Not a Newborn Anymore

12 weeks: "He may not get an actual diploma, but this month marks your baby's official graduation from newborn to infant status. He's still got a lot to learn, but one thing he definitely realizes now is there's more to life than eating, sleeping, and pooping! These days, he's likely to stay awake for longer stretches during the day and stay asleep for longer stretches at night."

Yes! Thank goodness for this, and right on time before I have to go back to work. Aiden has slept for 6-7 hours straight every night this entire week. He normally wakes up at about 8:00 am and for about a half hour after that he laughs and screams at the teddy bears that hang right above his bed. It really is the sweetest alarm clock anyone could have.

Here are some of Aiden's faves right now:

Loves to sleep in mommy's bed while I take a shower
Lovin' on Uncle Mikey
Loves to mimic noises
Loves to do sushi with mom and dad
Always enjoys being in his carseat, and of course cannot leave home without the binkie
Last, but certainly not least Aiden LOVES Daddy time

Unfortunately The Countdown Has Begun

I regret to inform you all that this is my last week of maternity leave. Those 12 weeks absolutely flew by! I am of course sad, but I know after the first few days it will get better. I am thankful that Jeff and I are in a situation where we can have the sitter come to the house and I am also able to come home everyday at lunch to nurse him. Hopefully before too, too long I will be able to strictly devote my time to Foamtec and work from home. I am feeling optimistic in the fact that 2009 is going to be a good year : )
That's really all the news I have for now. I am going to go and snuggle with my little guy and enjoy the remainder of the time I have. I leave you with some of the latest cute pictures.

Beanie: courtesy of Uncle Nick
Camo Pants: courtesy of Grandpa Martz.




This past weekend Uncle Mikey came out to visit us and we had a really nice time. Aiden loves Uncle Mike and always has big smiles for him, however, we asked Aiden to give us only serious looks for this photo shoot.

Chubby Cheeks Doin' His "Talking"

Please be warned: the second video begins with a little pukey puke. Welcome to my world.

First Trip To Tahoe!

Last Friday, Jeff, Aiden and I, along with Nick and two of his friends, all went up to Tahoe for the weekend. Besides a little detour we took on Friday on the way up, we had a really good time. (the detour story is another post for a different day) Anyway, this was the first of many trips for Aiden and he did so well. We bought him a little snow suit before we went and he was happy and cozy the whole weekend.
Jeff and I did not do any gambling, but I am pretty sure the boys came home with their wallets a little lighter.

Could we be so lucky?

Aiden actually slept for 5 hours straight last night! I am praying that he will start making this a habit. I hear other mother's talk about how their child slept through the night from the very beginning and I am a bit envious. Aiden usually is up every 2 hours, every 3 on a good night, so you can imagine my surprise when I woke up at 4:00 am and he was still asleep. Once he was fed and changed, he went right back to sleep, and without needing his pacifier! Who's baby is this? It is amazing what a little sleep can do, I feel like a new person today.

Sleeping with one eye open just to make sure he doesn't miss anything.

I've got a 2-monther

I know! Can you believe it??? Today marks 2 months already. But what a WONDERFUL 2 months it has been. Aiden may beg to differ as of this morning though, due to to the fact that he had to get his first shot. He only got one today and will have to get more in a few weeks due to the fact that I have chosen to follow an "alternate" vaccination schedule. This just means that he will not get all the shots at one time, and spread them out a little, thus decreasing the amount of vaccine in his system all at once. It will just take an extra trip to the doctors office, which is really no big deal as it is about 5 minutes from us. He actually let out one really hard cry, so hard that made him cough, but he was OK after that. I out of nowhere got teary eyed and I think the nurse found it kind of amusing the way he looked at me. Sorry, my hormones are still so out of whack!(good excuse right?)

Anyway, I am going to really focus on enjoying my last few weeks of maternity leave as I am scheduled to go back to work on February 2nd. I am seriously dreading this day right now. I know he will be fine, and it will be nice that I have the ability to come home everyday for lunch and feed him since I work right around the corner. Jeff and I have found a nice lady to come to our house and watch Aiden during the day, which I truly feel will be less stressful for him. We will see...as I have come to realize that life with a baby is a lot of trial and error. : ) Hope everyone is having a happy hump day!

Foamtec Website

Awhile ago, Jeff and I decided that the website needed to be re-done and it is finally finished! Go Look! Go Look!

Oh yeah, and tell all your friends.... : )

www.foamtecproduct.com

(for some reason the click link is not working, you can just copy and paste the above to your browser)

"A" for Effort

Here is Aiden trying his very best to copy his Daddy's noises. He can't quite get it out, but he sure is giving it his best try.

Another Year Almost Gone!

Wow, I cannot believe that tomorrow night is New Years Eve!! What a wonderful and blessed year Jeff and I have had.

2008 RECAP: We got married, went on our honeymoon to St. Maarten, started our own business, purchased a new baby-hauler (the Murano), went to Cabo on our annual family vacation, moved into a house, and lastly HAD A BABY!
Just typing this makes me once again realize really how much I have to be thankful for. I have a feeling that 2009 is going to be just as good.

Jeff and I really had a lovely Christmas holiday with the family. Plus, Aiden started smiling (on purpose, not just gas bubbles)on Christmas Eve! It is the sweetest thing I have ever seen. The best present I could ask for. Some of the pictures attached shows it a little, but in the next few days I will be trying to get video of it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Wishing you all a very blessed holiday. I know I feel incredibly lucky to have so many amazing friends and family. Aiden says Merry Christmas too : )

Bummer

So, tomorrow afternoon I am going to have my wisdom teeth taken out. I am now REALLY regretting not doing this a long time ago. However, it just cannot wait any longer. I was really hoping to hold off until the holidays were over, but a couple nights ago I started getting a horrible toothache and it has just gotten worse and worse. I am actually looking forward to my appointment at this point just to get it over with, and not have the pain anymore. I am hoping for a quick recovery because I still have lots to do before Christmas still!

But on a lighter note, my parents are coming in on Friday night and staying through Christmas. This weekend we are going to drive down to San Fransisco to visit Karen and Kirk. Then next Wednesday, Jeff's mom will be coming in town as well. It is always so nice to spend the holidays with family.
Here are some more pictures of the best Christmas present ever....

What a Sweet Little Face

I still pinch myself.

Mommy & Me

Aiden and I got up earlier than usual today so we could go to our first "Mommy & Me" group. (By early, I mean around 8:00 a.m. as opposed to our normal 10:00 a.m.) I know, I never really saw myself doing this either, but it was surprisingly refreshing. This particular group is set up by Kaiser, for new moms in the Folsom area. I think I am going to start going every Thursday morning as I actually really enjoyed myself. I also got to weigh Aiden and he now weighs 9 pounds! So in a little less than 3 weeks he has gained 2 pounds.

Aiden and I then went over to Paychex to pick up payroll and he got to meet all the nice ladies that have been waiting so long to see him, then we went over to the Dollar Store to pick up some wrapping paper. For some reason this year I feel like I am not getting into the holidays as quickly as I have in the past. I think it must have to do with the fact that everything has been such a whirlwind since the baby has arrived. As you can see Aiden is having a hard time getting excited as well:

One Month Already!

As of yesterday, Aiden is already one month old! Everyone told me I would say this but, I can't believe how fast it went!! He is still such a little munchkin though, still not fitting into some of his newborn clothes. His little cheeks are starting to fill out a lot more and he is working on a little double chin.

Here are some pictures from this morning:




On Saturday, we were brave enough to head over to the mall and do some shopping. Jeff really hates the holiday crowds, but I personally think that it's fun. Only 15 more days till Christmas! Aiden of course slept the whole time : )

We also got a special surprise from Grandpa Lemon and Paula. They sent us a web cam, such a great idea! Now that we have set that up we understand what the whole Skyping thing is all about. SO MUCH FUN! I could not believe how clear the video comes through. Thanks guys, really looking forward to using it!

Just Another Thursday Morning

Hangin' out in mom's bed watchin' Regis and Kelly.

My Little Angel

I really think that the pictures say it all.......