5 Weeks ALREADY?

Monday, our little man hit the 5 week old mark.  As I look back all I can see is this blur of parenthood in front of me and wonder...where where has the time gone?  Have I really managed to make it through 5 weeks on very minimal sleep and have I taken care of this present from God to the best of my ability?

The short answer...YES!  This little guy has brought David and I so much happiness over the past 5 weeks we both wonder on a daily basis how he will make us laugh and smile and what he will do next that will make us love him even more tomorrow and the next day and even the weeks and years to come after that.

It really, truly does seem like yesterday when we were bringing him home for the first time and now the new love of my life has outgrown his small newborn clothes, is starting to smile (which by the way could make the worst day better in an instant), is following David and I with his eyes and by the grace of God isn't peeing on us or everything around him when we change his diaper.

It took awhile for us to get that diaper thing down but for some reason being peed on by this handsome face isn't so bad.  Don't get me wrong...It's not something I looked forward to.  I am definitely not that kind of girl!! ;)

So...here are a few things I have learned over the past 5 weeks. 

1.  Getting pooped on while out running errands doesn't bother David.  For the first time ever, I heard from his mouth, "It's okay...I'll take that one for the team".

2.  It is possible to have a full conversation with your husband by text while rocking Rylan to sleep.  In the dark and while he is 3 feet from you.  Talking and light may disturb this loving creature and you all know how I hate to start something over again from the beginning. 

3.  Feeding 4 ounces at at time instead of 2 at each feeding makes for a realization that my boy is getting bigger. Or...that he has his dad's appetite. 

4.  You can never have too many pictures of him.  Capturing every smile every time is a new hobby of mine!

5.  Pulling over in a truck stop parking lot to feed a screaming Colter and locking yourself in the car while doing so is part of the "mommy" job.
NOTE: This was not the nicest looking truck stop but a girl has to do what a girl has to do!

6.  I have yet to understand why a barking dog or the vacuum cleaner won't wake this child up but the moment you open the door to check on him during nap time or open a can of Pepsi, it DOES.

7.  Fifteen minute showers are definitely a thing of the past :)

8.  Planning a trip to Target takes strategic planning even the US Army would be jealous of!!  Talk about a specific Operation Order.

9.  Having a standing date at 1 and 4 am every night now has the approval of my mother :)

10.  Slobbery milk kisses are THE BEST!!

Until next week friends and family!!

Love,

David, Kelly, Rylan, Ryker and Ava