, but we wouldn't change it for anything!  We try to sneak in a nap whenever possible :-) 

Dusty is also adjusting to Harrison being here...