I'm 2 months!!!

I can not believe that it's been two months since Seth entered the world and joined our little family. I miss that day and wish I could experience it over and over again, but each day with him brings more joy to me than I can even begin to describe. We went to the doctor this morning for his well visit. He weighs 10 pounds 15 ounces and is 23 inches long. His head is 15 and a half inches. The doctor was very impressed with how he looked and acted. He smiled the whole time and was such a good boy. She put him on his belly and she couldn't believe how well he picked himself up. Then he went and rolled over, almost falling off the table because she wasn't expecting it! She said he is about a month ahead of himself : ) He is sleeping between 7-8 hours at nighttime and usually only asks for his paccy a couple times. Mommy wants to know when she will sleep 7-8 hours at nighttime because she keeps waking up periodically to check on him! He has transitioned into his crib and is doing a great job in it! He kept sliding down in his bassinet. I would find him in the morning having his head where his butt should be and his legs straight up in the air. He likes to wiggle when he sleeps just like his Dada, so we knew it was time : ) He is still in newborn diapers and onesies, but is in 0-3 month sleepers because he too long for his newborn ones! As you have seen from my recent posts, he is smiling almost constantly. If he cries he is usually gassy, hungry or tired. He hardly ever likes to be laying in your lap anymore. He loves to stand up and look around, bounce on your knee or look over your shoulder (while trying to climb over you). He has rolled over a few times but nothing consistent yet. He loves the owls in his room and while getting his diaper changed he stares up at them, talking and smiling away. He is obsessed with his tongue. While awake, he is almost always sticking it in and out and rolling his hands all over it. We are still waiting for him to find his thumb but he likes to tuck it in his other fingers so he ends up just stuffing his whole fist in his mouth : ) We see a lot more of Mommy and her family in him these days than the pure Dada he was born with. It's incredible to watch him grow and change and become his own little person! 

But enough of that - let's get to the cute stuff! Here's Mommy's amateur photo shoot! 

 I hope he knows just how MUCH he is loved <3 

Mommy & Seth do a photoshoot...

Our little man - who is going to be TWO MONTHS in two days (!?!?!?!?!?!?!) - has the absolute best smile and shows it to us all day long. Yesterday he was SO full of it I just had to get the camera out. Normally when this happens, he shuts it right off, but he just kept putting it on for me! 

 I can't wait for his appointment Saturday to see how much he has grown in weight and length! Love this little man so much and I'm so thankful for his Dada who makes it possible for me to spend my days with him - the greatest blessing <3 

Looking back...

A little trip down memory lane. I wanted to put all of my maternity pictures in a timeline to see how I progressed along. It's crazy to look back on. It seems like just yesterday I was announcing our news to Jeremy that Monday morning...

14 weeks

18 weeks

20 weeks

24 weeks

28 weeks

32 weeks

35 weeks

37 weeks

38 weeks

39 weeks

40 weeks <3 

I thought I would miss feeling Seth inside of me but life is pretty sweet with him on the outside : ) I have had two instances where I thought I felt something and had to remind myself there is nothing in there anymore though! LOL 

Weekends with Dada

Last time I posted about our upcoming transitions I talked about Jeremy going back to school and the fact that I would be watching a little girl at our place. Well, it didn't work out with me watching the little girl so Seth and I are enjoying our days just the two of us. I absolutely love staying at home with him and soaking up every little thing about him. It has been an adjustment getting used to Jeremy not being around during the day, though. Our summer was amazing being together every day and the last 7 weeks with him at home with Seth and I were incredibly special. It's hard to see him leave every morning, especially if Seth isn't awake yet, but it's so sweet to watch him come home every afternoon and scoop up his boy. Our weekends are certainly cherished more than they used to be...

I love my boys and each little memory we are making together!

The little things....

We left a little late for church yesterday. I intentionally woke up an hour before Seth was supposed to eat so that I could get myself ready and we would be able to scoot right out after he finished. But, life happens. He took longer to eat than anticipated, I had to throw my dress on afterwards and then get him loaded into his seat after making sure he had burped to help prevent him from getting the dreaded hiccups. Getting out the door isn't quite as easy as it used to be! As we pulled out I prayed that God would give us green lights the whole way. We don't live that far away from church, but the traffic lights we hit can double our commute time. Each light was red as we approached, but by the time we got there they each turned green. My smile continued to get bigger as we got closer to church. When we got through our last light I smiled, looked at Jeremy and asked him if he saw what just happened. He smiled and said yes. A couple seconds later he said, "Hey you know what would be cool?....If Seth was born on July 4th."  : ) I am forever grateful for the life long reminder of how great God is. I have a pretty good list of these examples in my life, but Seth's birth story will always be special - I guess because it ended with him : )  

Grandpa and Grandma Thomas

Last week we also had some more special visitors! Seth got to meet his Grandma and Grandpa Thomas! 

They were very patient in waiting a month to get their hands on him and we all enjoyed their visit. We were blessed in so many ways, although I do have to say, my stomach is enjoying a few more vegetables this week than what it enjoyed last week! LOL So thankful our little boy has so many people to love him! 

3 years...

We also celebrated our 3 year anniversary last week!

It's hard to believe that 3 years ago I married the love of my life and he whisked me away to start our wonderful life together. I've always been thankful that we moved away the day after we got married. It was the best way to start our marriage, separated from family (as horrible as that sounds), just the two of us, making our life together. Now, 3 years later, we have moved 3 times, Jeremy has had 2 jobs and we have a one month old little boy. My how time flies when you're having fun and that's just what we have been doing. I wouldn't trade my life for anything. Some days it's hard being so far away from family, especially now with our little guy, but life with my husband, no matter where we are, is just where I want to be. I'm thankful for all he has given me, all he has taught me and how we have grown together in these years. I couldn't ask for a better husband, provider, protector, leader, comforter and father to be standing by my side through life. He has taken such good care of me over the years and has easily transitioned into the father role with Seth. I am so proud of him and proud to be his wife. I love you, baby! 

Here's to many, many, MANY more!