11 Weeks

Well, we've survived Noah's First Christmas! I know Noah was very worn out by today though and he's slept very very well every night since Christmas eve.

We did pretty much all of our shopping last week, starting on Monday when we all went to Target to get most of our gifts. Tuesday, Ellen, Noah and I shopped around the mall and got lots of assorted gifts for people, including our gifts to Rudy. I wrapped all of our presents that night and then because I'm so impatient, we opened our gifts to each other! Noah and I picked out some cologne and a video game for Rudy. I had also bought him some socks a few weeks ago. I got a wonderful Kitchen aid mixer from Rudy, so I was really glad we opened our gifts early! I was going to make cookies for presents for my brothers but I was so excited I didn't wait to get the proper ingredients. I tried to make short bread cookies, but I didn't have any real butter, so they turned out pretty dull. I made dough for Mexican wedding cakes Wednesday which I planned on finishing when we got back from Rudy's moms house, but I didn't really have time.

We went to a Christmas eve service at Rudy's church in Radcliff where Noah was passed around and appropriately adored. Brad and Roxy were flying out to Minnesota Christmas day so we all exchanged our gifts then. Rudy got a mobile from Brad and Roxy that plays music and is supposed to turn. His doesn't turn, so we're going to exchange it for a working one, but it's very cool! Mia got Noah 3 Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals and 3 adorable shirts (one of which he wore later that night). Rudy got a set of DVDs that has hours of cartoons on it and a series of DVDS of the G.I. Joe cartoon. I received the Sims 3 world adventures game. Mia also painted us a planter and it looks really cool. I used to it to put kitchen utensils in. It was a good Christmas and it was great to see everyone.

On Christmas, we headed back to Radcliff for lunch. There was a huge spread which filled us up for the rest of the day. Noah was passed around to a couple aunties and got to play with his Lola and Mia. I had a bad headache when we were leaving so Noah and I went to bed when we got home.

Saturday, we went to my parents house where I helped cook and everyone watched Isaiah play and took turns holding Noah. Isaiah was fascinated with Noah and wanted to hold him and carry him around. We gave pictures to everyone and received lots of cookies and candy. As well as a movie gift card and some money. My grandparents were in town from TN so it was really good to get to see them too.

Today, Noah and I mostly rested. I took down the Christmas decorations and did some laundry. Noah ate all of his bottles way to quickly today so he was pretty gassy. I'm going to have to start slowing him down.

Noah's 2 month checkup is tomorrow (even though he's almost 3 months old) so I'm very anxious to see how much he's grown. I know it's a lot because I can tell the difference he's made every week! Plus, he's such a healthy eater, it would be impossible for him to not grow.

Stay tuned for updates after his appointment!