6 weeks into parenthood

I have been feeling a little stir-crazy lately.

 Maybe its the fact I've been home pretty much nonstop for 6 weeks. (really more like 10, because the last few weeks that I was preggo I didn't go anywhere either)

Maybe it is just wanting to have a converstation where I don't talk in giddy baby-talk.

Maybe it's because it seems like we are going to a doctor appointment every other day! (yes...technically that is getting out...but not really)

Maybe its because I have no clothes that fit!

Maybe its the weather.

But I am feeling stuck.

I know I should treasure these times at home...because Reagan is growing and changing SO. FAST.

This was him at one day old.

 And this is him this morning :)

I can't believe how much he has changed. I feel like I am always saying that...but its so true!

He is smiling all the time now.

He sleeps through the night (usually). Well...11 to 6, but I would say that's pretty good for a 6 week old!

He loves his tummy time...his neck and legs are getting so strong. He loves being up and looking around.

And he loves making noises...he is starting to talk to us a lot :)

He has also been finding his thumb a lot more lately. He doesn't quite know to release his fist, but he is always sucking on his thumb while its bunched up into a fist.

I love that I get to be home with him and experience all these new firsts with him. 

I love that Matt wants me home with him and he has a job where we can comfortably rely on one income.

I love that he can take time off and spend it with us.

I know I should enjoy these blessings now and not take them for granted, because things can change. Things will change.

So for now I will enjoy being home with my boy. 

Snuggled under blankets watching all this rain and thunderstorms.

Because very soon the weather will change...and we will be outside enjoying the warmth and sunshine.

Because all too soon he will grow up and wanting to run and explore everything.

Because as our family grows and time is split between multiple kids...instead of just one little boy, we will be longing for these days at home together.

So even though my days of feedings, and diapers, and cleaning, and cooking and laundry, and so much time spent in prayer (honestly who knew such a little guy could cause so much worry and stress) seem monotonous, I know this is exactly where I should be.

But on the rare times when I can get out with my family...I definitely will!

My precious hubby is getting out early on friday, so hopefully we can enjoy the day together.

I desperately need to do some shopping for myself. 

Fun fact: I am down almost 20 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight!

Enjoy your day, friends :)