What a difference!

Jan 9
March 17

I can barely remember how small he was when we brought him home! He looks like such a big boy now.

Irish fun

Will survived another visit from Grammie. She spent Sun-Wed with us and we did lots of shopping, playing, and talking. She was amazed at how much he's grown since she last saw him in Feb. We went to an outlet mall on St. Patricks Day and all three of us were dressed in green. I guess I didn't realize that most people above the age of 10 don't wear green because people kept remarking on how festive we were. I felt so silly!

Will's new exersaucer. He can finally play with it now that he can control his head and neck. He really likes the sun rattle.

Will and Grammie

Mommy with Will in his Baby Bjorn. He's not a huge fan yet, but is learning to like it.

Swingin' away

The Irish Tanner family. No one pinched us on St. Patrick's Day!

Will's adventures

Fun times have been had at the Tanner house! Will is starting to get on a sleeping schedule which is making me very happy. He takes about 3 naps a day with the longest one being about 2 hours. I always intend to do chores while he sleeps, but I usually fall asleep with him!

I took Will to David's work last week to meet his co-workers. I was unsure how he'd do with the long drive, but Will was in a great mood and smiled and played with everyone at work. Yesterday we brought lunch to my friend Barb who works at the school I used to teach at. Will met the kids I had in kindergarten and also met all of my teacher friends. He was very overwhelmed! He's getting used to meeting people and seems comfortable being held by new people. My mom is coming for another visit on Sun-Wed. I know she's excited to see him again!

We are going to Oklahoma in a month for Will's baptism. It's going to be at the church where we were married and the priest who married us is going to do the service. I'm so nervous for the plane ride! All travel tips are welcome!! But I'm very excited for my friends to meet Will. Plus he finally gets to meet his Auntie Meagan.

Relaxing with Cody

Smiling on his activity mat

Trying out the Bumbo seat for the first time

2 months old already!

Mom took one too many pictures!

Wearing cute puppy slippers (they didn't stay on for too long)

Another video

I love taking videos of Will and now I know how to post them! Get ready to watch alot of them.

Poor baby!

Will had his 2 month old shots today. Everyone kept telling me how hard it was going to be to watch, but I actually didn't cry. He, on the other hand, freaked out. The nurse held his legs down and David held his hands. I think that was the part he hated the most so I don't even think he noticed the shots! I hope he doesn't remember all of this next time we go to the doctor because he really likes to go there. Today he lay on the table in a tiny hospital gown and wiggled and talked to everyone. So cute!



I am loving this winter so far. The past few days have been 70F and beautiful! It makes me want to go out and buy spring clothes even though I haven't lost all of my baby weight yet. 10 more pounds to go before I can buy new clothes. I'd hate to buy something great and have it be too big by the summer time (wishful thinking!!).

Here's a little video of Will. Enjoy!

Visit from Grammie

So many exciting things have been going on at the Tanner house. Here are the highlights!

*My mom (Grammie) spent the week with us. This was her first time to see Will since he was born. They had a great time together and he was very spoiled! She watched him on Sunday so David and I could go out for a Valentine's lunch.

*I started a Mommy and Me Stroller class at the same rec center where I did my prenatal swim class. It's 3x a week. We spend the first 30 mins walking the track with the strollers and the last 30 mins is strength training. I have already met some really nice people.

*Will survived his first shopping trip with my mom and me. He slept for most of it and only woke up to eat. I had my first experience of nursing in public, but thankfully we were at stores that had Mother's Rooms.

*Will is 6 weeks old! This past week he's started smiling all the time. My favorite time is when I finish feeding him at 3am and he looks up at me with a huge grin. Melts my heart! But then I swaddle him and head back to bed. He loves to be held while he's falling asleep and will open one eye and watch you. So cute! Just recently he's discovered his left hand and likes to put it in his mouth. He's also discovered his tongue and likes to stick it out. It's so amazing how fast he grows and changes each day. The first month was really hard, but as soon as I see him smile I forget about all of the tears and struggles!

*Will has grown out of his newborn clothes! The 3 month ones are still a bit big on him, but at least he has room to kick in the sleepers.

First Valentine's Day. Grandma and Grandpa sent the cute outfit.
Daddy and Will
It's so hard to get him to look at the camera when we are taking a family picture!
Look I have a tongue!
Grammie and Will

One month!

I can't believe that Will is one month old! It's hard to wrap my brain around how much life has changed in the past 4 weeks. There have defintely been good days and bad days, but I wouldn't change anything.

Will has really changed in the past month. He looks so tiny in the pictures from his first day home. He's started cooing and making cute baby noises. He's able to hold things in his hands and hold his head up when I carry him on my shoulder. He's starting to gain control of his arms and legs and they don't fly around as much as they used to. The best thing he can do now is smile!! Thankfully he's starting sleeping 4-5 hours in a row at night. I'm actually getting used to waking up to feed him in the middle of the night. No matter how tired I am, I know that I'm going to miss these special times when he grows up.

Playing on the activity mat while holding his phone. I think he's calling Grandma and Grammie to tell them that he's a big boy!

It's hard to hold your head up when you are little!
I promise that we didn't make his pose like this! He's just so happy to be one month old :)
Mommy and Will