Busy, busy and so much has happened!

Well, our little family sure has been busy over the past six weeks! We wanted to give you a brief update on all the happenings:

• Grandma G came down to help Annalee get ready to go back to work. It was hard putting in Isaac to daycare, but it was great to have an extra person to support her! Grandma G also was a big help in cleaning and making a few meals that Chris and Annalee both enjoyed eating! Thanks again, Grandma G!


• Isaac started daycare. We love his teacher and have enjoyed watching him grow as he learns at his "school".


• Annalee started school. In some ways, it has felt like she never left. In other ways, it seems like she missed a WHOLE bunch. It is always interesting trying to find the time and place to pump.


• Isaac got his first fever and cold. He got it and had to stay home with dad. It was the same day he was supposed to have his shots, so they got postponed. At that appointment, which was his two month appointment, he weighed 13 lbs. 6 oz. and 24 1/8 inches. He is in the 90th percentile for both height and length! No worries about being too big: he is in the 50th percentile for his weight compared to his length


• Isaac got his first shots! He cried, but Chris fed him a bottle left over from daycare, and he was just fine!


• For Mother's Day, Isaac made his mom a very special Mother's Day card. It had his picture and his handprints. It made his mom cry.


• Isaac had his pictures taken at daycare--his first school pictures! He also fingerpainted a flower that is displayed in the classroom.


• Isaac was the life of a party celebrating a good friend's birthday. His parents were glad to get out of the house and enjoy some adult company.


• Isaac got a visit from his Uncle Ricky and Aunt Lauren, and Lauren's sister Erin and her parents Pat and Tyrone! We had a fantastic brunch with them and enjoyed the opportunity.


• Isaac is the happiest little guy: he loves going for walks with Marvin and smiling and laughing and "talking" to his mom and dad. He likes holding his head up and looking around, and he's trying very hard to roll over. We think he will do it very soon. He has slept through the night three nights in a row, but the streak was broken by another cold.


• Isaac continues to grow so fast. He is well into 3-6 month clothes and is even wearing some that are labeled 6-9 months. Since there is no three month doctor visit, we weighed and measured him this weekend: based on the bathroom scale and dad's tape measure he's 15 lbs 12 oz and 25 1/2 inches.

Update more soon!

Sixth week with Isaac

Here are some pictures of Isaac as he plays in his pack n play and in the bath! He is learning more and more everyday. He enjoys hitting his rattles and looking at himself in the mirror. He has started sleeping in his crib in his bedroom. It is hard to believe how fast the time is flying by!

One month and counting...

Last Friday, Isaac, mom, and dad went to the doctor for our one month check up. Isaac weighs 9 pounds 15.6 ounces (50 percentile) and is 22 1/2 inches (75 percentile). To quote the doctor, she said, "He is perfect!". Of course we already knew this! He is lifting his head for longer periods of time during tummy time, tracking toys from left to right, and recognizes mom's, dad's, and Grandma G's voices. Isaac loves the sunshine and warm weather, so we walk as much as possible with Marvin. We have moved from Newborn size diapers to size one, and Isaac is now wearing 0-3 month clothes instead of Newborn size. Although there are a few outfits that are newborn that he can still wear! We are developing more and more of a routine. Isaac sleeps three and half to four and half hours during the night. During the day, he likes to play in his activity center and watch the mirror and mobile on his swing. His all time favorite activity is to walk around the house in the baby carrier with his mom.

After our first outing last week, Isaac and I were more confident to go out on our own. We visited dad at work and had lunch, went to the dry cleaner and Target, and Babies R Us and Chick Fil A. Chris and I also took him to Punchy's for dinner over the weekend. He did really well and did not get fussy until we were about to leave. Mom also went grocery shopping over the weekend without Isaac. It was a good test for Mom! Dad enjoyed his time alone with Marvin and Isaac.

Isaac and Mom's first outing

Today I decided to take Isaac out on my own. I knew that it would not be easy due to some of the lifting restrictions that I still have, but the day was so beautiful, we had to try! I had some things that I wanted to take back to Wal-mart. If you know me, I am not a big fan of Wal-mart, but there was a new one that was close by, so I decided to chance it. We spent most of the morning getting ready to go. I kept finding little things that I wanted to clean up before we left or Isaac would be asleep in his swing or in the carrier, and I didn't want to wake him! Finally after lunch, we made our way to Wal-mart. We sang in the car and enjoyed the fresh air with the windows rolled down. As soon as we got to the parking lot, Isaac started his "I'm hungry now!" screams. I hopped in the back of the car and began to feed him. A half hour later and his stomach full, my little man poops. It was a true gem of a diaper to change! I threw the diaper away and grabbed a cart to go into Wal-mart. We returned the items and then did a quick lap around. Isaac had a fun time looking at baby clothes and all the colors in the store. He did a lot of cooing as we wheeled around. Before we left, we used the gift card to get Chris a special something as an early Easter present. Isaac slept all the way home and then enjoyed some tummy time with Mom when we got home. It was an adventure, and we cannot wait for our next one!

Chris will be posting soon about his Spring Break and the visit from his parents and Grandma!