Twelve Weeks

Another week has come and gone and this one was crazy.  We had so much to do to prepare for Nolan's first day of daycare and my return to work.  From the beginning of the week till the end, I FELT NOTHING BUT DREAD.  I was dreading to send my little baby to daycare and return to work, but some things just have to be done. 

After putting off taking Nolan's things to daycare, Brian and I finally did so on Friday.  Nothing like putting a pack 'n play together during nap time.... yikes!  So the pack 'n play was set up, his clothes and spare everything (cause they need spare bibs, sheets, socks, clothes, burp clothes...) was in his little cubby, and we met his teachers.  He was ready for his first day.

Over the weekend I started the labeling process.  Now that is some work.  Everything, and I mean everything had to be labeled.  Now what I took to daycare on Friday was already labeled, but I had to plan his outfits for the week and label them.  Of course I am obsessive, so not only does he have outfits but he has matching blankets, which needed to be labeled as well.  After sticking and ironing (yes, I broke down and got iron-ons too because I know how some tags are picky and I ate it, and I couldn't stand the thought of him maybe picking) many labels to his belonngings, Nolan's items were all labeled. 

Monday, Nolan started daycare.  I couldn't believe it but it was happening.  Ironically, picture day was the same day.  Nothing like a professional picture to celebrate your first day of school.  After getting up at 4:30 and taking three hours to get ready (two diaper changes, two feedings, Nolan dressed, Mommy showered and dressed, and the four bags ready) we were finally ready to go.  OR SO I THOUGHT.  I heard a nice rumbling sound, then a squirt.  Yep a big poop.  Nothing like getting him all ready just to have to take him out again.

We finally made it to daycare at 8:30.  Nolan was taken out of his car seat and fed by his teacher while I filled out paperwork and talked with another teacher.  I headed off to the dentist and only called once to check in on him.  When I picked him up he was sitting in a bouncy chair sound asleep.  His paperwork said he had a good day, was content and full of smiles.  When I took him to the car and put him in his seat I noticed a tear in his right eye.  Talk about pulling on my heart. 

All and all, this week was a huge step for both Nolan and Mommy.  Let's see what next week has in store, shall we?

Of course we had lunch with Mommom again and it was really good.  The food was home cooked and you could tell, it was delicious.

Here are photos from the week:

Asleep in his swing

Love this face

"Seriously, jacket weather already?!  Do we have to have the hood?"

Cuddles with Daddy

"Look at me!!"

"Yes, just like my shirt says... I'm in charge"

"What you lookin' at?"

"Now this is the life"

Best video ever

"My first day of WHAT?!"

"SCHOOL!!! YAY!"

Lovin' the blanket

"mmmm fist"

"Wyatt, please HELP me!!"

"Oh just take the picture"

"At the end of a long day it's nice to sit with my dog"

Eleven Weeks

This week was filled with a lot of running around to prepare for Nolan's baptism.  The weather was fantastic and we still managed to get in a few walks. 

I feel like everyday our little Nolan looks different.  I find myself still dreading the fact that I have to return to work in just one week.  I can't believe twelve weeks are almost over.  Where in the world did the time go??? 

Nana and Grandpa came to visit early in the week and Nolan was ready with this Grandpa shirt. 

"What?!  Grandpa's coming?"

 "I think I will nap until Grandpa arrives"

Mommom came over to visit on Wednesday to ensure that the 55 year old christening outfit would fit.  It did fit thank goodness.  Then we found out on Thursday that Mommom had a cold.  I spent the rest of the week praying that Nolan and I wouldn't get it. 

The entire weekend was spent getting the house ready for Nolan's baptism.  Talk about stressful.  Thank goodness for family and friends cause there was no way I would have been able to do all of the set up plus cook everything.  The baptism turned out great (see the previous post). 

Here are some other photos from this week:

 "What are you looking at?!"

My little conductor

Cuteness

I love these eyes

"Yes world, I found my hands!!!"

"This tummy time thing... it sucks!"

Yesterday we received Nolan's professional photos.  Talk about adorable... OMG.  See for yourself:

Well, another week down which means Nolan is now 11 weeks old.  I just can't believe it.  I continue to wonder how time can go so fast and why there are only 24 hours in one day.  As I continue to wonder, another week is currently taking place.....

Into the Hands of God

We couldn't have asked for a better day.  Maybe it was God's way of telling us that things are the way they are supposed to be or maybe it was his brother shining down on him.  Whatever the reason, Nolan's baptism day was beautiful. 

It was decided that Nolan would wear my father's baptism outfit.  This outfit has been in our family for 55 years and was worn by my father, my brother, and now Nolan.  It was washed several times very carefully, as it is made of lace, and ironed ever so gently. 

Gramps and Nolan

We got him dressed and ready to go in the comfort of his own room and prayed that he didn't christen the outfit on the way to the church.  Our prayers were answered as he was dry upon arrival, LOL. 

A total of three children were baptized yesterday, two boys (including Nolan and a little girl).  Of course, our family took up most of the church, but that's what happens when we have 11 grandchildren on one side.  The sun was brightly shining in on us during the service, as if Wyatt was trying to shine through to help welcome Nolan into the hands of God. 

Our family is so big it took two photos to capture everyone

Nolan's God parents

After the church, we returned to our house and hosted a huge celebration with friends and family.  The day was great.  The kids played on the moon bounce and the adults ate and enjoyed time together.  My aunt made Nolan's cake and it turned out incredibly cute.   

Yes, someone found his thumb!

The day was just perfect, absolutely perfect.

Double Digits

Yes, we have entered the land of double digits.  Nolan is 10 weeks old today. 

I still find myself asking how time moves so fast, it just doesn't make sense to me.  How is he already 10 weeks old?  How does it go from 7am to 9pm in a blink of my eye every day? 

This week we spent a lot of time playing and working on tummy time.  We spent most of this week inside thanks to the weather but we were able to get in a few walks down our street.  We did visit with Mommom at her work for lunch and we went to Mommom's on Friday night.  That resulted in our first car ride home in the dark and little Nolan cried the entire way home.  Someone needs to invent a baby car light.  LOL 

We also went shopping on Saturday.  Interesting trip since Nolan pooped while in Penney's and had it all the way around him and up his back.  Nothing like getting it all over the nice new stroller, oh fun.  Sunday we went to church and witnessed two baptisms, which was nice since Nolan will be baptized this coming weekend. 

Yesterday I had a dentist appointment so I brought my grandmother along to help with Nolan while I was getting my teeth cleaned.  Thank goodness for her otherwise that office would have probably never let us back there.  Nolan decided he was not taking his morning nap yesterday and instead whined the entire time.  Afterwards we went out to lunch a the cutest little cafe and while my grandmother and I ate, Nolan slept. 

And that was our week.  Pretty boring and basic but we spent a lot of time together.  Here are a few photos from the week:

"Really?!  Please put that camera away!"

Protective Cody dog

He loves looking at this

Love those little lashes

"Don't cry Nolan, Cody dog is here"

Nolan talking to Mommy

Nolan and Daddy

"So if I move my feet then these things move.  Cool!"

Nolan and Mommy chillaxin'

Our little bubble maker

He is standing here.  He loves to stand!

And hey, why not end the week with a mooditude face.