Big Boy

Liam had his 2 month check up last week. In only 3 short weeks he gained 1lb. 2oz. and grew an inch! Now he weighs a whopping 12lbs. 11oz. and 24in. long. He is in between the 75th and 90th percentile in every category. J and I couldn't believe how big he is. It has been a running joke in our family that we are the two smallest people and we will probably have the biggest kid. I wouldn't doubt it if he is towering over us at 12. ha.

The crazy thing about being a working mom is that I come home every day and I feel like he has grown in 8 hours. He wants to roll over so bad, and really tries until he gets so mad and just starts screaming! He has become a champ at picking his little head up and standing, with help, lol. He loves to talk to anyone who will listen. Last night I got a great video of him and J lying on the floor just talking. I would share but its about 10 minutes long, ha. What can I say I love my boys!

This week we are really working on getting into a good schedule with bedtime and what not...I'll let you know how that works out for us, ha. I've been reading all about trying to get your baby to sleep through the night. We know he can sleep through the night, because he has done it several times. It seems like he always sleeps through the night when it's J's turn to get up with him and gets up twice when it's my night. I just think he knows and really likes to see me, lol. Even so, I would really like to get some sleep!

Since I have been back to work Liam has been staying with Nana. And let me tell you, boy he loves his Nana. I think its a boy thing in our family because my nephew, Mason, is also crazy about her. What can I say though, she is a great Nana. It has been so nice to have a wonderful grandma to be able to watch him and let us ease into this work and baby thing slowly. She has been such a huge help! She only has two full weeks left until he starts day care, and she tells me everyday how much she will miss him. Nana, We will miss you too!

Just too Cute not to Share!

Busy Weekend

Boy did we have a busy weekend! Last weekend Jeremy was in our friends Matt and Amanda's wedding! Friday after a long day at work we had to drive to Hazelgreen, AL for the rehearsal dinner, which is like 1hr and 15min from t-town. Saturday was the wedding so we had to get up super early to get everything ready to take Liam to Nonnie and Grandpa's house for the day and oh my, HIS FIRST NIGHT AWAY FROM MOM AND DAD!
Jeremy and I had such a great time. We certainly missed Liam like crazy, but I think it was good for us to have some fun adult time. We got to see one of my friends, Bridget and her sweet little girl Rylee, at the wedding. Rylee is three and Bridget and I decided that she and Liam should date one day, ha. She can be a cougar, ha. I felt so old when it was only 9:00 and J and I were so tired we started the trek back to t-town! I slept the entire way home and slept ALL NIGHT (no baby).
Speaking of sleeping all night. Liam has had two successful nights of not waking up! YAY. Last Wednesday and Friday night he slept the entire night. I'm pretty sure it was because he spent those days with his Aunt Penny, Uncle Jeff and cousin Jordan and they kept him up all day, because he hasn't done it since then. But thanks ya'll we really needed those few nights of sleep.
Sunday after being gone all day saturday we had to get up early again and go get Liam and Sophie from Nonnie and Grandpa's. Then before we went home, we had to go to Manchester and drop my car off at the Nissan shop to have some crazy sensor changed for like the fifth time. Not really five times but it sure does seem like it, ha. We went to Shelbyville to pick up a patio set that J's grandparents were getting rid of. So now we can actually use our backyard and have a cook out. Ah, summer fun!
After pretty much neglecting our house all weekend we got home and J had to mow the yard and I cleaned the entire house and did 4 loads of laundry all Sunday afternoon. Luckily Liam fell asleep in the car on the way home from Shelbyville so we just left him in his seat (we did take it inside, lol) and I got a ton of stuff done. I felt like super speed woman, ha.
All in all it was a busy but great weekend. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Throneberry. I hope you guys have fun on your honeymoon in the Dominican Republic (those lucky ducks).
Liam goes to the doctor today for his 2 month check up, we will see how much he has grown. I'm going to guess he is at least 13lbs by now. I will update you soon.

Meet Liam

Little Chunky Cheeks
(Love this one)

Sleeping so good!

What can I say but CUTE!

So I know it's been a long time! Liam is now 2 months old so I figured I would get back on the band wagon and let you all know what has been going on in our lives since he was born!

Liam Grant Elliott was born February 16, 2010. He weighed 7lbs. 6oz. and was 20in. long. Fast forward to his 6 week check up....my little CHUNK of a man weighed 11lbs. 9oz. and was 23in. long. HE REALLY LIKES TO EAT! He can already wear several 3-6month clothes.

Liam is such a strong boy he is already pushing with his little legs and holding his head up like a champ. He loves and I mean Loves his pacifier, hates to be cold and sleeps best when he is so hot he sweats, lol! Liam has had big brown eyes just like his momma since the day he was born, weird I know, but true. He loves bath time and really loves getting his hair washed, I guess he got that from me lol.

If you didn't already figure it out from the picture Liam looks just like his daddy! Oh wait he has my nose! But thats about it. He had quite a bit of dark hair when he was born and it just keeps on growning. He is 8 weeks old now and is the best thing that has ever happened to us. I never thought something so small could change your life so much, and still I can't imagine what we spent all of our time doing before he was here!

I started working again 2 weeks ago, so J and I are pretty much exausted all the time! I just think if we could add another 3 or 4 hours to the day that would be great! I am desperatly trying to lose my baby weight and really having a hard time! It's extremely hard to eat healthy when I didn't for 9 months. We have started P90X and that seems to be helping. Although, it is a huge commitment and sometimes all I want to do when I get home is hold my baby! I'm sure this is nothing that every other mom in the world doesn't have to face but it really stinks!

I will try to keep you all posted on what is going on more often. Can't make and promises, but I will try. Liam goes for his 2 Month Check next week so we will see how much he has grown in the past 2 weeks, ha!