Rolly Polly!

Well Colby sure surprised me yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, January 30th)! We were playing on the floor and he was having some tummy time when he rolled over onto his back!!! Yep, I was pretty shocked! I thought it was probably not on purpose, so I put him on his tummy again and he rolled over again! In total, he rolled over three times for his ecstatic mommy! Of course, he wouldn't do it when Daddy got home, but such is life, I suppose. He was tuckered out from his busy afternoon, I guess! It's an incredible feeling of joy and excitement to watch them learn, grow, and discover new things... especially his fists, which are now his favorite toys! He's constantly chewing on them and not really wanting a soother all that often anymore. We haven't left the house much this week... we stayed home Monday and Tuesday, but went to our Fit Mom's class yesterday. It was really nice to get out of the house, but it was also nice coming home and getting in from the cold! Hope you're all staying warm!

Lesley
xoxo

Baptism!

Today, Sunday, January 27, Colby became a child of God as we got him baptized at our church, St. John Lutheran Church. He looked very handsome in his lovely white suit (not a Christening gown, as his father didn't want him wearing a dress!) He was pretty fussy during church today, but was just very overtired. He has been fighting falling asleep more and more these days, so just gets overtired and then more fussy. After church, we had a very nice meal at my parents' house in Stony Plain. We had a lovely afternoon with friends and family. The weather was not so favorable (and neither were the roads!) but we appreciate everyone taking the time to come and celebrate Colby's baptism with us today! Thank you!!

We are trying to stay warm, but we'll see how this week goes. Colby gets really bundled up to go outside, as I don't want him to get sick! Stay warm, everyone, as I think this deep freeze is here for a while.

Take care!
Love,
Lesley

Lots of changes!

I cannot believe how fast the time is flying by! Not to mention how difficult it is for me to keep up with blog postings... I'm sorry!!! Colby is changing so much and I cannot believe how much he's growing! He weighs just over 12 pounds now at 7 weeks old and is 23" long. His cheeks are starting to fill out and he's got an adorable double chin, which I love! He had begun smiling last week, but we haven't seen a whole lot of it, so I'm hoping this is going to come soon. He is developing his own personality already, which is so neat to see. He's definitely a serious little boy and LOVES to focus and ponder on things. He can focus on objects for periods of time and you can just see his little eyes going... makes me wonder what's going through his mind! Gerry thinks he's going to be a lot like his mommy... A-type personality, list-maker, etc. Time will tell, I suppose! Colby is also quite a strong little man and does very well during "tummy time". He is able to lift his head and hold it steady for quite a while! I love watching him on his tummy as he lifts his head up to see things around the room! Colby is starting to settle into a bit of a routine now, especially with bedtime. He is now sleeping through the night, which I'm loving!! He usually is asleep by about 11:00 and sleeps until about 5:30 or 6:00. So nice to have more than 2 or 3 hours of sleep in row. Although I think I'm pretty spoiled that he's sleeping about 7 hours a night for only being 7 weeks old! :) We are keeping very busy during the days... it seems like we're rarely at home! Between working out at the TLC and New Mom's Group, there's little time left in the week. I'm loving every minute of being a mom and I'm completely in love with my little man. He makes me smile and warms my heart! Motherhood is wonderful!!!

Take care!
Lesley
xoxo

Spoiled little baby!!!

Last Saturday, January 5th, my sister, Kristy and my mom, threw Colby and I a fabulous baby shower for our family members and some close friends of the family. It was such a great afternoon and was so nice to see everyone! Colby totally got spoiled and I'm sure he's going to be the best-dressed baby in town! Thank you everyone for the lovely gifts for Colby! All of Kristy's 'little extras' from the rubber ducky bowl centerpieces to the personalized stamped guest book to the cupcake tree were perfect! Thank you so much, Auntie Kristy and Grandma! Love you both!!!

Colby was 'showered' again this weekend at a shower thrown by Auntie Jen at her house! It was so great to see some friends altogether for the afternoon! Auntie Jen made sure everyone had a great time with shower games, including 'Babygories' and tested our knowledge of nursery rhymes! I really need to get working on those nursery rhymes!!! What a great afternoon! Thank you so much, Auntie Jen! Love you!!! Thank you everyone for the lovely clothes and toys for Colby!

Have a great week, everyone!
Lesley
xoxo

School Visit and Happy Birthday!!!

Today Colby went on a field trip... out to Mommy's work at Entwistle School! Okay, he slept most of the afternoon, but was awake for a few minutes to say hello! I went out to school on December 13th for the Christmas Concert (when Colby was 6 days old), but haven't been back out since. So it was really nice to see all of the staff members and visit with my students. I went around and visited most of the classrooms and I think the students were excited to see us. Well, excited to see Colby more than Mrs. Cameron, I'm sure!!

Colby had his one month birthday yesterday, January 7th. I cannot believe that he is already one month old!! How fast the time flies! With the craziness of Christmas in there, it certainly doesn't feel like it's been a month already. He is certainly growing (as mentioned in my previous post) and reaching some of his own milestones, which is really neat to see. For the most part, he really enjoys 'tummy time' and is really doing well with it! He is able to lift his head up off of the mat (almost to a 45 degree angle) and is able to move his head from side to side! Strong boy... although we knew that when he was able to lift his head the day he was born and makes certain that we notice that regularly! We need to make sure we have 'tummy time' in the mornings, as he is usually lazier in the evenings and just lays there, not lifting his head! LOL!

Hope you're staying warm!
Lesley
xoxo

One healthy eater!!!

As you can tell by the subject of this post, Colby is turning out to be one healthy eater! We began our New Mom's Network today and I weighed him before the session began. At 4 weeks old today, he weighs 10 lbs. 2 oz.!!! I couldn't believe the scale! The last time I had him weighed was at his 10 day check-up at he weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. at that time. He is also growing in length... he is now 23" long! He's catching up to his cousin, Landon, who is 24" long and 9 weeks older than him! I think he's going to be a tall boy! Colby is changing so much, it seems like almost daily! He's truly growing into a little boy, especially when he is dressed in 'real clothes' (according to his dad)! We are doing well and I'm loving being at home, although it seems like I have very unproductive days. By the time we get up and moving in the morning, sometimes it's noon already!!! I've realized that the housework can wait and I try to soak up every minute with him I can. Gerry's loving his time with Colby in the evenings, so that's when I'm most productive. I'm loving the great weather lately, as Kristy and I slap on our Snuglis and head outside for our long walks on the path again. While neither of us gave birth on the paths of Stony Plain (as my brother-in-law Kyle predicted), it's great to be back walking them again!

We had professional family and newborn pictures done two weeks ago and I've posted a couple pictures on the side bar. I am in love with them! She did such a great job!!! I'm really going to try and post more often... it's often difficult to find the time though... please bear with me!!!

Take care!
Lesley
xoxo