A New Chapter...

Tomorrow, Mommy starts a new chapter -- one as a working mom. I know I'm not the first woman to work a full-time job and be a mother, but it's a first for me, and I'm nervous about how it's all going to work. I'm pretty sure I'll cry all the way to work tomorrow, and I'm cross my fingers all will go well!

I'm more worried about me than I am about TJ. We've worked it out between me, Daddy and Grandma Reno that TJ won't have to go to day care this first week. So, I feel a little better about that.
It was a weekend of firsts for our little man. Saturday night, the family took him to his first Nuggets game. Auntie Diane and Auntie Debbie had given us all tickets for Christmas, and it was a fun night out. TJ did awesome. It was so much fun watching him take in all the sights and sounds of the game. He made it partway through the 3rd quarter before he was done. Then, he slept 5 hours last night!
Today we had a great time celebrating TJ's first Easter. Grandpa & Grandma got him his very first Easter basket full of goodies... Auntie Angie gave him a fun book, and Mommy and Daddy spoiled him with books and an Easter bunny. We had fun reading his books and cuddling this evening... one last night the whole family will be together for bedtime.

We have two new members of our family this week. Our cousins Greg & Irena welcomed a baby girl, Isabella Carmen, on Friday. And, my nephew and his girlfriend welcomed a little girl, Kyah, on Saturday. Congratulations to everyone!!!

We hope everyone had a happy Easter... and here's to a new chapter for our family!

Practically Perfect...

As we approach TJ's 10th week... Mommy is getting ready to go back to work. I have one week left to be home with my little munchkin, and I'm having major anxiety! I love my job, and I know it'll be good for me to go back and have adult interaction, but I'm dreading leaving my baby boy! He's such a little sweetie pie.

Daddy and Mommy finally got a night out last night. Grandpa & Grandma Reno came up and watched TJ so we could go to dinner with our friends, Auntie Anne & Uncle Mike, and see Mary Poppins. Even though we saw it on Broadway, we couldn't resist seeing it again, and it really was better the second time. This Bert was so much better. Plus, it didn't hurt sitting in the sixth row versus sitting in the third tier! It was a little weird walking around with a little purse instead of a diaper bag, and we did miss TJ a ton, but it was so great spending time with just each other. :)

TJ was a little angel for Grandma & Grandpa, and I don't know what they did, but he slept more than he has ever! I fed him at 11:30, and he slept until 5:30 in the morning!!! It was awesome!

I know the calendar says it's spring, but March is Colorado's snowiest month, and that was definitely the case this week. One day it was nearly 70 degrees outside... the next -- a major snowstorm that dumped 9 inches in our backyard. Then, the very next day... the snow was almost completely melted! Gotta love Colorado! :)

This week we're going to get some more errands done before I return to work, but I plan on cuddling my little man as much as possible over the the next 8 days!

Two Month Update

TJ had his two month doctor's appointment today which meant one thing -- shots! He did a great job and only cried during the shots... he was completely calm and quiet by the time we checked out. He's a little warm and a little fussy this evening, but nothing a little Infants' Tylenol and cuddling can't handle. His little legs are swollen, too, but the doctor said that would be normal.

Daddy came home just in time for the appointment, and TJ and Mommy are both glad he's home.

The doctor says TJ is a quote, "Stud." His alert level, strength, etc. is great, and he weighs 11 pounds exactly and is now 22 and a half inches long!

We're expecting up to a foot of snow tomorrow... a big change from the 65 degree weather we've had the past few days. Looks like we'll be hunkering down for a few days!

This past week, TJ has had fun playing with his Around The World Gym his Aunt Linda gave him... Here's a fun pic!