Reese and Matt made delicious banana pancakes. We also had a breakfast casserole, fruit salad, zucchini and blueberry breads, chocolate covered strawberries, coffee and mimosas. Delish!
I was so excited to arrange and display fresh hydrangeas in my Mason jars (fruit jars as Grandma calls them) and my new vase from Natalee. They were green and gorgeous, but after an hour of having them out I noticed Lane's eyes were red and puffy. I knew the flowers were the only change in the house, so I took them to the garage. Mom took Lane outside for some fresh air and he was back to normal within the next hour. Guess my baby boy is allergic. I think they were giving me a headache too. Man! I was looking forward to lots of arrangements in our future...
Reese was excited to help us open gifts.
The BIG clock by the way got returned later in the day - I bought it on Friday...I like it, but we decided it was too big to go above the mantel and we don't have anywhere else to put it. Oh well - it was a nice thought. Pier 1 if you are in the market for a HUGE clock!
Lane and Reese were so sweet today. She entertained him like this multiple times - it was fun to watch them interact and play.
I am really excited about decorating now...once we set a budget. For now, this is how the living room looks. Hodge podge - I have got to get printed pictures of Lane framed. Reese has taken over. Ha!
This Mother's Day, I want to remember how Reese now calls me Maah Muuh in the sweetest drawl you've ever heard. This could be because I am always singing to Lane about how he is a "baby mama and a baby boy". You remember those silly songs and names I had for Reese - yes, well I have them for Lane too and I love it! Thing is now I have Reese listening to me and using my words. I don't know if that is why she started calling me Maah Muuh; it's just a guess.
I also want to remember that on this Mother's Day Lane slept until 8:15 a.m. after going to bed at 8:45/9:00 p.m. We FINALLY took the plunge and started letting him soothe himself back to sleep (a.k.a cry) in the middle of the night. What a concept! I know people have been doing it for years, but it just didn't occur to me. Or maybe it did, but I just kept thinking "Oh he'll sleep through and not wake up wanting a bottle twice a night." Wrong, it was a part of his schedule and now we are changing the schedule which is better for everyone. I had encouragement from Cecilia at work and Lane's future teacher. Before he starts daycare on May 31st, we are trying to get him on a better overall schedule - this is what it looks like today. 7:45 a.m. wake up and take 4-6 ounce bottle. Play/take a walk outside and then nap at 10:00 or so. Then wake in about an hour and eat cereal with fruit/veggies with 4 ounces. Then play and nap again around 1:30 or so. (Today he slept for 2.5 hours!!! OMG - see Grandma - he can do it w/o you holding him!!!) Wake up and eat more cereal with fruit/veggies and bottle. Then play until 7:00 p.m. when he eats cereal with fruit/veggies once more and a bottle. Bath, pj's and 8 ounce bottle around 8:30 p.m. Puts himself to sleep (usually w/o crying) around 8:45/9:00. He has been waking up around 1:00 and 5:30 a.m. crying, but goes back to sleep. I have gone in a few times and rocked him for a few minutes and then put him back down with his mobile 0n. He does fine and goes back to sleep. Maybe this means we are getting where we need to be and Matt and I can get some much needed rest.
As of Friday, I am officially no longer breastfeeding. I weaned myself from pumping over a 2-3 week period and now Lane is all formula. It was great while it lasted, but was time to stop. I am glad to have that part of my life back (the time and the normal hormones). :)
And 4 other people I would like to remember this Mother's Day - My Mom, Grandma Ruth and Pat for ALL they do for me ALL the time (watch the kids, laundry, dishes, pack and unpack, you name it). I can't thank you enough! And Matt, for helping me host a wonderful brunch in our new home. Thank you for the yummy banana pancakes and all the prep and clean up you did! Here's to many more! Love you plummy.
More updates - can you tell my mind is always going, thinking and processing! Lane now sleeps on his tummy with his little butt in the air. So cute! He still doesn't roll over from his belly to his back, so when he cries at night he gets tears and slobber on the mattress which causes his baby cheeks to become red and chapped. For this, I apply a lot of Aveeno which heels it right up. Lane also sat up (with some leaning forward) today for at least a minute. He is getting so strong and is almost impossible to bathe b/c he is constantly moving, turning, and sitting up. Makes it hard to wash him and keep his head above water!
For Reese, I wish I could follow her around with a tape recorder. I try so hard to remember all the fantastic things she says, but it is impossible. Let me try...today she noticed I had a blemish on my face. She pointed at it saying something like, "there Mommy, on your face." I said, "it's a pimple." She replied, "I don't like pindles and I am never going to get one."
When she puts something back where it goes and gets it just right she says, "Perfect!". This is another thing I say, so I know she is hearing every word that comes from my mouth.
Lane dropped a toy while sitting in his high chair and she said in a very nice tone, "Don't ever do that again Lane."
I enjoy these moments when they happen and will record them as I can. I am so happy and thankful to be the mother of two precious children. I love you so much! I look at you both and think to myself how blessed I am that you are my children, my girl and my boy. I am so thankful you were created and that I get to be your Mama.
Reese ran up to me after brunch and said, "Mommy, I want to give you a hug and kiss and tell you Happy Mother's Day!" And she did. I told her, "I am so happy you are my baby girl."
