April 19th, 2011

Today is the first day that it's just me and Mr. Mason.  I was a bit nervous last night, but I made sure all the laundry was done and the house was clean so we could just hang out and do nothing all day.  Right now, Mason is in his ocean having some tummy time.  But he's falling asleep so I should move him.  Tummy time is exhausting!  I must admit, I do have a buff little man.  He pulls his head up really well.

This past week was a whirlwind, and I can't believe the weekend is over and it's Tuesday already.  We had our first really big outing on Sunday.  We went to church, then nursed in the car so we could go to Blue Coast Burrito with John, Tabitha and Addison.  Every week, either on Saturday or Sunday, for probably the past year and a half, we have gone to Blue Coast with John and Tab.  We're keeping the tradition!  I will say I do have one awesome of a husband.  He didn't want to miss Blue Coast so he was a big help to me while I nursed Mason in the car. 

On Monday, my mom and I shopped at Kohls and Target, which really wore me out.  I never thought I would say shopping would wear me out, but it did.  Then we had Mason's newborn pics by Bucci Photography.  I have only seen 1 picture so far (below), but I can tell they are going to be amazing and I can't wait.

This week is going to be awesome.  It's going to be very relaxed and not a lot going on.  Carter and I are VERY BLESSED for Heritage Church of Christ.  Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the next three weeks, we have members bringing us dinner.  I cannot explain what a relief this is as a new mom.  I can't imagine even thinking about cooking when Carter gets home from work.  I basically pass the baby to him so he can get some quality time with daddy while I finish stuff around the house and get ready for the next day (i.e. laundry!) 

Tonight, we have Matt and Christina LeBlanc bringing us dinner and they finally get to meet Mason.  Christina is WONDER WOMAN!  She has 3 boys and is an amazing mother!  She is my new idol.  I have such an appreciation now for women with more than one child and single moms.  I really don't know how they do it.  Also, I have a very strong appreciation for women who have natural child birth.  Although I may think they are crazy for not going with the epidural, I can't imagine going through all the way without anything.  Big time kudos to them.

Many of you likely know of our first child, "Rocky"  People often ask, "How is Rocky doing with Mason."  To be honest, he really doesn't seem all to concerned with him.  He will come up and give him the occasional sniff or lick on the head.  Other than that he keeps his distance.  Lately, he has been wanting to be in my lap while I nurse Mason, but I just tell him, no, and he leaves me alone.  Here are a picture of Mason and Rocky.  I would be lying if I told you this randomly happened.  Carter made Rocky lay down, but he stayed and cuddled Mason for a little while.  I think they are going to grow up to be best buds!

This week we also had some other visitors, Pierce and both sets of grandparents came to visit and have dinner.  I can't wait for those boys to grow up together, play soccer and cause trouble!  As well as my best bud from work, Vanessa and her husband Keith. Keith couldn't let Rocky miss out on all the attention.  Addison also came over to hold baby Mason for the first time.  She was very good and gentle with him!