Well, what can I say?? This week has been a task. We had our first outing last weekend to Granny and Popa's. I packed enough diapers and milk for the day, but then we got there and decided since it was supposed to snow we would stay. Graciously, Uncle Mike went off of the mountain to get Riley some extra diapers and milk. Thank Goodness! He had so many visitors this weekend at Granny's that Mommy and Daddy barely had any time with him. We came home on Sunday and Bryan and Marie came over for a little visit. That afternoon Riley had a small fever. I wasn't too worried because that night it had went down to normal. He slept for about 5 hours straight and then Monday morning about 3AM it all started....
On Monday and Tuesday, the only way I could get him to sleep and not cry was to actually hold him in our chair and let him sleep. I didn't mind because I could tell he didn't feel well, but Mommy is exhausted this week. Tuesday night was much better. He slept in his crib again, but was up more then usual. Last night was better too...we're getting back to normal I hope. Our schedule has been thrown out the door this week. He eats at different times and well sleep is few and far between for Mommy.
It was so sweet how needy he was and I can see how easy it would be to transition him right on into the bed with us. Jeremy even suggested that if he didn't feel well Tuesday to let him sleep with us in the bed. Mommy toughed it out though with him up and down in his crib. Yesterday my mom and sister came over for the day. I was so glad! It was nice to have two extra set of hands besides mine. Moma even cooked dinner for us and I got to take a nap... well two small naps that lasted about 20 or 30 minutes, but it was nice. Tonight is Thursday so Daddy is off tomorrow!! We don't have any really big plans this weekend. Granny and Popa are coming over on Saturday for dinner. Hopefully by then Riley will be somewhat back on schedule. I guess this is how it can take weeks for a schedule to get developed with a newborn. They don't understand the need for a schedule.
Riley has gone through a growth spirt this week. He is eating more and some of the clothes that were too big are now getting a little more fitting. I can't believe it. He will never be two weeks old again or as of today 17 days old again...before I know it he will be 17 years old and driving around with girls!! What will I do?? He is developing his own little personality every day. He makes the cutest mean faces when he is disturbed. I can tell he has gained some weight too, but I have no idea how much. Before I know it, it will be March 22nd and I will be getting him ready for bed to go back to work. I can just imagine how hard that is going to be for me wondering all the cute things I will miss. Or will I miss the big things like sitting up or crawling, those things that make Mommy's and Daddy's so proud of their little beings. I guess we shouldn't dwell on it right now, we still have lots of time before I go back to work.
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Riley's pictures are just too cute! No worrying about work. It's hard to go back, but you'll be fine and it's so wonderful to come home to your little cutie and have them smile and be so excited to see you! And you won't miss on those special things like sitting up, walking, etc., because it doesn't happen (or you can't call it a first) until mommy sees it!! - Melissa
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