Hello Everyone!

Hello All,

Well, it is 10:30 and I am drinking coffee, have The Wiggles on TV and watching Ryan grin and kick in his bouncy seat. He is getting so big. Hard to believe that he will be three months old soon. Hard to believe I go back to work in a little over a week. I have such mixed feelings about it. I miss work, I miss the people I work with, I miss adult conversation. I will so miss spending my days with Ryan. I think that all will work out just fine (that is my head talking). He will be staying with Matt's mom during the day. Some days, I will take him to see my mom. He is actually having a sleep over with my mom and dad tonight. The break will be nice, but my stomach is in knots. I will miss him so much. He still is not sleeping through the night, though I think he has been so cranky because he is more hungry than I thought. He took over six ounces this morning!

On Sunday Ryan is being dedicated at church. It should be a wonderful day. He has the cutest little white and blue outfit to wear (from his Aunt Jen). I will post pictures.

Well, I am off to get him to take a nap so I can take a shower. Oh the joys of motherhood.

Until Next Time
Stacie (and Ryan)

More Beach Pics

Hello Again From the Beach!

As you can see, Ryan is still unimpressed. That's okay. We are enjoying watching him be unimpressed.

Beach Trip 2008

Hello Everyone,

We arrived at the beach this afternoon. The ride down was uneventful. He slept most of the way. Funny though, when I listen to talk radio, he cries! I had to have music on while he was awake! Below are the pictures of his first time on the beach. He was not quite sure what to think. If you can be shy/bashful at 2 months of age, I think he was that. I will post more as the week progresses!

Two Months Old!!!!

Hi Everyone!

Can you believe that two months has passed already! Ryan is getting so big. He had his two month check up this past Monday. He weighs 10 pounds 6 ounces and is 22 1/2 inches long. For his age, he falls in the 25th percentile. Yes, he is little! The Dr. said you never know how big he can get, it all depends on puberty. He could have a huge growing spurt or not. He took the shots okay. They gave him three shots very fast in his thigh. Matt and I were ready to start bawling. Well, I am ashamed to say, we laughed at our poor little man. Okay, Matt laughed first, I hit him for laughing and then I started. It was so pitiful, all you could do was laugh. He screamed one loud yelp and then silence. However, his mouth was still wide open, just no sound was coming out. It was the most pitiful thing you ever saw. Of course, Mommy swooped in and saved the day. He slept most of the day. He ran a little temp. but not too bad.

The best news so far, Ryan is attempting to sleep through the night. We have had three nights in a row where he slept from 9 until around 6. Last night, he got up one time, at 2 am. He is doing great, except he does not like to nap during the day. He cat naps and then is so tired. Oh Well, we are working through it.

We leave on Saturday for our late summer beach trip. Matt and I go every year this time with his family. I tell you, taking a newborn to the beach is like a troop movement. We have three tubs full of stuff already. Before we had the baby, Matt and I would laugh at all of the stuff WE took. We are learning to be a little more organized. I have attached pictures of Ryan trying on his bathing suit. It should be lots of fun. I will let you know how it goes.

Until Next Time,
Stacie