Saltz of the Earth

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Being Levi's Mom So Far

Obviously being Levi's Mom is different than being Bailey or Evie's Mom. First and foremost I am dealing with different hardware. We decided to circumsize Levi which was not really a hard choice. We made our decision based on future peer pressure, maintenance, and religious precedent. Mike actually went with Levi and watched the procedure being done. I asked him not to tell me anything about it, I can't bear to know the pain he was in. What I do know is that taking care of his hardware after the procedure was really hard. Not hard in what we had to do for Levi physically but hard because it hurt when he pee'd and his little junk was so tender and sore =( I hated that.

Also Levi is just a different kid in general. He is thankfully a MUCH easier baby than Evelyn was. He only cries when he needs something. No colic so far (fingers crossed!), no crazy crying jags, it is such a relief. I was really legitimately afraid of having another colicky baby.

And I love looking at Levi because at certain moments I can see him as an older baby and he is so handsome. I love looking at him and seeing Mike looking back at me. I love how he loves me. How he prefers me, I know that makes me selfish, and I know that I have an unfair advantage over everyone but I love it just the same.

He is just such a gift, such a joy. I am not ready to go through pregnancy/labor again (still can't get rid of the pesky hemorrhoids, thanks Levi!) but I definitely want to do this again, one more time. I just feel it in my bones that Mike and I are meant to do this one more time. It is too wonderful not to do again. =) <3

A Few of Levi's Unique Traits

- He grunts/groans/squeaks/squirms/moans almost constantly. It is adorable and only sometimes annoying when we are trying to sleep at 4am ;) He is just so active all the time, just like when he was in my belly.

- When he is really unhappy, and crying just isn't getting the message across he does this cough, like his ultimate form of protest and it usually comes in the form of three stern coughs in a row. It is hilarious! I am trying to get it on film but it's hard to know when it's coming.

- He kind of reminds me of popeye when he does this one eyed crazy eye thing. And he does this crazy newborn cross eyed thing too, hilarious and adorable!
- He already likes me more than everybody else =) He will tolerate Daddy and everyone else is okay but if he is fussy or tired he wants me only.

- He loves to be sung to, by his sisters, his Daddy, his Grandma, anyone that can carry a tune =) It calms him down in most cases.

- He poops all the time! I guess that's why he grunts all the time, lol!

- His favorite place in the world is on my chest. And he is definitely his Daddy's son, because his hand always seems to wander...

- He likes when Daddy holds him close to the TV, he is mesmerized by the colors and movement. And he loves to stare at the ceiling fans in our house.

- Everyone thinks he has red hair except me and he is growing a full on thick mullet, we've already scheduled his first haircut (just kidding).

And there's a million more little things that I am forgetting but I will attempt to post more as I think of more.

Thank You to the Saltzmans!

My wonderful Saltzman family has been in town this week and they have been very helpful. They played with the kids, got them to school and back home, bought yummy dinners (chickens and my favorite pizza!), did dishes, washed/dryed/folded laundry, and put up with my VERY cranky, postpartum, sleep deprived self!

Thank you Moira, Mom and Dad! We LOVE you!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Bedroom Eyes

After only 1.5 weeks he has charmed his way into my bed. I've never let a man in my bed that fast (well maybe in my younger wilder days, shhush!). But how can I resist him?!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

An Overdue Thank You

Thank you to my amazing Mom, Michelle. You gave up over a week of your very busy/demanding life to come be with me through labor, birth, homecoming, and postpartum care. You cleaned, cooked, shopped, entertained, mediated, and loved all 5 of us and we appreciate everything you gave up and everything you did for us this past week. And you put up with me and my moody postpartum self! I love you Mom!!!

Thank

You!