2 months old!!

Roman was 2 months old on Tuesday, May 12th. He had his doctor's appointment that day. Here are his stats:

Weight 11lbs 7 oz (50th percentile)

Height 22" long (18th percentile)

He now smiles a lot, but usually for no apparent reason. He's napping some on his tummy. I was told to do more tummy time with him. He is also sleeping more at night!! I have been giving him a bottle at 9 pm and he sleeps until 3am. We both get up at 6am and start the day. I'm trying to really crack down and get him on a schedule. He is getting more mobile and holding his head up more and more on his own. Daddy works with him to stand on his feet. This kid has strong legs!! We are so in love with our little guy!!!

Bath time!! Our little cow!

He loves the swing!!!

Sporting his Polo jumpsuit that he can finally fit in!!

Mother's Day and Birthday

Last weekend we had the best time ever! Matt's parents came in town and we got to spend time with them to celebrate mother's day and my birthday. Pam took care of Roman on Friday afternoon and Matt took me to Ferring's at the Ritz for an early mother's day lunch. It was so wonderful to get out!!! We had the best food and wine. Then as soon as we finished, Pam took me to get our nails done. I feel so spoiled!! Sunday was mother's day and we took Roman to church. He does pretty good and just sleeps in his car seat. Later that day we walked with Roman and Captain to the Grocery store. It was so much fun and took about 2 hours to get there and back. Great family time!!

My birthday was Monday, May 11th. Matt took me to Northpark with Roman. I got to pick out some clothes with my birthday money. It was so great to get out and shop again!! Roman did great! By the way, there are great nursing rooms at Northpark now!! Then, last night we had league over at Kristin's house to see her nursery. It is so cute!! They bought me a little birthday cake. We had such a great time!!!

Roman is sporting his new outfit that Grandma bought him

Pa and Roman hanging out!

Matt and me leaving the Ritz after a wonderful lunch!
Our first shopping spree!!

Blowing out my candles last night at Kristin's house
Heather and Roman, Kristin with Madison in belly, and Lindsey

Three Years ago...

Matt and I celebrated out anniversary a few weeks ago on March 25th. We have been married for three years now. I just need to take a moment to write about it now, so I remember how this anniversary was. Matt's parents came in town and watched Roman when he was only 2 weeks old so we could go out to dinner. I was so exhausted!!! Matt and I went to Taverna's at 3 pm. It happened to be the best time in between Roman's feeding schedule. We laughed at dinner how last year we celebrated our anniversary with a cruise. Oh how times have changed!!

I thought our wedding day was the best day of my life, but these past three years have been the best years of my life. I love you, Matt, so much and can't wait to spend many more years with you!!

This is a tiny preview of part of our wedding video. Our videographer was amazing!!! http://vimeo.com/4317131

Seven week old update

Roman is now seven weeks old. It is amazing how much he changes in just a week. Last week was so wonderful. Matt was home for seven days. We just hung out together as a family every day. We really got a routine down. I would get up with Roman and nurse him around 7:30 am and then he goes back to bed and I go to the gym. Matt would wake up around 9:30 and get Roman and hang out watching ESPN until I came home. Then he would make us breakfast while I nurse Roman again. Our specialty last week was french toast! During breakfast we would start a movie and just relax. Matt typically doesn't brush his teeth until late in the afternoon. Talk about chillin!! Later in the day Matt goes to the gym and I hang out with Roman. Usually as soon as Matt gets back from the gym, we go on a walk in the park and then come home and Matt fixes an incredible dinner. Some of his meals last week were lasagna, ceviche, grilled fish, chicken and veggie skewers grilled, and of course homemade cookies. Seriously, he is an amazing cook!! After that we bath Roman and watch more TV and just hang out together. We are still feeding Roman one formula bottle at the late night feeding. Matt gives him this bottle while I pump. Then I go straight to bed, considering that I have to get up in a few hours again to nurse Roman. Matt usually puts Roman to bed. We have such a great system. It's just a lot harder when Matt is gone. Roman and I manage, though. I enjoy my one on one time together. It's hard, though. I really go through a small depression every time that Matt leaves for a trip. It takes a good half day to get over it. I just try to remember how great God is for giving me such a wonderful little family!! I just love my boys!! Including Captain!!

Six Weeks Old!!

Roman is officially six weeks old today!! This is a huge milestone! He is smiling a lot more!! Yesterday, we had a funny time. I was holding him, getting ready to feed him and he pooped in his pants. What's new! It shot out on the floor and all over his little outfit! I am not a fan of pampers!! Anyways, I go to change it and try not to get it everywhere and he starts peeing, spraying in his face, hair, and all over the pack n play! I am just dying laughing and I swear he starts smiling, laughing with me!! Then I finally wipe him off enough to nurse him and he pees through the new diaper while I'm nursing him all on me!!! Oh the joys of little boys!! I changed officially today to size one diapers. So far, no leaking!!! Yippee!!! Hopefully that was the problem!

Six weeks old also means that I can take him out more and not worry about him getting sick. I went to the mall yesterday and target for the first time with him. It was so great!!! Today, I met Kristin and Ariele for lunch. Roman did great!! I love not being housebound anymore!! We don't do good when mommy has cabin fever!!

Finally, six weeks means I can really start exercising!!! We have been going on walks almost every day since we came home from the hospital. Matt, Roman, Captain, and I love them. I'm just so excited to start running again. Yesterday was the first time that I ran on the treadmill since I was 20 weeks pregnant. It was great!! I ran one mile. Also, I starting lifting weights again. I hate feeling "soft". It feels good to be more active. I've lost 22 lbs of the 33 lbs that I gained through pregnancy. Just a little over 10 more to go. I just want to fit back into my pre-pregnancy pants. None of them fit yet because my hips have gotten wider. That would be horrible if I have to buy all new pants!! Horrible for the budget!!! Hopefully in time!

Here are some latest pics of Roman...

My little six week old peacefully sleeping!!

Ha Ha mom, I wet my pants all over you!!!
I caught a smile!!!

What a stud!!! Ha Ha!!

Lunch today with Ariele and Peyten. Sorry Kristin wasn't in the picture!

First Road Trip!!

We took Roman to Tulsa over Easter weekend for his first road trip! I was kind of nervous, but everything worked out perfectly!!! Matt's brother, Mike, flew in to Dallas and drove with me to Tulsa since Matt was on a trip. Matt met us in Tulsa at his parent's house the next day. Roman got to meet all of his aunts, uncles, and cousins over the weekend! Matt's cousins, Jennifer and Roux, threw us a sip and see shower that Friday night. Then Saturday we headed to the lakehouse for the traditional easter festivities. Below are the pictures! Warning - lots of pictures!!

Uncle Mark and Aunt Whitney and the triplets meet Roman for the first time!!!

Matt and me at the shower

Us with Cousin Jordan

Matt, Great Grandma, Whitney, and Gracie

The kiddo dinner table

Opening gifts!

More airplanes!!!
The family!

At the lake on Saturday celebrating the triplets 3rd birthday!!!

Roman's first Easter!!!

Grandma's Easter card for Roman

Headed back home for our 5 hour drive!

What we've been up to lately...

We've have a crazy, fun time lately with Roman. My mom came the first of March and stayed for 27 days!! I miss her a lot! We had a great time with her and she was so helpful in the adjustment of having a new baby! Hopefully she can come back soon!! My brother, Andy and his family came down for a weekend too. We attempted a few pictures with my mom and her grandchildren.

On another note, Matt and I have been getting adjusting to Roman's eating, sleeping schedule. We've had a a few scares with his weight gain. Nobody could have possibly warned me how hard nursing is! It has been such a challenge. I think we've got it now, though. Roman lost even more weight at his 2 week check up, so I have devoted everything I had to get him back up to weight. I feel like all he does is eat!! We went today to the doctor and he is finally above his birth weight!! Yeah!! No more pumping after a few feedings!! We're still giving him one bottle of formula for his last night time feeding. It's helping because he's sleeping for 4-1/2 hours after that feeding. I actually get a little bit of sleep!! Now that we're in more of a routine, I promise to update the blog more often!!

We had Roman's photo shoot a little over a week ago. Jennifer took the pictures and did an amazing job!!! Check out her website: Haute Shot Photography.