The past week I have actually started to understand why it is people have more than 1 kid. It's pretty amazing. Peyton has changed so much in the past 6 weeks and things are now becoming more rewarding. Granted we still can't travel by car or stroller, we are learning to love life inside these walls. We are greeted with smiles every morning, after being able to sleep for 6 or 7 hours in a stretch. Now Peyton is playing with his voice and beginning to realize he is capable to making sounds other than a cry. He opens his mouth with a huge smile and it looks like he wants to laugh, but hasn't quite figured that one out yet. He continues to love love love the bath. Daddy holds him with one hand under the head and he floats and kicks off the side. He is also starting to produce tears. It makes mom fall for the sad cry he makes even harder. A few weeks ago I just wanted to pass him off when he started his crying bouts, but now I want to be the one cuddling and soothing him. Peyton is an active baby. He loves to use his legs and it seems like he is continually figuring out how he can get places. Even after he falls asleep he continues to wiggle and kick. I now understand why my belly moved the way it did when pregnant. Peyton's focus is sharp. He has no problems following me across the room. Even when I'm rocking or bouncing him, his gaze remains locked on that one object of interest. I love my days with Peyton though I do feel somewhat isolated. That will get even worse when the regular visits from my mom come to an end as she heads back to school next week. I'll just keep hoping that one day the car will become tolerable, and the stroller ride a treat. Until then I'll just enjoy and embrace the cuddles, coos, and cuteness.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I'm starting to get it...
Amazingly Peyton has been resting long enough to give me a computer break. I've started to figure out some patterns and routines, but he is still a tricky little guy to put down. Yesterday I put him down on the bathroom floor as it's the only room dark enough to keep him from eyeballing everything. Poor guy!
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I'm starting to get it...
Amazingly Peyton has been resting long enough to give me a computer break. I've started to figure out some patterns and routines, but he is still a tricky little guy to put down. Yesterday I put him down on the bathroom floor as it's the only room dark enough to keep him from eyeballing everything. Poor guy!
The past week I have actually started to understand why it is people have more than 1 kid. It's pretty amazing. Peyton has changed so much in the past 6 weeks and things are now becoming more rewarding. Granted we still can't travel by car or stroller, we are learning to love life inside these walls. We are greeted with smiles every morning, after being able to sleep for 6 or 7 hours in a stretch. Now Peyton is playing with his voice and beginning to realize he is capable to making sounds other than a cry. He opens his mouth with a huge smile and it looks like he wants to laugh, but hasn't quite figured that one out yet. He continues to love love love the bath. Daddy holds him with one hand under the head and he floats and kicks off the side. He is also starting to produce tears. It makes mom fall for the sad cry he makes even harder. A few weeks ago I just wanted to pass him off when he started his crying bouts, but now I want to be the one cuddling and soothing him. Peyton is an active baby. He loves to use his legs and it seems like he is continually figuring out how he can get places. Even after he falls asleep he continues to wiggle and kick. I now understand why my belly moved the way it did when pregnant. Peyton's focus is sharp. He has no problems following me across the room. Even when I'm rocking or bouncing him, his gaze remains locked on that one object of interest. I love my days with Peyton though I do feel somewhat isolated. That will get even worse when the regular visits from my mom come to an end as she heads back to school next week. I'll just keep hoping that one day the car will become tolerable, and the stroller ride a treat. Until then I'll just enjoy and embrace the cuddles, coos, and cuteness.
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Mandy said...
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That is so encouraging to here Melissa! It does take alot of time to adjust to an addition to the family and the life changes that they bring! So good to find contentment with in the constraints of babyhood! It will get better! Have you thought of getting a big car seat that stays in the car? They work for infants up to small toddlers and don't feel so confining. Just a thought. I would love to drop by one day for a visit!
Your a great Mom Melissa!! -
September 5, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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That is so encouraging to here Melissa! It does take alot of time to adjust to an addition to the family and the life changes that they bring! So good to find contentment with in the constraints of babyhood! It will get better! Have you thought of getting a big car seat that stays in the car? They work for infants up to small toddlers and don't feel so confining. Just a thought. I would love to drop by one day for a visit!
Your a great Mom Melissa!!
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