Rejected

I got a glimpse into what it will be like when Benson decides that mom's not cool anymore and won't let me talk to his friends when they come over. Two days ago Benson took a nap in his crib and slept awesome. So, after his 9:00 pm feeding I thought I'd give the crib a try again. Did AWESOME. After the midnight feeding. . .yep, he slept in the crib again and did AWESOME. It went like that until morning. I felt rejected!

I thought the bassinet right by "mommy" was perfect. I was right there in case he needed me, or the binky. Unfortunately, Benson is independent like his father and has decided that he wants his own room and own bed.

It also could be that my snoring was waking him up. I guess I still have a while though until he gives me the boot when his buddies come over. So for now, I'm still cool!!!

Benson has also taken a liking to the bath tub. He loves it. Isn't he so cute naked?

Too Cute!

Benson got a bath yesterday with Aunt Shanna and another one this morning. His new thing. . . Pooping in the tub! It's gross, but when you are so dang cute, somehow it doesn't matter. Just before his bath yesterday Shanna was holding him and he was making so many funny faces. We got out the camera and caught some darling photos! The one of him smiling makes me beam with pride and Aunt Shanna said that his smile makes her "melt." I couldn't agree more.


Another noteworthy event. Daddy has now changed 3 diapers! He's averaging one per week. I wonder how he'll do alone with Benson for 2.5 hours on Saturday. He may need to increase the diaper average. . .Good luck Mitchy.

Baby Benson's Here!

I only have a couple of minutes before little Benson will be hollering that he is hungry yet again. I will try to quickly share all of my excitement that has happened in the last 2.5 weeks.

I went to the hospital at 8:00 am on Sunday January 18th. After a ridiculously long day, Benson arrived at 11:52 pm. I was exhausted but so full of joy that I didn't care. When they handed little Benson to me I was shocked. I was told that no matter what I would think that my baby was cute, but I didn't realize that he would be THAT CUTE! To our surprise he had dark hair (a tiny tint of red can be seen) and all the rest of him is perfect! It was the most amazing experience that I've ever been through. This is one of those times in my life where I am not sure what I do so right to be so blessed. I truly have been given far more that I deserve.

Benson has been changing and growing even in these short weeks. He has been smiling in his sleep and sometimes when awake. I refuse to believe that it's only due to gas. He's liking to take baths and hasn't peed on me in two days! He has his daddy's toes and I'm sure he'll be using them to pinch me when he's mad in no time. He's just too perfect and it makes the late night feedings bearable.

Daddy has been so great! He's changed 2 diapers; one without any prompting from me! He insists that I sleep when Benson sleeps and does the grocery shopping. I now feel the full meaning of the primary song "I'm so glad when daddy comes home." GLAD AS I CAN BE!

I love this new adventure. Both the fun stuff and the difficult.