Shout out to Matt

Majority of my posts are of course about Baby Marcus, but lets be honest, baby wouldn't be here without the help of my husband ;)

I would like to give a little shout out to Matt-

Where would I be without this guy?! Its interesting to think back on our almost 4 year marriage- There has been many times where I just wanted to  wring his neck...ok sometimes I have...jk.....not really ;)
Other times I  have enjoyed just snuggling close with him and never letting go.

He is the epitome of a Man! He works SO hard at his career(driving 2hrs a day) , gets up extra early to go to the gym to work out- so it doesn't interfere with family time with Marcus and I, Baths Marcus and gets him ready for bed EVERY NIGHT, does the laundry every week and makes sure we get a date night once a week.

Our marriage has been hard at times- as I'm sure all have been, but reflecting back, I think the key to our growing love is that while we continue to make mistakes with each other, we are dedicated to becoming better. A better husband and wife, better Father and Mother,etc.. As long as we progress within ourselves and with each other and never just find complacency in this is just the``Way we are`... we will be more than fine.

It is easy to focus on the negative in your partner- heaven knows I'm guilty of that at times, but I would like to state a couple things I appreciate or love about my partner...(in no way stating that our relationship is perfect- far from it actually- we are raw and real- we go through a lot of ups and downs and challenges our way- but we always seem to work through them and be more in love than the trial before)

-Always puts his Family first
- favorite person to travel with
-makes me laugh
- amazing Father
-great with Finances ( I hate that sometimes)
-strong ethical standards
- great at Math (which I suck at)
- hard worker
-loves to move (haha jk- we HATE moving yet have done it so much)
-Loves international Foods
-Sweet spirit
- Dedicated to our marriage
-trust worthy
- Loves the Gospel




Matt, you are Wonderful!

4 Month Old Sweetie Pie

Marcus had his 4 month old Doctors Appointment today. I know he is already 4.5months but this is a very common occurrence for us. First things first- I LOVE my Doctor and the office- the ladies are wonderful and just adore Marcus but they never can get him in on time. They are always booked which is so annoying that I have to wait a week or sometimes 2 for them to check him out. I know that he is healthy and happy so I don't fuss over it and just go with the flow.

He was happy as can be to see his favorite nurse Gale who just smothered him with tickles and he was nice enough to give a couple brief smiles out of consideration to the Doctor who was poking and prying him.

So his measurement are as follows;
weight-16lbs 2oz, -75%
height- 26 1/4 inches-91%
and this is my favorite.......
Head circumference- 17 1/4-97%- almost off the charts- we all had a chuckle at that one. He sure does have a big noggin and I love it :)

I thought I better say a couple things about him at this stage- I do have a baby book but am not the greatest at recording everything-

I thought I had a good memory but realized that I'm already forgetting so many things..sigh.

1) Marcus seriously LOVES to smile- he is a very happy baby
2) he rolled over for the first time in his first 4month week- daddy was the first to see, then me. He hasn't done it since.
3) He LOVES books- he already turns the pages.....ok maybe with a little help and encouragement.
4)He raises his arms with I say uppy
5) He naps at 9, 12:30 and 3- however starting yesterday he is into two longer naps which I'm cool with.
6) He goes to bed every night at 730pm, gets a dream feed at 1130 then wakes up at 8am- sometimes will need a feed at 6am
7) He is the happiest when its me, daddy and vovo around showering him with love, kisses, songs and mass amounts of attention. larger groups he tends to get a little fussy- like at church or family functions...kinda like his daddy;)
8)he love gazing up into my eyes when I nurse him and always has a special twinkle in his eyes just for me.
9)he is getting very interested in food at dinner time (but I have decided to wait until he is 6months- may do a week earlier to give him solids)
10) he has just started sucking his thumb which is sooo adorable.

Marcus has changed my life. As one can tell, I'm a little obsessed with him. I have often wondered if its a little too much, but then came to realize that I was called as a mother in Zion and the deep love I have for my son comes natural. I cant help it. I hope I am just as obsessed with my other babies that I have in the future as I am with him. I never want to take this God given gift for granted. I don't want to complain during the hard times of being a mother but embrace and learn from my mistakes and frustrations. I want my son to know that he is always loved by his parents and accepted and that we thank God every day that his little spirit was sent to our family.

His Smile just melts my heart. He sure is a Special Babe. At times I feel I don't even deserve him.

Breastmilk Popsicles and baby Einstein

Marcus has started teething........I think. He isn't fussy but drools a lot! I found a pin on pinterest of breast milk popsicles and decided to make one.

Marcus loved it-plus its so much fun to watch him eat it.

Ok, yes he looks petrified, but I swear, he enjoyed every minute haha.

As for baby Einstein!

I had mixed emotions about letting Marcus watch videos and had read somewhere that they dont gain any brain development from these "infant educational videos" before the age of 2- HOWEVER, I picked up the Baby Einstein video collection at a garage sale this pass summer and thought I would give it a whirl.

He LOVES it! I have incorporated it into his daily routine. He gets to watch one video once a day after his late afternoon nap. Its a treat for him. He has also let me know which video is his favorite. SHAPES! He goes nuts only for that particular video- so cute.


So, even if he is getting nothing out of it, I don't mind giving him 15mins of pure enjoyment :)