Week 4

As of Tuesday Aaralynn turned 4 weeks old. Life with her hasn't been too bad. There are its good days and bad days. Last night was especially a good night. (I say it is a good night when she lets me sleep.) She went to bed at 8 pm and didn't wake up till 1:30 am then after I fed her, I didn't even had to hold her until she fell asleep. All I did was put her back in her bassinet and she went to sleep by herself. And she didn't wake up till 6 am this morning. That was so nice. I am hoping for the same again tonight.

Here are some recent pictures.

On the weekend it was the the Blues Festival in Kitchener. So we went as a family. The music was quite loud, but she slept through most of it. Only woke up at the end when we were about to leave. (I swear, "the louder the sound, the better babies' sleep)



You can see the top of her little head in the stroller in this picture.



My mom had came down on Tuesday after work to help me out with her. My mom has been a great help lately. After working a 6 hours shift she still had the energy to drive here (she lives an hour away) and to help me out with laundry and dinner. Thanks mom!





We were on our way to get official photos done for her one month birthday. However when we got to the photographers she just cried and cried. We didn't even get one shot (good or bad).

We Have A Big Girl

So, Aaralynn today had her 2nd doctor's appointment today. She did very well.

There took her measurement and here they are:

Lenght: 21 and half inches (She was 20 and half inches when she was born)
Weight: 10lbs 12 oz (At her last doctor's appointmen she was 8lbs 7 oz. That was 2 weeks ago.) She's going to be a big girl.

More Pictures From Last Week

Aaralynn and Grandma (My mom was here to help me out during week 3 of Aaralynn's life. She was a great help. )



Aaralynn in her bouncy chair for the first time.


Taken today (Aug. 6th, 2009)

Where Does The Time Go?

Well, Aaralynn was 3 weeks old yesterday. Where did the time go? I can't even remember or imagine what our lives were like with just the two of us.

So some of you have asked me "What's its like to be a mom?" Or "What do I think of motherhood?"

Well here's my answer.

I love being a mom most of the time. And I don't think motherhood is too bad most of the time. I find it the hardest when Aaralynn is wide awake at 3 or 4 in the morning, and I am totally exhausted and she won't go to sleep. Plus, I can't wake Darian up (and he's snoring away) to help cause he is the one who has to go work the next day.

Anyways, I sure most of you moms out there were thinking the same thing.

Here are more recent pictures of Aaralynn. (AARALYNN IS DOING WELL. SHE HAS GROWN A LOT. NOT SURE WHAT HER WEIGHT IS, BUT SHE HAS DEFINITELY GOTTEN TALLER.)

Aaralynn and Daddy


Taken Aug 3rd. (2 weeks and 6 days old)


Aaralynn and her flowers (given by Metris Canada - Darian's work)


P.S. We also did our first family road trip on the weekend. We went to Conestoga Lake. We did bring a camera, however forgot to bring the memory card. So, no pictures of that. Aaralynn did every well that day. She slept for most of the trip. On the way home we had to pull over for me to feed her. That went well. Until I had to change her. Let's just say that she pooed all over me and the car.

Quick Update: My Baby Is No Longer A New Born.

Well, Aaralynn is no longer a new born. I say this because she lost her umbilical cord yesterday after her bath. (We can see her belly button now, and it's an outty)

Today, we finally had a beautiful warm summer day. So, Aaralynn, myself and Grandma headed out to St. Jacob's Farmer's Market. Aaralynn did great. I had her in her sleepy wrap (sorry for got to get a picture) and she was a sleep for the entire thing.

Another Week Has Come And Gone!

Wow! Aaralynn was two weeks old yesterday. Where did the time go? She's been sleeping better lately. We have been on a little schedule. (I know... "Once you think you're on a schedule, they go and change things on you."

Here are some recently pictures.



Aaralynn first officially mail.


Inside the box.


Happy Girl (Taken July 28th)


Her new play mat. Looks like she likes it.


A gift from Grand-Aunt Evelyn and Grand-Uncle Ray and Family

Another Family Picture

Taken: July 25, 2009