doodle bug

getting into a routine

Yesterday, was my first day back at work. It was a hard day, but all the ladies at the Spa were so sweet and glad to have me back. I definitely felt loved and appreciated, but I certainly missed my little guy. As I expected, Mason did great with Daddy. He slept almost the entire time and was changed and fed by the time I got home. I was so excited at the end of the work day, when I was able go home and be with my family. All I wanted to do was play with my doodle bug.

I'm just now starting to work out again. It's a slow start, only because finding time is a balancing act. I am fortunate that I have lost all of my baby weight, but my clothes still don't fit like they used to. I love how I feel after a good work out. I'm sore, but it's a good pain. I'm working back up to running on a regular basis. When I used to run, I was in the best shape and that is my goal.

This morning Christina & my nephew, Connor, stopped by for a little visit. Connor is so sweet with Mason. We were worried that Connor might be jealous of his baby cousin, since they are only 17 months apart, but it's quite the opposite. Connor wants to hug and kiss Mason all the time. I'm really glad that Mason will have two great older cousins to look after him, but even happier that he & Connor are so close in age. They will have so much fun growing up together.

coming to an end

My maternity leave has come to an end. Tomororw, I start back up at the Spa and it will be a mixture of emotions. On one hand, I'm only going back part-time and will work around 20 hours a week. I have a set schedule and they were really great at giving me the shifts I wanted. I am excited to see all the girls and I really love what I do, but I'm going to miss being at home with Mason. Luckily, Adam will be home with Mason the afternoons that I work. I would rather have Mason at home with Adam or myself, then at a daycare with strangers...just my personal preference. I've had so much fun these last 7 weeks and can't believe how fast they flew by. Mason is getting so big and he is really starting to show his personality. It's going to be a hard day tomorrow, but I know God will give me the strength to make it through the day.

Promotion Sunday

It's that time of year again, when school starts back up and at church the kids promote to the next grade level in Sunday School. Since Mason is 6 weeks old, he is allowed to go to the church nursery, while we are in the service. Today was his first day and he got to meet some important people.

As we walked in the church, I kind of got emotional. This was the church where I grew up, was married, and now I'm bringing my son to church for the first time. It must be baby season because there were alot of newborn classes, atleast 3 different rooms. During the service, I couldn't help but wonder if he was being a good boy for the ladies in the nursery. When I picked him up from the nursery, he was ready to be with his mommy. Everyone adored Mason and kept complimenting on how well behaved he is. Mason even got to meet his birthday buddy, Pastor Alex. It was an eventful day at the Kaye household.

Baby pictures

I thought I would share some baby pictures of Adam & I, since I've shared so many of Mason.


Adam as a baby


Grandpa Kaye would be so proud of Adam's Steelers shirt


He started playing basketball at a young age


check out those overalls

I was 18months

Eating chocolate out of my Easter Basket

Celebrating my 2nd Birthday...I finally had hair

Struttin my stuff at the Zoo

Smile

This past weekend, we stopped by my parents house Saturday evening to visit for a little bit. I laid Mason's blanket down on the floor in the living room and everyone sat around him as he looked around. Mason is starting to be very curious and aware of his surroundings. He also has been smiling on his own (it's no longer gas). My mom started talking to him and he was smiling and all of a sudden, he cooed. I was so excited and then he did it again and again. I started to get emotional. It was the very first time he tried to "talk" to us. My heart melted and I tried to sit and take in the moment. I wanted to remember everything about it and how I felt that very instance. It's the beginning of a great adventure!

Changing Diapers

From the beginning, Adam warned me that he has a gag reflex when it comes to smells. I explained to him that I have the same problem, but for the most part can handle dirty diapers. Having nephews for the past 7 years, has taught me a lot about little boys and given me plenty of chances to change a few diapers. Adam isn't as experienced, but is still learning.

Today Adam & I were sitting on the couch and commented on Mason's diapers. We both noticed that he hasn't had a poopy diaper all day. I wasn't too concerned, only because the pediatrician warned us this could happen. Adam was holding Mason and couldn't get him settled. First thing Adam did, was smell his diaper. Sure enough, the look on his face let me know Mason had a nice poopy diaper. Adam wasn't about to tackle the diaper alone and asked me to join him.

As we lay Mason on the changing table and Adam opened up the diaper, he began to gag. He covered his nose with shirt and began to FREAK out. Mason had done a number...two that is:). I couldn't help but laugh and tell Mason "good job." I couldn't stop laughing and Adam couldn't stop freaking out. Mason just layed on the table smiling and being cute. After Adam wiped Mason's little bottom clean, he ran the diaper out the apartment, all the way to the dumpster. He did not want that stinky thing in the house. I was still laughing, when he walked back in the door.