4 Weeks

Dylan is 4 weeks old already.  We've settled into a nice routine and I'm feeling pretty good about life.  It's crazy, hectic and busy at times but I wouldn't trade it for the world.  Dylan is sleeping great.  He goes to bed around 9:30 or 10:00 PM and wakes between 3:30 and 4:00 AM.  Most of the time he goes right back to sleep after I nurse him but there's a few nights where he is up for an hour after he eats.  I can't complain too much though.  We introduced a bottle of pumped milk last Friday and have been offering a bottle a day in hopes of avoiding a bottle strike like Marissa had.  Some people have asked why I don't strictly bottle feed, honestly, I don't have the time to pump all day long and chase a very busy toddler around.  I also don't want to, nursing is such a great bonding experience for mom and baby and it's the best way to keep my milk production up.  I also loathe pumping.  I'm so not looking forward to returning to work and having to pump...but I do what I have to do, it's all worth it in the end.

4 weeks old:

My parents are coming to visit this weekend.  Dad had knee surgery last Friday so hopefully the road trip isn't too much on him.  I know they are excited to get some quality time with the grand babies.  I don't know if they will recognize Dylan.  He is growing and changing every day!

Marissa has teeth coming in all over the place, I can barely keep count.  I think she has 10, possibly 11 teeth now.  That's a lot of teeth in 5 months!

I have 8 weeks of maternity leave left, which I know sounds like a lot but considering the last 4 weeks flew by, it really isn't that much time.

I've been working on numbers with Marissa.  This is her saying "I'm One!"

 I love her pig tails. :)

I think I forgot to share Dylan's first bath picture, he was not and is still not impressed with bath time.  I'm sure that will change with time. 

Danny and I are going to see The Red Hot Chili Peppers in May.  I'm excited and it's something to look forward to!  It should be a good time. :)