It was a very exciting day at our house yesterday. Graham cut his first tooth. Bottom left front tooth to be exact. He had been really fussy at night for the past week. I just thought he couldn't get comfy in his crib. Nope it was because he was cutting teeth.
He was so worn out from all the hard work growing teeth that he slept until 10:00 this morning. Did you hear that? 10:00 a.m. That is a record. Of course I had to get up and come to work:(
OH and Happy 8 months Gramo!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
My 1st Mother's Day
It is an honor to be a Mom on this great day, well any day really, but today we celebrate me being a Momma. I have been truly blessed. Graham saved up since he was born, that is what Daddy said, and got me a beautiful necklace and matching earrings. My dear sweet Chris bought me a gorgeous blue Topez ring. Not to shabby for my 1st Mother's Day. They did good:)
I wrote about all the emotions of being a Momma not that long ago. So instead of saying all those things again; here is a poem I wrote to Graham.
Dear Graham,
I never knew I could love so much
Until the day I felt your touch.
I adored you from the start
You definitely hold the key to my heart.
Your tiny hands and feet are so sweet
In my life, you are the real treat.
You are my little bug
That gives the best hugs and hair tugs.
I will forever try
To guide you so you will fly high.
I thank God for you everyday
You are perfect in everyway.
I love you Graham!
I wrote about all the emotions of being a Momma not that long ago. So instead of saying all those things again; here is a poem I wrote to Graham.
Dear Graham,
I never knew I could love so much
Until the day I felt your touch.
I adored you from the start
You definitely hold the key to my heart.
Your tiny hands and feet are so sweet
In my life, you are the real treat.
You are my little bug
That gives the best hugs and hair tugs.
I will forever try
To guide you so you will fly high.
I thank God for you everyday
You are perfect in everyway.
I love you Graham!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
7 Months
Graham is growing and changing so much every day. I think I say that every month but it is true. This months highlights…
· Weight around 18 lbs.
· No more swaddle at night. It is so cute to watch him sleep, errr I mean roll around the crib.
· Shakes his head NO.
· Twists his wrists when he wants more food or to be picked up.
· Still loves food. His favorite this month was pears. He actually dove at the spoon.
· He got to lick a tiny bit of ice cream off my finger. He thought that was great! Just like his momma;)
· His hair is starting to grow in on top. It is pretty sparse on the sides and in the back.
· He is jumping in his Rainforest Jumperoo all by himself.
· Loves the Exersaucer.
· He is really into toys and looking at books these days.
· Plays peek-a-boo.
Only 16 ½ days until the last day of school. I am looking forward to hanging out with my little guy all summer long.
Enjoy the pics.
Ready to eat!
Do you like my faux hawk?
· Weight around 18 lbs.
· No more swaddle at night. It is so cute to watch him sleep, errr I mean roll around the crib.
· Shakes his head NO.
· Twists his wrists when he wants more food or to be picked up.
· Still loves food. His favorite this month was pears. He actually dove at the spoon.
· He got to lick a tiny bit of ice cream off my finger. He thought that was great! Just like his momma;)
· His hair is starting to grow in on top. It is pretty sparse on the sides and in the back.
· He is jumping in his Rainforest Jumperoo all by himself.
· Loves the Exersaucer.
· He is really into toys and looking at books these days.
· Plays peek-a-boo.
Only 16 ½ days until the last day of school. I am looking forward to hanging out with my little guy all summer long.
Enjoy the pics.
Ready to eat!
Do you like my faux hawk?
Thursday, April 15, 2010
All the emotions
When I was pregnant many people tried to explain all the excitement and worries I would feel as a momma. I thought I had a realistic expectations about life as a parent but boy was I wrong.
I really think it is an indescribable experience. And since it is indescribable I am not sure why I'm even going to try to explain it but I feel the need to. Just bear with me.
When Graham was born I laid in the delivery room staring at him. It was the most unbelievable moment. It sounded something like this, "He is precious. I am so in love. OH LOOK AT HIS HEAD!" The conehead was frightening but it was the most perfect head ever. I felt a love like I had never felt before. As we were going to my hospital room I heard a baby crying down the hall. Graham wasn't with us but I instantly knew it was my baby. I wondered how on earth I could know his cry so distinctly when he had only been born a few hours before. Our connection was unmistakable.
The love and admiration was quickly followed by fear. I feared everything. What if I hurt him? What if I can't provide enough for him? What if I forget about him in the car? What if I can't be a good momma and do all the things that good mommas do. I felt sure I would scar him for life somehow. My mom stayed with us for the first week and she was my savior. I cried and cried the day before she left because I feared I wouldn't know what to do without her. Somehow I have managed. And then there is a irrational fear. I am not even going to get into the irrational fear. It is scary and would takes days to explain.
Worry. That is something that goes along with fear. I have figured out that I will never stop worrying again. It is not something I dwell on but there is always worry in the back of my mind.
Then there is the proud feeling. Proud that my baby could smile, roll over, sit up. The list could go on and on. It is a heart swelling proud too. I am way prouder of the things Graham has accomplished in his short 7 months than I am of the things I have accomplished in 32 years. I know that sounds silly but that is why all the feelings are so indescribable.
Exhaustion. All those all nighters in college "studying" don't compare to the exhaustion I feel right now. I have been thinking about writing this blog entry for awhile but have been too tired to try to put it in words. I have heard that lack of sleep can be a form of torture. I completely understand why.
Joy! My days are filled with joy. Graham brings a smiles to my face each day. He even makes me smile at 4 a.m. I loved the way he would squish up his butt and stretch when he was tiny. I love the sweet smell of his head. I love his smile and belly laughs. I love how he hugs me and gives me drooly kisses. Everything about him brings me joy! He makes me a happier person each and every day.
Being a momma is just a whirlwind of emotions that no one could have ever described. Each day brings love, fear, worry, exhaustion, joy and much much more. Someone told me recently that being a mom is the hardest job that you will love to do. I think that is a perfect description.
I really think it is an indescribable experience. And since it is indescribable I am not sure why I'm even going to try to explain it but I feel the need to. Just bear with me.
When Graham was born I laid in the delivery room staring at him. It was the most unbelievable moment. It sounded something like this, "He is precious. I am so in love. OH LOOK AT HIS HEAD!" The conehead was frightening but it was the most perfect head ever. I felt a love like I had never felt before. As we were going to my hospital room I heard a baby crying down the hall. Graham wasn't with us but I instantly knew it was my baby. I wondered how on earth I could know his cry so distinctly when he had only been born a few hours before. Our connection was unmistakable.
The love and admiration was quickly followed by fear. I feared everything. What if I hurt him? What if I can't provide enough for him? What if I forget about him in the car? What if I can't be a good momma and do all the things that good mommas do. I felt sure I would scar him for life somehow. My mom stayed with us for the first week and she was my savior. I cried and cried the day before she left because I feared I wouldn't know what to do without her. Somehow I have managed. And then there is a irrational fear. I am not even going to get into the irrational fear. It is scary and would takes days to explain.
Worry. That is something that goes along with fear. I have figured out that I will never stop worrying again. It is not something I dwell on but there is always worry in the back of my mind.
Then there is the proud feeling. Proud that my baby could smile, roll over, sit up. The list could go on and on. It is a heart swelling proud too. I am way prouder of the things Graham has accomplished in his short 7 months than I am of the things I have accomplished in 32 years. I know that sounds silly but that is why all the feelings are so indescribable.
Exhaustion. All those all nighters in college "studying" don't compare to the exhaustion I feel right now. I have been thinking about writing this blog entry for awhile but have been too tired to try to put it in words. I have heard that lack of sleep can be a form of torture. I completely understand why.
Joy! My days are filled with joy. Graham brings a smiles to my face each day. He even makes me smile at 4 a.m. I loved the way he would squish up his butt and stretch when he was tiny. I love the sweet smell of his head. I love his smile and belly laughs. I love how he hugs me and gives me drooly kisses. Everything about him brings me joy! He makes me a happier person each and every day.
Being a momma is just a whirlwind of emotions that no one could have ever described. Each day brings love, fear, worry, exhaustion, joy and much much more. Someone told me recently that being a mom is the hardest job that you will love to do. I think that is a perfect description.
Friday, April 9, 2010
6 months
I have been a super slacker mom. I am just now updating Graham's 6 months pics. He will be 7 months old in a week. Oops! Time just got away from me. Here are the highlights...
- Weight 15 lb 15 oz
- Height 25 3/4 in. long
- shots went ok but he had a disturbing vision test. He hated the vision test so much we have to do it again at our next well visit.
-sits unassisted
-notices everything around him
- loves the dogs. He wants to pet them all the time.
-eats sweet potatoes, peas, avocado, and squash. Does not like green beans:( Those are my favorite. I thought for sure he would love green beans.
- kicks his happy feet for food
-reaches out for our food. He gets very frustrated if you eat in front of him and don't feed him too.
-growing more hair these days. It still looks like baby bird feathers.
- still loves his lullabye Seahorse
-not into the paci these days
-rolled from his back to his belly once in his crib in the middle of the night.
-still swaddled for bedtime but doesn't stay swaddled through the night.
Here are his pics.
- Weight 15 lb 15 oz
- Height 25 3/4 in. long
- shots went ok but he had a disturbing vision test. He hated the vision test so much we have to do it again at our next well visit.
-sits unassisted
-notices everything around him
- loves the dogs. He wants to pet them all the time.
-eats sweet potatoes, peas, avocado, and squash. Does not like green beans:( Those are my favorite. I thought for sure he would love green beans.
- kicks his happy feet for food
-reaches out for our food. He gets very frustrated if you eat in front of him and don't feed him too.
-growing more hair these days. It still looks like baby bird feathers.
- still loves his lullabye Seahorse
-not into the paci these days
-rolled from his back to his belly once in his crib in the middle of the night.
-still swaddled for bedtime but doesn't stay swaddled through the night.
Here are his pics.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Weather is Fine...
The weather has been great so Daddy and I have been doing a lot of this.
To see these things.
Mommy even came along a few times.
Which made me feel like this!
And this!
To see these things.
Mommy even came along a few times.
Which made me feel like this!
And this!
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