Thank You Jesus!!!

The past few days I have been thinking about the upcoming easter holiday. As we plan family get togethers and church services I must remember to really take a moment and reflect on the reason we celebrate. We celebrate the death and RESURECTION of our Lord Jesus Christ!!! How exciting is that!?!?!

bathtime

Jonathan's bath... he loves the warm water

I love the smell of new baby!!!

Night out and hockey

Yesterday I had my first outing without my baby! My parents watched him while Nathan and I went to watch his uncle play hockey. It was harder than I thought it would be to leave him. While away all I could do was wonder how he was doing... was he crying? taking his bottle okay? awake? asleep? But thanks to Nathan and a group of friends I was soon distracted and able to enjoy my time.

Hockey is one of my favorite sports to watch (along with baseball). The high pace game is always exciting and never boring. The teams tied 3-3, but it was exciting to watch Uncle Al score a goal. First time I've seen him score, but not his first time ever. He's been playing for years, and he is REALLY good. I hope he'll help Nathan teach Jonathan how to play. However, if Jonathan ever wants to play on a team, I'll have to say no... to expensive and dangerous..lol . He'll just have to pick another sport.

Last Sunday we took Jonathan with us to the hockey game. His first time ever. I fussed over him making sure he was warm. He slept through the whole game.

Things I have learned in these 2 weeks

Being a new mom for the past 2 weeks has given me a new outlook on life. The emotions that have run through me are amazing. Joy, peace, happiness, sadness, frustration, tiredness, etc. As I look over the past 2 weeks I have learned some important lessons.

1. Learn to nap. I am a BAD napper. I took 1- one hour nap the whole first two weeks. And with only 1 1/2 to 3 hour time stretches a night, I was exhausted. Despite all the advice that I got prior to Jonathan's arrival, I did not nap. I would try to keep my house clean and work on all the things that I felt needed done now. Bad mistake. the tiredness eventually catches up to you and crack.

2. Don't be afraid to call for help. day 17. Last nights sleep: 3 hours from 9-12 and then up every 1 1/2 hours after that. last 4 nights about the same. I was exhausted. Jonathan was tired, and whenever I put him down, started screaming. I was crying too. I finally couldn't handle it and called my mom. She was over within 2 hours and I napped for 3 hours while she took care of him for me. I really needed the sleep. I was able to function much better the next night when he did the same thing. Now, I know.... WHEN HE NAPS, I NAP!!!

3. Don't for to eat and drink. I have found that WHENEVER I am ready to eat, he wakes up and wants to eat first. I'm learning, that immediately after I put him down for a nap I need to run to the kitchen and get some food!!!! If I don't, I find myself going all day without eating. Also, use the bathroom or shower at this time too... or those things don't get done either.

4. Enjoy the time. I love sitting there and holding my precious little guy. I know that the time is going to go fast. Its amazing how much he is growing up already, and intend to enjoy every moment of it.

So, I know I have a lot to learn... and a lot of changes are ahead of me. But if I've learned anything these past weeks, this is what's standing out in my mind at this time. I know I've learned more, but these are the most important ones right now. I am going to enjoy my time with my family. I love Nathan and Jonathan so much. God has truly blessed me.