My Boys

As I sit here on a sunny Sunday morning with my cup of coffee next to me, I am watching my boys sleep. Eric is on the couch soundly sleeping. Porter is in his pack and play sighing and making those cute noises that he emits when he is sleeping soundly. The house is peaceful. It isn't as clean as I would like it- there are dishes in the sink, the bathroom floors need to be cleaned, and there is a thin layer of dust on the furniture if you look closely. Before Porter, this would have bothered me. I would be frantically cleaning on Saturday morning in order to get the house put together and cleaned for the weekend and following week. I could be cleaning or at least doing a load of laundry. Instead, I sit here watching my boys sleep and taking in the pure serenity of the moment. With March quickly approaching, I realize that the luck of the Irish has found me and blessed me two times over.
Porter has a cardiologist appointment on Friday. He is a happy, thriving little boy. I have no doubts that the appointment will go as planned. Although, I have to prepare myself for the chance that because he is growing and changing, so is his heart. Any change-especially growth- can put stress on his valve and increase the possibility that he will need another procedure.

But I have Irish on my side- and hopefully the luck that usually goes with it. If all goes well we will be back for another appointment in June. And as much as we like Dr. Neuberger, seeing him every 3 months is enough for us!

Whoa...It's February!

It takes a snow day and Porter napping to get me to update the blog...kinda pathetic, but that is my life lately! So much has happened in the last month (insert slacker comment here), I guess I should give everyone an update! So, grab a cup of coffee and settle in. Here we go...

The biggest change and transition in our crazy life with a 3 month old is going back to work. I have been back to "the grind" for over a month now and it has seemed like forever. It is still a challenge to get up, get dressed, get Porter ready and fed, and get out the door. I hate that I am not with him all day, but we are so blessed to have my Dad coming to Porter-sit daily. I know that Porter is in great hands, but still jealous that I don't get to spend the day with my little boy- instead spending it with other people's children. We have settled into a routine nicely and enjoy our nights and weekends even more than we did when I was at home.

Porter is growing and thriving. He is sleeping through the night- often 10 to 11 hours at a time. He takes 2 naps during the day with an occasional "cat nap" in the afternoon. We have him on a great schedule, that will be easy for him to transition when he starts going to Mimi's house 3 days a week in March. We have also introduced cereal to Porter in the morning and evening. He loves it! He was unsure about it at first, but now eats like a champ! It is one of my favorite times in the evening, being able to feed him from his highchair- our boy is growing so quickly!

Last night, Porter rolled from his belly to his back for the first time. Now, we just need to get him to roll from his back to his belly again. He does NOT like sleeping on his back and lets us know it! He is also scooting around his crib each night. Often times he is facing a different way than when I laid him down. He is constantly active- kicking and waving his arms. It is amazing to think that in a few short months he will be mobile. Let the baby-proofing begin!

Porter continues to be a happy little boy with a sweet personality. We are going to the pediatrician for his 4 month check up this Friday, the 12th. We are anxious to see how much he has gained from 2 months ago. March 5th is the next check-up with Porter's cardiologist. We are hoping to be cleared for another 3 months. My goal is to post before then, but I don't want to make a promise I can't keep. :)

Happy Snow Day!