Finally Friday

Maybe it's because of Silas getting his helmet or just getting over a cold but this has been one long week and I'm so glad it's over.  Here are some pics that were taken over the last couple weeks.

Auntie Auntie Dixie

I love mornings with my two favorites

I know he's too big for the vibrating seat but he still loves it!  Wouldn't you?

Silas eats carrots, sweet potato, and whatever his Ba-ba gives him.

We usually put his arms under the tray so it's not so messy.  We just learned this trick.

Always smiling!

In his cousin Keira's princess chair.  Doesn't he look old?!

Sleeping peacefully at Ba-ba's.  I see Sophie the Giraffe, we recently lost her.  I need to buy another.

Gi-gi watched Silas when Jack and Ba-ba went to the Dr.  

Doc Band - Silas's Helmet

Having full responsibility for another human being that I love more than I ever thought possible can be tough.  Recently we had to make the decision to get or not get Silas the Doc Band (helmet).  We took him in for a consultation and the measurements showed that he had moderate Brachycephaly with Plagiocephaly. Big words that I can't even pronounce but essentially he has a flat spot on one side of his head with some flatness at the base of his skull too.  We all want the best for our kids even when it comes to the shape of their heads.  Not just for the physical appearance like if he would be an Olympic swimmer and shave his head but also for other reasons such as level ears for wearing sunglasses at night like his Mamma or to avoid jaw misalignment.  Silas was fitted for his helmet a couple weeks ago.  Silas loves to kick around so we ended up having to do the casting twice.  It sucked, mostly because a stocking is put over his head, a whole cut out for his mouth and you can't see his eyes.  Heidi told me about her experience with Ellie's helmet so I was prepared and handled it better than I thought.  As soon as we were done, I picked him up and he immediately stopped crying.  Luckily my Mom came along and really put me at ease too.  Don't we always feel better when Mom is there?  I know I do and I think my Baby Silas does too.

Silas got his helmet 10 days later and he has been wearing it for 5 days now.  The first couple days were a little rough.  More on me than him.  He didn't even notice he had it on but I wondered if it was too tight or bothering him.  I know the first night he slept with it on I thought about it all night.  So the first day he wore it he had a little pinkness under the strap area.  We've been watching it and it seems to go away quickly so it's not to be concerned about.  I'll take him weekly to get adjustments as his head continues to grow.  I'm excited to decorate it.  Ellie thinks we should definitely put stickers on it.  Jack was funny too, he was pointing at Silas when Heidi got home that day.  Almost trying to say, 'Look Mommy, Silas has a helmet!'.  Ellie and Jack are so good with Silas.  We cannot wait for another baby Roberts.

Some pinkness from the helmet strap.

Silas and his cousins!

Friendship

My co-worker and really good friend Michelle has her last day of work at MGIC today.  I screamed with joy when she told me she was leaving.  I am also secretly depressed about it.  As some may know my job hasn't been the funnest one.  When I first started in my current role a little over 2 1/2 years ago I sat next to Michelle.  A couple months later she was going to Colorado and I wanted to go too so I just booked my flight! We spent some time with a friend of mine and a mutual friend of ours, exploring and just being in the mountains.  While I think of myself as being able to make friends easily I thank Michelle for being a person easy to be friends with.  I thank her for always lending an ear and listening to the good and bad.  I thank her for letting me 'crash' her Colorado trip.  I thank her for the support and professional advice she always has to offer.  I thank her for being a trusted and smart co-worker.  Overall I thank her for the friendship and in the midst of the 'craziness' I thank her for making me laugh.

Congratulations Michelle!  I know we'll remain friends for a long time!  This quote reminds me of you:

“If you have good friends, no matter how much life is sucking , they can make you laugh.” 

Silas - 5 months old!

My sweet baby Silas is 5 months old already!  Everyday we get to discover something new about him.  If I had to describe some of his qualities I would say that he:

• is Laid back
• Loves to laugh
• Hungry when he's HUNGRY!
• Likes to look around and people watch
• Loves his Ba-ba
• Can sit and stand up holding hands
• Loves his bath
• Can do 360's in his crib
• Adores his Daddy
• Loves falling asleep in my arms

Another funny thing about having Silas is I never thought I'd use my Restoration Hardware Maxwell Studio Leather couch as a backdrop for his monthly pictures.  I knew there was a good reason for buying the couch!

5 Months

4 Months

3 Months

2 Months

1 Month

Baby Stuff

Silas is almost 5 months old.  He's in that transition period of being able to sit up on his own but not for too long.  Although he is tall he still can't quite reach the floor in his walker and bouncer.  During the holidays we aquired a few more items for Silas to play in.  We're so lucky to have supportive family.  Silas got a hand me down walker from Nick's brother Joe.  This is probably Silas's favorite spot besides Daddy's lap.  We also got a highchair from my parents and a bouncer from Heidi & Nick.  This past weekend we took the Christmas decorations down and reorganized Silas's stuff.  By looking at it, it would appear that we have multiple children.  We don't.  It's just Silas.  I knew from watching my sister that babies end up having a lot of stuff but never thought my family room would look like this.  We're definitely out growing the Condo.  I used to be a planner of the bigger stuff but ever since I was suddenly 3 months pregnant I have planned less and gone more with the flow.  So lately I've been thinking.....Yes, we need a new car.  Yes, we need a house with a basement to store baby stuff.  Yes, we should take our honeymoon.  Yes, we need more sleep.  Yes, some of us need a new career where we're treated like a human being.  OH and Yes, I want another baby and I don't want to wait!  Craziness, but at the end of the day I get to go home and be with my baby Silas and his Daddy.  It's the best.  More important than the new car, house, honeymoon, blah, blah, and blah.  So after reading this article and working out today (first time since my pregnancy), I'm inspired to give Silas a sibling.  I'm not sure when.  All I know is I don't care if my family room looks like a baby store puked all over it!

Article:  Mothers on what you don't expect when you're expecting

Family room - Before

Family room - After

My baby Silas watching his Mommy and Daddy eat dinner!

Winter Break

For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was in school again where you have a 'Winter Break'.  I was off of work for almost 2 weeks.  I really needed to recharge and reorganize my thoughts.  Here are some of the perfect moments I got to enjoy...

GiGi sitting with Silas

Silas' new bouncer from Auntie Heidi & Uncle Nick

 

Silas is now on a nap schedule, sleeping in his crib or pack n' play when with Ba-ba. 
I decided to let him 'cry it out' and he only cries for a few minutes.
Also we recently installed a mesh bumper so he doesn't get his feet stuck!

Cousins!  We just got back from Target.

Just hanging out watching TV.

Ba-ba waiting for Silas to fall asleep and playing with Ellie's hair.

Ellie and I (well just me) made Mint Chocolate Chip cookies. 
Ellie had one, I think I had 4 but I did share with Jack.



Sitting with Grandpa Coraggio.  Of course he doesn't want to eat, just people watch.

Another hand-me-down, from Joe & Marilyn. 
This is currently his favorite even though his feet barely touch the ground.

The cute hat is from Kumiko.  He actually likes it as typically he does not like hats.
We should go to Japan and get more hats :)

See ya later 2012

One thing I don't like saying is 'Good Bye'.  It's one of those statements that sounds so final.  Saying 'Good Bye' to 2012 kinda makes me sad.  It's been a crazy year, but the best year of my life....so far.  Last year after the holidays my life changed forever.  Although it aligned with my expectations and fit into my 'time-line', everyday since January 15th has only got better. 

December - Skiing with Ellie

1/15 - Nick asked me to be his Wife

2/26 - Found out that I was 13 weeks pregnant

2/28 - Graduated MSOE with a Masters of Science - Engineering Management

3/11 - Wedding Shower

4/21 - Married my best friend

6/24 - Baby Shower hosted by Heidi

7/22 - Baby Shower hosted by Becky and Marilyn

8/21 - Silas is born!

Needless to say 2012 brought on so many things.  Things that I had only hoped and prayed for.  I'm lucky for sure.  To have a partner like Nick, a healthy and very happy little boy, supportive family and friends.  I honestly wouldn't change a thing (except my job).  I spent the last 13 days of 2012 with family and friends.  It was awesome.  I look forward to 2013.  We have lots of plans....a house, a family friendly car, maybe another baby, a honeymoon!  Nick and I forgot to take our honeymoon :)