Promised Pictures

Here's a few pictures we took about a month ago..he already looks so different! I've decided that 8 weeks is SUCH a cute age. He's 4 weeks in these pictures but at 8 weeks he's opened his eyes more, has chubby cheeks, and smiles at me!

A little update

So for an anniversary present to each other, we got a new computer! We've been using Chad's laptop and that thing finally died on us. (Sad) But we got an awesome desktop (Glad)! Because it's new and Chad is not here, I don't know how to put pictures on this thing yet (I know, I kinda feel like a senior citizen...help!) but I'll just let you know how things have been going in our neck of the woods and hopefully I'll put some pics up soon.

-Chase will be turning 8 weeks on Friday (I know, CRAZY)
-He recently learned to smile (only at me...sorry Daddy!)
-I think he is around 11 lbs..we'll see next week at his appointment
-He loves lights, mobiles, pacifiers, being held, songs, and his mommy (had to sneak that one in there)
-When he turned 6 weeks our world turned upside down. He no longer took long naps, he woke up more in the night, he hated nursing and only wanted bottles, and it drove me CRAZY!! Luckily this week has been MUCH better. :)
-THIS week he takes at least 1-2 hour naps, wakes up only once in the night, and nurses for every feeding except in the evening because that's his fussiest time. (**knock on wood**)

Things I have learned so far:
-Having a new baby is all about time management. When he's asleep, I try to get as much done as possible and when he's awake, I still try to! Last night I was feeding him, while folding laundry, while cooking dinner. Whew!
-Every day is going to be different. I don't expect a schedule anymore--I just fly by the seat of my pants!
-Soak up every moment. Already I know that these moments won't last forever so most of the time I just hold Chase and kiss him and tell him how much I love him.
-Let him be my guide...I've learned to trust that he'll tell me when he's hungry, sleepy, or wants to be held. It's stressful trying to figuring everything out in the beginning!
-Take some time just for ME. As sad as this sounds, I actually liked running errands last night because it was just me and I got to relax while Daddy put Chase to bed at home!
-I am doing something very special. Heavenly Father is letting me take care of one of his sweet children and I find that an honor, as well as a huge responsibility. I've made mistakes. Everyone does. But I know that tomorrow is brand new day full of wonderful possibilities! I know motherhood has stretched me in ways I never thought possible (and it's only been 2 months!) but I am excited for each new step in the journey.

(Sorry about all the cheesiness...I watched the Bachelor last night and it must be getting to me!)

I will try to put pictures up of our little guy soon! He gets bigger every day!