Beckett's First Month

We happily welcomed Beckett on February 21, two weeks early, into our lives and hearts. I wanted to share some pictures from his first month with us including the hospital and lots of loving visitors!

Beckett is doing great! He is a hearty eater and pretty good sleeper. He's getting so much more alert each day and we hope that we start to see some real smiles in the next couple weeks. He is very strong...he can lift his head all around and keep it upright when he's on your shoulder. He loves sleeping on your chest and bath time. He's not a fan of diaper changes and getting dressed though. He's a sweet little guy and we're just so smitten.

Maternity Leave Musings

Some random musings on maternity leave thus far:

I am grateful for E! for running Sex and the City reruns all day, every weekday. I've started recognizing reruns on my other go to, HGTV, which I never thought would happen. Daytime TV is bad. Can anyone recommend some Netflix series? 

On a related note, I really hate watching TV without DVR.

I am becoming an amazing one handed texter and have seen especially impressive strides with my left hand texting/iPhone maneuvering.

My little guy is so adorable when he falls asleep. Watching the expressions on his face and his little lips purse and "smile" is priceless.

I've always been sucked in to buying "comfy pants" when I see a super soft pair on sale. This has paid off mightily during these weeks at home! And those Kappa Semi Formal 2004 sweatpants? Good as the day I got them and a key member of the rotation.

You don't get much done. The three hour eat, play, sleep (and soothe while crying) cycle goes so fast...I had thoughts of getting some things done while I am home. We'll see...maybe later on though!

Coffee. So much coffee. And Diet Coke. Why doesn't Starbucks deliver?

With this weather, I have been living for 50+ degree days when I can take Beckett out, bundled up for a walk. Can it please be spring?!?!

I should be saving some money on makeup these three months. And hair products...

My husband working from home is pretty amazing. Having him around in the morning before he logs on and for lunch together (some days) makes life so much better.

I will leave you with a pic from one of our days together (no makeup and comfy pants!):