New Blog Title!

Some of you may have noticed that I have changed the title of our blog.

It went like this: One day after Jack was born I was adjusting to sitting around the house alone with no adults to converse with. It is times like these that my mind wonders and I get 'deep' in thought. Somehow I started thinking about how our new family would sign our Christmas cards this year when it hit me...our initials combined spell PB&J (Pat Bran & Jack). You know - Peanut Butter and Jelly!!!! I can't begin to explain how much this excited me. Sad I know - but true. So from then on out I decided our family will be affectionately known as PB&J.

xoxo
Love,
PB&J

Ready to Start Blogging Again.

A few people have pointed out that I have been extrememly slack with Jack's Blog. Up until now I have felt like I have been running circles with no time to spare. We are finally starting to form a routine and I am finally starting to feel comfortable with being a mom (best job in the world by the way!). Life so far has been a lot of sleeping, feedings, diaper changes and cuddles. Jack has started showing his personality. He smiles all of the time and is beginning to laugh. He is such a happy fellow with what seems to be a very calm personality. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing that happy little boy smile back at me. I must be doing something right because he truely is the most content baby.

We have recently moved him to his crib as he began his life sleeping in a bassinet that was literally 5 cm from my face. It is different having him in a completely different room than us but we are all sleeping better now. He only gets up 2 times a night to eat and goes directly back to sleep after eating. I couldn't ask for more. Jack has also began 7-7:30 bedtime. I was terrified the first night I put him down as he was not quite asleep and I was thinking I would have to hear him cry. It turned out to be no problem as he fell asleep within 3 mins. Like he hears all of the time "Jack is the most perfect baby in the world".

It is hard to believe we are approaching the 3 month mark! I feel like he was just born yesterday. Time really does fly and I really am trying my best to enjoy every second of it. The positive side of those late night/early morning feedings you wonder???? -The cuddles I get afterwards make it all worth it. Now I really understand how much my mother loves us (her babies)...When you become a parent you finally completely understand the love your parents have for you.

Below I have posted a few of my favourite photos to date. Enjoy...there will be MANY more to come :)

Heather Wilkinson Photography.

Check out Jack's 9 day photo shoot on Heather's blog. She did a fantastic job. Thank-you Heather!

http://www.heatherwilkinson.ca/2010/05/21/jack-9-days-old/

Heather is an amazing photographer!! If you are considering a photo session for any reason you really should consider Heather. We were soooo happy with her professionalism and her quality of work. You won't be disappointed.

http://www.heatherwilkinson.ca/

Welcome Jack!

This digital greeting card customized with Smilebox

Still Waiting.

This look on Mattie's face says it all.
We are still waiting...

Impatient.

I am still waiting. Officially one day overdue I am beginning to realise that I did not prepare myself to have this baby any later than April 26th. Next time around I am going to tell everyone my due date is 1 week later than it is supposed to be so I get used to having that date in my head. It is really hard to be off work, all ready and waiting...waiting...waiting. My 'to do' list is almost empty for the first time in years! Pat's 'to do' list is growing as I have more time on my hands to sit around and think up ideas for him to do around the house. Auntie Dani is in NY city until the weekend. I am thinking he is just waiting for her to get back so she doesn't miss his entrance into the world - Dramatic like his Mom and Late like his Dad :)

Well please keep us in your thoughts and cross your fingers for me...Here's hoping I have him this week!

Showered with Love.

Thanks to everyone who came to my family shower and thank you to Uncle Terry and Aunt Laurie Ann for hosting. Once again Terry whipped up a beautiful lunch while Laurie Ann entertained all of us. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. I now have absolutely everything I need to care for our little guy.

Introducing New Baby to Old Baby??

Does anyone have any tips? As the days go by I get more and more nervous about how jealous our dog baby is going to be when Jack moves into her palace. This little pup has a lot of adjusting to do very soon!

Last Day of Work!

I'm just sitting here at work with everything all wrapped up. I am stunned that this day has come already. Only 2 more weeks until I am due, is this possible? One very important lesson I have learned over the past 7 months is that time really does fly by. I must remember to enjoy every moment of the year ahead because before I know it I will be sitting back at this desk going full throttle.

We had another great report at the doctor yesterday. Baby seems to be down, doing well and growing very fast. Last week my doctor guessed that he was already over 7lbs. She is predicting an 8+ lb baby. Please pray that he is not over 9 as my mother had two 10+ lb babies....oh dear God spare me that feeling!!!

Well...I'm off to relax. Hopefully by the next post he will be here.

Pregnant Princess

I read in an article the other day to get ready to go from being the 'Pregnant Princess' to 'Cinderella Mommy'. I must admit I am enjoying the pregnant princess part. As I have said in previous posts I really do have an amazing support system who have been spoiling me the past few months. My Aunt Laurie Ann is hostessing a family baby shower for me next week. See the beautiful invites she hand made below. They are so sweet! I really am spoiled.

On another note we had a great report at the prenatal clinic this morning. My belly measurements are exactly on track, baby's heart rate is good and he is head down...Have I mentioned that we are ready?