Friday, June 15, 2007

2 Months!!


Isn't it crazy how time flies and our kiddos seem to grow beneath our eyes! It seems like just the other day that our son was born, now he is blossoming into an expressive little boy. His 2 month birthday was this past Wednesday, June 13th. He sure has been busy experiencing new things.

1. He does great during tummy time and lifts his head and chest up off the floor. Great job, Nate.

2. He tracks the lights and colors as the music plays on his bouncy seat. He, also, tracks mommy and daddy ;-).

3. He likes the swing, again. He didn't for a week or two.

4. He sleeps in his own room, now. Mommy misses him but watches him on the video monitor.

5. He smiles when smiled at or when we play with his cheeks.

6. He has giggled once that Sam and I both witnessed.

7. He does great in the car, but when he is hungry he doesn't like to stop at stoplights or the bank! The car needs to keep on moving!

8. He loves to stretch. I have never seen someone stretch so much.

9. He loves being held in a reverse football hold, where he can see out!

10. He has had a few play dates with friends - Luke, Pierce, Avery, Micah, Emmy, London, and Reagan.

11. He coos at us and his toys.

12. He loves watching the red stars as his mobile goes around.

13. He has begun sucking on his hands more, even when he has a full tummy. He doesn't really take a pacifier, but he is never very fussy (Praise God), so there isn't much need. He will probably end up being a thumb sucker--I just hope it won't be to hard to break the habit, since his thumb is always with him.

14. He gets to go play with Grammy every day!

15. He has had his pictures taken professionally.

16. He has had his first round of shots---more on that later!

17. He has grown like a weed and is already 13 pounds! I guess he loves to eat.

18. He still likes to be swaddled at night. He looks like a little burrito!

19. He nurses well, and takes 3 bottles from Grammy during the day. Fortunately, my work provides a mothers room to allow me to keep nursing.

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Monday, June 11, 2007

We Made It!

Well, today marked my return to work. Ugh! Thankfully, little Nate gets to go stay with his loving Grammy every day. Thanks, mom, you're the best! I got up at 5:00 after getting a solid 6 hours of sleep. Thanks Nate, mommy needed that before her first day. I fed Nate after having to wake him up, changed his diaper twice, got myself ready, and gathered all the essentials for his diaper bag, my lunch, and everything needed for me to pump at work. Throw in 2 framed pictures for my desk and my purse and I had quite a load!! I grabbed Nate and we headed out to Grammy's at 6:15. I dropped him off said my goodbyes, took some pictures, and put him back down to sleep. I headed off to work and made it there by 6:50. We did pretty good time wise this morning thanks to no unforeseen spit-ups, diaper leaks, or fussiness. I held myself together pretty good. I had some emotional moments, but I got most of my emotions about returning to work out about a week ago. I just decided to have my melt down a little early ;-)!! Nate did great with mom. He ate, played, and slept well. As a matter of fact, I put him back to bed when I left this morning and returned to get him up from a nap after work. I flew through traffic anxious to see the little man. He was wearing his "What happens at Grandma's stays at Grandma's" onesie. I thought mom would like that for the first day :-)!


Our biggest incident of the day was after he and I got home. I put him in the swing while I changed clothes, washed out my lunch containers and made bottles for tomorrow. I got ready to feed him and since he had been napping and had a full diaper, I stopped to change it before feeding him. Well, during mid-change, while dirty diaper was off and new one wasn't on yet, Nate decided it was time for a 'code brown'. Yep, I think it was his way of getting back at me for not staying home with him.


All in all, it was a successful day. I will be in good shape if the rest of the week goes that
smoothly!

Heading out, still in PJ's!

Saying my goodbyes!


When I left, he was headed back to finish sleeping! I still swaddle him because it tends to let him know it is time for a nap or bedtime.

When I returned, he was looking so cute! Here he is sleeping after kicking himself free from his SwaddleMe. Very seldom does he fight the confinement, but as you can see, today he wanted freedom!

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

A little more of Nate!

"Can you see me? I am trying to blend in with the couch in my new church duds. Don't forget to check out the open-toed sandal action. You gotta love the bugs on the bottom. Mom just had to have a picture of me in my very first pair of shoes."
"We're going where? A church picnic? Oh, that must be why mom put this silly hat on me!"

"Okay, I really don't know what to think of this thing called 'tummy time', but I am giving it some serious effort this time. I just can't figure out why this blinding flash of light seems to amuse mom and dad."

"There it is again, that blinding flash of light. When I get big enough, I am going to escape to the other room just like our dog, Dexter, does. He must know something that I don't."



First Portrait Session

Nathan had his first portraits taken one day shy of his 1 month birthday on May 12, 2007. He did a great job! The pictures came in a few days ago and I have been trying to find time to get a few of them posted for you to see. He went without clothes and diaper in several of them, and Sam and I are very grateful that there were no surprises coming from the southern region ;-).


Safe and secure in daddy's strong arms!


Mommy just can't quit admiring her sweet boy!


Monday, May 14, 2007

Lunch with Aunt Traci and Grammy

My mommy and I got out for lunch today. We went to the Atlanta Bread Company and to my surprise we picked up Grammy on the way and Aunt Traci met us there. It was such a treat to get to see both of them plus get out of the house for awhile. They love me so much and just can't quit kissing on me. I think my mommy even caught them in the act. Thanks Grammy and Aunt Traci, I had so much fun seeing you.

Mother's Day - 1 Month Old

Yesterday was such a special day. Not only was it Nate's One Month Birthday, it was my very first Mother's Day. I have always wanted to be a mother, and it has taken a while to get here. I always thought I would start my family in my mid to late 20's. Well, God had another plan because I didn't meet the man of my dreams until I was 28, we wed when I was 30, and here I am at 33 celebrating my first Mother's day. Well, I just have to say the wait was well worth it!! I LOVE MY FAMILY! I have the most caring and loving husband ever, and the cutest and sweetest baby a new mom could ever want. They showered me with gifts and love for my special day. There were three gifts: the movie "Happy Feet" from Nathan, a sweet Willow tree figurine of a mom and son from Sam, and a very nice watch from Sam and Nathan.

Friday, May 11, 2007

One Month Check-Up

Hey everyone, Nate here! I thought I would try out this blog thing that all my friends are doing. I went to see Dr. Webb today for my one month check-up (well, I am actually not a month old until Mother's Day--- my mommy thinks that it is so special that we will both be celebrating something that day!) Mommy says I am growing like a weed. Here are my stats for anyone that is interested:

Birth 8 lbs. 15 oz; 20 inches
2 Weeks 9 lbs 6.5 oz (75%); 21 1/2 inches (75%)
One Month 10 lbs 11.5 oz (75%); 22 3/4 inches (90%)

I am having my first portrait session tomorrow. Hopefully, they can capture all my cuteness on film!! Speaking of that, I have to sign off so that I can get some much needed beauty sleep ;-)! Mom says that we will try and post more pictures soon.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Chillin' @ Home...

Just a few pics of little Nate around the house.

"Chillin' in my crib... check you cats later, this baby stuff is hard work."

All together now, "AHHHHHHHHH..."

Laying in mom's lap... mesmorized by her beauty or working on a "surprise"... you be the judge.
Just over a week old and already a deep thinker about the universe around him...

Here's Nate finding an appetizer before dinner...

Here's the little guy doing what he does best. Check out the cheeks!!






Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Get Your Guns Up!! Nathan Tyler Wolfe is finally here!

Nathan Tyler Wolfe made his entrance into the world at 2:58 p.m. on April 13, 2007, weighing in at 8 lbs. 15 oz. and 20 inches in length. His father and I could not be more proud! He is the light of our lives. We would say that he is just perfect, but then again we are a little biased ;-)! He has platinum blonde hair and deep blue eyes.


Here are a few pictures of the handsome fellow.
The future Red Raider!!

The happy family!



Arriving home!


Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Still Working, Still Waiting...

Well, I am still pregnant and on the job. I guess the doctors were wrong when they started telling me over 2 1/2 weeks ago that I wouldn't make it to my due date. Well, my due date is this Saturday, April 7th, so I guess I still have a few days left to deliver "early". I just don't think that is what they meant when they said I wouldn't go that long. It sure messed with my head. I guess the "Wolfe Pup" likes the environment I am providing, because he sure doesn't seem to be in any hurry to go anywhere. Every morning, my coworkers are surprised to see me and say "You still here?" Yep, I am still here!

Everyone keeps telling me babies are much quieter while they are still in the womb ;-)! However, I can't get comfortable enough to sleep now, so I might as well be getting up to a crying baby! Anyways, the anticipation is fun and the mystery of what he looks like, how long he is, and what he weighs is still alive. Not to mention the fact that everyone is still curious about his name. I know our families are anxious for his arrival. Plus, he has several little friends waiting to meet him: Kennedy, Emerson, Pierce, Luke, Avery and the countless others. He will have some catching up to do!

Hopefully, the next post will be pictures! I am keeping my fingers crossed.