A few things as of late. Because I feel like a “life update” is in order, non?
I just started reading Bringing Up Bébé and am l-o-v-i-n-g it so far! As an absolute francophile, and someone who lived and studied abroad in Paris, speaks French, and majored in French in college, well, this book was just a no-brainer and has been on my must-read list for quite some time.
Daddio came over yesterday to visit and we got Chipotle for lunch (always a good idea) and he brought a peach raspberry pie. Oh my word, you guys. This pie? Life changing. And it’s from my mom’s favorite little roadside shop, which makes it that much better.
These past two weeks, I have learned just how little sleep one actually needs to function properly. It’s astonishing, really. And also a good thing, because sleep is like the last thing we’re getting these days. ;) But this little bébé is 100% worth it.
Speaking of sleep, naps have become a thing in our household, or at least we’re trying really hard to make them be a thing. Napping with Sam is pretty much the best thing ever and I never want to forget these moments.
Sam had his 2 week check up this week, and he did so well! He’s such a brave little guy. He’s 8 lb 2 oz and 21.5″ now. He has had a small blockage in one of his kidneys that they found via ultrasound while I was pregnant, actually, and have been monitoring ever since. It’s apparently a very common thing in boys, and a minor problem, but of course being a new mom I still worry unnecessarily about it. Any prayers would be so appreciated, that this just figures itself out, and soon.
Zack went back to work this week. He teaches part-time, and so he only works away from home two days a week, but it was still hard to see him go! It was the first day of just Sam and me alone, and I think we did okay, but we sure missed Zack a lot. We’re so lucky to have him home with us the majority of the week. Definitely not something we take for granted!
Read any good books lately?
If you’re a parent, when did your babe start sleeping through the night?
Time for an important question: Pie or cake? Right now my answer is pie.
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As a recovering francophile, j’adore Bringing up Bebe. I don’t have any munchkins, but I teach and the lessons in the book were just as applicable in those situations as well. Happy that you’re doing well and Baby Samuel is so stinking cute!
Ahhh see, this mom brain thing is no joke. I totally wrote francophone instead of francophile, ha! And YES, I am loving everything in the book so far, and it’s totally applicable to teaching as well! :)
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I’ve learned that every stage with a baby can be a little tiring in some way. Right now we’re going through teething, and my little guy is just not himself and unusually fussy – it’s exhausting. I will say that the newborn phase was the toughest for me though. Lack of sleep REALLY gets to me. When Hunter started sleeping through the night, I felt like a new woman! Hang in there! It seems like most babies suddenly start sleeping better right around 3-4 months, but again, every baby is so different. You’re doing a great job!
I definitely can see that every stage is tiring in it’s own way! Thank you so much for your encouragement- it means a lot to me and is just so nice to read!! :)
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Love that last picture!
It’s one of my new favorites :) Love those boys of mine!
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Absolutely adorable pictures!!!!! And his wrinkly little face–OMG!!!!!!
Brianna
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Haha I knowwwww! His wrinkly forehead is my favorite <3
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that pie sounds AMAZING! And after chipotle? even better :) You are doing so well with lack of sleep and still writing awesomely happy blog posts- I love hearing your updates!
Yeah, it was basically the best meal ever haha. And thank you girl!! I’m so glad you like them! I feel like I’m all over the place right now, and my writing isn’t terribly inspired, so it’s really nice to hear encouragement <3
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He is just beautiful!
A book that was suggested to me after Miss V was born was The Happiest Baby on the Block…such a great read. Also reading at the moment Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde Jennie Garths book! It is really interesting, I love peoples life stories. I’m download your suggestion now sound like my kind of book…
Aw thank you so much!! :) YES, I have the Happiest Baby on the Block on my list of books to read! I’ve heard great things!
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what a beautiful family! it’s so nice that he works part time so you guys can really spend quality time with sam!
Thanks girl!! :) And yes, it is SO nice. I don’t know what I’d do (or what he’d do!) if he had to be away full time. Neither of us would like that one bit!
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I definitely need a new book to read. I just FINALLY read Gone Girl & I loved it. And I think it’s so great that you guys get to spend so much time together as a family. So few families get that opportunity!
Gone Girl was so good! Crazy and intense, but good! I’m excited for the movie :) And I know- I’m definitely not taking our situation for granted at all! I feel so blessed that we get to spend so much time as a family!
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Oh, Katie…the sleep!! Totally remember feeling just like a zombie… before zombies were really a “thing” even. And yes, he is SO worth it, and nobody can prepare you for how motherhood feels. Hope to have the chance to meet Sam one day!
Haha at least zombies are cool now, right? ;) And I’m sure we will all meet, hopefully soon!
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My son, who is now 12 almost 13 years old (!), started sleeping through the night around 5 weeks. Around 4 weeks he started sleeping about 5 hour stretches and honestly that was good enough for me! I had him young.. I was 23. Now I’m a month away from doing it all over again. Lol Every baby is different but it does get easier.. I remember that much :-) The years fly by too so it’s good to treasure every single moment. The last 12 went by in a flash. Sam is such a cutie pie!
A 5 hour sleeping stretch sounds SO GLORIOUS right now! Yay for another baby- I’m so excited for you! :)
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omigosh what a NUGGET!!
Aww thanks :)
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I have three little ones, 7, 8 and 2 and the two year old didn’t sleep through the night until after a year old, she’s a mess ;) my other two slept through the night at three months. Anywho baby Sam is a peach and congrats I have no time to read, wish I did but three girls keeps this momma busy
Aw thanks so much! :) I know there is a light at the end of this tunnel, it’s just hard to see it when you’re in the thick of it haha. But, yes, I’m enjoying it- sleeplessness and all!
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Oh Sammmmm, what a cutie! I’m sure y’all did fine and will continue to do amazing on your days without Zack. As for pie vs. cake…Well, pie definitely wins. I’m feelin’ a feijoa pie and I’m 99% sure I have never heard of such a thing. Haha. One day I will definitely be trying my hand at pie making!
Pie wins for me too. I’ve never heard of a feijoa pie, but I googled it and now I have to try one. So thanks for that. ;)
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First off … pie, definitely pie. We even had pie at our wedding instead of cake haha I actually just heard about Bringing Up Bebe last week and it sounded like a fantastic read, glad to hear you’re enjoying it! I’m currently reading The Power of Now and really loving it. And I’ll put your little man in my prayers this week :)
cheers!
congratulations! Sam is adorable!! My daughter is 9 months old and still not sleeping all night, although she does sleep for 10 hours, eats and goes back to sleep for another hour or two. So it does count as sleeping through the night I think? who knows! Sleeplessness is rough and one of the hardest things about being a new mom I think. But yes SO worth it!
I love that first picture of you two looking at each other. So precious!