3 month photos

Just wanted to share a few photos from Maddox' 3 month "photo shoot". He's such a little ham. He really seemed to love the camera. We are thrilled with all of the pics. Good thing we did it last weekend because he has come down with his first cold and hasn't been real happy lately. :(

I couldn't post any more pictures on this site, but more are on my Facebook page if you are interested.

3 months old now!

I can hardly believe it myself. Time flies. Maddox had a couple of shots at his 3 month visit which led to a difficult night or two...poor little guy. But, all is well now and he's feeling much better.

He has finally "graduated" from our bedroom into his nursery and has been sleeping in his big boy crib. I wasn't thrilled about the idea, but Joe thought it was long overdue. I guess it's a sign that he is too big for his bassinett when you wake up and see your little one with his legs hanging over the end of it. As Joe put it, "Erin, he's not going to college, he's just sleeping in his own room." :) I'm happy to report that Maddox loves his new bed as he has been sleeping for 8-9 hours straight every night since we made the big move.

He seems to be doing very well at daycare, but we sure have enjoyed the abundance of snow days lately. Funny how your feelings about snow (and winter in general) change when you work in a school.

Much love to all of you!

Playin'

My latest and greatest toy - thanks to Grandma Sally and Grandpa Mike. I'm not too sure what to do with it yet, but I had fun anyway!

We survived..

Well, we did it. We all survived my first week back to work. It was a trying week for all parties involved, but we survived. Joe battled the respiratory flu as well as the stomach flu, I battled my emotions and a mound of paperwork waiting for me at work, and Maddox had to get used to being somewhere else for the entire day. What a week!

Maddox did well at the sitter's house. He's starting to fall into a routine, which is nice. He sure was worn out in the evenings. We had a little accident on Friday morning. I slipped on the ice while holding Maddox (in his carrier). It was quite the scare...Maddox is just fine, I'm a little sore, but no major injuries.

We are really enjoying the weekend just spending quality time with eachother. We are doing lots of resting and snuggling. I miss him so much when I'm at work all day. I'm already looking forward to the summer!

Here is a short video of Maddox in the bathtub. He is starting to outgrow his little tub already!

Happy New Year

Hard to believe that 2008 has come to an end and a new year is now beginning. '08 was unbelievably fantastic...we can't wait to see what '09 has in store for us.

Maddox is doing so well. He enjoyed his first Christmas with family and friends. Of course, he was spoiled with all kinds of clothes, toys, and other useful gifts (diapers in his stocking). He is sleeping like a champ now. Only waking once in the middle of the night to eat. Feeding is definitely successful as he weighed in at 12 lb 7 oz at his 2 month check up.

Parenthood is completely amazing and we are enjoying every single second of it. We have so much to be thankful for.

Here is a video of our little guy playing (and doing some "talking" too). Happy New Year!!!