When I brought home Riley from the hospital almost four years ago, I didn't know what to do with myself.  You see, all she did was sleep....and then sleep some more.  In fact, I remember wondering, "Isn't having a newborn suppose to be hard work?" For the next three months, she would sleep for hours on end waking up only to eat, and then right back to sleep she went.  I have since learned that I was blessed to have a very easy baby,...because Lucas, is a whole different story!

My sweet baby boy is perfect in every way, but he certainly is different than his sister.  In a way, I feel like a new mom all over again...trying to figure out what all of his different cries mean and endlessly searching the internet and books trying to determine what I can do to help him feel better.  It's not that he cries all the time, it's that he cries the second you put him down...or the second you stop moving.  Needless to say, there have been many days when I must have walked at least 5 miles inside my small house.  And if you don't mind me complaining, carrying a 12 pound baby around for 8 hours straight is exhausting...both physically and emotionally!  My dear Lucas is also the king of cat naps...he has yet to learn that it is okay to sleep for more than 30 minutes during the day (surprisingly he sleeps pretty good on most nights).  Despite the challenges, I am doing well and Ryan is amazing at taking over once he gets home from work so I can have a break to rest.     

So my dear blog readers, even though I thought I would be able to update my blog regularly once he was born, it will probably be another few weeks before I am back to regular postings.  I miss sharing pictures and writing and can't wait to get back to it in a few more weeks!

xoxo, Kelli

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A labor of love
July 20, 2010
When I brought home Riley from the hospital almost four years ago, I didn't know what to do with myself.  You see, all she did was sleep....and then sleep some more.  In fact, I remember wondering, "Isn't having a newborn suppose to be hard work?" For the next three months, she would sleep for hours on end waking up only to eat, and then right back to sleep she went.  I have since learned that I was blessed to have a very easy baby,...because Lucas, is a whole different story!

My sweet baby boy is perfect in every way, but he certainly is different than his sister.  In a way, I feel like a new mom all over again...trying to figure out what all of his different cries mean and endlessly searching the internet and books trying to determine what I can do to help him feel better.  It's not that he cries all the time, it's that he cries the second you put him down...or the second you stop moving.  Needless to say, there have been many days when I must have walked at least 5 miles inside my small house.  And if you don't mind me complaining, carrying a 12 pound baby around for 8 hours straight is exhausting...both physically and emotionally!  My dear Lucas is also the king of cat naps...he has yet to learn that it is okay to sleep for more than 30 minutes during the day (surprisingly he sleeps pretty good on most nights).  Despite the challenges, I am doing well and Ryan is amazing at taking over once he gets home from work so I can have a break to rest.     

So my dear blog readers, even though I thought I would be able to update my blog regularly once he was born, it will probably be another few weeks before I am back to regular postings.  I miss sharing pictures and writing and can't wait to get back to it in a few more weeks!

xoxo, Kelli

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Comments
Jodi Lee says:

Beautiful picture! Congrats on the birth of your adorable son!

 (07.21.10 @ 10:33 AM)
Jessica Pollock says:

Take all the time you need Keli! He is absolutely precious and deserves such a wonderful mommy like you, so enjoy your beautiful family and the rest of us will be here when you get back online. Hope to see you soon though :)

 (07.21.10 @ 10:42 AM)
Natalie Clayshulte says:

You look fantastic! Congratulations on your newest addition.

(07.21.10 @ 12:40 PM)
Channone Sheller says:

Oh Kelli, I didn't know you had it so nice with Riley! You were very lucky! Noah had Colic the first three months. As a first time mom, man that was difficult! So I know how you feel! Noah may never have a sibling. You are lucky Lucas came second! If you ever want any tips on how we dealt with our "high-maintance baby" let me know! Hang in there!

 (07.24.10 @ 08:31 AM)
Jan's camera says:

Hi Kelli, take all the time you need. We'll be here. This is a beautiful photo of you and baby boy.

 (08.03.10 @ 12:51 PM)