Happy One Month!

my favorite position

I know I am two days late on this, but Leyton turned one month old on Monday! I can't believe it. It has been the best, fastest, most exhausting, rewarding month ever. Looking back at pictures I can't believe how much he has changed in just 4 weeks. Leyton has compiled a list of likes and dislikes below:

LIKES

1. boobies
2. trying to suck my fists
3. laying tummy down on your lap while being bounced (thank you, Gran for introducing this smooth move)
4. riding in the car and stroller
5. being moved/ bounced when I am upset (like my dad who watches ESPN, eats dinner, has a phone conversation, and works on a message at the same time, I have to constantly be stimulated)
6. playing possum (Mississippi slang for pretending to be asleep when you are not.)
7. looking out of the window
8. eating
9. being vocal
10. my gas drops
11. peeing when my diaper is off- such freedom
12. my sling- but only when I am really sleepy. Otherwise, don't even think about it.

13. having daddy suck the boogers out of my nose with the nasal aspirator

DISLIKES

1. my swing- I stay in for 5 minutes MAX
2. my pacifier (this would actually go in a love/hate category, but mostly hate)
3. taking a bath
4. having my diaper changed (unless I am looking out of the window)
5. riding in the car when no one is in the backseat with me
6. being hungry for more than 10 seconds

THINGS I AM DOING NOW

1. I can hold my own head up. And I will pick it and move it if I don't like where it is
2. I am making really funny noises. Some sound like a horse and some sound like a dolphin. very strange. mommy can't decode them.
3. I can now grab hair, lips, clothing, and daddy's chest hair. Did I mention I have a kung-fu grip?
4. I am now sleeping in my bassinet at night for a couple of hours at a time!
5. If I spit up and you wipe my mouth, I will try to eat the burp cloth.
6. The other day, I actually pooped in mommy's hand when she was changing me. This was right after I peed everywhere. Mom says I looked so content when I did it, that I would have had a big grin on my face if I could.
7. I smile in my sleep, alot
8. I also move in my sleep, alot.
9. If I don't like the position you are holding me in, I will kick my legs to let you know to move me.
10. No matter how tight you swaddle me, I will kick it off :)

Top of the morning to ya

Here is our video from this morning. The difference? Peacefulness. That's right, the lion has retracted his claws. Come to find out, our little man probably isn't colicky- he was HUNGRY. Apparently a 30-40 min. breastfeeding session every hour and a half doesn't cut the mustard. We gave him 3 ounces of formula last night just to see and he became a different child. Throughout the night we have been alternating breastfeeding and formula--and he loves us for it.

Also- he slept in his bassinet for 3 hours last night. 3 WHOLE hours.

Enjoy the video.

Kristen Perreault- Photog extraordinaire

Some of you probably know my best friend, Kristen. She is an amazing photographer and is in the process of starting her own photography business (of which I had the pleasure of doing her logo :). She came by the other day and took some pics of Leyton and they turned out fabulous! Check her site at kristenperreault.com and check out the latest Leyton pics at http://galleries.kristenperreault.com/Client%20Proofs password: ALK12122008. 

These magic moments...

For you folks back in Mississippi

I promised my mom a few weeks ago that I would post some videos of the little guy as he grew. (they may not be as creative as Bennett's, but they will suffice).  I figure this will help the fam back home feel somewhat closer. To anyone else-I'm sorry if these videos bore you. 

This was from 3 days ago- excuse his blowout at the end.

Christmas Eve- this is his typical "waking up" routine. See how quickly he goes from pleasantville to madville?

Leyton's first date

Today Leyton had the pleasure of meeting Madison Grace Hunnicutt, who was born just two weeks after him. Jenna and I had always joked throughout our pregnancies that my little Leyton was going to be the calm one and Maddie was going to be the firecracker. We were proved wrong today though, as my little darling acted like a ferocious lion and Maddie was as sweet and peaceful as a little lamb (and in a very princess-esque manner). He did calm down long enough to lay next to Maddie for this picture. I'm pretty sure they already love each other- I guess we should have let them take things a little slower. 

The Hunnicutt clan

Pimping the Winnie Pooh hat Aunt Glynne got him

Aunt Kristen and Leyton.

 I could have a whole other blog about how great of a friend this girl is. She came and visited yesterday for a few hours and it was so nice to have the company. She and Jamie have been there for us every step of the way- She even brought me chocolate and magazines in the hospital (two of the best things ever). Not to mention millions of other things they have done for us. Ya'll are the best!

Sleep = Victory!

Last night was the best night we have had since coming home from the hospital. Jeremy let me sleep from 9:30-12:30 ( I totally missed the New Year, but didn't care) and Leyton slept in 3 hour intervals in between feedings. We hope to continue to be this lucky, but we will see.

Big Yawn

A few things I have learned...so far

We went to the dr. today for Leyton's 2 week checkup and he is doing great! He has already surpassed his birthweight and now weighs 8 lbs 13 oz. He has also grown an inch! The doc was surprised at how strong he was (especially how he picks up his head) and she said he was certainly "all boy".  She gave us a few tips to get him to sleep without being held so we will see how that goes. Right now, I am lucky to catch an hour at a time. 

I have made a list of a few things I have learned in my mere two weeks of motherhood. I'm sure this list will grow daily.

1. If it comes out of your kid it really isn't that gross

2. 92 diapers in two weeks isn't unrealistic

3. I really can stare at something for hours upon hours and not get sick of it

4. I can do most things with one hand, even some things with my toes

5. Everything they do is the cutest thing ever. ("look honey, did you see that face he just made?")

6. Something as small as 8 pounds can dictate my entire day.

7. Two hours of sleep a night is a small victory

8. I've finally learned what they mean when they say "a mother's love"

9. It is possible for a little boy to go through more outfits a day than Paris Hilton. A boy's wee wee stream is not to be taken lightly.

10. You can never have too many pictures

11. Leyton has the most incredible father ever (but I really already knew that)