11 weeks

I can't believe my baby boy is 11 weeks. Time has passed so fast. He has not gone to the doctor. We are still waiting to set up an appointment because of all the people who have the flu. Brandon is getting so big and doing so much. The weather change has been big on how fussy he is. I also think he has reflex and cries a lot in the afternoon and evening. He hasn't been sleeping very well at night and during the day. I could use prayer in how to handle him and his constant crying. Its hard to hear my baby in so much pain. I could use some prayer because I haven't been able to get much sleep either the last week. I am in desperate need of some sleep and I know that will help in how I handle Brandon. I could use some prayer in patience. When he isn't crying he is a happy baby. He loves to talk and coo. He smiles all the time. He is starting to grow out of his 3-6 month PJ's. and will be in 6 month soon. Although he is still in 3 month onsies because he has a skinny torso he is just really long. He is still in size 1 diapers. He has been grabbing onto things more especially blankets and he brings them to his face when he is tired. The swing and bouncer has helped with his reflex and I usually let him sit up for about 30-45 minutes after he eats. I know its only a stage and it will pass. He loves to stare at me. Its nice that he likes to look and study me. He likes to sit more than he did. He used to just want to stand but now he is OK with sitting. He will follow me as I walk across the room. When he cries it sounds like he is saying "mama." I know he is crying but I like to hear and think he is calling me when I know he doesn't know what he is saying. I love being able to stay at home with him.

I don't like the weather change. I should move to Arizona where it is always hot. I would never move there cause Ben wouldn't let us move there. Hehe.

Life is good. I know it is hard right now but it will get better but I could use lots of prayer!

2 months

He smiles so much! I love it! The other day we got him to laugh 4 times. He is such a happy baby! He can make eye contact and have a cooing conversation with me. He will sometimes do it with other people. He is still a pretty shy baby. I knew he was shy in my belly. He would move so much at home and then we went out into public and he would stop and not move at all. He loves to grab and hold onto blankets, shirts, necklaces. He can follow a moving object or person walking across the room. He loves to stand. He can hold his own weight on his legs and will push off of my legs while standing. he is on a every four hour schedule. He eats for 30 min, is awake for an 1 hour and a half and then sleeps for two. He has been sleeping through the night since he was 6 weeks old. He sleeps from 9 30 pm to 8 am. Ben and I are so blessed to have him. We went to the balloon fiesta and he slept most of the time but Ben and I had lots of fun.

2 months

8 weeks

Brandon is getting so big! He is 8 weeks and one day. He likes to smile but he would rather talk to you. He is over 11 pounds last time I weighed him. He is in 3 month onsies and 3-6 month pants and foot PJ's cause of how long he is. He is getting big but it is so exciting to see him developing and using his hands and eyes more. I can stand him up on my legs and he will hold his weight and push off of my legs. He is really strong and wouldn't be surprised if he walked early like London. It is really cool cause he is really recognizing me and Ben and I loved to see how excited he gets when he sees us. It is so cool to be a mom. He has his first nap down in the morning. He goes down between 9 and 9:30 and sleeps till 12. I'm still working on the afternoon nap. It is hard cause he has gas and it hurts him. Its hard to hear him cry but I'm trying to teach him to go to sleep on his own. It hurts my heart but I know that it will be worth it in the long run.

We went on Brandon's first walk. We went to the fair a week ago and that was so fun. We just went for a couple of hours and walked around, got some cotton candy, and saw the dogs jump into the pool. I had fun but I don't think that Ben did. We are going to the balloon fiesta tomorrow. It will be so much fun. I love seeing all the balloons and it will be Brandon's first year going. I'm going to take lots of pictures!

Ben started his new job with his dad yesterday and he loves it! It was hard for me to see him so stressed but now he is great and comes home happy. It is a lot more laid back and Ben has a lot more freedom!

Well that's about it. I love being home with Brandon and I love seeing him grow and develop!