Merry Christmas 2008

So, once again I may be misusing my parental rights....Andrew informed me our child is not a doll :(. But he is very cute :). We aren't really doing anything for Christmas, other than enjoying our little one and opening a few presents. Andrew has a four day weekend this week and next. He didn't take any leave because both sets of parents have come and gone and he is saving them until next year to use at the end of his job.

9 weeks

Our Family

Grandma Nancy

Cool shoes I got for $1 at the thrift store

Grandpa Dan

Andrew's folks have been with us this week. So far, we have only gone to Real(German type Wal-Mart). The rest of the time has been spent spoiling Rorek with lots of hugs and kisses. Yesterday, we opened presents from Andrew's folks and sibings. They sent lots of fun things. Tomorrow, Andrew plans to take his folks to the Christmas Market downtown. Nancy has spoiled us too, with her caramel rolls and cooking. They head home Tuesday to the lovely winter storms :).

2 months old

I think Rorek looks a bit like his daddy?!?!

So BIG!!

Merry Christmas!

Today, we got the "joy" of Rorek's 2 month well being appointment....Rorek received 3 shots and some sort of liquid in his mouth...all to immunize him. He cried when they gave the shots, but went silent for the following hour until we got home. He has been a bit cranky and out of sorts, but part of that is due to a touch of a cold. Other than that, he is smiling more, enjoying his swing and play mat, and growing like a weed.

2 months = 4lbs and 2 inches

12 lbs 3.5 oz

22 inches

Andrew's folks arrive tomorrow afternoon for a week visit. Rorek is awaiting a bit of spoiling, hugs, and kisses. We hope the lovely Midwestern weather doesn't mess with their plane schedule.

Baptism and Santa

Rorek had a full day today. He was baptised this morning and slept through the service. He also met Santa for the first time. Andrew's unit had their Christmas party today and Rorek slept through it, other than sitting on Santa's lap. As of last week, Rorek weighed about 11 lbs 10 oz. (if i converted correctly).

Monday my folks got in late so all we did was get their IDs. Tuesday we went to Real and the PX. Wednesday we stayed at home and my folks cleaned for me :). Thursday we went to the Stuttgart Christmas Market. Friday, my folks went to Rothenburg to the Christmas Market. Saturday we all slept in and went to a Croatian Restaurant for lunch.

Tomorrow my folks head home (to storms). Hopefully, they won't get stuck in Atlanta. Rorek has enjoyed having them around, and so have we :). Although, he definately knows who can feed him!! much to my dismay.

Grandma and Grandpa Magee are here

Same ole happening here. My folks arrive tomorrow morning if the weather doesn't delay their flights. We plan to pick them up at 9am. Not much on the calendar for their week. Just the Stuttgart Christmas Market, a cookie class, and they are going to another Christmas Market in Rothenberg. The major event is meeting Rorek and loving on him.

Also, Rorek is getting baptised on Sunday at the church on base. We wanted to get it done while Andrew and I were both available, as well as, have one set of grandparents there. I gave the chaplain several dates and he agreed with this coming Sunday. They don't like to do baptisms any closer to Christmas. We don't attend this church on a regular basis, but we figured it would be a long time before we found a church of our own or knew where we would be living next.

Happy Thanksgiving

We celebrated the day with a large group of people from Andrew's unit. We contributed ham, lime applesauce salad, apple candybar salad, and pumpkin pie. We ate a lot of good food and socialized a bit before heading home to watch a movie.

Rorek has developed a dislike for evenings the last week or two. He is a lovely child up until about 7 pm and is a lovely child at about midnite on. He loves attention and being held. We are working on the floor, swing, bouncy seat etc without screaming and turning red in the face.

1 month, 1 week, 1 day old....

Happy Fall!!

First time sleeping in his crib.

Floor time with Daddy. Not too amused by his rattles etc.

It snowed the last few days here, BUT I actually stepped out of the house ALONE and was able to go for a run/walk and organize stuff in storage. It was blustery cold due to the wind, so it was a quick visit outside. Rorek slept for about an hour and Andrew kept an eye on him.

We have been slowly getting Rorek accustomed to sleeping in the pac n play and sitting in the bouncy seat or swing. We have also started letting him lay on the floor a bit. He is getting to the stage of being okay laying and just staring around. Allowing me to type this, while he is in his bouncy seat, without crying is great!! In the late afternoon/ early evening he tends to get a bit cranky. A small case of colic I think. Our days are pretty mellow and quiet, and evenings I think are a bit over stimulating with more lights, more noises, etc.

My folks arrive a week from today to spoil Rorek with hugs kisses and cuddling. I have started a to do list for myself :). Things I haven't been able to do for the last 5 weeks. Nothing big, just a bunch of simple things that require extra hands to hold or comfort a baby. Although, I do really enjoy sharing naptime with Rorek and simply cuddling.