Back to Work

Well, it's been awhile since our last post and so much has happened! The biggest thing is that I went back to work on March 24th. I really really wish money grew on trees. It was horrible to leave Justin, but great to see all my co-workers whom I missed when I was home for 9 weeks. The first week, Bill was at home with the little guy since he was on his spring break. Then, it was back to work for Bill too. Justin now attends a home daycare (state certified) in Elgin run by a loving Christian couple who watch only 5 other kids. That makes it a little easier to leave him each day, knowing how they treat him and how much they enjoy having him. But, I can't help being extremely jealous that they get to spend all day with my child, and I just get a few short hours before going to sleep at night! Plus, since I want to spend all my time with him when I get home, things like cleaning, laundry, and cooking take a back seat. Hopefully we'll get into a better routine. Bill is teaching until the middle of May, and will then be home with Justin until he starts the school year in August. It really makes me happy knowing that they will have those special couple months together. Then, when Bill starts teaching, I will work part-time. I CAN'T WAIT!!! I don't want summer to fly by or anything, but I am SO looking forward to more time with my son.

Hmm...what else has happened? Oh, Justin grew out of his size 1 diapers and all his 0-3 month clothes. I'm guessing he's about 13 lbs or more now, since at his 2 month appointment (the first shots=horrible) he was 11 lbs. 8 oz. He's been eating like crazy, so it looks like another growth spurt is coming. We're really enjoying his cooing conversations with us, all the smiles, and the laugh he's working on. I also think he started teething, since he's always drooling, shoving his fist in his mouth, and looks uncomfortable. I'm still breastfeeding, so I'm not really looking forward to the arrival of teeth!

Speaking of breastfeeding, I am so amazed and how God designed our bodies! I've been reading a lot about it and found out that I create exactly the type of milk Justin needs when he needs it. Also, breastfeeding burns 500 or more calories a day and has gotten me back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Yay!

One last major thing that has happened was that Justin was baptized on April 6th. It was WONDERFUL having so many of our loved ones attend the special service! I'll try to include some pictures in the next post when I get them from my mom. Justin's godparents are Jeff and Corey Spella and we are so honored to have them serve in such a special role in Justin's life.

That's all for now! Sorry so long...I had to make up for not blogging the past couple weeks. Enjoy some of the latest pics!

Thinking of Spring

Chillin' With Daddy

Chomping on Daddy's Nose
(a "welcome home from work!")