Tummy Time

We had a great weekend visiting with Grandma Liz and Grandpa Bob!  We decided that "Busha" and "Jaja" are also good names for Elliott to call them, which is Polish for Grandma and Grandpa.  We had a yummy meal, complete with an atomic cake- chocolate, vanilla, strawberries, bananas and whip cream icing!  Elliott has been getting good at tummy time and is able to raise his head higher and becoming more stable.  

Mommy with closed eyes!

Elliott with closed eyes!





Knee socks? Legwarmers?....This is how Daddy dresses Elliott after a blow out diaper!

The Big 3-0

Its no secret, this week I turned 30.  I guess age is in the mind and if you feel old, then you are old!  I've accomplished a lot in the first 30 years of my life and am looking forward to doing new things in the next 30 years.  Supposedly if you write out your goals, you are more likely to accomplish them, rather than having them as just some abstract thought.  Here are just a few "to dos" on my list:
-Attend a Super Bowl
-Travel to Rome
-Safari in Africa - a tourist kind!
-Fly an airplane
-Experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans

I had a great birthday, here are a few photos of the festivities along with some pictures of Elliott!

2 Months Old

This week was Elliott's 2 month check up.  He did very well with getting his shots and although he was extremely unhappy during the shots, he got over it quickly.  He weighed in at 10 pounds 9 ounces and 24 inches long.  This means that he was in the 50th percentile for weight, 80th percentile for height, and 25% percentile for headsize.....150th percentile for hair!  We have a tall skinny man with a tiny head.  Two people commented that Elliott's hair looks like a troll- it is just so crazy and keeps growing!





Smiley Guy!

This was the first week I went back to work.  Despite going on very little sleep, it went pretty well!  Elliott got great reports from the teachers at daycare.  He is getting really good at tummy time and playing peek-a-boo.  Elliott has been smiling a lot and being really cute.

Swinging!

Daddy carrying me for a walk!

Go IU!

First day of daycare and Mommy going back to work!

2 Months

Polish Pride

Elliott and I have been having fun this week running errands and hanging out, as this is my last week before work on Monday!  Elliott has been eating like crazy and growing a lot.  I am guessing he is at least 11 pounds.  He loves to look at mirrors, lights, ceiling fans, and play "wiggle" and "standing" game.  In these games, he wiggles his arms and legs and stands up with Chris and I's help!  We got all sorts of great gifts for Christmas, but I thought I would highlight the Polish clothes from Aunt Lisa- Thanks Aunt Lisa for making the men in our family look so wonderful!  

Polish Pride

Like father...

...like son

Elliott keeps breaking out of his swaddle

Its a hard life being a baby

 

Happy New Year!

This was the first New Year's that I did not stay awake for!  2011 should be a great year for us.  We are very excited to have Elliott and be in our house- hopefully no major changes this year!  I am going back to work next week, so this week I will be getting everything ready for the transition.  It is going to be hard to be a working mom, but I am ready for the challenge.  Here are a few of Elliott's newborn pictures.