Aiden visits daddy at work!!!

Nathen has been working long hours in Emporia so has had to stay down there the last few weeks coming home on only the weekends. Aiden and I were missing him, and Nathen was missing us tremendously. So the last 2 weeks we've gone down and stayed with him. I know at this stage of Aiden's life its important to be consistent and have a set routine but I thought its more important to see his daddy. However, we've basically kept the same routine just in a different setting, and as a result Aiden has really done well adjusting to the new environment on the days we are in Emporia. We are going to try to continue to stay one night a week with Nathen even after I go back to work (which is on Monday). Okay sorry, back to Aiden visiting daddy at work.... We visited Nathen Thursday after most everyone left (I guess there are several contractors on the site, and Nathen's crew is always the last to leave). Nathen is such a caring, loving daddy that he didnt want Aiden too close to the equipment, but in a few years I'm sure they will both enjoy pictures on the big machinery. Aiden has learned a new trick since my last post, he can make spit bubbles!!!! Both Nathen and I are certain he is teething, he's been drooling, feeling his gums, and a bit fussy. The Dr said that it was unlikely that he'd be teething already stating that most babies start getting teeth between 6-8 months. But Nathen's mom said that he got teeth at 3 months, and my niece had her first tooth at 2.5 months. So needless to say I purchased some teething rings, and baby oral gel (but on the package says its for children 4 months and older, so I'll be calling the Dr's office Monday to see if I need to wait 5 weeks to give it to him, or if we can use it now). Eventhough Aiden is in pain from teething, he is still pretty darn happy. I was just reading in my book this week how babies around 11 weeks can be swayed out of a bad mood, and sure enough its true, just this evening, he was beginning to fuss, and Nathen began acting very goofy and had Aiden laughing and all smiles within seconds (I'm not exchagerating!!)--not to mention that I was laughing as well! Well as I mentioned earlier I return to work on Monday. I'm ready and now that Aiden will be in good hands with my mom and Nathen's mom. I'm so fortunate to not have to return full time, I'll be working 3 days a week for 20 hours through July then 30 hours. Although I'm excited about returning, it will be very difficult to be away from Aiden 8-9 hours.

Aiden is 2+ months old!!!

Aiden is 2 months and 1 week old today (I know I'm a week late, but didnt want to make a post until after his Dr's appt. today:). Those with children know that at 2 months is when they begin to get their immunization shots, so this trip to the Dr's office was a bit more anxiety provoking for me, as I worried how Aiden (okay and me) would handle the shots. I did surprisingly well, I was prepared to shed some tears when my buddle of joy screamed from the prics of the needle, but I stayed strong and comforted my little guy. He did really well, of course he cried and was somewhat fussy today from the soreness of the shots and being tired, but he wasnt near as fussy as what I had anticipated him to be after getting 4 shots in his little leg. He just needed more snuggle time with mommy which of course I didn't mind giving him at all. Before the nurse gave him the shots he gave her a big smile, which was just adorable, but I don't think he's too fond of her now:) He wieghs 12 lbs 2 oz, and is 23.5 inches long and is in the 50th percentile for both height and weight. I've read that babies are suppose to double their birth weight by 6 months, Aiden has almost done that in 2, he is a really good eater just like his mommy and daddy:)

Saturday, we had our first family pictures taken, and Aiden was pretty onery. He was smiling and laughing in the car on the way to Sears, and then refused to smile for the photographer, but of course he was still adorable for the pictures ( check them out at this link: http://by109fd.bay109.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg?msg=95B1AB9F-50BB-4775-8F6D-0D407E41BC18&start=0&len=10269&msgread=1&imgsafe=n&curmbox=00000000%2d0000%2d0000%2d0000%2d000000000001&a=16f93bc6fbae247035a23cb809643923c324a5b275fe484d5843face2d# ) . We are planning to get his pictures taken again at 6 months when he'll be a bit older and able to smile on cue. Yesterday, Nathen enjoyed his first Fathers Day, and we celebrated by taking a stroller ride to Nathen's folks for lunch. Unfortunately, I neglected to take a picture but have included a couple of shots of some of the events in the last month. We hope you enjoy them.

Aiden and I share a laugh while Nathen captures the moment with the camera. Aiden started to giggle a few weeks ago, its so cute!!

Aiden enjoys his first lake side meal at Nana's and Grandad's. (Yep, I'm still breastfeeding, but pumped a bottle just in case he got hungry, I'm still not totally comfortable nursing in public) Notice teh large bottle, Aiden has outgrown his 4 oz bottles along with his 0-3 month clothes!

Aiden now fits into the first outfit that Nathen and I purchased when we found out we were expecting. Nathen took several (okay 50, I'm not exagerating!!!) pictures of Aiden so it was difficult to pick out only 2. Nathen took these pictures the evening before our family portrait so I think we took all the smiles out of him that night and he didnt have any left for our professional photo, oh well it was fun and totally worth it!!!

A House Divided.....

Okay as most of you know we are a bit of a house divided, Nathen graduated from K-State, and I from KU. But as one of wedding quilt squares says, we are a home united in love. We couldn't resist taking pictures of Aiden sporting his duds from the interstate rivals on the blankets his Great Aunt Connie made for him.

NOTE: Nathen took several pictures of him in his K-State onsie trying to get him a smile I only needed to take one to get a smile in his KU onsie, I'm thinking he's a Jayhawk at heart. Enjoy the photos:)

Aiden is Busy and Smiling!!!

Aiden has been smiling purposefully (not just result of gas:) for a few weeks now, but this was the first picture that I captured that wasn't blurry, he seems to be always moving, even in his sleep. Well as the title says Aiden has been quite busy this week. On Monday he enjoyed time with Daddy since he was off work for the Holiday and even got to get a bath with Daddy's help, something that hasn't happened since his first 2 weeks of life--of course Nathen was amazed how much of a big boy Aiden has become by enjoying bathtime so much. On Tuesday, we had our first trip to the library, its just a short stroller ride. We had fun reading the books together, although I think they tired Aiden out sometimes, check out photo below:) Tuesday afternoon Aiden and I opened his first savings account at the bank, and he was the talk of the bank, all the workers came up and commented on what a beautiful baby boy he was, and today Nathen had to go into the bank to sign some paperwork and the lady that opened the account commented to Nathen how adorable our little one is, and he wasnt even with Nathen. We are definately proud parents, and appreciate that others share in our joy! Wednesday we took Grandma Eckstein out for breakfast as a thank you for watching Aiden every afternoon so I can get a daily run in. Thursday we got together with our neighbor who recently moved to town who has a son just 3 weeks younger than Aiden. And Friday we went shopping. Yes, Aiden has been very busy, and he seems to enjoy getting out and seeing new places and faces. So this weekend, I'm planning the week ahead --so far we have a trip to Nana and Granddad's, probably another trip to the library, along with our daily stroller ride, grocery shopping, and of course some playtime at home.

Aiden gives a big yawn after reading his books!

Well until next time we hope you enjoy your weekend!!