Little man

Watching the K-State game! Jared had to work at the clinic, but was able to watch part of the game with us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah…go, go, go…oh! fumble. Elliot takes his K-State football seriously.

Elliot had his first dip in the pool last weekend.  It took him a few minutes to get used to the temperature and for him to decide he liked it. We may have a swimmer!

Tummy time is NOT one of Elliot’s favorite things. I was however, able to get a few happy shots of him while he played! **side note: I made the quilt he his playing on!  My first (and so far only) quilt ever!  

I love…

*I love the sigh Elliot makes when he is eating

*I love E’s new words ooooohhhh, oooohhhhh, oohh, oooooohh

*I love our conversations (and there are many) with all the oooohhhhs

*I love it when E sticks out his bottom lip when he is upset

*I love his fat thighs

*I love the whine he makes when he is tired or really doesn’t feel like going into a full cry….a more drawn out oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh with a furrowed brow….LOVE IT!

*I love the smile and leg kicks I get when I get him up in the morning (and the middle of the night even though I have to ignore them)

*I love that he loves bath time

*I love those chubby, squishy, kissable cheeks

*I love the look of achievement when he is standing up (yes, I am helping him)

*I love my new stronger arms :)

*I love it when he cuddles me when he is tired

*I love it when he falls asleep in my arms

*I love his toothless grin

*I love his crying face (just not the sound)

*I love that he follows me with his eyes

*I love that he plays independently on his play mat

*I love that he is growing up with a dog (even if that dog doesn't love him yet)

*I love Elliot’s old man face

*I love his button nose

*I love that he is part Jared

*I love the fine wispy hairs on his head

*I love the dimples in butt cheeks

*I love his little farts (they don’t sound little)

*I love the birthmark on his head

*I love how handsome he looks when I dress him up

*I love that he is my son!!

I LOVE THIS GUY!

A visit from the grandparents

Elliot got to meet my dad for the first time and was reintroduced to my mom this past week.  Their visit was fun and couldn't have come at a more needed time! We are still fighting with a fussy boy and just last week he took one of the good things we had going, away…going down to bed in the evening was easy….not anymore!

Even with a boy who is moody and a poor nap-taker, we were able to do a lot of activities and managed to get E to smile. He seemed to have a connection with my dad…it only took him looking at E to get him to smile!

During their visit we kept busy, going to the dog beach, into LA where we ate Wurstkuche, and then drove to Venice Beach. We also relaxed at the pool, went to the farmers market, and Jared and I even went on a date!  We had a great time and can’t wait for them to visit again!

Elliot’s swim top was a little snug and showed all his belly rolls…too cute!      

 

My dog can’t swim! :( Jared would take her into the water and while all the other dogs moved gracefully, keeping their paws paddling under the water…Elsie slapped her’s on top and held her head as high as she could!

Elsie wouldn’t go into the deep parts of the water, so when Jared would throw the frisbee too far, he would have to go in after it!

After being at home with their other grandchild, Marissa, my parents were a little shocked at the size difference (Marissa 10lbs, E probably 14lbs).  They got a workout lifting this chunk of a boy!

   Venice Beach Wurstkuche Breakfast at Rialtos

Baby Whisperer: So my dad had a way with Elliot.   They bonded in many ways …maybe because they are similar  :)

   Dad would hold Elliot and with his calming ways would put him to sleep. 

Teaching Elliot about good beer!  E seems to like their conversation :)

 

the room

We have finally set up Elliot’s room. It has taken us a while to give our bedroom up and move our belongings to the loft, but we have finally done it.  Elliot now has a place in the apartment to call his own!  Considering my limited budget and limited design freedom, I think it turned out well!

The bumper in the crib was made by me!  I am currently working on a matching quilt.  We chose to do white furniture so we could accent with color!

 

Elliot is 9 weeks today… Wow!  We had his 2 month appointment last week.  Elliot weighs 13lbs 12 oz (95%…go big boy!), is 23 1/4 inches long (75%), and looks good!  He had his first round of shots and did pretty well…there was a about a 30 second scream/cry and then he slept the rest of the day. 

Not sure if it’s because of the shots, but we’ve had a couple of rough days.  Elliot has not been napping, which leads to this face …so sad :( 

Hopefully the naps will start soon! (He’s still so stinkin’ cute…even when he fusses)

 

 

When he is not fussy, we get these cute little smiles!  Elliot loves to stare and smile at Jared when he is giving him his bath.

My sleeping beauty (when he sleeps).

Happenings

There have been a few new things happening around our household. 

1. Elliot may have had a growth spurt (not sure if he is growing taller or even wider!) He slept 2-3 hours each nap and ate more frequently for about 2 days.  We are however,  back to our normal no nap schedule :)

2. Jared and I went on a date!  That’s right, Elliot had his first babysitter! 

3. I am beginning to fit back into my pre-pregnancy pants!  (These are jeans I didn’t wear very often before pregnancy because they are stretchy and a little too big…BUT they are regular jeans!!)

4. Jared has been on a week break from school before he starts his fall quarter (apparently the toughest one).  It has been WONDERFUL having him home! 

5. I started running again!  I decided to get back into running using a run/walk plan.  I started running 2 min. and walking 4, repeating this for 30 min. total.  The first 2 min. stretch I did, just about killed me!  And to think this time last year I was running 2 hours!

Now for some pics…The many faces of Elliot!

6 weeks and fuss free!

     Well, not completely fuss free, he is a baby! We are doing better though.  Thanks to my friend Erin for recommending a book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, we are on our way to a happy baby :)  Elliot’s feedings have spread out, he is taking 1-1 1/2 hour naps, and is playing on his play mat independently for 10-15 minutes!  He is also sleeping more at night.  He goes down between 7:30 and 8:30 each night and sleeps until about 4:00 when he eats and then falls back to sleep for about 2-3 more hours (there is a feeding at 11:00…to “fill him up”, but he remains asleep (yes, this is possible)).

Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure!

“Sumo” Elliot (this was Jared’s doing)

    Doesn’t he look handsome in his K-State gear?!                                                             

He loves his bath time.

He also loves his daddy!Elliot’s 6 week picture next to Elsie

Smiling as he plays with his toys! (these are still few and far between)