May 13 {Outings}

 Today was a busy one!  

Cole, Maxine, and I started the day at the zoo. 

 After we checked in on the goats and friends, we went to Adapt to visit my coworkers, show off Little Miss Maxine, and pick up a new and functional phone for me.  Maxine got lots of snuggles from my work friends and Cole had fun playing (and eating Coldstone).  He told me many times before we went that he didn't want to go to "wuwk."  However, I think he changed his tune about work with the fun he had. (PS - I love my coworkers!)

Next we visited Daddy at work and took him out to lunch at his favorite place, Hon's Wok.  Cole and Maxine met Hon himself.  Future customers, I am sure!

That makes for a busy morning for our crew - But a fun one for sure!

May 12 {Projects}

Today we realized that Maxine has a cold.  

This was likely the cause of the coughing/choking spell yesterday.  

With snotty baby, we spent the day inside.  

Mission *girlify Maxine's room* lead me to my project!

I really like to be crafty but often find myself starting lots of projects, not so much finishing any.

I am thrilled with how these letters turned out.

It was time consuming, but fun!

I have a few more ideas/projects up my sleeve!

Hopefully I can keep some momentum...

May 11 {So grateful}

Alternate Titles:

{Adventure}

{Fear & Worry}

{Parental Panic}

The most "exciting" part of our day took place at 3:00 am when Maxine had a coughing fit.  Her coughing woke me immediately.  After a minute of the coughing, I called Derek.  The coughing lasted several minutes and Ms. Max did not seem to be getting any good breaths in the coughing.  We panicked and called 911.  Paramedics arrived quickly and checked her over - her coughing had stopped by the time they arrived.  With my mama worry - thinking about all of the horror stories and my lack of knowledge of SIDS, etc, I decided that we should go have her looked over.  Not long after our arrival at St. Anthony's, we got a perfect bill of health for her.  The coughing was likely just choking on spit up.  Derek and Cole picked us up and we were all home and back to bed by 5 am.  The rest of the day was spent being so thankful that we were only dealing with acid reflux and a minor coughing spell.  I took every opportunity to cuddle her, watch her, and I admit that she didn't spend much time out of my arms.  My heart goes out to any parent who has had to deal with this type of situation with any other outcome.  I am so grateful for the health and wellness of my children.

May 10 {Hopscotch}

Jayjay spent the day with us at home today.

One of the highlights of the day was playing outside with sidewalk chalk and playing hopscotch!

May 9 {One Month}

Where has the time gone?!

At one month Maxine weighs 10.6 pounds (per our home scale).

Still has reflux/colic issues. I continue to try to tweak my diet to alleviate her discomfort.  Evenings are demanding - Maxine wants to nurse non-stop all evening. 

We have figured out our co-sleeping gig for now.  Before long we will transition to the crib...one thing at a time!

Baby smiles are the ultimate reward in our parenting!

Her changing table in her favorite place to be.

Cole is the worlds best big brother.

He loves to love on sis now that he is healthy again.

I think Cole really likes his time to go to school.  No tears at drop off any more.  I think he likes his space.

He is really getting into a groove of being home, taking naps, playing...

Derek gets snubbed by Maxine sometimes because he doesn't have the *ahem* proper equipment.

Cole prefers daddy over mommy anytime that Derek is home.

I am hoping that my workplace will implement a new uniform: breast stained t-shirts and yoga pants.

Nevermind, I love being at home with my kids - let's not talk about work.

I am so happy and in love with my family.