Three Months of Lincoln

What a great month with Lincoln!

 

His tummy issues have gone away, and he is now full of smiles and laughs! We heard his first laughs when Daddy was giving him raspberries.

 He weighs around 13.5 pounds and 24 inches long. We moved up to size 2 diapers and 6 months in sleepers.

 He eats 4 or 5 ounces every 3-4 hours. His last feeding of the night (usually around 8/8:30) he eats 6 ounces. He has slept through the night about 6 times. He consistently sleeps 7-8 hours after his final bottle waking around 3 or 4 and then gets up around 6 or 7.  He still takes several cat naps during the day and two longer naps.

He wakes up so happy. He brightens up my mornings! He still loves playing on his play mat and is starting to grab things and hold them in his hands. He loves being held, especially facing forward so he can look around.

He is such a happy baby! He will smile the whole time you are feeding him.

He (usually) only cries when he is hungry or his diaper is wet.

Lincoln,

You went to "school" for the first time this month and are doing a great job. Your teachers love you. I don't know how it is possible, but I love you more each day. I love seeing your eyes light up and a smile come on your face when you see me especially after I have been away from you all day. I am hoping you start sleeping through the night, but I continue to thank God for those 4 am feeding as another time to hold and cuddle with you. You are such a precious gift, and I am so glad you are mine!

Love, Mommy

Planes

Jackson and I had a special mommy-son date on Saturday.

 He has been waiting all summer to go see Planes.

So excited to see the movie!

 Jackson wanted to see Planes in 3D to see the planes fly right at us. Since it was a special time with him before I go back to work, that it what we did! (It was my first 3D movie.)

We both loved the movie. I thought it had great themes weaved throughout the movie (which we talked about after), and I only heard one bad word. I know what toys Jackson is going to want for Christmas:)

 

I am thankful for some one-on-one time with my big boy, and Lincoln had fun with Daddy!



Days of the Week

Sunday- We enjoyed family time and a yummy dinner at Papaasitos.

 

Monday- Jackson and I checked out some more books from the library. Our favorite book this week is The Frog in the Bog. Louis, Katrina, and Titus also came over to swim. I promise we all were having fun!

Tuesday- I headed up to school to meet with my team. Lincoln came along and was very well behaved:)

Wednesday- Jackson played with Noah and Bradley, and I visited with my friends.

 

Thursday- We met Dana, Amanda, and their kids for bowling. Jackson got a strike and bowled a 103. Then we went to McDonald's for lunch and to play because playing outside is out of the question. It is just too hot.

 

Friday- Stacy and her girls brought us lunch and played with Jackson. I loved getting to catch up with Stacy and wished she still lived a couple streets away.

 

 

Our days were also filled with down time at home playing boat and circus, reading books, and doing the everyday household chores. I was trying to savor every minute with my boys this week knowing it was my last full week with them. I'm really not ready to go back to school!

A Get Away

We had no plans on taking any kind of trip/vacation this summer due to Lincoln being so small. Brian worked last Sunday for a colleague so he had Friday off. So last minute we decided to go on a short get away.

 

We loaded up the car, I forgot how much you must pack for a little one, and left as soon as I got home from GT training.

 

As soon as we arrived at The LaToretta Resort, we changed and hit the pool area. Lincoln experienced his first lazy river and seemed to enjoy it.

Jackson loved it from the beginning!

 The sunset over the lake was beautiful.

We stayed in a little villa. The room itself was very nice, but we were a little disappointed we had to drive up to the pool area. With Lincoln it made everything a little bit more of a hassle. Oh well, we still had a blast!

Jackson couldn't wait to play miniature golf. Just for the record I had 3 hole in ones the first game and 1 the second.:)

We just enjoyed each other and had fun in the water.

Lincoln just went with the flow and was so relaxed most of the time.

Happy, happy, happy

 

Lincoln fell asleep on me and I enjoyed relaxing under the umbrella. Life really doesn't get much better!

These are my favorite pictures from the weekend. They make my heart happy and put a smile on my face. My boys know how to have fun.

LOVE them!

Jackson had a blast!

My turn on the slides with Jackson. They were a bit wicked, but Jackson loved them. Brian and I left a little banged and bruised. HA!

My cute sidekick!

Family fun in the sun!

 

 A little treat is the perfect ending to a fun time away.

I am so thankful we were able to get away for a little bit before summer is over.

I will cherish these memories forever!

A Long Week

I spent Monday-Thursday at GT training. It was a good trail run for what school is going to be like with getting both boys and myself ready and out the door on time. The good news is I did it. Jackson was a big help.

 

Without coffee, candy, my iPhone, and some friends I wouldn't have made it through the week.

 

Jackson went to preschool for the week. Lincoln was in good hands with Katrina and Lindsey. Lindsey's picture updates entertained me throughout the long days.

Thankfully it is over! Now to enjoy the last two weeks of summer vacation with my boys!

2 Wheeler

One thing on our summer to-do list was to teach Jackson how to ride his bike with out the training wheels. Brian took him out about a week ago for the first time. It was rough! We thought for sure it would take him forever to learn.

 

Jackson persevered! Each night he went out with Daddy and practiced. On the fourth night he was riding by himself.

 Jackson still needs a little help starting and on some corners.

 He does a great job stopping and is able to go quite fast.

We are SO proud of how hard he tried and the fact he is riding a 2 wheeler by himself!

Memorizing Scripture V2:15

Ecclesiastes 7:8 "Patience is better than pride."

 

Our pastor is doing a series called The Chase based on Ecclesiastes. These verse struck me because I am always wanting things done faster. I whine about the drive through taking to long, the car driving slow in front of me, etc. Am I that selfish? Am I the most important?

 

 

I am praying God will use this verse to change my whining and thinking to reflect patience and Him. Maybe I can use the time I spend waiting to pray, recite my memory verses, or praising Him!