3 Month Pics

Already Working on the Computer Loving his Horse Outfit
Just needs his boots and a cowboy hat.

Brother from another mother.

Perfect blue eyes.

Aunts & Uncles

Just got N.J. down for the night so here is a quick post before I hit the hay (Jeremy went to do a night shift at Target).
We are so glad that Noah got to meet Uncle Caleb and Aunt Lisa this weekend and that he gets to see his Uncle Ryan about once a week. Thank you Caleb and Lisa for driving all the way from Indianapolis to let Jeremy and I run a few errands on our own:)
Congrats to Uncle Ryan for going 4-0 in yet another debate tournament! On to regionals!
Mom, Mimi, and Papa had a big day serving the physical and spiritual needs of hundreds of people at the Marci Wintz Memorial Clinic.
Tomorrow= 3 month pictures for N.J. Be on the look out for the photos soon.

Oops!

Oops! I can't believe we are getting close to a month since our last post. Sorry to all those that have been patiently waiting. We have had a busy few weeks.
I have started back to work on the 10th and Bible Study on the 4th (studying Hebrews). I worked two twelve hour night shifts the first two weeks and this week I am working three twelves. I definitely did not miss the stress that work adds to my life. The first week that I was back we were only using 6 nurses and had 18-21 babies and things were pretty slow and laid back. This week we are just about full and are working with 10 nurses- the most our little unit can muster. They are calling for us to work overtime and the Type A/never sit idle person inside me says "Yes, work overtime," but I refuse to be apart from N.J. anymore than I already am by working full-time. Overall the transition so far has gone better than I was thinking it would. We will definitely be busy and the house will never be quite as clean as it was, but we feel blessed to both have jobs right now.
One more tid-bit on the job front. Jeremy was offered a part-time position with security at the hospital. He can pick up shifts whenever they fit into our schedule and can work at Baptist, Southwest, Yukon, and the Cancer Center. He already has some security experience, but this will allow him to get some more and hopefully be a better candidate for the police department. Plus, this will bring in a little more income to pay off student loans and maybe allow me to cut down to part-time sometime in the future.
N.J. is down to one night feeding now! We are so thankful and feel like totally different people now that we are getting more than 3 or 4 hours of sleep at night. He began sleeping longer stretches on his own for the most part just a few nights before I started back to work. I am very thankful for this because I was worried about Jeremy being up at night a lot with N.J. and then having to go to work.
N.J. is smiling, laughing, and cooing a lot now, especially in the mornings. I guess he takes after his mom in this aspect (I am the morning person. Jeremy is a night owl). N.J. even rolled over from his tummy to his back for the first time on the 12th! I was so excited. He acted like it was no big deal. Didn't even look surprised.
Well, sounds like N.J.'s nap is over and so is this post.
Love you all. So glad to have you in our lives.

2 Months Old

I can't believe that NJ is already 2 months old! Today we went to the pediatrician for his two month check-up. Sadly he had to get two shots. He only screamed for a minute or two. I am hoping that in two years he will take his shots just like he did today. I know it is a long shot though, pun intended:)
His new stats:
12lbs 9oz (75th percentile)
24.5 in (80th %)
16in Head circumference (50th%)
He is getting so big! He still wears 0-3month clothes thank goodness. I am going to have to go on a major clothes shopping trip for this boy soon.
He is also becoming very alert and more and more aware of his surroundings. I never understood why parents took so much pride in their children and how you could let your kids become your whole life, but every time NJ smiles and/or coos at me my heart melts and I understand completely.

Newborn Photos

The prints from his newborn photo session have arrived. Here is a sampling:

Bath time and future Prune Boy

NJ absolutely loves bath time. It is the one thing we can count on him enjoying and not screaming through. We can't wait until he can sit up on his own and play with his toys. I have a feeling I will have a very hard time getting him out of the tub in a couple of years. He is going to look like a prune all the time!

Modern Mommyhood

Modern Mommyhood has brought about several inventions that mother and baby alike appreciate including the Bumbo and the Baby KTan carrier.

"Doesn't this thing come with bottle holders?!"

NJ's favorite position. Just wish he would learn to sleep on his back in his crib sometime.