I am so sad the weekend is over! But it was very relaxing and felt extra long since we had so much fun all day Friday with Brittany and Joe. On Saturday we all went to Sean's baseball game after the morning session of conference. Sean did great and we had so much fun sitting in the sun and eating game food (i.e. hot dogs, hambergers, soda).
The whole time we were there, all I could think about was how excited I am for Max to play sports! I really love going to games and I know I will be one of those crazy little league moms who cheers extra loud and screams at the coach when my kid sits the bench too long. =) But seriously, I hope that I can teach Max to work really hard, be dedicated and have a great attitude. I have found that if you can do that, it can take you a lot farther than the athletes who have lots of raw talent. I am already planning the sports I want him to play! I really hope he plays soccer in the fall and baseball in the spring. Of course he'll ski in the winter since we'll be living in Utah! Danny wants him to start golf as soon as he can hold his head up well. It will be so fun to see my boys play golf together. Danny also wants him to play hockey. Yea right! I don't want to spend all our time in Canada! Plus I wan't Max to keep as many teeth as possible.
One of the reasons I am so convinced Max is going to be such a hot shot athlete is because Max rolled over again on Friday night! He did it the first time when he was just under six weeks- March 12th, just two days after his due date! I was sure he wouldn't do it again until around three months (which I think is about average age for rolling over). But surprise! He was laying on his back on the couch Friday night and all the sudden I looked and he was on his tummy. I couldn't believe it! The first time he went from his tummy to his back on the floor.
It is especially unual for Max to roll over at such a young age because he was premature. Most developmental milestones occur later for preemies. Max is amazing, what can I say?
Saturday night I was planning to put Max in his crib for the first time over night. I felt like it was a good time because I want him to get used to his crib so we can start working towards sleeping through the night a little bit better. We spent forever looking for his baby monitor, and just when we got everything ready, I freaked out! Out of nowhere I started crying because I realized that once he starts sleeping in his room, he won't sleep right next to my bed anymore and he won't be my teeny baby anymore! I was soooo sad! As much as I look forward to sleeping all night again, I know I will really miss the time we spend snuggling on the couch at 4 am and being able to look over and watch him sleep. He always looks so beautiful all snuggled up in his little blue moses basket. I'll even miss listening to him snort when he starts waking up! It's also really comforting to be able to check on him so much. I'm afraid I'm a little SIDS paranoid. Am I the only one who goes crazy over sleeping apart from my baby? I need some advice fellow moms.
I took these pictures after a 3 am feeding. I was struck by how sweet he is while he is sleeping and I want to always remember these early morning moments together! It was worth the lost sleep time to stay up and take them.
You are such a cute mom Jess. I was reading this blog to Jeremy and he laughed cause I went through the EXACT same thing you did. Kasen didn't go into his crib until he was 4 months old. BUT, thats the funny thing, the night we put him in his crib he started sleeping through the night. He is still your teeny little baby, he relies on you for everything. EVERYTHING. He will always be your teeny tiny baby. :)
ReplyDeleteDOn't be sad Jess, even though he is getting bigger and bigger and moving into becoming a baby and he is not your little little octopus anymore you will still melt. I still melt when Luc does something new or sweet. Even though Ashley is around I still have those special feelings for my little boy. I always will. Don't get me wrong, I have those feelings with Ashley too. But it is different. It will be different with all of them. Just cherish these times but look forward to the future and just know that you WILL melt.
ReplyDeleteThose feelings about them sleeping in another room never goes away, atleast for me they don't. If you start Max on a good schedule now your life will be so much easier later.
I hope that his gas situation is better. I hope those drops helped. Call me if you have any other questions!
Jess,
ReplyDeleteIt is was scary moving your baby into another room. It is sad because he is growing up. I get sad everytime Taylee grows out of a new outfit because it means that she is getting bigger and bigger. Sometimes I wish that she would stay small forever. They are just so sweet and innocent. Max is going to be a great little athlete! He is such a cutie!
You need to show me how to take photos like those. Max couldn't be more precious
ReplyDeletehey jess
ReplyDeletehow are you and max? i sooooo wish i was there and am so excited to see him on April 18th (and you of course)it will be so fun. its funny how you are so attached to max but i think its cute. love ya and cant wait to see ya.
Your Sister mackenzie
P.S. we need to think of a new name for a married woman with children. Whats after Wif??? love ya, bye!