March 28, 2012 - 3 months old and 13 weeks!

I can't believe that my handsome little man is three months old today!  He is such a fun little guy to have around.  He is starting to sit up on his own a little more and he entertains himself quite well. I usually play with him for a bit after he eats and then I put him on his playmat and he's usually pretty happy to play with his little toys for a half hour or forty-five minutes while I shower or eat breakfast or clean.  He is growing so much.  I have no idea how much he weighs, probably around 13lbs.  He and Mac are starting to hang out a bit too.  We let Mac lick his toes once in a while and he started fussing on his blanket tonight and Mac came and laid down beside him.  I think we have two little buddies in the making!

March 27, 2012 - Sleepy Head

I can't believe that March is almost over.  Time flies I guess.  Up bright and early again today.  I am so glad that Brigham sleeps through the night.  I am a whole new woman now that I get a decent nights sleep.  So we had a tubby and after Brig was all dressed and warmed up I put him on his mat while I got ready.  After I blow-dried my hair I came out to check on him and he was sound asleep on his mat!  Maybe he is done with the eating phase of the growth spurt and needs some extra sleep?  Then it was off to the mall for a couple of errands and some more time just hanging out! 

March 26, 2012 - Home Day

Just another day hanging out with my boy.  Trying to get him back on some kind of a schedule.  The eating has definately slowed a little.  We spend the morning at home just doing jobs.  He helped me in the kitchen while I got stuff ready for dinner.  We went over to Hillary's in the afternoon to put up the vinyl on Ethan's walls.  It was so cute.  He just kept saying MA-chines.  I am glad that he likes it.  Brig didn't last too long so we came home and had everything ready for supper by the time daddy got home.  It is so good to have him come home at the end of every day and Brig always has a smile ready for him!

March 25, 2012 - Hanging Out With Mom

Had a good day at church.  Brigham sat with Lindsey in sunday school for a bit and she got him giggling.  Joe thought he's been giggling a bit the last couple of days but he was going crazy for Lindsay.  It was so cute and I was so glad to hear it!  He had another 3 hour nap in the afternoon...what a weirdo.  Then we just hung out while I finished some projects I'm doing for Ethan's room for Hillary.  He was being a bit of a fussbucket, but I really had to go to the bathroom, so, like usual, I stuck him in the sink.  However, with all this growing he's not going to fit for too much longer!  I love all my time with my little man, my husband, and my family.  What an amazling life of blessings!

March 24, 2012 - Weird Schedules

So Brigham has been growing a lot lately I think.  He seems to be eating more and his naps are all weird.  Sometimes he'll sleep for a half hour and then scream bloody murder until we get him up.  He won't be hungry but just want to be up.  So then he doesn't sleep a lot and then sometime in the afternoon he'll have a huge nap!  We had planned to go swimming this afternoon but he hardly had any sleep in the morning and by the time we got there he was out like a light.  And he slept for 3 hours!  I'm glad we changed our plans and let him sleep.  Had a little tubby and then some play time with Mac before it was off to bed!

March 23, 2012 - On Our Own

Joe had to go to Calgary for work today and he was gone til late into the night.  It was a little weird to not have him come home around the supper hour.  Mom and Dad were still up so I went over to Hill's for supper and she watched Brigham while I went and got groceries.  I am sure grateful that Joe has a job where he is able to come home at a pretty normal every hour.  I love spending time with my little man, but then it is nice to have my big man to talk to and be with in the evenings. 

March 22, 2012 - On His Mat

I can't believe how big my boy is getting.  He loves his little playmat and is usually pretty content to lay there for up to an hour.  He's started swinging at the little toys that hang down and we've moved some down so that he can reach them.  He's outgrown most of his 3 month jammies and he's not even 3 months yet!  He's a pretty happy and content little guy.  Still gets the hiccups a few times a day.  And he's starting to be a lot more smiley, especially on purpose.

March 21, 2012 - FAMILY

 
 Spent the day with Hillary, Mom, and Ethan again today.  It's fun to have mom up to visit.  I love how much my family loves me and Brigham and that we have a place to go to hang out all day.  We didn't do much out of the ordinary, but I got to play with Ethan a little and Brigham got to have some time with Gramma and auntie Hill.  Dad came over in the evening to have a quick visit.  He doesn't have a whole lot to do with the little babies, but Brig had just been fed and was pretty happy and so he got to have some good grandpa time.  Dad can't wait for his little grandboys to grow up a little so he can take them camping and do all other kinds of boy stuff!

March 20, 2012 - Shopping

My parents are up for the week as my dad has a course he's doing. Mom and I went shopping for a Sunday outfit for my birthday and of course, my little man came along.  He doesn't seem to be too much of a fan of shopping, so I don't think his daddy will have a shopping buddy any time soon.  But he did okay.  I ran into my family doc who is on mat leave with her own little girl right now.  It was good to see her and catch up a little.  A crazy old lady also came up and just started touching Brig and holding his hands and stuff.  We saw her later creepin' on another baby so we think she scopes the mall for little babies.  Also, my little man keeps growing.  He downed a bottle at 5:30 like normal, and then another one at 7:00.  We'll see how his 9:00 feeding goes, but I had to feed him a little in the night last night too which he hasn't done for 3 weeks, so he must be growing.  He's outgrowing a lot of his jammies too, so tonight he got a new set, the ones that my boss Mike got him!  So cute!

March 19, 2012 - Swimming Boy

Hillary and I took our boys swimming today.  I wasn't sure how it would go.  Brigham loves the tubby but it is really warm and he just lays on my legs the whole time.  But we decided to give it a go.  I had to go to superstore to get him some swim diapers, so of course, we had to buy a swimsuit.  The new terwillegar rec centre is great.  The kids spray pool is pretty warm and then there is an even warmer pool that is tubby temperature.  They had these little floatie chairs that we got Brig set up in and he just chilled.  He seemed to really like it.  Kept him up a little longer than usual and he was a little grumpy later on, but he seemed to have a good time and we can't wait to go with daddy!

March 18, 2012 - Big Boy Outfit

So boys may not be as fun to dress as girls, but I have a few pretty cute things that I got for Brigham and I love getting him all dressed in his big boy clothes.  I can't believe how fast he is growing.  So much of the stuff that I got for his shower that I thought would never fit him is now in the works!  I love how handsome our little boy is.  We had Rem, Peggy, and Sawyer over for dinner today.  We love to hang out with our good friends and it's so cute to watch Sawyer play with Brig.  Can't wait until Brigham is old enough for Sawyer to teach all his mischief to.

March 17, 2012 - Big Bumbo Boy

Brig sat in the bumbo for the first time today.  He did okay, his little neck was bobbing around a bit though.  He doesn't really like tummy time and I am trying to find ways to get him off the back of his head.  He's not a huge fan of the bumbo yet either, but it's a change of scenery for him and makes him use a few different muscles.  I love seeing him learn new things.  He loves his playmat and has starting swatting at the little rattle that we hang over him.  Who knew that could be so exciting?  But it is amazing to watch your child grow and discover each new little thing.  I am so glad that he is ours!

March 16, 2012 - Big Stretches!

One of my favorite things to watch is Brigham stretching, especially in the mornings when his legs are bare when I'm changing him.  He just kicks and stretches all over the place.  He is getting so big! We just hung out at home today. It's always fun when daddy comes home on Friday because we know he's going to be home for a few days.  I love having Joe home with me, not only for the help, but because then he gets to be in on all the little moments that I get to see everyday.

March 15, 2012 - Smile, smile, smile!

Brigham has gotten really smiley over the past couple of weeks, but it's been pretty hard to get a good picture of it.  As soon as he starts getting smiley I get out the camera and try to get a picture and then he's not smiley anymore!  But today he was all smiles.  It totally melts my heart, especially when he smiles when I go to wake him up.  I can't wait until he starts to laugh and giggle.  I love to see that he is happy and content, and that he loves the sound of his mommy's voice and the look of her face!

March 14, 2012 - Milk Face!

My little man is a pretty good eater most of the time.  But sometimes he gets a little fussy and not too willing to eat.  Then the milk drips down his face!  It can be really frustrating as far as the feeding goes, but makes for some pretty cute pictures!

I also got to go out on a girls night tonight.  Hillary and I got tickets to the symphony from my dad and so we took our friends Val and Tanya and went out for the night.  We went and got dessert after and while we got home late and I was a little tired the next day, it was a lot of fun and it was nice to go away for a few hours.  I am so grateful for a husband who is not only willing but also capable of taking my sweet boy for a few hours and letting me have a break.  How lucky can a girl get?

March 13, 2012 - Just Hanging Out

I love hanging out with my boys. I love watching my boys hang out too.  I love that Joe is a great dad and that sitting on the floor looking at his son is as mesmerizing to him as it is to me.  Had a pretty lazy day at home today but Brigham had one whole day of good eating, which was a miracle! (Brigham is usually a very "active" eater, to put it nicely.  It is sometimes very hard and extremely frustrating to get a bottle down!)  We went for a walk in the carrier with Daddy and Mac, and then we had some good hang out family time.  I sure love my boys!

March 12, 2012 - Buddy Time

I spent a lot of time today working on some crafts that I am doing, and so Brig got to spend a lot of time in his chair.  He's usually pretty calm and just watches what's going on and listens to me talk to him.  But he gets a little bored.  So we got out his buddy that one of his aunts made him and he loves it!  He just puts his arm around him and usually kinda sucks on his arm!  Haha.  I thought it was pretty cute.

March 11, 2012 - Sleepy Head

During one of our feedings today I just couldn't get Brigham to wake up!  He ate pretty well but we wouldn't open his eyes for anything!  I'd burp him and rub his tummy and everything and he wasn't waking up.  So I got out the camera to see if that would do it.  Of course it did!  What a little stinker!

March 10, 2012 - Big Boy Clothes

Today we found a cute pair of overalls that we thought might fit Brig.  They are adorable and they make him look so grown up!  We also went over and visited with Auntie Sarah and Uncle Ray.  I sat over at Suelzle's and did our taxes while Joe and Brig visited, but then I got to visit after too.  It's nice to have Brigham on a good schedule that seems to be working for now because I am more comfortable going out and knowing what will be happening while we're gone.  I can't believe my little boy is growing up!

March 9, 2012 - Sleeping Peacefully

I love watching my little boy sleep.  He has the cutest face when he is just peaceful and at rest.  It is so nice that he doesn't have any worries or cares yet.  I love watching him wake up.  He does the cutest little stretches and has a hilarious stretchy face.  He throws his head back and turns it to one side and sticks his bottom lip out and it is just adorable.  And when he wakes up hungry he smacks his little lips and if he's worked his hands free he'll suck on his little hands.  I love all the perfect little things about him.  Some days I just can't get enough!

March 8, 2012 - A Day at Home

We didn't have to get out of bed to go painting at the crack of dawn today!  It's been a pretty relaxed day.  Brig has been a little smiley pants today.  I got to have a good nap and a relaxing bath and we are working on adjusting his schedule because I was informed that stupid daylight savings is this weekend.  I've never really like daylight savings, and now that I have a kid, I really don't like it.  Grrr...  It's been nice to have a day to just play with Brig while he is awake and to relax while he is asleep.  I don't sit still well, I seem to always have a project on the go, but I'm making myself stay home and relax today and it's been nice.  Joe is gone to a hockey game with work tonight so it'll be a quiet day all around!

March 7, 2012 - Done Painting

Finished the nursery for Hill today.  It looks amazing.  I can't wait to add all the decorations.  Hill did a great job picking colors and style.  Brigham was such a good trooper the past few days.  We were home by noon and got to spend the afternoon at home just hanging out.  Brigam is pretty mellow, even when he's "fussy", but today he was mad and when he gets mad, he lets you know.  He did NOT want to wait for his bottle.  There was nothing I could do to calm him down so we just waited while he screamed and I kinda sat there laughing at him because he was so serious!  I love this little guy.  I even love his crying!

March 6, 2012 - Rolled Over Today!

I've been spending a few days at Hillary's helping her paint Ethans room and the new nursery.  Mom has been up to help watch the kids.  We had Brigham doing tummy time while we were having a lunch break and he just rolled himself on over.  I was so glad to see it.  He hasn't done it since, but we're practicing.  We also spent the evening with the Calvert boys.  Derek loves babies and so we had some fun with them while Brigham was up.  I am so grateful for my happy little boy who is pretty easy to love because he is so good!

March 5, 2012 - Peek-a-Boo with Sawyer

Well I spent most of the day at Hillary's today.  We painted Ethan's room from start to finish.  What a job.  But it looks good and we have big decorating plans.  I think it is going to be great.  Of course Brigham came along.  Mom was there to help out and I am so grateful for a mom who comes to visit and to help out.  We babysat Sawyer this evening. He is such an easygoing little guy and he had a blast playing peek-a-boo with Brig.  What a litle ham!

March 4, 2012 - Sunday Dinner

Today we had Sunday dinner with the Andruski side of the family.  Mom was in town and so we had a little party.  It was a lot of fun. Brig has started to be awake for a bit in the evenings.  Sometimes he's a little fussy, but with grandma and aunties around to play he was pretty happy!  He's getting a lot better at eating too.  We finally found a bottle that works and so the gassy fussiness is gone.  He's getting better at tunmmy time too.  He is such a joy to have in our lives.  I can't believe he's been here for almost 10 weeks.  There is so much I love about him.  I love his little stretches and the face he makes when he stretches.  I'm still trying to get a picture of that.  I'm loving his little smiles that show up more each day.  I love his little kicks and the way he wrings his hands.  I could go on and on.  I want to capture every little moment, but I know I can't, so I try to enjoy them as they come!  He's my little super guy.

Oh, and my little super guy also happens to be a houdini.  No matter what wrap we put him in, he gets out.  He was fussing around 5am and he doesn't usually get up until 630.  So I went in to check on him and found him completely unwrapped in the bottom corner of his crib.  So now we double wrap him at night and it seems to be working.  We are going to need a bigger blanket soon!

March 3, 2012 - Hanging out with Mom and Dad

Spent a quiet Saturday at home today.  By the time I make it through the week and have Joe home from work for the day, it's nice to just relax.  Joe got up and did Brigham's first feeding and I went to Superstore and did my first solo grocery trip since Brigham was born.  So much easier without him!  Then we just bummed around the house and spent time with our favorite little guy.  I love watching Joe be a good Daddy to our little guy.

March 2, 2012 - Finally Got a Birth Certificate

It seems like I've just been able to keep on top of things like groceries and laundry and so I've been putting off going to the registry to get Brig's birth certificate.  I'm not sure why because it was a super fast trip.  I guess I thought it would take longer.  I'm excited to get it in the mail.  Make the whole thing official!  Haha...like it's not official enough.  We also went and picked Hill, Mike and Ethan up from the airport.  When I dropped them off, Ethan barfed and I happened to be sitting beside him and got to be the barf catcher.  When he saw me again the first thing he did was say "barf" and pretend that barf was coming out of his mouth.  I am having such a good time being able to spend so much time with Hill and Ethan during the days!

March 1, 2012 - The Many faces of Brigham Suelzle

Had a little fun with the camera during awake time today.  I can't stand how much I love this little face.  I was going through Brig's baby book today too.  There is a spot where I had to write a letter to my boy.  It was nice to take a few minutes and reflect on the last 2 months and how my life has changed with this little guy.  It had been the hardest and the most wonderful thing I have ever done.  And I am so excited for all that is to come!