growing growing GROWING:)

Silas had his two month checkup last Tuesday. Little man is weighing in at 10lbs 14ounces and 23 3/4 inches long! He is growing and changing constantly and it's so much fun to see!

Wednesday we had to go visit the physical therapist for some stretching. His neck muscles are a bit tight on the right side but nothing alittle extra stretches will fix. He loves his after bath massages already so this isn't any big deal to toss in.

He is smiling more and more.. and trying to laugh. Still doesn't quite have that figured out yet but it's funny to hear him try. Daddy almost got one out of him this morning! Everytime we play he gets a bit closer, I'm sure we'll hear that giggle before long! He still loves his mirror. Of coarse who wouldn't love looking at that handsome face for awhile. lol He likes to bat at his toys and even managed to bop one right into Mommy's nose this morning. Seems like he is going to be on the move before long. He loves kicking his legs and stretching his arms out all around him.

It's still hard to believe he's 9 weeks old already. Having him here is so amazing. I love being his mom.. more than I ever thought possible! Every day we take a minute to thank God for this precious little man. What a great gift we have been given.

"who is that handsome boy?!"

Silas is officially two months old today! Woohoo!

We took our first trip to the park Saturday for his pictures but didn't stay very long. Maybe next time it will be warm enough for a picnic!

Little man is doing great right now. Last Monday I brought out the mirror I bought for his crib and he was excited! It was awesome to watch him smile at himself and reach for the toys on the mirror. He's such a smart boy:) Everyday now we have fun with mirror time!

Besides mirror fun, Silas is laughing and cooing.. and sometimes yelling at mom. He likes to feel knew things and discovered my cold water bottle.. lol

Yesterday we celebrated his first Easter. As always, he slept through church... then we came home to relax for the afternoon. The Easter bunny made a visit too, and left Silas his first Easter basket complete with an egg toy that crinkles and a stuffed chickie that chirps!

Tomorrow we got for a two month check-up with Dr. Julie.. and the dreaded shots :( I'm sure we'll do great though! We are anxious to see how much he's grown in the last month!

We are loving life here in the Ladehoff house and excited to see what comes our way next!

Welcome Spring!

Maybe... lol

Today Silas took his first trip to the mall. As usual, he slept through most of it! Of coarse we also had to stop and visit the Easter Bunny (even though we thought he was a little creepy looking. lol)

Silas is almost 8 weeks old and growing like crazy! He is changing more and more everyday. He loves being read to and is really starting to like bathtime - just not when he has to get out of the tub! He entertains me everyday with his little baby coos and sweet smiles. What a joy this little guy is!

6 weeks old..

and already such a personality! Silas continues to amuse and amaze us!

I am so thankful to be able to stay at home with my little guy, I can't imagine missing a moment of his life. He is smiling more now, it's wonderful! A few days ago he looked me right in the face and gave me a huge smile. Oh yeah, that made Mommy's day!

He has also discovered a love of pear juice, I'm just glad it got things moving in his tummy again. lol He sure sucks it down though, and then licks his lips when it's gone. Such a silly guy..

His favorite thing is of coarse, Mommy... but Daddy is a close second! He still likes to feel Daddy's chin and has discovered that the dog is hairy too. I don't think he's quite sure what the dog is yet though.. but he likes to touch him. lol

We are slowly getting into a routine and that makes life so much easier for me!

New things this week? We love the co-sleeper! Best purchase we've made so far! Now he can sleep beside me but is still safe in his own little bed! He also loves holding someone's hand (usually mine. lol) but that touch seems to really comfort him - and of coarse mommy doesn't mind holding his little hand!

We enjoy tummy time everyday and Silas is getting so strong. Won't be long before he's holding his head up with a little more control. His eyes are getting lighter too. We can't wait to see what color they finally turn! The poor little guy is going bald though.. but the hair on the back of his head is getting longer. Guess we can always do a comb-over if we need to!

He still isn't a big fan of being naked but does seem to enjoy peeing on mommy every chance he gets!

This week Silas was without mommy for the first time! Great Grandma watched him so I could run to the store for some juice. Silas was fine.. Mommy wasn't.. (well..I didn't think I would be anyway!) It sure was a fast trip to town though!

Always, Always.

Silas and I are surviving our first full week at home without Daddy. Normally he will sit in his swing or bouncy seat while I'm able to get some things done around the house. This week though, he'd rather just be in Mommy's arms. Mommy. Is. Tired.

I remember over the past 8 years thinking about how much I couldn't wait to hold my own baby in my arms. To love and cuddle.. soothe and comfort...Wondering if it would ever happen... Yesterday I was getting a bit frustrated (not really upset, just wanting to get some things done around the house) and Silas would not stay calm for very long once I put him down. When he's upset and crying I hold him close and remind him that Mommy is here "Always, Always". We rocked for awhile and he went back to sleep. I started thinking about one of my favorite Bible verses. "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) and how God is here for us "Always, Always". When we are lost or feeling alone... when we just need someone to comfort us when we cry. Though we may not always feel him, he is always here. What a powerful love that is.

Deja Vu..

Once again we celebrated Friday the 13th... I thought it was pretty cool Si's one month birthday fell on a Friday too.

Our little guy is growing up so fast! Thursday we took another trip to visit Dr. Julie for Si's one month check-up. The big guy is now weighing in at 9lbs 13oz and is a keeper at 22 1/4 inches long! His appointment was great, he's developing right on track and amazes us at how much he is changing already. Sadly, we've had to put away our newborn sizes and are on the way out of 0-3 months clothes too! Mommy doesn't mind though... just another shopping trip right? (hehe)

This weekend he discovered Daddy's goatee, he will rub his hand over it, pull it away.. then go back to rub again. We love watching him discover new things! Some of our favorite things right now: rubbing daddy's goatee and mommy's lip (although I think he does it when I'm talking to try to shut me up!) He also enjoys watching the light above the shower and listening to the fan. (the bouncy seat and shower fan come in handy when mom wants to take a shower!) He likes his swing as long as he's not buckled in, the tray is up and the swing isn't moving... guess that was a super purchase! lol He also likes laying on his tummy and trying to look around. He's getting so good at holding his head up!

Si's not so favorite things right now: being naked. lol Bathtime starts with some fussing but doesn't last long once the warm water hits. And of coarse.. picture time with mommy. Friday we did his one month portraits and he did great most of the time. Once he started peeing, we decided it was time to be done! After a clean diaper and bottle, we made a quick trip to Kmart for more paci's. I don't know how we lose them but we do..

3 weeks old

Silas was three weeks old yesterday, we celebrated by going shopping (ok.. so maybe that was more fun for mommy...) Poor little guy is outgrowing some clothes and is too small for others. Atleast we found some socks that will stay on his wiggly feet!

He is just a happy boy, most of the time anyway. Last week we made a switch in his formula hoping it will help with his gas problem. Other than that, he's a super eater and is sleeping about three hours at a time.