More airplanes!

This weekend we ventured over to the Kids Cottage (this really neat store where they order kids items from various countries around Asia). It was just our luck they had gotten their new shipment from Thailand! The lady knew we have an airplane theme (she remembers Joe when he bought the airplane rocker) and told us about a table and stool set that would be coming in. We got there and there was only 1 airplane set left but lots of other designs. We anxiously waited for the cashier to return to the counter so we could let her know it was ours! There was a few ladies buying items for a baby shower and we heard them say, "Should we buy the airplane one or the dinosaur one?" and I quickly told her, "Sorry, we already claimed the airplane one!". Thankfully, she was really nice and didn't seem to mind (probably since it was just a gift anyway). I know it will be quite some time before Ty gets to use it, but these type of items are hard to come by and when you see them, you have to get it!

3 Months Old

I can't believe Ty is already 3 months old!!!

At 3 months he's:

-14 lbs; probably around 24-25" long

-wearing 3-6 month/6 month clothing

-in the in-between 1/2 size diapers

-constantly smiling, squealing and cooing

-no longer a fan of tummy time

-has had countless blowouts which he finds funny because he's all smiles afterwards

-sucking his hands/thumb

-LOVES bath time

-so curious about the world around him - stares in awe when we're outside or at a new place

-sometimes will sleep through the night (8+ hours), but usually still wakes up around 3am for a feeding

-favorite activity is kicking his piano while cooing/squealing at his mobile while in his crib

-now will eat 4 oz bottles (before would only take 2-3) for Ms. Molly, our wonderful nanny

-naps best when being cuddled in mommy or daddy's arms or laying on our chest

-had a mild case of thrush, cradle cap and has a blocked tear duct (same one since birth)

-does a little bit of baby babble (with one particular sound he makes that sounds like "apple")

-beginning to lose the hair on the back of his head from where he sleeps on it at night

-is very strong - his kicks can actually hurt and his grip is amazingly tight

-overall, a happy baby! So long colic!!!

1st Mother's Day

It was my first Mother's Day and it was a great one!!! Ty and Daddy got me flowers, a collage picture frame (filled with pictures of Ty of course), and a figurine of a mommy and daddy holding a baby (I had my eye on it for a little while now too)! I love being a mommy, and I love Ty more and more each and every day! We are so blessed to have our beautiful baby boy!!!

I survived my first week!

I went back to work last week and it went pretty well. I miss Ty a lot while I'm at work, but my other kiddos (15 of them) keep me so busy, my day goes by pretty quickly!!! Our nanny is a God send... she is wonderful. She's young, experienced and has lots of patience and energy to keep up with Ty. She's neat and tidy which is a bonus, and genuinely just seems to enjoy time with Ty! She brings him to me each afternoon when school lets out, and I get to spend that extra time with him while I finish up things in my room and then we head home or go run errands together.

I still have mixed feelings if working with a baby is ideal for me. There are 6 weeks left of the school year, so I guess it'll be a good trial period to see what I think! For now, I'm enjoying working... we'll see if that's the case in 6 more weeks! :)

Our First Family Easter

This was our first big holiday that we got to spend together as a family since Ty was born. I've been planning ahead for a bit now to have color coordinated outfits! I really had wanted to take a family photo on the beach, but Ty was being a bit fussy so we opted to take one in the front yard. Oh well, maybe next year! :) We cooked a small meal and hang out at home. Then I realized I cooked a bit too much so we invited our neighbors over! Tyler got spoiled this Easter! He got his first basket filled with all sorts of goodies, and then got a package from Grammy and Poppie Muolo too! Joe and I can't wait until next year when Ty will be old enough (and hopefully walking) to do an Easter egg hunt!!! We hope everyone

had a wonderful Easter!!!

Easter Meal

Ty's First Easter Basket! Toys, clothes and books!

Easter goodies from Grammy and Poppie Muolo!

First family Easter photo - April 24, 2011

Chick Magnet

Since Ty's been born, he's been to two play dates, and he's always the only boy there! He's quite the ladies man already! This week, we went on a walk with other mommies (what a great workout pushing a stroller uphill), and got together at our house afterwards for a play date with the babies. Tyler loves spending time with his many girlfriends! He is looking forward to having other boy buddies join him (one was just born, and another is on the way in August).

Easter Bunny

Today we took Ty to see the Easter Bunny at the PX! I've been looking forward for over a month to take him! I found a cute Polo overall outfit that I was hoping would still fit him (seriously, the kid is growing like a weed!), and fortunately, it did! It wasn't anything fancy, and they printed out a somewhat fuzzy picture for us (but hey, it was free). I was a little afraid the Bunny was going to drop Ty, since he had these oversized furry mittens on... but he did okay. Obviously the Easter Bunny must not have a lot of experience holding babies, since he's holding him somewhat awkwardly and you can hardly see his face. However, I'm just glad we got the picture and Tyler wasn't crying! :) And I know he's WAY too young to understand or remember or appreciate anything Easter related, but I can't wait to "give" him his Easter Basket next week! :)

Tyler's first Easter Bunny visit. April 17, 2011 *9 weeks old*