Reid is One Month Old

Some things that have happened this month:
1. At two weeks we went to the doctor and he was 8lbs 5 oz and grew and inch 21 3/4. He is a good eater and has continued to grow and fill out.
2. Many people continue to think he looks like me, he definitely has my nose and ears.
3. He is sporting the Papa hair cut look, especially in the back were it is kinda long.
4. Took newborn photos at Marie Q in Waxahachie...don't know how I am going to pick the prints they are all so adorable.
5. Loves to watch football and wear his Aggie clothes with his daddy.
6. Has peed and pooped on mommy several times. I now recommend if you have a little boy at least 3 changing pad covers and several cloth diapers to grab really quickly.
7. At the end of the month he has adjusted to his schedule and is only waking mommy up one time in the middle of the night. What a blessing it is when he goes right back to sleep too!
8. Figured out that he likes to be cuddled real close and his paci is very comforting. He will often cry if the paci falls out of his mouth, he does not know how to get it back in...mommy and daddy are constantly coming to the rescue.
9. Wrigley and Lexi are getting used to him, Lexi has taken on her motherly nature...Wrigley is wondering why we do not play with him as much.
10. He is a true boy with lots of burps, grunts, and red faces especially when trying to go potty.

Reid has Arrived

Wow, I can not believe that my little boy is already 2 weeks old. It seems like just the other day that I went into the hospital filled with excitement that it was Reid's birthday. August 27th was a wonderful day that started with my water breaking around 6am. I then took my time to take a shower while Kasey was frantically gathering things up around the house. I then told him that we needed to take the dogs to my parent's house and he also needed to take me to Panara Bread to get a large breakfast. I knew that my breakfast would be the last meal I would have for hours. Kasey wanted to go straight to the hospital, but he was patient and willingly gave into all my requests. I arrived and checked into Baylor Hospital at around 9 o'clock and was assured that my water did break and I was going to be put on Pitocin to get my contractions started. Well, my body liked the Pitocin and it did not take long for the pain of child birth to kick in. I tolerated contractions for about an hour and then decided it was time for the epidural. All I have to say is that I enjoyed getting the epidural, and it was soothing compared to the contractions. I then laid stiff legged in bed for about 4 hours until the nurse came in a said she could not believe that I was already ready to have my little boy. It was a quick delivery and I only pushed for about 30 minutes. I know I am truly blessed to have checked in by 9am and had my little guy at 5:06pm. The day was amazing and I did not have any desire to sleep that night, I was totally in love. Reid is a great baby and has settled into a 3 hour feeding routine. We get up a couple of times in the night to eat, but then it is right back to bed. Being a mommy is fabulous, and I cherish every moment because I know he is going to grow up so quickly.

Nursery Decor

I have finally put some of the finishing touches on the nursery. Now all I need is a baby and some of his adorable pictures to make it complete. I had many people help make this nursery as cute as can be. Thanks to everyone who helped me make it a special place for Kasey and I to enjoy with our little boy.

Waiting...

Today I am 38 1/2 weeks pregnant and anxiously waiting for the arrival of my little boy. I have cleaned out the pantry, gone to get groceries, cleaned out the refrigerator, and scrubbed the bathroom. I still find something to clean each day. I have also been walking in the morning before it gets to hot, and my favorite new thing is sitting on my workout ball. Even though I am waiting, I still find myself enjoying my freedom for the next few days. Other things on my mind... it is weird not going back to school. Mt. Peak had Meet the Teacher Night last night and I was a little sad not to be meeting a room full of kiddos. I know that once my little dude arrives my life will become full time mom. I will be busy and I am sure God will continue to use my teaching gifts in some capacity.

Independence Day

Kasey and I have been enjoying a relaxing holiday weekend. On Saturday we went to the Duncanville Parade to get that old time feeling of the 4th of July. Kasey was in the parade along with my Grandma J, my dad, my niece Kennedy and her mom Stephenie. I enjoyed the parade for the street view with the rest of the family. We then spent the 4th of July hanging out at Kasey's parents home eating lots of yummy food and swimming. It always feels so nice to get in the water when you are pregnant. This time around I busted a pool raft and began to sink. Oh but the laugh and the rescue from Kasey was worth it! We have enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends.