Girls Getaway

My sisters decided it would be fun to have a little girls getaway and spend the weekend with my Grandma Skidmore down in Delta, UT on her farm. We grew up going to her house fairly often. I have precious memories from her house that I will never forget. Since my grandpa died and she re-married and moved to Salina, we don't go down to Delta enough. It was so fun to get away and spend the weekend with the girls (+Duke).

{Duke & Piper (Amy's little girl). They are 6 days apart!}

My grandma is famous for her delicious homemade bread and jam. Of course, we had to get in on the secrets. She is pro!

My grandma has 160 acres of farmland. Her closest neighbor is a 1/2 mile away! Not only is it so peaceful, relaxing, and quiet, there are incredible sunrises and sunsets. Since I am an early riser now that I have a baby, I had to take advantage of capturing this beautiful sunrise.

I have fond memories of playing in the canals with my cousins and watching my grandpas horses in his stable. 

Growing up, this tree was the coolest thing on her property. Me and my cousins thought we were pretty cool that we could walk through a tree.

 Lately, Duke hasn't liked having his arms swaddled. He slept in a pack & play while we were in Delta, which has more room than the bassinet he sleeps in at home. Both nights, I found him sleeping like this. He was definitely taking advantage of having more room. So funny!

It was such a great weekend with my sisters and grandma. I will cherish these memories forever.

Two Month Update

It's so hard to believe Duke is already two months! It's SO fun watching him and his little personality grow. I am absolutely loving this stage. He has been such a sweetheart. I seriously don't know how I lucked out with such a chubby angel baby.

Clothing: 3 months 

Bedtime: Around 10:30 - 11 pm. He isn't on a set schedule yet, so pretty much right after he eats.

Eating: 

He has been a really good eater (obviously... look at those thunder thighs!!)  He eats about every 3 hours during the day for about 45 minutes to an hour and only eats breastmilk. He loves to caress my chest or hold my hand while he eats. It melts my heart.

Sleeping:
Some nights he will sleep 4 hours at a time, and other nights I'm up every hour to feed him. It just really depends on the night. The hardest part for me is getting out of bed, once I'm actually up, it's really not that bad... I love seeing his cute lil' face in the wee hours of the morning ;)

Development:

He is smiling so much and it may just be the cutest thing. He is really happy in the morning and has become more vocal. He can completely focus on your eyes now and it's so fun!

Likes:

- to listen to the piano. It usually puts him to sleep

- going on walks in his stroller

- to be in his carseat (usually falls asleep)

- bath time

Dislikes:

- having a dirty diaper

- hiccups

- tummy time, but he is definitely getting better

New This Month:

- Duke had his 2 month appointment and got his first set of shots. Of course, it was hard to watch him get poked 3 times and scream bloody murder, but I am so grateful he's on his way to getting immunized. It's so freaky to me to think that people don't immunize their kids, especially with the whole measles outbreak.

- He had a little scar tissue from his umbilical cord that was starting to scab over. At his appointment, Dr. Anderson froze it off, which has given him a black belly button that should last a couple weeks.

- He met his cousin Piper (Amy's little girl) for the first time yesterday. They are six days apart and it's so fun to have them together. Duke couldn't stop staring at her. It was so fun!

Statistics:
Weight: 14.35 lb (93.07 %) - he gained 5 pounds in 6 weeks!
Length: 24.5 in (98.11 %)
Head circumference: 16.53 in (99.57%)

Mommy Update:

- I am officially back down to my pre-pregnancy weight! My goal is to keep losing weight and get into even better shape. 

- I have been loving the Spring weather; I try to go on at least a 1 mile walk everyday
- I am going on a girls getaway with my sisters this weekend to stay with my Grandma Skidmore in Delta, UT. It will be my first little vacation with Duke. I'm already having withdrawals being without Chad. This will be the longest we have ever been apart ;(

Daddy Update:
- Staying really busy with work and school
- has been on the lookout for a new, safe, "mom" car. Having a baby definitely puts a different perspective on safety.

We love you baby Duke! You make our life so much more exciting!

here are some photos from the last month...

 Celebrating Chad's 28th birthday with Grandpa Weitzeil

Late night thoughts

I have become the obsessive picture-taking mom that I told myself I would never become. My instagram has turned into a babygram... and I am totally fine with it. I am capturing the moments that will be gone forever. I will be able to look back on these precious moments and remember how sweet being a mom is and how it's the best thing that's ever happened to me. There's nothing else in the world that brings me greater happiness.