We're All Smiles

Breckin is 6 weeks old now and has been smiling and cooing sooooo much! I love smiling at him and having him actually smile back! There's no better gratification as a mommy than having your child smile at you. He is also starting to interact with his toys! Here are some pics:

 

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One Month...

One month ago I was holding my baby boy Breckin for the first time. I can't believe he's already a month old. Before I know it we'll be planning his 1st birthday party...and then he'll be going off to college...

OK, that may be a little bit of an exaggeration.

But it's so crazy to think about how fast the time does fly when you're watching your children grow up. Tanner will be five years old this November. FIVE. It's so surreal to me. I look back on old pictures of Tanner and it still feels like yesterday. His first summer at the beach, his first day of daycare, our daily strolls, potty-training (maybe that's because he only fully accomplished that one a year ago! Boys.) It makes me a little sad to feel that those years came and went so quickly...but I am also excited for what's to come - his first day of Kindergarten, team sports, report cards, new friends, new hobbies, becoming more independent...

And now I have another little one to experience those same firsts with...I imagine I'll really try to be more conscious about cherishing the moments more since now I'm aware of how quickly they come and go.

I do get some new experiences now - watching Tanner be a big brother and teach Breckin all sorts of things. Now I get to have a baby that has an older sibling to look up to...it will be so fun to see them laugh and play (and I'm sure they will have some bouts of sibling rivalry as well). But I know Breckin will look up to Tanner and they will love each other so much.

 

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4 Weeks Old - UPDATE

Breckin is 4 weeks old today! I can't believe how fast the time seems to be flying. I can already tell he's gotten bigger. He's much more alert now - he has the cutest little smile (even if it is only caused by gas)...and I think he'll start interacting with toys very soon. He's been looking at the toys on his play mat more and more...Tanner was about 6 weeks when he first started batting at his.





Last weekend, Uncle Jesse, Aunt Alli & Cousin Chase came down from Charlotte to meet Breckin! We had a great time visiting with them...I can't believe Jake's parents have three grandsons and no granddaughters! We took a picture of the Smith boys (it was hard to get everyone to cooperate at the same time!):



Now that I'm 4 weeks postpartum...I've been very eager to get back on the health and fitness track. I've started another blog at www.thegymbunny.com and would love for you to check it out! It's basically going to be a workout journal...but with little anecdotes about balancing fitness and motherhood.

Tonight Jake and I get our first night out together since having the baby. Nana and Papa have offered to take Tanner and Breckin for a few hours. I'm thinking we'll go out for some Morga-ritas! It's been so long since I've had one and I craved them all throughout pregnancy! I was sucking down Edy's Real Fruit Lime popsicles just to have that lime taste!

Anyway, that's the update on us for now! Stay tuned...

 

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