I promise the day-by-day recaps will end soon, but for a couple more weeks you'll have to let me ramble.
Tuesday was my Birthday. Reed and I had a fun day together and then my Mom came by to watch the little guy for a bit while I tried to get some work done from home. I think we had success on both fronts. My first Birthday as a Mom was pretty low key, just a simple BBQ with the family, but still really nice, especially because with so many people to hold him I had two free hands to eat cake - a rarity these days!
On Wednesday we braved a rain storm and Reed made his first appearance at HMC. Of course everyone fell in love and wanted to know when he would be starting work
The newest HMC employee
Finally a picture with Aunt Paula
Thursday and Friday were spent at home with some normalcy. We took a morning walk each day. Reed has gone from falling asleep instantly in the Baby Bjorn to trying to peer out from beneath his sun hat to see what is going on. He loves looking at the trees as I walk by. I've tried different toys and games with him and so far the rain forest play mat seems to be his favorite.
The Bright/Noisy/Obnoxious Toy Takeover has Begun
Finally on Friday, Reed's umbilical cord stub fell off, I was super excited about this because it meant I could give him his first "real" bath. For some reason I thought this was going to be a magical family moment for the three of us and that he would love it, boy did I miss the mark. We couldn't get the tub positioned in the kitchen sink correctly, then he cried as soon as we put him in, followed by peeing all over us, himself, and the counter. He waited until we were almost done though for his grand finally - a big poop. So much for a clean baby!
Bath time Trama
Uncle Kyle and Aunt Kari were in town over the weekend and came by on Saturday to meet their new nephew. It was fun getting to see them for a few hours and talk babies with them (our first niece/nephew is due in a month and a half). As a new parent you don't feel like an expert on anything and are always second guessing yourself but it was amazing how many questions we had definitive answers to, maybe we aren't such horrible parents after all.
Uncle Kyle and Aunt Kari meeting their NEPHEW!
On Sunday our friends Deric and Ryan came over to meet the little guy. He slept in my arms through their entire visit so we don't have any pictures of the introductions. Then we were off to Jon's parents' house for dinner.
Typical Positions after Sunday Dinner
(notice Reed tucked into Drew's arm?)
Monday Reed and I were back to flying solo. We got a walk in, played with a couple of different toys, and I even managed to get some laundry and dishes done. In the afternoon Heidi brought over my friend Tiffany to meet Reed. I've known Tiffany since we were, I think, four or five years old so it is so weird to think of ourselves as grown-ups and having babies of our own.
Miss Tiffany and Reed
Weekly Statistics:
Weight: 8lbs 13oz
Nicknames: Reedster, Reedcito, Bear
Discovery: The Rain forest play mat
Something Mom did for herself: Got a quickie pedicure with Lee
Milestone: Losing the umbilical cord stump
Outfit of the week:
Cozy sleeper - Check
Favorite color Blue - Check
Musical Reference - Check
Zipper (not Buttons) - Check
Ridiculously Cute Baby - Check
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