2 Months

Thursday, July 23




What a difference from his 1 month picture! He is smiling, interacting, and even holding his head up a bit. What a cutie. I am so thankful to be home with him to see all the subtle changes. Each day he seems to do something new and different. He has found his hands and will often suck (loudly) on his fist if a pacifier isn't around. I don't know why I think this is so adorable. If I saw a 20 year old doing it I would think it was gross, but in a 2 month old, melts your heart!

Dexter is still having trouble sleeping through the night. A few rare nights he's slept 7 hours (hooray!), but mostly the longest he'll go is 5. Ugh. As the night continues he will just get more and more congested and that will keep him awake even though his is exhausted. I've ordered a Tucker Sling (http://www.tuckersling.com/) and it should be here tomorrow. I'll keep you updated on its success. I have high, high hopes. Sleep is worth any amount of money at this point!

This week I have been frantically cleaning out every closet, cabinet, and shelf trying to rid myself of the excess clutter we have accumulated in the past 4 years. I read a magazine article entitled "Live With What You Love, Get Rid of the Rest". I think that's a fabulous idea and since I couldn't 'nest' before Dexter came due to bed rest, I am doing it all this week. Now, if you know me, you know I have trouble staying focused unless there is an award at the end. So, we have been talking about getting a smaller canon for my purse so I can take pics out and about. We decided we wouldn't buy it unless I finished everything by 1pm Saturday. I am well on my way and just have the hall closet and the dreaded sewing room left. It feels so good to get rid of the excess stuff...I can't wait to be done!

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Boerne

Sunday, July 19


Well, we just got back from our weekend in Boerne. The weekend away was fun, but very different with a baby in tow. I'll post more soon, but feel free to check out the new pics by clicking the "our pictures" tab above. I've updated the 4th of July folder, as well as the Smiles album.

Enjoy!
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Dexter Update

Monday, July 6



He sounds like a dinosaur doesn't he? = )
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Today has been an awesome day! Dexter is coming along right on track developmentally despite the issues with reflux. It is so reassuring that he is ok and he will grow out of this one day. It is easy to doubt when night after night, and day after day, you only see a crying, uncomfortable little boy.

The best development of all has been his smile (been doing that a few weeks) and his laugh (new this week!). He has been smiling and half laughing as he drifted off to sleep for a little over a week, but yesterday when we came home was the first time he really laughed for us. Today, as I walked past his bouncer with laundry I heard a noise and looked down and he was kicking at his toys and laughing again. Yippie!!!!! Our little boy may actually be a happy baby!

Also a plus, he slept from midnight to 5am last night, napped at home today, AND slept in the car(a first here in Houston!).

To celebrate I'm baking another loaf of bread!

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I'm Back Babies!

Sunday, July 5



Our Sunday school class is bursting at the seams with new babies. Dexter was the 4th baby boy of 7 due this year - AND a girl AND a set of twins are due this fall (total baby count for 2009 for our not-so-big class: 10). Whew. With all those babies there are lots of parents in need of meals. I am up for a meal delivery tomorrow and decided to dust off that Kitchen Aid mixer and bake some bread. As I wait for it too cool off I thought I'd leave a quick post. Oh man, can I cut into this loaf now? Would it be odd to get half a loaf of bread with your meal?

I am SO excited to finally be up and cooking. Its been a long 6 months with bed rest and a newborn.

Ok, this bread smells awesome. I am seriously considering making the switch from store bought bread to fresh baked...let's see how long this kick lasts.

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Happy 4th of July

Saturday, July 4

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