The Longest 2.25 Hours...

I have always heard people talk about how hard it is to leave their child with a babysitter for the first time. I was no exception. Today I had to take some clients through a home. Dan's sister Shelly and her kids volunteered to watch my little Eddie man. I hated the thought of leaving him but knew I was only a block away and he would be in the best of care. However, I had to keep reminding myself that since Eddie takes a bottle there isn't anything somebody else can't do...as much as I like to think I have superpowers, most people are capable of changing a diaper and feeding a bottle.
I could not focus through the showing. All I could do was watch the time and cringe as they asked yet another question. As soon as it ended I ran to my car and sped to the rescue, only to find Eddie fast asleep curled up in my niece's Brynlie's lap. It was the cutest thing ever. She informed me that to her disappointment about all he'd done was sleep. What a relief to my crazed self:)
So I survived leaving my baby boy for the first time, but I have to say I am not looking forward to doing it again anytime soon!

Baby Eddie's Blessing

We blessed baby Eddie yesterday. It was a wonderful day with all of our family and friends. We blessed him in Wellsville in Dan's parents ward. It was a combined blessing with Dan's brother Mike's baby girl Graycee Mae. Afterward we had a big lunch at Alan and Nancy's house. Dan did a wonderful job blessing Eddie other than the part where he mentioned Eddie's future brothers and sisters!:) I guess Eddie won't be an only child after all!

Eddie's First Time Swimming

Yesterday was Eddie's first time in his Grandma and Grandpa Cardall's pool. At first he wasn't too happy about it, I'm sure due to the cold water. But Dan got him into a floaty and he totally relaxed and about fell asleep. We are hoping he will grow to love swimming. Only time will tell:)Eddie smiling at Grandma Cardall. He smiles so big his eyes close!

The Smiles Have Begun!

6 Weeks Old

5 Weeks Old

Eddie was 5 weeks old yesterday and we had quite the eventful day. On our way to the pediatrician I needed to stop by the bookstore. When we went to leave, my wonderful plum car would not start. Nothing like a hot day, an unhappy baby and a broken car. Luckily Dan was able to come to the rescue and got the car started again. Only catch was that I couldn't shut it off until I knew I wouldn't need to drive anywhere:)
So we made it to the pediatrician an hour late, and left the car out front running the whole time! Eddie now weighs 11 1/2 lbs and is in the 95th percentile. We said goodbye to Eddie's newborn clothes a few weeks ago and over the past week I have found that most of his 0-3 months don't fit as well, or they look like what I would call muscle onsies on him:)
But the highlight of the day was going to the zoo! So it may have been for my benefit and pleasure more than Eddie's but I think he thoroughly enjoyed riding in his stroller. He was awake for most of the trip, so he slept wonderfully last night and most of today as well. Dan was not able to go, but we went with Dan's sisters and their kids. A total of 5 adults and 11 children. It was quite the herd to keep together but we all had a blast!

4 Weeks Old

Eddie is 4 weeks old today. I can't believe it has been a month. The last week has been full of several firsts for Eddie. Last weekend we went to visit my parents in Montana. It is a 6 1/2 hour drive each way. He did so good for the most part. Got a little upset towards the end but who can blame him after being in his carseat for hours. While in Montana Eddie also saw his first movie, Transformers 3. Dan and I timed it out so he had a bottle during the previews, then we prayed he would sleep the rest of the time. And he did! He is such a good baby for sleeping through a loud, action packed almost 3 hour long movie:) I don't know that i really got to enjoy it though because I was so worried the whole time that he would wake up.
Eddie also had his first 4th of July. We had just gotten back from Montana so we spent the 4th with our neighbors here in the culdesac eating good food and watching the neighbors light fireworks. Here in Utah it was the first year that aerial fireworks were not outlawed. He did pretty good with the loud noises but had been pretty fussy so we had an early night.
Just within the last week Eddie has decided he doesn't like to sleep and likes to cry and fuss for a few hours in the evening. I can't wait until he grows out of this stage. I've been lucky the past few days if I can get a shower in each day. And even then i end up covered in baby puke shortly after:) Thank goodness Dan is such a great help in the evenings. Sometimes I think Eddie just wants to hang out with his Dad. They grow so fast:)