Friday, June 24, 2005

49 years old, and still beautiful!

The 49 year old I'm talking about is the Christening gown that my son will be wearing this weekend when he is Baptised. When Kevin and I were married in the Catholic Church we decided that our children would be baptised Catholic. Kevin was baptised United. I was baptised Catholic and I went to a Catholic elementary school, but lost touch with my Faith when I went to highschool. I knew there was a God, but I just didn't agree with some of the things that "Good Catholics" were supposed to be about. I don't think you're neccessarily a "good Catholic" just because you go to church every week, especially if you talk about other people and are just not a nice person. I don't go to church every week. I don't even pray every day, but I know that when I need him, and always, God is watching out for me. I want these beliefs instilled in our son. God forgives our sins, but we should do our best to be a kind and considerate to eachother.

After the Christening I will post some pics of Kemper as well as myself (26 years ago!!) in the gown.

Thursday, June 16, 2005

The joy that is Kemper

As I sit here in front of the computer, my little one sits beside me on the counter, just staring my way. The bond that we have developed in just a few short months is incredible. Everytime I look at him I smile, and everytime I smile, he smiles. What an incredible being my husband and I have created. It's hard to tell because he is so young, but he seems genuinely happy. When he wakes up in the morning or from napping, you just have to say "hello" to him to find a smile... sometimes no words are necessary, and just looking down at him in his big crib is enough for a grin.
Kevin and I are so lucky to have come upon this wonderful soul that is Kemper. I love you baby boy!

Thursday, June 09, 2005

What are little boys made of?

The song goes something along the lines of "dirt and snails and puppy dog tails, that's what little boys are made of". I'm sure that we'll get to that point, but as for right now, he is everything wonderful! We can already feel the love that radiates from this little boy; by the way he looks at us..... the way he coo's to try to communicate with us... what an angel!

At his two month check up, I asked the doctor the same thing I asked at his 1 month check up, "Is that thing ever going to fall off?" By "that thing", I was refering to his cord stump. In everything you read and with everyone you talk to, the stump should fall off within 7 to 14 days. Kemper's finally fell off on June the 6th. That's 9 1/2 weeks!

Another milestone met this week, last night he slept from 10:30 until 5:30! I'm certainly not expecting this every night from here on in, but it sure was nice! I only got up once through the night to "pee", a.k.a. checking on Kemper. Sleeping peacefully, like the lil' sweetpea that he is.

Friday, June 03, 2005

Zoooom- there goes the first 2 months!

Considering it felt like I was pregnant forever, the past two months have flown by. Kemper had his two month vaccinations today, and I'm not sure who it hurt more, Kemper or mommy! His doctor suggested Infants Tylenol a couple of hours before we went, so I'm sure that eased at least a little of his pain. Truth be told, he cried more when he was put on the scale that when he got poked! Our "wee one" is weighing in at a whopping 14.5lbs! He is a big boy, and when people ask how old he is, they are always quick to say "my goodness, he's big, isn't he?" The doctor said he's healthy, and looks great, but mom & dad already knew that!

2 month pictures are on the way!

What an angel! Posted by Hello

What a proud daddy! Posted by Hello

"Oooh it's cold out here!" Posted by Hello