12 weeks old

Well, technically not until 1:23 pm later on today. But I just couldn't wait! 

Landon has changed so much within the past week. It is absolutely UNREAL to me!

His looks are changing and old ones are coming back. He is learning new behaviors, such as grabbing his feet. Which I might add has got to be the cutest thing EVER. He's also been doing this conversation thing with Grandad. Landon really likes his "g's" as is the g in geese. It's quite adorable and I was fortunate enough to capture it on video earlier today. 

LET'S SEE WHAT ELSE

My god! This really is so much to take in. Today Landon finished his first 8 ounce feeding! Of course it started with our usual morning 6 ounces but nope! Baby boy wanted more! 

We have officially outgrown all of our 0-3 month clothing. Yes, I was a hoarder and I did attempt to put a couple of my favorite outfits on him maybe more than a few times but COME ON they're just so cute. 

Also the socks. This mommy cleaned out the sock drawer today and we are in the 3-12 month category now! 

p.s. I'm still going to put his newborn converse booties on him. THEY SORT OF FIT I PROMISE 

Anywho enough of the ranting, here's some photos I took earlier. 

 

 

 

 

Attachment parenting at it's finest.

Here is a little something I like to call CO BATHING! Yep that's a thing. You can make just about anything a "co" thing. Which is pretty damn cool in my book. 

I read a quote earlier today and it said, "The more the child feels attached to the mother, the more secure she is in her acceptance of herself and the world. The more love she gets, the more she is capable of giving. Attachment is as central to the developing child as eating and breathing."

Of course, I have a he and not a she, but it's all the same. I couldn't agree more with this statement. I truly do believe that you can never have too close of a bond with your baby. Mother or Father. 

When being civilized becomes too much of a hassle.

Men are impossible. At least this particular one in my life. I have gone ABOVE and BEYOND for him and I get absolutely nothing in return. All I ask is that you at least ACT like you're trying. You won't even give me that. I'm done being nice. I'm done being civil. I am done letting you walk all over me and talk to me any way you please. If you want to see your son, see him. Spend time with him. LOVE ON HIM. PLEASE. Just stop bringing our relationship issues into his life. It may not affect him now, but it will. Oh, it will. Keep it up buddy. You're doing a fantastic job. 

Yeah, that was sarcasm. 

****MILESTONE****

I REPEAT, MILESTONE

Baby boy found his feet today! 

Mommy is so so proud of you Landon! 

It seems as if...

The days are growing shorter and shorter. It seems as if every day just passes by faster and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Part of me is just so thrilled that with each new day comes new behaviors and things that Landon is learning but another part of me is screaming "STOOOPPP ITT!!! PLEASE BABY BOY JUST STAY LITTLE FOREVER" It is one of the most bittersweet feelings. 

I keep meaning to write Landon's birth story because with each day that passes, things change, including my brain apparently. Just earlier today someone asked me what it was like when I went into labor and I thought I had the time my first contraction started down. NOPE I didn't. I completely forgot. Just little things like that. I'd like to be able to look back at that and reminisce every single detail possible. 

After all, it was the best day of my life. 

And always will be. 

I hope you will always love to snuggle up beside me.

No matter what age you may be, Landon. I hope you will always want my comfort. I know I will always want yours. 

Babywearing in Florida

Help my fellow mommies!!! I need opinions on wraps. I currently have a black Boba and I love it but it is ENTIRELY too hot for me to wear Landon outside in this Florida heat! Let me know what you guys think! Thanks a bunch :)

Late nights, lack of communication and disappointments.

Today wasn't a great day. I am constantly setting myself up for disappointment and I just don't get why I keep falling right back into this destructive cycle. I give Landon's dad chance after chance just hoping that maybe one day, he'll get it. He'll want to take every opportunity he is given. He'll put forth an effort. He'll care. Landon may not understand now but he will in just a short matter of time. If things stay the way they are, one day I'm going to be holding and trying my hardest to comfort my crying child because he thought he was going to get to see Daddy. I refuse to let that happen. 

For now, I will watch my baby boy sleep and hope that he is dreaming sweetly. I want the world for you Landon. I'll do anything to give it to you. 

2 months! ( I'm a little late)

Okay, I'm a lot late but so was Landon's 2 month well check up. 

June 16th, 2014

14 lbs. 4 oz. 24 inches long!!!!!

He's such a handsome baby. And so happy. SO HAPPY

But not here. He wasn't too thrilled with the whole I have to be naked AND sit still thing. Love you baby boy. More than you'll ever know.