We have laughter!

Best. Sound. Ever! MIL was playing with Nathan before dinner last night and he just started cracking up. He has been giving little half giggles for a couple weeks. More like squeals. But this, this was laughter. I grabbed the video camera but he didnt give the same effort. I will keep trying to catch it.

He has definitely found his own voice. He has started to babble non-stop and tell the best stories. Its a riot.

Sleeping is ok but not great. Once he goes down, no problem. But the getting him down part is frustrating. He settles down once the swaddle goes on then we lay him down. He sleeps for 15-30 minutes and is back up crying. Of course I go get him and he acts hungry. I let him eat and he goes back to sleep. We do this usually twice then he stays down for the night around 9. I feel like he isnt really eating but just wants the comforting part. Methinks crying it out is in our future so he learns how to go down alone. Naps arent much better. I think I will hide in the shower until the crying stops so I cant hear it.

Senor fuzzy head

OK, I know I shouldn't call my child such names but with a picture like this, it just seems alright.

We went to Sears last night after being lured by a coupon. Donnie got Nathan this little outfit so we needed to try to get some pics of him for Papa. It cracks Jeremy and me up b/c Donnie wears ties for "marryin' and buryin'" yet Nathan needed one. Apparently he thought it looked like something Jeremy would wear and Nathan needed to be just like his daddy. I would have paid money to see my self proclaimed redneck FIL shopping for this outfit. So cute and so sweet. Anyway, thats why we went. Since we were there and they do 6 poses, we decided to get some Christmas ones done. Its not the best picture in the world but hey, its us! I hate that Im not wearing my wedding ring and totally meant to cover that hand but Nathan was wanting to chew his hands so I had to basically hold him down. Oh well. They will fit again soon, right?

Here is the happy baby we know and love. And no, I had no intention of putting shoes on him. Winter or not! He wears socks most of the time but I just love his little toes and how he curls them up. And I swear, they are pants, not shorts.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I know this one will be amazing for us and our little family. I wish we could see more friends during this time though. Nathan has so many aunts and uncles that will be such wonderful influences in his life and I am sad that we arent around them as much as we would like. Be on the lookout for ringing phones and a cooing baby!

I love my detergent

With cloth diapers in the house, I had to find a special detergent for them. Most of the common detergents have things which leave a residue on clothes. If that happens with CDs, things repel and thats not such a good thing. In looking, I found Crunchy Clean. It has none of the yucky chemicals and is all earth friendly. And let me tell you, the scents are wonderful! She sells both cloth diaper and regular detergents. I have been using them for about 5 months. I'm still on my original order of the regular kind! Ok, thats a fib. I also tried about 4 different sample scents along the way. But still, this stuff goes a long way and is cheaper per load than what I used to use.
I have gotten my mother in law, mom and Jeremy's aunt all hooked on it. So, if you are interested in finding a new detergent, check out this site which is featuring CC this week. I link you here instead of CC directly because there is a 5% discount code this week. I know it isn't much but it might be enough to entice someone to try it. http://www.mysentimentexactlee.com/

My baby is 3 months old

How did that happen? Crazy.
Today he had his 3 month appt for shots. He got HIB and Pc. I am very happy to be on the 2 shot at a time plan. He did fine with them but the longer the day went, he started to get fussy.
Stats: 12 lbs, 4 oz and 25 1/2". That is up 1 Lb 5oz and an inch and a half in one month. Thats a lot of length in a month. He better start slowing down or we will have to find a seamstress soon!

After his appt, we went to the Alligator Farm. Had a really nice day. He slept most of the time. I'll post pics later.

For those following my milk issues, I am happy to report that things are improving. My supply isnt where is was but it is definitely better than it has been. I am taking A LOT of pills though and pumping tons. In fact, Im pumping now =) Yep, Im flashing the screen hahaha Its worth it though. I have been really sad facing the possibility of not being able to nurse. Thanks to those that have been there with an ear and an encouraging word.

Things with work are, well, notsogood. Details to come as things progress. Keep sending happy thoughts.

::off to snuggle with my little man while he'll still let me::

Couple of firsts

I know Im behind a couple weeks. With work being what it is lately and dealing with my decreasing milk supply, blogging has been the last thing on my mind. Anyway, here are some of Nathan's firsts over the past 2 weeks.

Just before he turned 10 weeks, he got his first real bubble bath. We usually bathe him in his little tub and he likes it just fine. But he was especially fussy this day and we thought a little more movement in the water might calm him. It sure did! He loved to kick and splash.
Later that week was his first Halloween parties. First was at the Laird's. At first he wore a funny outfit from his Nonna. Don't mind the old man pants. I swear I didn't realize I had them pulled up that far. Poor kid.


Then he turned into a cuddly pumpkin. It was a little chilly so the comfy sleeper worked out well. Last but not least was his first FL/GA game. In our house we pull for Ga Tech and anyone playing UGA =) His Aunt Pammy is also a HUGE UF fan so she made sure he was well dressed.

What should I be?

No, not for Halloween! What should I do for a job? I love working for my boss but being in this market, one never knows what might happen. So, I have to keep my resume spiffed and mind open. Problem is, I dont know what I want to be when I grow up. I have a degree in Exercise Science but dont want to do research. Minor in Business but what the hell does that mean? I like learning but cant afford to be a perpetual student. Going back to school is a possibility though.

So I leave it up to you to give me some suggestions. What do you see me as? Any personality traits I need to use to my advantage? Help me out here =)

Pics from St Pete

Here are some pics from our trip to St Pete last month. I cant believe its been almost 4 weeks already!

While there, my grandfather loved on him. G-pa only has one eye and it has more bad days than good ones lately. So he had to stay inside for a couple days just to be able to focus on Nathan when we got there. I guess the sun makes things worse and he is an outside kind of guy! He just drank Nathan up. So cute. And I found out that at one point, his middle name was Andrew as well. Long story but he never had a middle name so he took Andrew after an uncle then dropped it when the uncle went wonky. You learn all sort of things talking to grandparents. Nathan also got to meet his Aunt Tracey. He got a little comfy on her and spit up breakfast. Its a sign of love! Here are T and Buddy.

While we were unpacking, Nathan got his first piggyback ride on Jeremy's shoulders. I don't think he knew quite what to make of it.