Let the Feedings Begin

Isaac is now eating rice cereal daily and enjoying it. He not only enjoys eating it, but also blowing bubbles with it and getting it all over his face. A whole new adventure. I'm debating over whether I should make my own baby food or just buy it. The verdict is still out on that one.

My mom was here last week while Luke was in Las Vegas for a work trip. It was great to have an extra hand around the house. We were able to go on walks, shop, paint the office, and rearrange Isaac's room to make it more baby friendly. We patched up the holes in the wall in Isaac's room where the pictures were, but the paint didn't match. I'm not sure what happened. It was the same paint we used a year ago. I guess paint sometimes chantges over time with the sunlight. So I guess I made another project for myself.

I was able to visit my friends Steph, Brittany, and Erica in Washington D.C. over Valentine's Day weekend. I t was a lot of fun to catch up with them and see a few sites of D.C. We were able to see the National Cathedral and walk around Alexandria. It felt like it was a flashback to college, and I sometimes I had to remind myself that I had a little one back in Tennessee. I guess it's taking awhile to realize that I'm a mother.

Luke was able to hold down the fort at home with the help of his parents (G-ma & Grandad) and our family friend Joyce. Isaac enjoyed his time with them, and even rolled over for the first time while they were here.

Joyce & Grandad

Isaac had his four month checkup this past week. He was 14 pounds (16th percentile) and 26 inches long (71st percentile). He's a long and lean little guy. We are going to try rice cereal very soon now.

Changing Weather

It is amazing how one day it is 30 degrees here in Tennessee, and then a week later it is in the 70's. This past weekend it was in the 70's and we were able to go to the park for a walk. Sadly we know the weather will be chilly again very soon. Here is a picture of Isaac in his snowsuit, and then another taken when it was warm out. All he wore was his onsie and his new sun hat at the park yesturday.

Isaac Playing

I couldn't decide which video clipped I liked best of Isaac. So in my indecisiveness, I downloaded three clips.

Tummy Time

Isaac is starting to see objects and colors more clearly. He is really starting to enjoy his play mat and toys more and more. This has made tummy time a much more enjoyable experience. He's starting to hold his head up more and more as you can see in the picture. When he gets frustrated and worn out from lifting his head, he resorts to sucking on his hand for comfort. We have also been reading books, and his favorites so far are Mother Goose and The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Luke has been busy at work lately, and has been studying for his Certified Financial Planning exams he has been taking. There are six parts, and he is currently working on the third.

I have decided to cut back at work again and will be going casual part-time. I will try to work about one day a week, but will be able to take as much vacation time as I want. I am excited to spend more time at home with Isaac, and have more time for friends and volunteer activities. I have really enjoyed the women's Bible study at my church, and have been able to meet other women with children.

Christmas

We spent Christmas this year packing and driving to Orlando for Luke's family reunion. Isaac did great on the drive down, which may have been due to the fact that we stopped in Atlanta for the night before finishing the rest of the drive. The drive home was a different story. Isaac did not enjoy spending the long trip back in his car seat, and he made us quite aware of this fact. No more long road trips for awhile. We enjoyed spending time with Luke's family and the warm Flordia weather. I am not use to dressing Isaac in such warm weather. Luke spent a lot of time playing sports with his uncles, his favorite part of the trip. I got to hang out with Isaac some by the pool, and also was able to have a break sometimes when Isaac's grandparents watched him. Isaac seems like he has grown so much recently. Today I went through his clothes and packed up a lot of the 0-3 month sizes.

Continuing to Grow

Isaac had his two month check up this week. He is now 10 pounds 12 oz and 23 inches long. It's hard to believe he is almost twice as big as when he was born. Isaac was not happy about the vaccines that came along with his visit, but he seems to be over that now. The pediatrician said everything looked great. He is starting to smile a lot more now and becoming more interactive everyday. It has been bittersweet going back to work. I enjoy time to return e-mails and interact with adults, but at the same time miss spending the day with Isaac. I have gone back part-time, and am only working 2 days a week now. My sister Kristin has been in town this week and has been a big help running errands, watching Isaac, and helping clean. We took Isaac to see the lights at Opryland for the first time. He enjoyed his stroller ride view of the countless lights.