Its gonna be a long night!

I realized tonight...again...that I have a lot to learn about being a Mom. Somehow I decided that Wes was warmer than usual and I took his temperature. Good thing I did, it was 101.5! He was perfectly happy, no visible signs of illness, just a high temperature. After consulting every book I have, sending off a text messages to my sister (who just happens to be a nurse, and just happens to be working tonight), having an actual conversation with my sister in law (who has 3 kids and gave me perfectly sensible advice), I turned to the internet. And as I have noted before I believe everything I read on the internet...so of course I freak out and am convinced Wes has meningitis. Apparently every person who posted a remark on baby center has taken their 3 month old with a 101.5 fever to the ER where they have been admitted and given spinal taps...Good Lord. Luckily my rational side of the brain kicked in and decided to call the doctor first. Thank God for nice nurses who don't call new mothers crazy and irrational. She actually told me it was good to be  obsessive...I may have admitted to checking his temperature every 5 minutes for the past hour! He is sleeping peacefully, as he has been for the last hour while I have sat and watched his chest rise and fall to check for "trouble breathing." Thats all I got for tonight...gonna go put the coffee on...I have a long night of watching Wes breathe ahead of me!


Hmmmmm he looks pretty peaceful think I'm overreacting....its okay you can tell me I won't take it personally!

Jealous

Hubby is getting jealous that he hasn't officially made an appearance on the blog! Its bad enough that Wes looks just like him, but I can already see they have the same temperament. I am loud, outgoing, and I talk...alot! Ryan on the other hand is quiet, laid back, and a total homebody! He hates crowds, would rather watch his beloved Patriots from the couch than the stadium, and god bless you if you actually engage him in conversation that requires more than a one word answer! I guess that sounds harsh...in better words he is the strong silent type and thats what I love about him! Anyway back to Wes...he is clearly inheriting all of Ryan's qualities...looks just like him, is clearly going to get his size...there are certainly no 11 pound babies in my family... and he is a total homebody! Wes loves to be snuggled up at home in the quiet. Don't get me wrong he loves playing with his cousins and giving everyone that gorgeous gummy smile, but when he's done he wants out of there! I never thought I'd be able to decipher that overstimulated cry, but I think I have officially mastered it! Clearly Wes is going to grow up to be tall and handsome like his Dad, figures I did all the work and Ryan gets all the glory...now who's jealous!

xoxo
Erin

Heres Wes and Daddy Hanging out...

The obligatory sleeping on daddy's chest picture....

The current and future generations of Show Me Your Rack BBQ...

the big 12 weeks!

I know you were all chomping at the bit for a post yesterday...but we were too busy celebrating our first milestone age! My little man is officially 3 months old! Okay, okay if you want to get all technical he won't be three months until the 29th...but according to babycenter.com he is considered 3 months when he is 12 weeks. And since I believe everything I read on the internet I'm totally going with their recommendation! Anyway... back to the celebration! Wes is growing so fast...I'm not even being all nostalgic...he is seriously growing fast! He is about 17 pounds and is already filling out 3-6 month clothes! He is sleeping 8-10 hours a night...don't worry I realize how lucky I am and that my next baby will be a demon child.....and he really only cries whens he's hungry! We are having so much fun watching him find his hands and feet, scoot his little body around in circles, and that smile...one so adorable it will stop you in your tracks! So far it has been an amazing ride, I can only imagine what the next three months will bring! Keep scrolling to see the obnoxious photo shoot I made Wes suffer through...

Wes and his ladies....Morgan and Lila...they LOVE Baby Wes! 

Top Mommy Blogs

I was doing some research today...more like cyber stalking...to see if there are other mommy blogs out there. I was interested in how to get exposure beyond the friends and family that are obligated to read my ramblings....and I was amazed! They are everywhere, there are contests and voting all in the name of the best baby blog! Its like a cult! I can't wait to hit the 3 month mark...so I'll be considered an established blogger...to jump in and see if I get any bites. Tomorrow is a big day so tune in...

xoxo

Erin

you should see the other guy!

My tough little guy had his first real injury! He was lying on the floor kicking and spinning around like he does and out of the sky falls a glass mosaic coaster! It bopped him right off the head and out of the corner of my eye I spotted the blood! Then as if on cue the screaming started. I'm not sure which was worse the blood or the bloodcurdling screams! Luckily he allowed us to put ice on it and stop it from becoming a giant swollen black eye, but he does have a good cut above his eye. Oh well I'm sure it will be the first of many bumps and bruises, heres a picture of my little bruiser!

xoxo

Erin 

Run Chatham Run!

Today was the 114th running of the Boston Marathon! I knew of many people running, but I want to send a special shout out to Chatham Flynn! She bravely ran to support Autism, and a wonderful school called the New England Center for Children! Congratulations Chatham, we are so proud of you! 

xoxo

Erin 

...Here's Wes cheering from the couch...Mommy wasn't quite ready to venture out into the city...

Milestones

Everyone always talks about milestones...rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking. I think its time we celebrate the little advances! This week alone Wes has begun to look at you and giggle...its the most amazing feeling to walk into his room in the morning and be greeted with a smile! He knows me and is truly happy to see me. Another new game is to bat at his toys...and by toys I mean random animals hanging from his"activity mat". I'm not sure how intentional this is, but regardless I can watch for hours! Today I laid him down on his side and propped a book up for him...he picked up his neck to look at the colorful pictures! Its like the movie Pleasantville, when the world suddenly turns to color! He is aware of his surroundings, he recognizes people, and he is such a happy little being...I fall more in love everyday!

xoxo
Erin

Look at this bundle of adorableness! He likes to check himself out in the little mirror...clearly he knows how cute he is!