We Want the Funk.. Gotta have that Funk!

Checking in so I don't forget!

2011-07-28T21:25:00.002-05:00

Things I don't want to forget

The sound of my babies laughing together when I'm not even in the room with them.
Wyatt learning to pull his pants up by himself and being proud as a peacock about it
Wade jumping off the side of the pool at the Suit's at 8 months old!
Wyatt floating on his back, swimming, go under without holding his nose
How hot it is here in Indiana this summer- feels like a Tennessee summer without all the lush green scenery though
Wyatt is developing a little corny sense of humor that I LOVE!
They are so sweet to one another! I can only pray that they will be side by side forever!

Loss of childhood friend and neighbor

2011-07-28T14:55:00.008-05:00

Death’s pain on those left behind is as physical as any we know.
Reared to know that time heals all
we sit and suffer together for now.
For now…. Just for now let us focus on our next breath.

With love, sympathy and tremendous sorrow
Amanda Salyer-Funk and Family
Muncie, Indiana

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxnews/obituary.aspx?n=james-ermal-breeding-jamie&pid=152750684

http://www.wate.com/story/15136564/chief-deputy-in-union-county-dies-cause-unknown

http://www.wbir.com/rss/article/177863/2/Union-Chief-Deputy-laid-to-rest

Bath time laughs!

2011-06-03T07:59:00.003-05:00

http://youtu.be/HmXaIaDy3hE

Out of the blue your kids do something that cracks you up! Wade is generally quiet, pensive and sweet but every once in a while he let's loose a bit and laughs like a big guy.

Wyatt really likes making all of us laugh and smile and God bless him for it!

Do you remember what this was like?

2011-05-23T19:18:00.001-05:00

Do you remember what this might feel like?

I remember that I once knew what this felt like but as for the feeling it's missing.

Super Sunday

2011-04-04T04:53:00.004-05:00

Fantastic Day yesterday!

Slept in slightly 7a!
Church at Farmland Friends.
then the weather was great so some play time outside. Wyatt and I spent a few hours romping and picking up sticks. ( also stepping in dog poop UCK)
Then a lil family dinner a Cracker barrel. We tried to eat healthy ( our choices were good but they duped us on the food prep. Didn't ask the right questions =(. Lesson learned I guess.

Tonight is the Final game with Butler and UConn. Although I don't teach at Butler I do teach and 8am lecture tomorrow morning. I'm not sure I'll have a good turn out tomorrow =(.

Friday's are for FUN

2011-04-01T09:54:00.002-05:00

What am I thinking today?
My boys really rock!
I really am going to finish this dissertation!
I don’t like being hungry- eating little bits all day long really is the way God intended.
I love working out for reasons that I can’t even explain
Although I adjust to change well I’m AFRAID of it
The theme to Elmo’s World is ridiculously catchy!

Good Ole Hump Day

2011-03-30T22:04:00.003-05:00

sometime I get so involved reading other blogs that I run out of TIME to write in my own.

We are rolling along this week. MiMi started back to work this week so the normal added convenience of having a willing and available kid chaser is a thing of the past =(.
MiMi's sad. We're sad. It does stink.

This situation is also requiring that I be creative in order to continue working on my dissertation while spending as much time with the kiddos as possible.
I've decided to hire a mommy's helper to come a few times a week to give me a hand and more specifically to give me writing time.

An energetic student named Malia will be coming to meet Wyatt Friday afternoon!.
I'm excited to see how this goes!

wyatt turns 2 and hates the Happy Birthday Song

2011-03-27T15:21:00.000-05:00

Second attempt this week! woot

2011-03-25T20:27:00.002-05:00

No No No.
No No No
It’s more effective if you say it in threes right? Wyatt walks around the house shaking his head and saying “ No No No”.
I think he is mimicking daddy! As I think of it though most of the big people in his life tend to say “no no no” OR the ever popular OH NO Buddy.
Wyatt is turning out words like a lil Mr. Webster these days. I believe he can say anything he wants to now when he’s willing =).

The rest of us? Glad you asked….
We have too many irons in the fire right now. So many that I’ve decided to pursue a mommy’s helper to be here with me a few hours a week so I can focus on writing all while not completely neglecting my babies. I am seeking an energetic student from BSU to come to our home and play, chase and entertain Wyatt. Before you judge me consider that I think it’s stinks some too. I would love nothing more than to be able to spend every moment engaged with my babies. The battle I’m fighting though is that I’ve started a doctoral degree program and DAMN IT I want to finish!
So it’s go time and I am making the choice to sacrifice a bit of my heartfelt desire to be all moms all the time in order to achieve this academic goal.
Eric??? So happy for him. He’ll be finishing his degree Dec 2011! He is applying to jobs across the country. (Several right here in Indiana). Although it is hard for me not ot be type A about his job search and the potential “move” it might imply I am trying my best to leave this one to a higher power. ( not like I have another choice really ? Right?)
For now I will say his success in this Endeavour could be bitter sweet.

Wade! 4 months old on 3-26! He’s just beginning to want to stand while being supported. Very strong lil roller and scooter though! Also doing really well at not wanting to EAT all night long. I’m not sure if he’s an easy baby or if we just know what we’re doing this time around. ( a little more anyway).

Wade is wonderful!

2011-03-23T08:51:00.002-05:00

Let the Picture Parade begin!. I am going to work on my blogging skills thanks to a reminder from a long distance pal!
Here is Wade and all of his fabulous lil parts!

Start of Spring

2011-03-23T08:13:00.000-05:00

Where are we?

Good question

We are in grand chaos!
Wyatt turned 2 this past Sunday. Such a fantastic time to reflect on the changes we’ve experienced over the last 2 years. Also a time to be overwhelmed when I think about what is to come.
Wade turns 4 months this week. The development of an infant is nothing short of amazing. I really want to capture and savor every new discovery with both my lil guys!
It seems overnight Wyatt learned all of the words for his body parts ( eye, nose, ears, toes, belly, etc) and we also discovered that he HATES the song “ Happy Birthday”. He will way-lay you as you try to sing it!
Eric is approaching the light at the end of the tunnel at BSU. After several semesters of “trudging” and TRUDGING through the academic hoopla he is approaching the end. Although he has come across some really enlightening professors and instructors the folks he’s had to choose for mentors within his department have been a little less than exciting ( or helpful). So he and I ( the power team of Brains and Bronze) have fully engaged in the job search. What an exhausting task it is!
So far so good. He has a tremendous amount of experience and completing only strengthen his vita!
So we’ll see what unfolds next!

Catching up!

2010-10-02T06:41:00.013-05:00

It's been way to long since I tried my hand at this.

Little Wyatt is 18 months old and only 2 months away from being a big brother!
I'm terrible at taking baby belly pictures but will try to be better for the next few weeks!

This pregnancy has flown by compared to the first one. My favorite difference is that I have been able to keep my weight gain in check and have not gone off the deep end. At this point I'm also still able to exercise quite a bit! ( teaching 3 classes on 4 days a week!)

Over the summer we have had lots of first for Wyatt. I'll try to highlight the ones I've captured.

This was our first 1/4 marathon together.
Wyatt did great and really enjoyed the snack stations... Mama on the otherhand was good for 4 of the 6 miles and then got pretty sore. Hard to know your limits until you try right? We finished and then took great naps!

We also went to the zoo! Wyatt was cool with the zoo as long as he could be face to face with the animals. The big ones that had no interest in us were not that appealing! Pictured in the top!

We also went to Highland park in Kokomo to see the big stuff steered and play in the park.

First time on a swing! I think he liked it!

Good Ole Aunt Donna, Kayla, Matt and the kids came for a visit which was a BLAST.
She took Wyatt down the slide which was also pretty fun!

We also had a sweet 16 photo shoot!

Just a few of my favs

Updates and start again? maybe.???

2010-07-14T07:38:00.002-05:00

Wyatt is now about a week from being 16 months old. He is a pistol.
I love all the little things that are seemingly inside jokes to us that wouldn't mean anything to anyone else.
here are my favs in no particular order.

1.) the cranky face he gives when he's not pleased - he's had this since birthday but can use it on command now.
2.) every fruit and vegetable he encounters is fine to eat however all of them are called " nana's" -every thing is a banana!
3.) When you say " get that dog" he pounces after Roxy the yorkie and she pounces away as fast as possible!
4.) He has two jobs at home for now...1.) to put dryer sheets in the dryer and close the door 2.) to put Roxy in her house as we are leaving home.
5.) He's really good at waving and saying BYE
6.) He LOVES to dance... he started out just squatting up and down with pretty rhythm but now he has some shoulder shaking and shemmies that are priceless.
7.) I loved that he quickly learned itsy bitsy spider and patty cake yet rarely wants to do them anymore... we may have worn them out!
8.) Loves ride on toys- when he sees his vintage international tractor he says " Boom boom boom" which means hey you....push me on this toy!
9.) he smells everything before eating it... maybe he was burned by something yucky in the past?
10.) When you change a stinky diaper he says " shew!"

Once every 6 months!

2010-05-10T08:56:00.002-05:00

I have got to get better at this!
Wyatt Update:
Wyatt began walking well in Jan. He took his first steps on his dad's birthday and has never slowed down. NOW several months later he's a sprinter.
his sense of humor has developed nicely. He thinks he's funny and I do too!

Also firmly in place his is stubborn streak which tends to get stronger as he gets more tired!
He takes random moments to dance to whatever beat he hears and loves to sing songs at bed time.
It would be great to teach him baby signs using songs. I have easily taught him patty cake, itsy bitsy spider and ring around the rosies yet please and thank you have been more difficult.
We'll keep at it though!

BOO on me I'm behind

2010-01-29T12:36:00.003-05:00

Wyatt is not 10 months old and more fun every day. He can say and sign many things including MA, DA, Mi Mi and is really good at shaking his head NO.
Some of the things he does are soo sweet.
For example... his cousin Max gave him a toy microphone that plays little midi tunes.
He'll start the mic to playing and lay his head down on your shoulder and say " ahhh".

He also LOVES playing Peek A Boo. He often starts the games between himself and others. he has to hear you say " Where's Wyatt though! Those are the rules.

He took his first unassisted steps on Dec 24th but insists on crawling when he needs to get somewhere fast!.
Foods he likes now include
Animal cookies
Vanilla Waifers
Corn
Peas
Squash
Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Regular potatoes
oatmeal ( big people kind)
Cereal (baby kind)
Yogurt (in moderation of course)

We are also still going well with nursing but he's beginning to wean himself. Which is bittersweet for momma.

My favorite part of my day is when I get back home and he insists that we snuggle, hug and relate for a few minutes before I do ANYTHING else at home. It feels good to love and be loved!

Wyatt 6 months

2009-09-21T19:13:00.002-05:00

Wyatt is 6 months old as of yesterday!

It is indescribable how much his existence has changed me for the better.
He is now trying to crawl around ( rolling anyway) and loves to be talked too.
He really loves watching anything his dad does. Dad must be the coolest!!

I'm happy to rest in the idea that God's timing is perfect otherwise I would regret not having babies sooner! Despite my disdain for the state of pregnancy I would endure that a million times over to be able to know my lil boy.

He rocks!

5 months old

2009-08-27T21:16:00.002-05:00

This past weekend Wyatt had two teeth "erupt". I thought that term was an interesting way to describe the process of teeth coming in. Erupt is a good term in that it causes some chaos and discontent for my little one.

Sherri and Travis came up to visit us which is always a fun time. We sat around the campfire and played " Going camping" with the neighbors.

At this point Wyatt is sitting up as much as he can. He even wants to sit up right in his swing while strapped in.
He's mastered rolling over in both directions and can move about the living room but I don't think he really knows where he's going yet!.

Wyatt 4 months and 3 weeks

2009-08-19T16:27:00.000-05:00

Eric and I went whitewater rafting in West VA this past weekend. This was a picture I snapped of Wyatt upon our return. He stayed with his Mi Mi all weekend.
It went really well but has been a long time in the coming for me.

4 months old today

2009-07-20T20:34:00.002-05:00

The past 4 months have felt both like a lifetime and a bolt of lightening all at the same time. The amount we have learned, changed, adjusted, readjusted, experienced, laughed at , cried at and felt has been transformational.
I have loved becoming a mommy. I love "loving" my baby!

Today
I noticed that his hair is much fuzzier than yesterday
I noticed his legs have lil hair on them
I noticed that he has dicsovered his feet and that they are almost as cool as his dad
I noticed that his cry to be readjusted in the bed is different from the feed me Seymour cry that I've become accustomed too
I noticed that he is quick to roll to his tummy but has not figured out that he can roll back!
I noticed that it is already going too fast and I don't want to miss a second!

Happy Independance!

2009-07-05T09:07:00.004-05:00

Wyatt's first fourth of July! This is a special day for us as a fam!
Unfortunately it was way too cold and wet to do much of anything outside. We had been invited to a big fireworks show ( Thanks Leslie) however Wyatt was sound asleep in his crib well before dark. So maybe next year!

We spent some time with our neighbors ( who are great neighbors by the way) and then listened to the explosions from inside our house.

The sounds of small bombs bursting in air made me think about families who are less than excited to hear those types of things flying around their homes. I am thankful to not be afraid of impending bombs bursting overhead.

Can you imagine the type of celebration we would have had if chemical or bio warfare had been the flavor of the day back then?

Instead of sparklers and roman candles we might be dawning gas masks and eye wash bottles? Likely it would turn into a large water fight for celebratory purposes.

at anyrate I'm disappointed that the weather was cold and wet but since I'm not in control I guess I'll choose to roll with it =)

Swimming trip

2009-06-29T07:48:00.003-05:00

This weekend Wyatt went swimming for the first time.

You see where Eric and I differ in life and in parenting styles at times like these.
Eric and Wyatt literally ran to the neighbors pool after I had slathered the little guy in spf 50!

Once in the water Eric had Wyatt facing away from him and when blazin through the water like a ski boat!
As you might predict this scare the heck out of Wyatt and lead to a scream that meant WHERE'S MY MOMMA!! So the hand off occure as soon as I was able to catch up and climb in the pool.

Once the screaming and crying stopped we were able to leisurly glide through the water getting used to the temperature, the texture the boyuance and the worst part ... the glare of the sun off the water.

All in all it was a good time and I think based on Wyatt's reaction to the water the following day it was not as tramatizing as he made it out to be.
Day two in the pool was a little more acceptable to the little guy.

Pictures and video soon

Exercise progress

2009-06-24T19:57:00.004-05:00

Finally! I am beginning to feel like I'm regaining some of my fitness attributes.
9 months of rapid deconditioning left an ugly mark on my heart and lungs! ( and everything that surrounds that area too!)

I was finally able to increase my intensity this past Tuesday by adding an additional riser back on in step class. BONUS I was able to walk, get up, bend etc afterwards.
Around 8 months I was beginning to think I would never exercise again. I had replaced those good feelings with pregnancy fatigue. My head was saying yes but the BOD was screaming HECK NO.

So I'm happy to actually feel like I'm on the forward moving side of the continuum again physically speaking.

Now I want to find the desire to run again! ( not that I'm fast or good but I do enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after some amount of distance)

10 Things I love about Wyatt at 3 months!

2009-06-24T19:38:00.001-05:00

3 Months Old
10 Things I love about Wyatt
1. He says “ BAA” “ BAAAAAA” with a desperate little whine in his voice when things aren’t what he expects. Not a full on fit but we know a little something is not to his liking.
2. He says something that sounds like “ I’m Good” when he’s content and wanting to share with us. This has all of his grannys’ saying “ yes We know you are a good boy”. Sweet
3. I love that he wants his daddy to rock him to sleep in the evening. Mama takes care of bath time and daddy takes care of the night night ritual.
4. That people assume he is older than he is based on his chunky butt!
5. I love when people comment on his little round head
6. He loves to sit on his dad’s knee and bounce…. Grins from ear to ear
7. Wyatt loves to go to the gym at least 2 times a day.
8. If someone is holding him he’d rather be standing on their legs than sitting on them
9. Eric’s Grandpa Geis says “ He’s a dandy” .
10. I love when he wants to snuggle with me but those moments are few and far between rght now…. He’s an explorer!

Trip to TN

2009-06-18T20:26:00.005-05:00

We recently went back down to TN for a visit and a wedding shower.
My baby cuz ( 21) is getting married in Aug. This was Wyatt's third trip to Tn in Three months. This lil dude rolls!

Luckily our pal Heather was available to take more pictures of Wyatt while we were there. Unfortunately it was HOT HOT HOT and RAINY at the site we chose.
Our friend Sherri's parents have a fantastic farm out in a rural part of Knoxville.
Every where you look there are picturesque places to be. Unfortunately picturesque and rain do not go well with an expensive camera. So we spent about two hours ducking rain showers.
Hopefully Heather was able to work her magic and capture some neat shots of our boy!

During the shoot Eric was trying to keep up with our three dogs. They were wild! lovin the rain, lovin the pond--- NOT lovin the electric fence used to keep the "stuff" away from the horses. (* or perhaps to keep the horses off the fence).

Little Roxy- (5 lb Yorkie) some how tangoed with the fence. We heard a dramatic "yep yep yep" and she took off like a bullet. No one saw her in the fence but we can only assume.

Sher's dad said... " he turned around and she was haulin tail in 4 wheel drive".
Poor puppy!!

sore and whipped

2009-06-09T10:35:00.003-05:00

I decided I needed to jump start my workouts so I signed myself up for a turbokick training. Mind you that I have missed this training in my own gym where I could have participated for free three different times. However now was the time and I was ready for the punishment.

I reminded myself that it could not be as hard as body pump, body combat training or childbirth. I had survived those three things so this one day would be ok.

What I learned about myself during this 8 hour experience was that I am much more aware of my aches and pains now than I was when I was in my early 20's.
I turn 30 in about a month and my Knees and other joints were indeed experiencing some interesting pressure not felt previously.

I did have fun taking the training although there were times when I didn't know what was going on and I thought the instructors upper cuts and hooks looked too simlar to tell apart at the high speed.
What I like about the program is the music and the 32 count combos that are already created.
I also liked that do not have to teach it at a gym that is licensed to have the class.
This has been a problem with body pump and body combat as there are NO gyms under an hour a way that offer either class here in town!

What I dislike is that I am not connected to a good instructor group here in town to help me get better. I've considered trying to connect with one of the gyms in Indy for some instructor to instructor accountabilty.

In the end I was super sweaty and had a good time. It was nice to show up and be a participant as opposed to hosting or being responsible for the event.
It was a nice although painful gift for mommy!

Grow grow grow

2009-06-03T21:07:00.004-05:00

The science behind baby development is only fascinating when you re experiencing it along side your little one.
This growth spurt is a litte easier than the previous ones but not fun by any stretch.

Wyatt began this morning and spent most of the day in a great mood! Just after bath time however things went south. ( never really got that saying as I thnk the south is good but alas =).
I really think Wyatt doesn't want to go to sleep. If I could give him anythng right now it would be an apprecition for good sleep.I'm hopeful that he'll not fight it so much as we end this spurt and prepare for the next!

On another note today is our 3rd wedding anniversary! It has flown by. It is tough to believe how many things have changed since that saturday three years ago. As I remember that day and those who were there I smile.

This morning Eric made breakfast and then he grilled for us ths evening. It was a nice day despite the rain.

The bright light! Please

2009-05-28T20:39:00.001-05:00

Eric flashed on the lights this morning and Wyatt was not happy about it. It's the first time I've seen him cover his eyes as opposed to just squintng really really bad!

He looks like he had a long night =)

slow down father time

2009-05-28T20:23:00.003-05:00

I am literally watching Wyatt grow before my eyes.
I think he's beginning to play me a bit. He's very clear about what he wants and when he isn't going to tolerate any of mama's nonsense.

Today He spent all day with Eric as I had to work from 5:30a until 5p. ( a couple of step classes , some water time and then home for the bath routine.)
When I got home the energy in the room was odd. It was if both of my boys were saying "thank goodness Mama's home.... I need a break!"

I LOVE LOVE LOVE being able to spend a ton of time with Wyatt and I now see clearly that my career change in anticipation of the little guy was a good decision.

Pelvis pain

2009-05-19T10:42:00.002-05:00

So during one of the exercises yesterday I began to have severe pain in my pelvic bones. It was wild. I had no strength to get through the movement with good form and the muscles/bones/ligamnet combo felt like they were on fire.
Doing a quick google search on the scenario I have identfied that this is pretty common.
The fix as you'd guess is gentle pelvic floor exercises to try to reestablish strength in those muscles that were massecred during labor.
It is very frustrating to not be in good shape for the moment. I know the only way to be fit is to get offmy tail and do it so that is what we gotta do!

worn out

2009-05-18T20:58:00.002-05:00

Today Wyatt and I were busy with something ALL day.

We got up at 5:30a to eat and were on the road by 6:30a.
I took him with me to Bracken house for an early morning workout. He did not sleep the whole time as he had in the past. Today he decided he needed to be up and out of his seat. I held him for a bit as I tried to instruct my clients in their exercises but soon decided that if he could be content with some tummy time then that would bea good idea.

After the workout we went to visit our pal Pam at concannon's and then to see Mi Mi Rose for a few minutes at her work. While there she got to show him off to her co-workers which is aways fun.
After all that a good nap was in order so we both had one!
Around 415p I decided I should go exercise. SO we loaded up and went to BMH.
Again he decided tht his seat was not going to get it so I got him out and began to console. This time he was a little more adament tht it was time to eat. So I worked to get him fed quickly and back to the workout. Afterwards we hit the grocery store and were on our way home. we got home a little after 7 put away the groceries and it was bath and bed ritual time.
Eric rocked him to sleep and all has been good in the hood since.

I am completely exhausted and not really planning to do a lot tomorrow. I'd like to go for a little jog and work int he flowers but I may not get to it.... we'll see =)

I do want to note the following... my abs are in pitiful shape! I can't do nearly the core work I once could. It is amazing how much my body has changed... It seems a long road back to being fit as a fiddle but what else do I have to work on right?

Archery Shoot and Church!

2009-05-17T12:39:00.002-05:00

So yesterday Wyatt spent all day and most of the evening with his MiMi

I have to tell you that although he was fine and well cared for I was miserable ALL day long. I couldn't eat, had not interest in doing anything at all besides waiting for him to come home. When 7pm ( bath time and beginning of the bed time ritual) came around and no Wyatt I really went into an anxious space.
Eric finally called and got a plan for m y baby to return at 9p ( well past our normal routine). Once he got home I had to hold on to him for a while. Eric wanted to rock him as well but becuase I had been pining all day long I took him from his daddy. ( although Eric didn't admit it I believe he was aching for him as well).

It was really sad. Wyatt was fine and likely had no anxiety at all but ME... I was a mess.

This morning Eric overslept and was in a rush to get to the conservation club for an archery shoot. Wyatt and I went out there for breakfast and then went to Farmland Friends for Church.
It was Wyatt's first service. As we walked in he was totally intrigued with the lights and sounds. He was bouncing on my legs as we waited for things to get started.
His Great Great Aunt Karla was there and we Sat with Jason and Amy Chamberlain.
the message was about "Fear of Rejection" and how we ought to work to please God and not man.

After the service Wyatt was pretty sleepy so we came home for lunch and a nap in the swing.

MAY DAYS in Tn

2009-05-12T06:48:00.002-05:00

Last week we traveled to TN for the second time in 7 weeks. Everytime I go I have a ton of stuff I want to do that I don't get too. THis time was no different.

The weather was sorta crummy too as it rained some every day and most days were totally rained out.
Wyatt and I helped his Nana D spring clean. It was like an episode of "Clean House".
We got to utilize the good will store in Maynardville for the first time. I'm not convincced it will make it based on the less than eager employees I engaged with.

I got to hang out with my Cousin Josh and his Fiance' which was a ton of fun. We tend to like doing a lot of the same things,,, shopping, rummage sales, exercising etc...The neat part about this trip was getting to see the house they are planning to buy. How exciting... we're still waiting to see if it comes through etc

Baby Wyatt changed every day while we were there. Now he is well aware of his feet and legs. He likes to splash in the tub and kick in the gym! ( his little play gym of course)
His little face is much more full and no one could believe how big he was. My gran told me that I had "rich milk". Not sure if that is good or bad.=)

Right now I'm contemplating the "vaccination" dilemma as we are approaching the 2 months mark. =(
More to come.

Derby Day

2009-05-02T16:21:00.002-05:00

So I'm watching the derby hooplah and wondering what a mint julep really tastes like as I have never drank one.

Today I took Wyatt out to the conservation club for a couple of hours. Eric and some pals were running their first archery shoot for the year.
While there Wyatt had two # 2 diapers and one was a mess they came to visit on the outside of his pants! I hate that. I think the diapers need a better poop pouch in them.
Roxy got dressed up and went a long as well. She was visitng every person coming into and out of the place.

While at the club Papaw Funk came to visit Wyatt. Wyatt has only spit up about three times since his birth and today just so happened to be one of those times. He spit up on his papaw within mintes of Mark taking him. Wierd.

We used our Moby sling today. I really like the sling but haven't quite figured out the perfect fitting for it yet. Wyatt was ok with the sling when he was sleeping but once awake he was pushing around like he wanted out. It reminded me of how he moved in the womb. Pushing and flippin around. He was stretching his arms and legs,twisting his head and I could imagine that was what it looked like while he was in the womb.

growth Spurts!

2009-04-30T10:27:00.002-05:00

SO Wyatt is eating once an hour it seems/feels like.
yesterday was so good. He woke up twice in the night and slept 4 hours between each, fell back to sleep quickly etc.

last night he ws hungry ALL night long! not to mention had messy diapers all night too. some times he'll go a whole day with no BM and then he's had 5 in the last 24 hours!

The unpredictable nature of babies is not what I had expected.I understand why it is difficult to create a schedule.
Tomorrow I am going to meet with a client for the first time in a while. I'm going to take Wyatt this time to see how it goes. Luckily Eric can watch him on most occastions however this client told me it was fine to bring him ( and I think she wants to see him) so I thought I'd give it a shot.
It's making me nervous though... Some mornings he does well other mornings he is a needy boy!

I just recieved a MOBY baby wrap. So far I have been working to tie it on correctly. I have had him in it a couple of times. At this point he does not seem too impressed with it which makes me sad! I am hoping it grows on him and I can free up my hands a bit while we're doing stuff.

well that is all for now!

Long night

2009-04-25T17:46:00.000-05:00

When does sleeping through the night occur for us? We're still waiting to find out.

Down with the sickness!

2009-04-23T09:18:00.002-05:00

How I got a cold and no one around me or in my house has a cold is beyond me.
Not only do I have a cold the virus in my eye has been rearing it's ugly head too.

My immune system is NOT up to snuff just yet. I would imagine the lack of sleep and constant demands to breastfeed are not helping my recovery but what can you do.

My worst fear at this moment is that Wyatt will become ill with this crud! that would be miserable for the little guy.
I need a well mommy stand in.

Here we go

2009-04-22T14:41:00.002-05:00

I am going to try to use this blog as a way to document my experiences as a mommy. I have tried to capture my thoughts and things going on in the past but have become complacent and lazy about it. here's hoping this will go a little easier than past attempts.

At this point Little Wyatt is a month old.
It has been a fascinating experience to become a mommy. Everyone who has traveled a similar path will tell you something similar however until you do it... you don't know it.

Labor and delivery did not go as easily as I had intended or planned for ( that'll show me to plan ahead). I remember thinking during labor that I was in it alone( although the room was full of cheerleaders). This little person was depending on my strength and ability to push his little soul into life.
For a few minutes I decided I didn't want too and more over couldn't. THEN something happened... a little spark of determinination or perhaps I was to the point of dying and a little more strength came my way.
Everyone had told me that you forget how bad it is. I haven't forgotten. I'm not sure that you forget as much as you think " hmmm I've done it once surely I can do it again).

I tell you what though... that Dugger woman is not right in the head.

The days around delivery are a blur and for good reason... I did not enjoy being a patient at BMH.

The days after birth have been a tremendous learning curve. Perhaps the greatest of my life. Wyatt is a great baby. he tends to communicate very well. Although I am tired and feel like I can't do enough to make his life the best at this point it has been a fun transition.

This week I am learning/battling what it takes to go places with a baby.
Today I needed to go to the post office but couldn't carry the baby thing plus the package I needed to mail. It was an ordeal that has prompted me to look for a baby sling.
I hear Moby slings are nice but I haven't decided just yet.

This weekend there is an infant toddler show in indy that I'd like to go too but I'm afraid to take Wyatt into that crowd given he has no vaccines yet etc...
I don't want to leave him with anyone though becuase I do not want to jack with our breastfeeding routine yet.
SO that is my next dilemma.