Life as Parents

Sleeping on the job of burping - the both of them!

Okay - I might have been sleeping too.

So I have never thought being a parent could make you feel so exhausted, thrilled, worn out, heart melting, helpless, worried, peaceful, softened, incompetent...hmmm - there are about a billion more words to describe it.  No wonder it ends up being so rewarding in the end - you put so much into being a good parent, you can't help but feel intensely about your children.  I'm starting to get somewhat used to getting up multiple times in the night, smelling like spit up, doing things one handed, and having a few weeping sessions a week when exhaustion seems to roll over me like a giant wave.  I can't believe the support we've gotten though as well.  I've been so grateful to have my family close by.  I do believe my mother and mother-in-law have been my personal lifesavers over these few weeks.  Much needed naps have been allowed, dishes washed, dinner brought - the works.  
On Saturday Steve and I went on our first official date since having Ross.  I had the realization that I will never have a completely worry free date again.  I was wondering how Ross was doing the entire time!  He was happy as a clam at my in-laws being coddled by his aunts, uncles, and grandparents.  He seems to be a complete attention seeker (not surprising!).  Steve was romantic and brought me flowers before we left (not roses, because he has to be unique) :)  We went to see The King's Speech which was phenomenal and then Steve took me to Magleby's.  It was a nice break.  Ross even slept really well that night.  Wahoo!
Steve should be done with school next week which neither of us can wait for.  I can't wait to have him home with me not worrying about assignments or tests.  I really don't want to go back to work.  I know those 4 weeks are going to be really tricky.  Hopefully Ross will be on a bit of a schedule by then.  Being a teacher - I'm very schedule oriented - it's been a rude awakening having such an unpredictable baby.  I'm learning though - that's what being a parent is all about right??  Summer will be a lot of fun - Steve and I will be able to focus most of it just on Ross and us before we move to Oregon.  It's crazy how quickly things change.  Ready or not though - we're in the midst of it!
 

Cute little Ross asleep.  I crocheted this blanket a few weeks after we found out Ross was coming.

Having a snuggle.

I fell in love with this cute sweater that my brother's girlfriend gave us.  I just had to dress him in it and take some pictures.

Cutest baby shoes ever!

Our BYU fan when we watched the last BYU basketball game of the season.

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This is our little green jellybean.  He likes being swaddled in it.  I like to call it his straight jacket.  It keeps his hands from scratching his face!

Ross's hair can go somewhat wavy after his bath.  I was trying to get a good picture of it.

Haha - this one is hilarious! 

Grandpa Stan who can't get enough of his little grandson.  Ross seems to know he has him wrapped around his little finger.  They just get along like peas and carrots.

A snuggle with Granny Joanney.  (She hates that title - we love it!)

Some weirdos messin' around with hats after some cleaning and moving.

The gorgeous flowers Steve got for me just before our first official date after having little Ross.

Isn't he a heartbreaker?! :)