Eli's First Halloween

Halloween this year was a blast for Mommy and Eli. This was our first trick or treating experience and it was a very relaxing night. Hubby was out of town so he missed out on another one of Eli's first :( Nevertheless, the next time he is able to, Eli will be walking and talking and really be able to enjoy the experience.

This year, we just went around our part of the subdivision (we're in like a little satelite group off of the main subdivision with about 50 homes). We started out at about 7pm and I got a chance to meet new neighbors, visit with the ones we know and show Eli off and I really had no intention of racking in the candy but everyone kept stuffing goodies into Eli's bag, even when it was bursting at the seams, they kept forcing more candy in... I will need to bring a wagon the next time we go :)))))

Here are some pictures to enjoy.


At the pumpkin patch with Daddy a few weekends back picking out the perfect pumpkin. You can tell that he reeeeallly wanted this one. He could actually lift the thing off the ground!


My little dinosaur is all decked out and waiting patiently for Mommy to get ready



Dino likes flowers!


I love my sister, Bama and she loves me. I tug at her ear and she nibbles/licks on my fingers!


Come on Mommy, we gotta go trick or treating! I was kinda disappointed that the outfit didn't have a tail but still, I thought he was the cutest dinosaur ever :)


First stop, is our neighbor right across the street and Ms Mary Anne gave me something I could actually EAT :)


Not too sure what to make of this little baby, he sings "I feel good!" and wiggles his bottom... I think he is kinda funny.


All knackered out. The Dino was actually SNORING, it was hillarious!


Home with our bounty... life's good being a dinosaur!

We hope you had as fun a Halloween as we did!

Week 8

This week was another big week for Eli, we went to his 2 month wellness visit and shots today. I did not realise that 2 month olds go in for THREE shots at one go. I had already been apprehensive with my little one going in to be pricked at as much as I hate needles myself so imagine how much further my heart sunk when the doctor told us that it'll be 3 shots and one oral dose :(

Eli woke up in a good mood and was smiling, cooing and just being cheeky at the doctor and that broke my heart even further knowing what was in store for him... do all you other Mommies feel that guilt as well? I am the same way when I take the dog to the vet... I just feel as the parent, we're there to protect them from the unpleasant stuff especially since they can't fend for themselves... at the end of the day, I know it is for their own good and they will forget the pain.


At 8 weeks and 6 days, Eli almost weighs 11 lbs (25th percentile), measures 22 inches (25th percentile) and head circumfrence 40.5 cm (50th percentile). So he's on the smallish side but apparently these aren't indicators of his future growth so we'll see if he'll be 5'5" like Mommy or 5'11" like Daddy... maybe he'll astound us and be 6ft tall :)


Getting naked to be weighed in... see how happy he is??? I swear, that child loves to be in the buff!


Waiting for the doctor... not really knowing what's in store for him.


There's the smile!


Being cheeky with Mommy. This is his new habit, he loves sticking his tongue out and instead of sucking his fingers, he pokes out that cute tongue and licks his fists. It is so cute... I was carrying him outside on the porch one evening facing outwards and suddenly I felt this little tickle on my hand and there he was licking away... my little lizard boy :)


Dr Neil giving Eli a thorough look over. He was impressed with his muscle tone and control of his head. Eli can lay on his tummy and lift his head, he recognises voices, is fascinated by lights, alert, coos/smiles/interacts and is able to fixate his eyes on objects. So overall an A+ report card! Oh, the doc was impressed with Eli's potty training and found that fascinating.


With Shot #1, he didn't cry but he stopped cooing and you could see him registering what just happened... this pic is of Shot #2 when he just started bawling... it was heart breaking, he stopped crying only to be administered Shot #3. Good thing Grandma was there to hold him... I could barely watch :(


All done and not very happy. He kept recalling the shots and would cry in little spurts all the way home. We put a hot compress on the shots and gave him infant Tylenol as soon as we got home and knock on wood, he's not had a fever and is sleeping soundly as well as eating normally.

On a happier note, we took him to visit with my client (the one who threw me a baby shower) and his Daddy's workplace as well and had lots of fun.


Loving on Aunt Lana.


More sugar for Aunt Vicki.


This is what he wore to church yesterday. I think his Daddy has hopes that he'll go to college and play ball for Bama :)


With Ms Brittany and Ms Peggy at the old country gas station where Daddy stops by for coffee every morning on his way to work. They've adopted Daddy and give him free coffee as their thank you for his service to the country. They even got Eli gifts for his baby shower... random acts of kindness truly amazes me. In any case, we stopped by today so they could meet Eli and of course that boy was loved on to bits.

Week 8 was lovely and I look forward to spending more time with the little one with Week 9.... D-Day (going back to work) is looming (July 13th) but I am just sticking to thinking happy thoughts for now!

Week 7

Lots of going-ons this week, the biggest being Eli's first road trip! We decided to visit with Grandpa and Nini this Memorial Day weekend and packed the car to the brim and took the 6 hour drive down to Alabama. Amazingly, the Little Guy was so well behaved and needed to stop once each way for a diaper change and burping session.

Overall, it was a successful trip, Eli enjoyed being loved on by both his god-mothers, aunts and grandparents. I was initially nervous about him adapting to the new place but he took it all in stride.


Talking to Daddy at Grandpa's


Exercise session with Daddy... one, two, three, stretch...


Passed out in Nini's arms

Also, a milestone this week is that he's gotten the hang of being potty trained. Probably a bit too much information, but I am amazed that someone so little can understand what he needs to do.


Afternoon 'constitution'

Other than that, we've been enjoying our time together at home with my mother and taking little excursions... I am dreading the thought of having to go back to work in 5 weeks but hopefully it will not be too bad. Any advice from those out there who've been through this?


Dancing with Mummy's sweet boy.


Chilling after a nice warm bath.

Good news, my mum's visa got extended till April next year so I was thinking that she can help watch Eli for a few more months instead of the initial plan of sending Eli to daycare in September which was her original departure date... however, this place runs like a school and only has intakes once a year... the rest of the year, they accept new intakes only if someone leaves. As such, Eli will be going to daycare beginning September 8th... I will not lie, I am so nervous about that...
I'm not sure if he'll cry at daycare but Mummy sure will when I drop you off :(


Pretty blue eyes.

Week 6

May 19, 2009

Not much happened this week, no weigh in since his next wellness visit is June 8th! I don't see it, but he has grown... simply because we've graduated to bigger outfits and he can no longer wear "Newborn" sized diapers. Perhaps it is because I see him everyday or perhaps it is just me unable to come to terms with the days slipping by so quickly!

At 6 Weeks, his personality, likes and dislikes definitely shows... he loves bath time, especially when he gets to soak in his baby tub (instead of the kitchen sink!), he kicks and splashes with the most adorable cooing sounds.


Rub a dub dub time!


All clean!


Baptism outfit retake


Hurry up Mummy, it's nap time.


Deciding if I want to be smily like Mummy or grumpy like Daddy :)


Awwww, I am so cute!

Baptism

This past Sunday wasn't only special because it was Mother's Day, it was also Eli's Baptism and it was a wonderful day with all friends and family joining us to celebrate the special occasion.


All ready for my big day.


All dressed to the nines and with a royal wave for my loyal subjects.


Being baptised... I didn't even cry... felt like the baths that granny gives me!


The Clan. Left to Right back row: Aunt Paula, Mama, Patty, Rob and Grandpa Kilshaw
Left to Right front row: Nini, Grandpa, Godma Lisa, Mummy, Me, Daddy, Aunt Joyce, Nanny


With Mummy and Daddy.


With Patty & Rob (stand-in god parents for Sue-Momsy & Jack-Sarge) and Godma Lisa


Father Mike says I am a good boy.... although I am getting cranky in this pic as I was tired of being passed around for the picture taking sessions.

Shine, little boy, your life has just begun... with the Lord by your side, you'll walk in the sun.

Shine, little boy, in God's heavenly glow... feel His grace lift you up, His love help you grow.

Shine, little boy, feel His warm, tender touch... you're safe in His hands, He loves you so much.

Our sweet baby boy shines in the light of our little family and in the light of God's love. This day was indeed so very special and filled with many blessings!

5 weeks

We took Eli to the doctor today just for a follow up to make sure he was feeding right and we were doing all the right things and I'm happy to report that all is well and he seems to be thriving well. The only thing we need to work on is his day/night sleep schedule.... he sleeps a lot in the day and fidget at night as he wants to be played/be carried.

Weight check - 8 lbs 5 oz

4 weeks

The little jelly bean is 4 whole weeks old today. We took him in for his weight check this morning and it is true, he's grown! He weighs in at 7 lbs and 12 oz in the buff. Also, he received his first piece of mail from the Social Security office... sob... my boy is growing up too quickly! Okay, need to go back to cuddle the boy before he packs up for college!


My eyes are still a pretty blue.


Loving on Daddy.


Man to man talk with Daddy.


What does a baby need to do to get some sleep around here!

3 weeks

Eli turned 3 weeks a couple of days ago on Tuesday and we've had some good times and some not so good times. The not so good times isn't too serious, it's just that he needs a little less sleep these days and also, for some reason, he thinks that feeding time is a 24-hour buffet... he takes his milk an ounce a time and 'grazes' throughout the day. Something's got to change cos once my mom's gone home and I'm back at work with no one to help me, this will be a miserable time :( Any suggestions how to get him on a schedule?

Other than that, he is such a sweet boy, I think he's got to be at least 6 lbs now, some of his clothes are too tight and I am so excited! Here are some pictures to capture the past week.


Engrossed in the various colors on the book cover. One of our favorite activity once he's fed and clean is to lay in bed and I'll read to him, he looks at the pictures as I read and he seems fascinated by the pictures.


Stop taking pictures Mummy, continue reading please!


Puppy love. His expression is so funny here, it's like he's pleading for the puppy to stop licking!


Starting him young! Cribbage match with his Godparents cum Grandparents.


With the grandmothers! Left to Right: My mother, Mother in Law and my other mother who is also Eli's Godmother/Nana.


His 'squished' expression after being passed around the grandmas :)



Taking his first bath... in a vegetable basin in the kitchen sink. He loves the warm water!