Sleeping Aragnements

Cayden has been upgraded from sleeping in his bassinet to sleeping in his crib. He probably needed to be in his cribs weeks ago but I was being a sissy and didn't want to give up him sleeping next to me.

However, after him being in his crib for the past two nights I realize it was the best decision for him. He needed to be in his crib and he seems so much more comfortable now. Chad and I are so proud of him. He has been sleeping through the night so good in his crib.

He is now going to bed at 9 and waking up around 6. Before he would still go to be at 9 but wake up around 4. The couple extra hours of sleep at night are doing me wonders. Now that he is waking up at 6 we get to spend time in the morning with Chad before he leaves back to work.

Chad had wanted to put him in his crib a few weeks ago, but I wasn't ready. I didn't think him sleeping in the bassinet next to my side of the bed would be so hard to let go, but it was. I loved having him just a few inches away. I would sometimes even sleep with my hand in the bassinet on his chest.

It was hard for me to accept that he needed to move on. I can't believe he is already growing up so darn fast. I guess they can't stay little babies forever. At least we get to cuddle in my bed in the mornings after Chad goes to work. I love it. It's such a special time for mommy and baby.

Cayden Taking A Bath

Splish Splash Cayden was taking a bath...on a Wednesday morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcnO-4TZNyk

Big Decisions

I made a really big decision today. I decided not to return to work. Originally I had planned on returning to work part-time; about 10-20 hours a week. I have been agonizing over this decision for weeks. I was due to return to work tomorrow. I simply could not do it.

We still didn't have the Cayden babysitter situation figured out. I never felt comfortable leaving him. I don't know why. I trust Chad's cousin. She has raised to great boys of her own. But I have always believed that I am best suited to take care of Cayden.

So I am unemployed for the first time in 10 years. This is going to be a major financial adjustment for Chad and I, but I believe that sacrifies will be worth it. I am so proud of Chad for being willing to take on the entire financial burden of our family.

I am confident that this decision is the best decision for our family. Cayden needs me right now. He is so little and still adjusting to his new world. I am so glad that I will be able to stay at home with him. We are going to have so much fun~we already have been; after all we are best buddies.

I love this picture

It completely captures his adorable personality. He is the most beautiful, precious, perfect baby on the planet. He warms my heart in a way I could never imagine. This is the most rewarding and precious tme of my life.

Pictures from NM Visit

Here are some pictures from mine and Cayden's trip to New Mexico. Enjoy!


This is Cayden in Clovis with his great-grandma Nan.


This is Cayden with his great-grandparents.


Cayden with his g-ma and g-pa and his great-grandma.

This is Me, Cayden and my grandma Margaret.

All 4 of us in front of Kenna's house.

Cayden loved his Aunt Kenna.

Chillin' at my parents house after an exhausting week. Whew!

Back to Work

So I will be heading back to work at the beginning of September. I have decided to take a part-time position in the testing center at University of Phoenix. While I do wish that I could stay home 100% with baby Cayden I remain grateful that I am able to stay home mostly with him.


I will be working about 10 hours a week. My hours will be Friday evenings and Saturday during the day. This means that Cayden will only have to go to the sitter for about two hours on Friday afternoons--which is terrific. It also means that Cayden and Chad will have some alone bonding time together; which I am sure will be good for both of them.

Cayden will be going to Chad's cousin's house. Her name is Melissa and she is a stay at home mother to two boys already in school. She loves Cayden to pieces and I am confident that he will be well taken care of. I am glad that we don't have to take over advantage of her kindness. She has offered to take care of Cayden for free and I am glad we will only be imposing on her kindness a few hours a week.


Our ultimate goal is to have me eventually stay at home with Cayden full time. After we get through the holidays and if (fingers crossed) we get a good tax return or if our (fingers crossed) house gets refinanced I will quit the testing center job and stay at home with the baby all the time.

Our New Mexico Trip

Cayden and I took a trip to New Mexico and it was a blast. We road-triped with my dad. He picked us up last Thursday and we made the 9 hour trek to my parents house in Los Lunas. The trip normally takes 3 hours, but with a baby on board we needed to take extra breaks for feeding, changing and pumping.

I am so very proud of Cayden. He did wonderfully on the trip. He didn't cry at all. He slept the entire time! Cayden never ceases to amaze me--he is such a good little baby. We are so blessed to have such a great baby.

I was so pleased to introduce Cayden to all of my family. I love to show him off and I love to see people's reactions the first time they meet him. Of course, my entire family feel completely in love with him. I was so happy to introduce him to all of my grandparents, cousins and aunts and uncles. Cayden also got to meet one of his surrogate Aunt's. My friend Kenna (who lives in L.A.) happened to be in town and she got to meet him as well.

We also took a road trip to Clovis to meet all of Chad's family. Of course Cayden did wonderfully on the trip and everyone in Chad's family loved him. Cayden was a traveling man.

I am so glad that we got to spend some time in New Mexico. We had a fantastic time and Cayden got extra spoiled. The only bummer was that Chad was unable to make the trip with us.

Shots!

We just got back from Cayden's two-month well baby check. He is 10 pounds 8 ounces...what a growing boy.

They gave him 4 shots!!!! My poor baby boy. He is in so much pain right now. It's killing me.