Happy Birthday Mindy!

Today is Mindy's 25th birthday, so let's all sing to her...

Happy birthday to you;
Happy birthday to you;
Happy birthday dear Mindy;
Happy birthday to you!

Okay, now don't we all feel better? I didn't think so. But feel free to leave your birthday wishes to her in the comments. We went to Chili's and to the Mall to celebrate (while we waited for our car to get a new windshield), and Mindy got a few new wardrobe additions. I don't know what, since I haven't gotten the fashion show yet. I'll let you ladies worry about that one. I just enjoyed the food. To cap it all off, Mindy fed Luke at Chili's after we ate, and he decided to throw up in my lap. Thank you, son. Thank you very much.






(Yes, my mom is pointing at my crotch)

Today is also 3 weeks to the day of post-Mindy life for Luke. He is doing really well. He's got all the usual things they warned us about in childbrith class, like baby acne and peeling skin. It takes a little getting used to but he's still cute. We're definitely getting a better rhythm down with him. Mindy feeds him, we burp him and he usually spits up some (or a lot), and then he'll calm down and sleep. So far my dad has been showing us all up with his calming prowess. I think he just has more patience than any of us, but he gets the job done and well. Burping is the key, all you prospective parents out there. A few burps and he's ready to sleep.





He does have waking time as well where he's not crying or feeding. We've been trying to put him on a play mat to stimulate him a little bit while he's real young. He also enjoys getting in the swing or getting in his bouncy chair. Well, at least I think he does. He just won't open up to me...







Nighttime has been getting a little easier as the days go by. We've gotten a quasi-routine in where Mindy feeds him, we go to bed, and then he gets up two times during the night. Mindy has been really good with him- not a surprise, but it's nice to see it in action. When she feeds him she sometimes needs my help; he still wants to stick his arm in front of his face when he eats. We've been mastering the discreet feeding as well, like today at Chili's. Luke has reverted a little bit, and is being more fussy when he eats, and sometimes it takes awhile to get him to latch on right. A little perserverance seems to be working though, and hopefully we'll get out of the slump a little. Today was also bath day again. He was doing great until I dumped a cup of water on his head and some got in his mouth. he started wailing at that one. Otherwise, he smells a lot better now. Although, the baby shampoo/wash always reminds me of the birth. They put it on Luke's head as he came out to lubricate the whole process. I really have to get over the visions of blood when we wash him...I'm turning into a Stephen King novel I think.









Anyway, here's another random assortment of pictures for you to enjoy. Don't forget to wish Mindy a happy birthday!


Baby watching


Mommy and baby (yeah, he was a little fussy there)


A visual comparison of our baby and our cat...and yes, Tiger wins


Beautiful birthday girl and Mr. Cheeseball


Awww!