Lisa's Sunday

This past Sunday we had Lisa's pizza over at Aunt Deb and Uncle Paul's. Nana and Nonnu came down as well. We asked Aunt Deb to be Croix's Godmother:) It was a nice end to a busy weekend.

Stinky cold

Croix fought his first little cold
this week (it's still lingering). Definitely no fun for anyone! Poor baby had a stuffy nose, watery eyes, cough, and sneezing. It made it hard for him to go to sleep:( Chaz went out and bought a NoseFrida or Snot Sucker and boy does it suck the snot out. Love that thing. Croix seems to actually like it now that he knows it helps him.
This week he's also made the transition to some of his 6 month clothing. I really need to weigh him. My baby is definitely growing; so bittersweet. He also was doing little laughs while daddy made funny faces at him:) So freaking cute:-) I wish I would have pulled out the phone to get a quick video but some moments you just get caught in.
Though sick he still had a good week at daycare:) Here are some picture from the week.

3 months

Croix is officially 3 months today! (9.22.12)
He is getting stronger, still likes to suck on his hand/fingers, though he does take his pacifier more often these days, he likes looking in the mirror, smiling, grab his foot, and continues to find his voice (I love it). He is starting to roll to his side and still enjoys being outdoors:)

Made it, barely

Well I made it through week 1, let's leave it at that. Well, I'll be open, it was exhausting!
On only day 4 I already took a personal day. A day to "regroup" I like to think of it as. The first few days of work have been very trying on me. One time I even forgot to connect the bottles when pumping. Yikes!

On a happier note, my aunt sends me pictures and videos during the day:) This certainly helps me make it through the day and helps me feel like I know what's he's doing:-) Croix is enjoying himself and meeting new friends.

First pair of Nikes

My mom, Nana, came over this past weekend to visit while Chaz went to the Brewers game with some friends. She brought with her a pair of Nikes for Croix:) So cute!

I also ventured out clothes shopping for Croix and I on Sunday. I took Croix with me while Chaz grocery shopped. (I had been wanting to do this before I went back to work. I hadn't shopped for non-maternity clothes since I found out I was pregnant. Also, Croix needed some warmer fall clothes). He did a great job! I had to take him out of the stroller only a couple times and used the carrier for the second store (yes I made it to two!) but most of the time he was content and even happy and actually took his pacifier. I love him so much.

1st Day Back

So Friday (9.14.12) was my first day back to work and Croix's first day of daycare with Aunt Deb. This also means my baby boy hit 12 weeks! It truly does go quickly.  I will forever remember my time home with him:)
I was emotional leading up to this day and the morning of.  However, the day was not so bad. It did go slower than I thought it would, but I made it.  My aunt sent pictures and videos which certainly helped me through it! Back to reality for me I suppose.  Croix loved his first day and made new friends :)

having a good time in the bouncy chair after drop off

1st bottle

after a snooze

hanging out with Aunt Deb

2nd bottle

you guessed it, 3rd one

trying to burp!

in his special pack n play

after a big poop!

Cuddling with Aunt Deb

Tuckered out a after a long day and feeding with mommy

 

Daddy's Family

This past Saturday (9.8.12) Chaz's family had a get together at his Aunt Char's to meet baby Croix! It was a great time :)  We also got to see Auntie Char's new house.  Here is a picture of us on our way there. It was a beautiful day and Croix loved meeting everyone.

The night before (9.7.12) I went out for a few hours on the Pedal Tavern for Kayla's birthday! It was a little chilly but so much fun!

Me and the birthday girl

The Pedal Tavern

Moriah, Heather, and I at Charlie's

 

Sunday we celebrated the first Packer Game of the season and and Laura's 30th Birthday! (9.9.12)  So much fun to have so many people together and have the babies all there.  Much different than last year at this time! My how life has changed.

Mary holding baby Croix

Momma's and babies :)

Family Packer picture

Chillin' with Daddy

Daddy and Croix

hanging out on Packer Sunday

 

Baby Shower & Sushi

Sunday we went to Joe & Lana's baby Shower. It was a beautiful day and the shower was at a park in Mequon. The food was excellent and great company. So many babies too! Rare we are all in one spot together anymore.

Later that night some girlfriends and I went for a planned Sushi dinner at Screaming Tuna. I had never been there, but was excited to try it. It was also Niki's Birthday. Happy Birthday Niki!

Labor day we just hung out and enjoyed the day.  We made our first family trip to the grocery store.  I took Croix in the carrier and he fell asleep pretty early in the trip.  Another success:) Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture but here is cute one:)