We have SLEEP!!!

This is Logan's favorite place to be... he LOVES his swing! He wasn't too sure about it a few weeks ago - but anytime I need a few minutes or he is ready to take a nap I put him in it and off to sleep he goes - or sometimes he will just stare around the room and play with his hands. Too cute!


My dear friend John came into town from dallas and got to meet Logan - aren't they adorable?


Logan loved him - they definitely bonded :) It was so good to see john and hang out with him. We grabbed lunch at Purple Cow - YUM!

And yes - as the blog post title says: WE HAVE SLEEP at the Gould Household! Now that I type that I will probably jinx myself and be sorry. But Logan has been sleeping a solid 5-8 hours every night for the past week. He typically goes down by midnight and the past few nights has slept until 7 am! He usually gets up, has a bottle, then goes back down until 9-10 am. Whoo Hoo! At 8 weeks I think that is pretty freaking awesome :) So, basically - I know when he finally passes out at night he will most likely stay down at least 5 hours - so then I know I can get some sleep. Amazing feeling being on a somewhat schedule. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh brings this mama some peace of mind. I know it might not last - but hey, I am soaking it up while he is doing it. ;)

Here are some of the professional pics that Kristin Hollensworth took of Logan at 7 days old - we just love them all!

Miss Soph - this is where she spends most of her days - sleeping in his princess pink bed in the living room. She is no longer welcome on the couch with us while Logan is on there. Bless her heart. So neglected - but still loved!

Look at my little chunk - and that blond hair coming in!

Irene and Luke found out they are having a baby BOY!!!! Ohmygosh - I am in shock. I was for sure it was a girl! Whats up with all these boys?? It seems everyone I know that is pregnant or just had a baby had boys - where is all the frills and pink?? I am very excited that Logan will have another bestie so that is cool. We are so very excited for them and can't wait to see and hold Baby Boy Adams in February! I am thinking round 2 for all my friends will produce all the pink, lace, and girlyness we can handle :)

Like I said... the boy LOVES his swing!

2 Months Already!?

Is it possible Logan is already 2 months old? I can hardly believe it - and I know every mom says that - but seriously - 2 months??? I still feel like I just gave birth in the hospital. (but maybe that's because I still remember vivid details of the labor/birthing process that I am painfully trying to forget! Where are those lovely hormones that are supposed to take away the memories of the gut wrenching pain??) But the past 2 months have flown by and I couldn't be happier with my precious gift from God. :)

Logan swaddled tight - happy as a clam


Logan's play area - we have this other side to our living room and it has been so great to keep his stuff away from Sophie - we have a gate all around so she can't get inside to lick him to death (and play with his toys).


Ummm - this CAN'T be comfortable can it? Babies sleep in the weirdest ways - I am in pain just looking at this picture - ha!


I have an exciting announcement to make! Logan slept in his CRIB for a nap for 1 hour and 15 minutes yesterday!!!! HALLELUJAH!!! This is HUGE since he hasn't slept in his crib at all. I swaddled him and he slept for just 5 minutes then pooped. So, he cried, I changed him, and fed him again - then when he fell asleep in his swing after 30 minutes of swinging he was good and asleep. I put him in the crib where he tossed and turned for a little while, but then finally went back to sleep - ahhhhhhhh I was in heaven and so proud of my little guy! Not quite ready for him to sleep there at night - but we are making progress! yay! Of course I stared at the video monitor the ENTIRE hour and 15 minutes - every grunt, every stir, every movement I watched like a hawk. What did I think was going to happen? I don't know - but I am a paranoid SIDS freak - lets be honest. I have this paralyzing fear that somehow he will flip over on his own - even though its far too early for him to have mastered that skill. I can't explain it - I am constantly pulling blankets down to his feet, making sure his zipper sleepers don't come near his nose, and turning his head to the side when burping him. P A R A N O I D. It's exhausting!

Sweet Smile! Happy baby!

Playing on his mat - talking to his animals

Lauren and I went to our first Moms & More bible study on Tuesday and it was amazing! We are so excited to have these other new mommies in our study with babies around the same age as ours - what a great experience to share mommyhood with these wonderful women - can't wait! Its every Tuesday from 9-11 am. I just felt so good knowing that these other women are going through similar things right now - lack of sleep, survival mode, forgetting simple things, and trying to balance daily life with a newborn/infant - what a blessing!

I did post two videos below - both are playtime - one is on his mat and the other is tummy time. Once again- please excuse my voice! :)

Well, its night time for this mamma - hopefully we'll get some much needed rest tonight!

We have SMILES!!!

I am just so thrilled that Logan started smiling!! He is 7 weeks old and Trey has seen his sweet smile for a few days - but he finally smiled at me 4 times the other day - yay! It was too precious - melted my heart and I definitely cried happy tears. Ahhhhh makes it all worth it :) I have been trying to capture the smiles on camera and video - posted the pics toward the bottom of the post.

Here is his sweet birth announcement! We were so excited about them - Kristin our photographer did an amazing job and anyone who knows me can tell you that I just eat this stuff right up - invitations, thank you cards, stationary, holiday cards, and announcements - love it all!

Logan has been so great about tummy time - look how strong he is! Of course this is normal for a 6-7 week old but it is very exciting for this first time mommy :)

Random pics coming up -too cute not to show!

Little smile - caught the end of it

play time! He loves his yellow lion - he talks to it all the time and once again - tail end of the smile...

See! Mesmorized by the yellow lion - too funny!

There's a sweet smile - though he closed his eyes right as I took the pic

Hilarious! Definitely a stink face - haha

Cooing to his friends on the playmat

Tummy time!

Melts. My. Heart. Love this boy

Tongue smile!

he fell asleep with his arms/hands in the air - crazy how babies can sleep in these weird positions!

Loves sleeping on his daddy

Sweet Face!

Well - I got out of the house with Logan and ran two errands for the first time yesterday. And now I know why I haven't done it before and might not do it again! Geez - my arm muscles will be so defined by his first birthday I might need to be featured with Women Body Builders of America - no joke. Okay, I know I am not in the best shape of my life (or any shape for that matter) but seriously, I was huffing and puffing, sweating, and my arms were shaking like a holiday jello mold from carrying him around in his car seat. I toted him into the post office to get stamps and Walgreen's to buy Soph some treats. Those two errands did me in. I was so exhausted by the end I treated myself to a yummy non fat, no whip, decaf Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (YES! They are BACK in time for fall!) Lets not even get into the discussion that it does not FEEL like fall outside - it was H. O. T. yesterday and even though I sweated while drinking it, it was soooo delish and very worth it. So - I had a very productive day running my two errands and Logan loved every minute of it - except the car ride home where he screamed the entire way back. Bless his heart. No mamma ever wants to see baby tears streaming down that sweet angel face. Broke my heart into little pieces. Once he got his lips on that bottle when we got home the crying was history - he forgave me for taking so long to get home (the whole 2-3 minutes) and even gave me a smile mid feeding :)

Here are the smiles - didn't get a full on smile, but this will do for now!

I wanted to record some of my must-haves for mommy hood to remember. I couldn't make it without these wonderful items:

1. Nap Nanny - enough said.

2. Medela Pump and my Hands Free Bra (so amazing I bought 3!)

3. Dr Browns Bottles - fabulous

4. Super cute burp cloths with his monogram (yes I really believe this helps me get through the day)

5. Bottle Warmer

6. Gus - his horse Wubbanub that he is slowly falling in love with

7. Swing and Bouncy Seat

8. Book - Baby's First Year Week by Week (so I know what is next and to look forward too)

9. Humidifier - we use it every night because Logan has congestion otherwise

10. Last but certainly not least is to have a super supportive and hands-on hubby and family/friends. I couldn't ask for more - everyone has been so wonderful!!!

Here is a video clip of his little smiles - It is kinda of dark and please excuse my voice - It is always weird to hear what you sound like on video - is that really me?? haha

Firsts!

We have experienced a bunch of "firsts" at the Gould household. Logan had his first smile (not gas related) and he has slept through the night a few times, and we also went on our first walk! Tonight is not one of those nights he is sleeping through the night - but hey - we are making progress!

Just look at that baby boy - he just melts my heart....

Daddy being silly

Logan talking to his friends on his playmat - he loves his animals!

Poor Sophie on the other side of the gate. We had to get this gate to block her out of the living area where we have his toys setup. She is far too obsessed with him and won't leave him alone when he is on the floor playing or hanging out. She constantly wants to be in his face and licking his feet which makes me nervous. She is a dog after all - you never know. She sits with her nose pressed to the gate most of the time staring at us and wagging her tail. She is a good sport though.

Logan seeing himself in the mirror during tummy time

All for Daddy! I bought this Puma outfit since Trey loves the brand - he has a billion Puma shoes and I thought this little sleeper and Puma socks would be great. Trey was definitely excited!

All ready for his first walk! It was nice weather the other day and Lauren and I took advantage and took the boys for a walk. It is soo nice they live so close!

Look at Austin - he is too precious!!

Proud Mamma Lauren and Austin

We so enjoyed being outside and exercising - whew it feels good after not doing anything for 9 months - geez I am out of shape! But slowly getting back in the game. Logan and Austin slept the whole time so it was nice for us to chat and discuss baby stuff :)

Irene gave them both onesies that read "New In Town" and we got them together on the bed to take their picture with their matching outfits - how stinkin cute are they??

First time meeting and hanging out - Logan kept reaching over and putting his hand in Austin's way - whoops! Sorry Bestie!

Thanks Aunt Irene for the cute onesies~!

I think Logan is trying to hold his hand - haha best buds already! It is crazy how much I think Austin looks like both Lauren and John - the different faces he makes and facial features resemble both mom and dad which I think is awesome.

In other EXCITING news - Irene and Luke are Preggers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are over the moon about them expecting a precious baby in February - we can't wait to see what they are having...of course I am convinced its a GIRL! :) (though I was totally wrong with Lauren and John) ha! I pray for a wonderful pregnancy and smooth labor/delivery - I can't wait to hold Baby Adams this winter!

We went on Date Night tonight while my parents watched Logan. It was so nice to get out and eat a nice dinner at Bravo Italian - yum! We took our time and then came back to the house to watch a movie. Definitely a nice evening away from Baby duty - thanks mom and dad!

Other than that we are just enjoying time with Logan and watching him learn and grow - today he sucked on Gus - his wubbanub, for 5-7 minutes while watching his sunflower toy play music and light up - It was magical to watch him make facial expressions while seeing his toy for the first time. Of course we have played it for him before, but this is the first time he actually liked it and stared at it for longer than a few seconds.

Love these precious moments with our little man. Life is SWEET! :)