Eli: 2 Months!

This past Friday Elijah turned 2 months. 2 MONTHS OLD. Already...Oh. Em. Gee. Where has the time gone?! I remember thinking the first few weeks when he was home how excited I was to just have a normal life at work again because (see previous post) I had a hard time transitioning to the IMMENSE lack of sleep which in turn made me emotional to the max. Anyways, that faded quickly and now I can't really grasp the idea that I am leaving my precious baby boy to start work again on Monday. I have cried everyday this week. Sometimes over nothing but a sweet smile from Eli and the waterworks start because I know I won't see that whenever I want anymore. I thought labor was hard. I thought no sleep was awful. Leaving him at daycare is going to be TORTURE. 

There is a little piece of me that does want to go back to work. I want to see my friends and be with my sweet little first graders. I love teaching...it is my passion and I am excited to be doing it again. Does it make it easier? No, not really. But this is what I figure: if I can do this, I can do ANYTHING. And that is the simple truth. I am going to be a better mommy because I will truly appreciate my time with him and I will look forward to 3:00 because I get to pick him up :) I also have such a great support system in my fellow mommies, my husband, and my friends/family. Everything will be ok. I just might look like this for the first week....or weeks (hey, leave me alone!)

And no, this is NOT Eli. This will be his 27 year old mommy. :)

Anywhooooo as promised, I said I would update on what milestones Eli has hit every month and little things he has done or is learning to do. Here are the highlights :)

TWO MONTH MILESTONES (and just some other cute stuff):

-He is able to pretty much hold his own head up. 

-He can lift himself up (his head) up with his forearms while on his tummy.

-He ALWAYS smiles. Maybe not always but he really is one happy baby!

-Recognizes his mommy and daddy and our voices.

-Coos and talks. Sometimes his talking is more like random, loud bursts. It is hilarious. 

-We are starting to like baths which is a great thing. Oh so great.

-No kidding, he likes to roll over from tummy to back. He has a little help from a pillow but he consistently does it. Yeah, he is advanced what can I say? (really it scares the beejeezus outta me)

-He no longer minds his diaper being changed (as a newborn he HATED IT).

-He did get diagnosed with acid reflux but he is on medication now. It seems to be helping although he still doesn't always finish his bottle and spits up. As long as he isn't in pain I am ok with it.

-His personality is developing everyday. And boy is it cute and funny and silly and opinionated. I LOVE IT.

-He is able to look at things and get excited or curious about them. 

-He has so many facial expressions now. I can't believe how quickly they learn to express themselves with just one look. I literally swoon over him everyday. God I love this kid. Like alot. Like intensely. Ok that's enough. 

Ok just a little more...he truly is the pride and joy of my life. I can't get enough of him. I really can't. I want to kiss his chubby cheeks every five seconds and nibble on his fat toes every day. I think I have a problem.

 He has so many people that love him. He is a lucky boy!

Working on my tummy mom!

So fresh and so clean!

 Seriously. Can you see why I have a squeezing/kissing/hugging/nibbling problem???

Blurry but he was so excited to see his puppy!

 Talking to Daddy...

 Laughing at or with Daddy. Not sure which.

There he is. My 2 month old. My sweet, precious, amazing, loud 2 month old. I am SO in love.