One Month

Our little Ryland is a month old.

 

One Month!

 

I keep telling myself that he can't be...but, alas, he is.  I wish I could pause time for a little while.

 

3 Days

 

This little guy is sleeping great.

During the day.

Not so much at night.

 

I am looking forward to this day/night confusion to resolve itself, but every time I think it, I realize that means he will be older and I am not down with that.

 

Sigh.



3 Days

 

 Porter has been really good with his new baby brother.  He loves to help burp him and gives him hugs, kisses, and head rubs every chance he gets. They can't be left alone together, though, as Porter tries to pick him up and his hugs can be a bit on the squeezy side (to put it lightly).



1 Week

 

Likes his carseat.

Yay!



8 Days

 

Out of all the boys, Caden has been the most interested in Ryland.  He wants to be around during diaper changes, clothing changes, feeding, you name it.  He is also the one who is always asking if he can hold him.

1 Week

 

 Love the sleepy smiles.

Can't wait 'til he is smiling for real. 

2 Weeks

 

One day when Luke was staring at his brother he said,  "He's so cute I don't want to stop looking at him."  Ditto.  It is amazing how much time we all spend just looking at this sweet baby.

9 Days

 

 Here is a short conversation I had with Luke a few days ago:

 

Luke:  I don't want him (Ryland) to grow.

Mom:  Why don't you want him to grow?

Luke:  Because I like him this age.

Mom:  Oh, me too.

 

Seriously, can time stop!?!

2.5 Weeks

 

 I have an AMAZING husband.

Our nights are hard right now (it's that whole non-sleeping baby thing), but they would be a lot more difficult for me without this man.  You see, he takes a "shift" at night when this baby wants to be awake. I don't know how many men with a full-time job and going to school would help their wives like this at night.  When asked why he does it, I have heard him respond with, "Well, he's my kid too."  Or maybe he just knows how wacky I get without sleep!  Gotta love him.

Thank you, D!

9 Days

 

 Just chillin' on the tummy.

3 Weeks

 

 Love this boy!

 

3 Weeks

 

Oh how he loves bath time.
Wish I had one of these tubs with my other babies...maybe they wouldn't have hated bath time until they were each 18 months old!
 

3 Weeks

 

 Grandma.

My parents were able to come out and help for a week.

Thank you!!

2.5 Weeks

 

 I can't get enough of sleeping baby pictures!

3.5 Weeks

 

Grandpa.

AKA Chauffeur, Gardener, & Playmate (a few things he became while here).

3 Weeks

 

Going for a walk. 

4 Weeks

 

 I am embarrassed to admit it, but walking around our neighborhood with this double stroller has been something akin to exercise for me!  I have been using muscles in my legs that haven't been used in awhile.  And I'm just walking!

Sad, I know.

 

Exercise just wasn't a priority while pregnant.  It was all I could do to gather the energy to get in the car to go, well, anywhere.  Honestly, I was glad just to get through each day with everyone in one piece.  I actually did get on the stationary bike this pregnancy.  Once.  On a rare good day.  My hips always hurt while pregnant and the bike made it worse.  So, that little problem on top of already feeling rotten in general...well, that was the end of that.

 

I am loving our walks now, though.  It is starting to cool down quite a bit, so it may not last long.

 

Here we come stationary bike!

4 Weeks

 

 Our Family of SIX!

3 Weeks