Liam James | Two Months

Well, Liam's second month flew by as fast as his first month did.  

I continue to learn new things about him, and myself, everyday.  This month is a little bittersweet for me because I am going back to work.  I knew May 18th would come eventually, but now that it is actually here, I can't help but wish I could start these past two months all over again.  I miss being home all day with Liam.  It will be hard not spending every waking moment with the one person I love more than anything in this world.  But, to say the least, we both survived our first day apart.  Tonight will be filled with lots of cuddles.

Anyway, here are a few things I have learned in my second month as a mama:

1.     I am still taking so many pictures every day. I am starting to realize that will probably never change.  Photos have the amazing ability to capture a moment in time, and that is something I will never stop doing.

2.     Being at home with Liam every day, I have learned to cook bigger meals when Chris is home at night, and eating the leftovers the next day.  I am not sure why it took me this long to realize that.  By doing that, I have been eating much healthier instead of eating frozen pizzas and chicken nuggets every day.

3.     Shower everyday.  Taking a shower makes me feel happier and gives me energy.  I understand that having a small baby at home makes it more difficult to do this, but I have learned there are ways to make it happen.  I usually bring Liam in the bathroom with me in his Rock N' Play and talk or sing to him.  If he starts fussing, I would make funny faces at him.

4.     When all else fails, go for a drive.  Liam and I drove 30 minutes into Mankato some days just to walk around the mall or go to Target.  Being in the car soothes Liam and sometimes the only way he would nap.

5.     It is okay to let him cry. Since Liam was born, the second he started to fuss I dropped everything I was doing to comfort him.  I have learned that if I am in the middle of getting his diaper bag ready to leave the house, paying a bill, or even putting his laundry away, it's okay to finish what I am doing.  Liam has learned that I will always be there for him no matter what, it might just take a minute sometimes.  He has gotten much more patient, to say the least, and not to mention it's good for the lungs ;)

If there is one thing we have learned about Liam, it is that he loves to eat and he loves to stretch.  He also loves when mommy and daddy say "woof! woof!" to him.  Liam loves to smile and laugh and has already tried to start talking (mostly just gasps, squeals and coos).  Liam is the happiest and most talkative in the morning when he first wakes up.  He loves kisses and to lay under the ceiling fan - he can often be found having conversations with the ceiling fan in our home.

 

Sleep

Liam sleeps really well at night - besides the occasional night where he wakes up every

couple hours.  He can usually be rocked back to sleep.  Napping is hit or miss.  Some days he will sleep practically all day and some days he refuses to nap at all.  On the days he refuses to nap, he isn't fussy, just wants to be awake...apparently.  Liam is usually asleep for good by 10pm and usually doesn't wake up until 5am to eat.  He usually goes back to sleep until 8am or 9am after that. 

Eating                       

Liam is a kid that LOVES to eat. His favorite is nursing, but he will take a bottle if it is offered. He eats anywhere from 4oz to 9oz at each feeding which is usually every 2-4 hours (at night he usually goes 5-7 hour stretches). Anyone who has seen Liam knows that he has NOT missed a meal.....ever. 

              


     

       1 Month Weight: 12lbs 4oz   

       2 Month Weight: 16lbs 1oz

       1 Month Length: 23 inches

       2 Month Length: 24 inches

       1 Month Diaper Size: 1  

       2 Month Diaper Size: 2

       1 Month Clothes Size: 0-3 Month

       2 Month Clothes Size: 6 Month

Favorites

Bath Time | Walks and Car Rides | Woof Woof Sounds | Kisses | Talkin with Mama and

Daddy | Morning Time | Diaper Changes | Stretching | A Good Meal | Smiling | Sitting up on

the couch or recliner | Sleeping in Bed with Mama

Hanging out Watching Friends 

 

  Bath Time (almost too big for the sink!)

 Hanging out with Dad

Least Favorites

Being passed around too much | Waiting for Daddy to Make a Bottle | Tummy Time | Gas

Pains | Did I mention Tummy Time? 

Firsts/Milestones

5.2.15                First Pontoon Ride 

5.7.15                First Legit Blow Out (front and back - moved up to size 2 diapers this day)

5.10.15              First Mother's Day (spoiled mama - cuddled and watched Netflix all day)

5.17.15              Slept for 8 hours straight (10:30pm-6:30am) 

5.18.15              First Day of Day Care in Faribault, MN

First Pontoon Ride

      Liam continues to bless Chris and I everyday with his curiosity and joy. He loves to look at mama and daddy and smiles effortlessly any chance he gets. I am so blessed to be his mama and I cannot wait to see what the next month will hold for my beautiful family.

"Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."    Matthew 19:14