Turning the corner...

It appears we have turned a corner. At 10 1/2 weeks, Garrett has been sleeping through the night for the last couple days. He's still in the bassinet, but we're going to try transitioning him to the crib tonight. I have to admit, as much as it will be nice to have our room back to ourselves, part of me is sad that our little guy is ready to sleep in his own bed. I know, I know - it's best for all. It's just hard to believe we're out of the initial "survival mode."

It's not just sleep though. Garrett is becoming such a fun baby. He loves his mama, and has started cuddling and clutching me with his arms. Maybe they're not real *hugs* yet, but they feel like it, and to a mom, there is no better feeling in the world. He's also more alert and curious about things. This past week, he actually seems somewhat interested in his books when I read him stories. I read him my favorite book for the first time, that I bought him as soon as I found out I was pregnant - "Guess How Much I Love You," and as expected I did not make it through the whole book without breaking down into tears at the end. A sap, I am.

One of Garrett's favorite things is still just chilling and listening to music. I think he's got his dad's good sense of music. His favorites right now are Jacob Dylan and Joe Pug - two albums that Mike recently downloaded into his iPod. But his other favorites are the Claissical Composers Baby Einstein CD's that Grammy bought him the week he was due and waiting us out.

Yes, our Garrett sure is growing fast. Don't grow too fast, little man!

Sleep, glorious sleep!

Last night was the first night that Garrett technically slept through the night. He slept a whole 6 1/2 hours from the time he went down, and it was heaven! Today I think we both felt like a million bucks, and he's been in a great mood all day. I've been racking my brain to think if we did anything different last night, and other than the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup Championship - and the ridiculous amounts of celebratory fireworks that were being set off in Chicago's alleys, notta! Here's to hoping we've turned a night sleep corner. Way to go G! Now to transition from bassinet to his own bed...

My Dear Garrett,

One of the things I have vowed to do is write letters to Garrett as he grows. I want him to be able to read for himself one day about how much he has changed my life forever.

My Dear Garrett,

It's hard to believe you've only been *walking* this earth for a mere two months. For me, it already seems like I've known you for a lifetime. I feel like I know you fully, so completely. I know the little bump behind your ear that I stroke with my thumb while you nurse, I know the progression of your cries and when you've reached your breaking point, I know the little tufts of dark red hair in the back of your head (even though most think you're bald at first glance), I know the shockingly deep rose color of your lips, I know your sweet smell like none other, I know the sound of the little sighs you let out when you're deep in sleep, I know your long toes that you spread when you're upset or excited, I know your big grin that melts my heart. And yet you've only been outside my belly for a few short weeks, so I know that there are so many more things that I will learn to love about you.

Having and loving you has given me a sense of such inner peace and purpose. I am fulfilled. I am in love. I am complete.

I'll love you forever,

Mama

2 Months!!!

Our Garrett is 2 months old! My how fast the last two months have flown. Yesterday we had our 2 month pediatrician appointment and Garrett is a healthy and growing baby. He is up to 12lbs, 12 oz and measured 25 inches. He is now off the charts for height, so I think he will definitely have his dad's build!

In the last week, he has become so much more interactive. Smiling is now one of his favorite things and he's started cooing and giggling often, which melts me. He gets especially excited at meal times - that he must get from his mama. We are still working on sleeping longer stretches at night - he's up every 4ish hours, but all in all I can't complain.

Some of my favorite pics...

To give our new blog some flare, I thought I'd share some of my favorite pics from the first few weeks with Garrett. Enjoy!

Let's get theball rolling again!

I started this blog shortly after we got married and didn't get very far. With Garrett's arrival and wanting to share family stories and pictures more now - I am vowing to keep up with our family blog. I'll start by sharing some of my favorite pictures of our little Garrett.