Mr. Personality

Wes' little personality is starting to emerge. He still jibber jabbers all the time and makes a lot of expressions. His favorite song to sing is "The Wheels on the Bus." I have a hilarious video of Wes and I singing, but I am kind of embarrassed by my lovely vocals so instead I will just show you a video of Wes telling me how it is.

Here is a video of Wes chatting. Apparently the 'girl' comment I made offended him, because he gave me a few seconds of the silent treatment. :)

Sniff Sniff

Even though today was my 6th day back at work, it was my 1st day dropping Wes off at daycare. Last week Ben was home with him and on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week our babysitter, Kristen, came to the house. I thought this nice gradual transition would make today easier. It didn't work. I feel that the act of dropping him off at daycare is like abandoning him in some weird way. I'm hoping it gets better. I've asked Ben to drop him off tomorrow... I'm hoping that will save me some tears.

Got Drool?

Do you see the drool hanging from Wes' lip? It tends to be there quite frequently these days. I usually have him wear a bib all day to keep his shirt dry. He also likes to put his fist in his mouth and then finds his thumb. I guess he may end up to be a thumb sucker, since he has decided he doesn't want anything to do with a pacifier anymore.

Surfs Up Dude

Wes loves his surfboard tummy mat. He thinks it is knarly and wants to hang ten.

Mr. Mom

Ben took the week off to hang out with Wes so that he wouldn't have to start daycare until next week (since I went back to work on Tuesday). Ben had a great time home with Wes, but said that it was really exhausting. This is how I found the boys when I got home from work after the third day.

12 Weeks

As I mentioned in the previous post, Wes likes to stand up now (with help of course.) We have now added another feature to our living room - an exersaucer. This handy dandy contraption allows mom & dad a chance to give their arms a break.

He has also added scooting around on his back to his repertoire. He totally did a 180° in his crib last night. That was a shocker. I wasn't expecting to see his feet where his head had been. He also likes to move around on his playmat as well. I guess he likes to play with the dangling toys at different angles... Once again I ask, "Where did my baby go?". :)

Twinkle Toes

If you hold Wes these days you better be prepared to hold him so that he can stand up on his feet. For about the last week and a half he throws a fit and straightens up his body if you try to have him sit with you. He would much rather stand. My arms get tired from holding him long before his legs do.

Just My Size

Wes found a kitten at his Grandpa and Grandma S.'s house last weekend that was just his size.

...much better than those two huge orange ones he lives with. :)

Wes Heard the News

Wes heard that I only have a few more weekdays home with him before I have to go back to work... :(

Wes in the Buff

Wes decided to pee while I was changing his diaper this morning. I thought that he was over that phase, because I had a nice long stretch of no pee/poo accidents with the diaper off. (That's right... poo accidents. One time when he was only about 4 weeks old "it" shot across the changing table and some landed on the floor. This boy has range! I said "Oh crap" and then laughed, because I realized that was the perfect expression.)

After taking off his soaked pajamas and putting on a new diaper I thought I'd get some pictures. He was in such a happy mood that I was hoping to catch some smiles.

(Poor kid, he got his mommy's thick thighs... I wonder if that means he will be a good jumper too?)

More Ben & Wes Moments

These moments were too cute to pass up.

Eleven Weeks Old

Eleven weeks already... He doesn't mind his tummy time as long as it doesn't linger past a few minutes or so. He is on average only waking up one to two times a night. He has started to get his drool on. I can't sop that stuff up fast enough. He is smiling a ton and starting to squeal in delight when his mommy and daddy are super hilarious.

Mother's Day

I know that it is only 9:00am on Sunday morning, but the day has been great so far. Ben made me breakfast in bed. Chocolate chip pancakes with a little maraschino cherry juice drizzled over the top... Yummy! The "MOM" pancake was the best. :) Wes must have thought that I needed a little pampering after those 20 hours of labor (which let me remind you included a horrendous 4 hours of pushing), because he set me up with a massage, facial, mani & pedi. I can't wait!

After so many years of feeling sad for what I didn't have on Mother's Day, I was finally able to experience tears of joy. I think that having to wait a little longer to become a mother has given me a greater appreciation of what a wonderful gift motherhood really is. God has truly blessed our lives with little Wes.

12:00pm update: I never thought that I would be so proud to wear spit-up all down the front of my shirt during church service. :)

Naptime and Playtime

Here is Wessy Poo napping in his crib.
Here he is hanging onto his singing bear. Grabbing onto toys is a new thing

that he started a few days ago.

Singing Mommy

Here are two of my favorite pictures from today. He is smiling and cooing more and more everyday. He loves to be sung to. I sing away, but I wish that I could carry a better tune. Wes doesn't seem to mind too much. He actually thinks I'm pretty funny. I need to think of some more songs though. I sing the same songs over and over again. Does anyone have any good suggestions?

Tummy Time

Check Wes out! He surprised us the other day by showing off how strong he is getting.

Wes' First Playdate

Wes had his first playdate today with his buddy, Ryder. They both have a ton in common... 1) Ryder's parents and Ben and I found out we were pregnant on the same day, 2) Ryder's mom and I took prenatal yoga classes together, 3) Wes and Ryder were born on the same day, 4) They both took in fluid during birth and had to spend a lot of time in the hospital nursery, and 5) they were released from the hospital on the same day. Both boys enjoyed hanging out together. I think this is the first playdate of many.

"I Love Daddy" ...and Mommy still loves cute sayings on onesies

Wes wanted to give a shout out to his pops today with his super cool "I Love Daddy" onesie.

Just Like Daddy

Last weekend we went shopping and guess what Ben found? A pair of sunglasses just like Ben's! I just couldn't wait for the moment that they both would be wearing them! The funny thing was that Wes actually didn't mind having them on. I thought for sure he would pull them off. I guess he wants to be "just like daddy" already...

Another Mommy & Me Picture

If you haven't noticed, I'm addicted to onesies with cute sayings on them. I must say that this one and his "Mommy's New Man" onesie have to be my favs. Just so Ben didn't feel left out I found a onesie out shopping today that said "I Love Daddy." Stay tuned for that pic.

Doesn't he look big in this picture? I am so sad that I only have two more weeks to stay at home with him. I can't believe how fast the last three months have gone. I better go grab some Kleenex now so that I can wipe up my tears and blow my nose.

Miss Green Eyes

Well, Butters has learned that if she wants attention she has to hang out where Wes is. Wes looks pretty small compared to Butters and and she is only 10 pounds. I'd hate to have Wes be next to Mittens who is a hefty 20 pounds...