As of today Riley is 6 weeks old. We have officially made it through baby boot camp! Hooray!
Boot camp definitely had it's moments, most memorable for me was the day I dropped my mom off at the airport. She had been visiting us for three weeks and the day I dropped her off was going to be my first day alone with the baby. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to do it on my own. Riley and I would have a week alone together (during the days, at least) before Sunnie would be coming to visit, and up until that point I had never had to soothe his crying without someone there to help me out and give me pointers. Mom would reassure me that the crying wouldn't last forever, a mantra that I repeat for myself almost daily. She would take the baby while I took a nap or a shower, and help me put the grocery cart away at the store, and just be someone to help me sort through this life change. These things might not seem like a big deal, but they helped everday and I wasn't sure I could manage without her. Happily though we made it, and I really enjoyed it too. Riley is such a good baby! He has his moments battling tiredness and gas pains, but he sleeps great at night (usually only waking up twice, and easily going back down to sleep) and in between his long daytime naps he will sit and look around and make those cute baby cooing sounds! I am falling more in love with him each day!
Gary is an excellent dad! He always helps out where he can and he loves to hang out with his little guy. He gives Riley his baths and he also insists on taking him for an hour during church! What a guy!
Jack is sweet with the baby too. Whenever we get home Jack has to peek into the baby carrier to see Riley. I love it!
Well here are a bunch of pictures from the last six weeks. It is amazing to see how much bigger he gets in just a few short weeks. Enjoy!
Taking our first look at our little boy
First baby cry
It was all worth it!
Baby foot prints
First bath
Everyone was worn out from the labor!
Everyone was worn out from the labor!
New little family
First trip out in the carrier to the doctor
I love this picture!
Checking out dad
At the library with a bunch of baby name books
Cute baby toes!
Little baby smiles! Don't they just melt your heart?
Bath time!
Kisses from cousin Anya
Tiny baby asleep on a big bed
5 comments:
Oh he is so precious. I'm glad you made it through boot camp. The first six weeks were definitely the hardest for us. We love you and can't wait to see you guys and meet your little guy. Hold him and kiss him for me.
He is so cute! I love the update! I'm so glad to hear you are falling right into motherhood! I knew you would be great. And Gary as a father, that's so cute.
What a sweet little baby! He is absolutely adorable. I can't tell who he looks like more...I think he is a great mixture of both of you.
He is the cutest!! I'm so glad I am finally able to see his adorable little face. Sounds like you guys are already pros at this parenting thing!!
oh i just loved those pictures! so cute!
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