Monday, June 20, 2011

YES! He sleeps!



JT has slept in his crib every night since last Monday!  Woohoo!  I think he finally decided that the swing was getting a little too cramped for his growing body and once he  gave the crib a fair try, he realized he could stretch, toss, turn, roll, and just be more comfortable.  Nap times have gotten better too!  Seems like he can fall asleep anywhere now, provided he has one of his blankie babies to snuggle up with.  He continues to form his own unique personality and is keeping us pretty entertained.  We re-introduced food.  We had stopped feeding him food and went back to formula because he did not seem interested.

That's my boy!  Checking out Facebook!

Napping on the floor!

hanging out in his crib

My cute little sheik

Chris and I went on our first date alone since we brought JT home.  We are extremely grateful for Samantha for watching him so that we could go see the Musical CATS.  Now... let me tell you an awkwardly funny story about our date....  I was all dressed and ready to go out the door when I realized I had a wet spot on my chest.  I thought JT had spit up on me, but I could not seem to get it to dry.  So I rushed in the closet to find another shirt that would go with my pants - and then we were out the door.  We dropped JT off at Samanthas and headed to the VonBraun Center for the show.  I stopped at the ladies room before we went to our seats and while washing my hands, I got a glimpse of my chest in the mirror.  TWO BIG wet spots!  I nearly cried.  WHAT in the world is going on?  I tried to dry it out - but it was dry.  I was so confused.  I came out of the bathroom embarassed as can be and pointed them out to Chris who replied "Um, are you lactating?"  At this point, the show was about to start - what could I do?  I went in to the  theatre with huge wet spots on my boobs.  Luckily, the lights soon went out.  On our way back home, I was racking my brain trying to figure out what I was getting my chest in to that was causing wet looking spots.... well.... can you believe it was my BRA?!  Yep, I bought a few of those really neat gel filled bras a while back.  I have not worn them for a while, but grabbed one that afternoon when I was  getting dressed.  That darn wonderbra leaked the gel stuff ALL OVER me!  And it won't come out!  I ruined two nice shirts and a camisole before I figured it out.  grrrrrrr .  So ladies... avoid the gel filled bras.  See... it is much better when I just go braless....  {{sigh}}  Despite the embarassing moment of walking around looking like I was lactating, we both had an incredible time.  This, by the way, was Chris' Fathers Day gift.  Next year, he will probably just get a tie!  Here are pictures taken of JT while we were on our date:
Sleeping in Riley's Crib

Cam watching JT sleeping

Hanging out with Riley

Aunt Samantha and JT

I think he said "I want a doggie"

Hanging with the boys!  Uncle Jon and Cameron






And one final picture.....

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's day to my two favorite daddies! The one who raised me and helped me become who I am today  Thomas Author Cyrus (9/22/40 - 12/20/00).  Not a day goes by that I don't think about you.  Not a day goes by that my heart does not ache to be with you again.
You were always the life of the party!

You were responsible for my addiction to cruising!

Many memories of jello eating contests and head standing contests!

Time at the condo on the beach...



And the one who, hand in hand with me, raises our son to help him become the man he will be one day.  The man who tolerates my shortcomings and loves me despite them.  Not a day goes by that I don't realize how blessed I am to have him in my life.
December 2010 ~ Brand new daddy!

So sweet sleeping...

The three James Herwigs... James Arthur, James Christopher and James Thomas

♥ Love ♥

Daddy and son in pool

Monday, June 13, 2011

Will he EVER sleep?

Chris has repeatedly told people that JT sleeps through the night.  Everytime he does, I want to stand on a chair or table, stomp my feet and scream at the top of my lungs "NO HE DOES NOT!!!"  Every time JT wakes up at night, the words "JT sleeps through the night now" grates through me like nails on a chalk board.  It takes every bit of self control that I can muster up for me NOT to go throw a bucket of ice on Chris as he sleeps so soundly.  The joke in the house is that Chris' son sleeps through the night, but mine doesn't.  Well, this past weekend, Chris took care of MY child while I took care of HIS child.  In other words, I slept through the night and Chris was up with JT.   It must not be as easy as Chris thought, because he was dragging all weekend and we even missed church because he fell back asleep.  It was a good experience for Chris and an AWESOME experience for me.  I totally enjoyed my rest.  Chris, on the other hand, looked pretty exhausted when he left for work this morning!  As usual, JT did not sleep much last night.  He did sleep for a solid hour IN HIS CRIB!  First time for that! However, the rest of the night, the only sleep he got was in my arms.  Naps continue to  be a struggle too.  I guess for now, and possibly the rest of my life, I will just look forward to the weekends when I can take care of Chris' son while he takes care of mine.
Obsession with his toes (yum yum)

First taste of watermelon ~ can you say "yuk"

Loves his Pillow Pet

"If I hide your ID badge, you can't go to work?"

Futures so bright... I gotta wear shades...

Rock Star in Training

fun with daddy

Pool time loving...

Such a ham...

Twu Wuv