Spring Flower

I can't believe it is already spring time. Wow, the last 12 weeks have gone by so fast. It is hard to believe Macie is almost 3 months old. Macie is such a good girl. She is now sleeping from around 8:30 to 7 in the morning. This is a great thing...but she has been a good sleeper from the beginning. However, as I was feeding her last night I had a "moment"...one less time Macie needs me. Well, I know she still needs me but that just proves that she is growing up. After being with Blake last week, I had a hard time remembering that Macie was that tiny not too long ago. I had to look through her newborn pictures. I love watching her change and learn new things. I am so thankful that I am able to stay home with her. I just can't imagine life without her!

Blake Ryan Burleson

The Burleson Family

After a very quick labor, Lyndsie gave birth to a healthy 7lb. 3 oz baby boy. He is 20 inches long. Blake is a perfect new addition to the family. God is so good!

I was so nervous and excited for Lyndsie and Josh. I was shaking like crazy as Mom, Dad, and I drove as quickly as we could to get to the hospital because Lyndsie's labor went so much faster than we anticipated. Now knowing what it is like to give birth and to have a child, I couldn't wait for Lyndsie to experience the same joy. At one point, I went to listen outside Lyndsie's room to see if she was still pushing and I heard the most precious sound...Blake crying. I screamed, "He is here!" and ran to tell everyone in the waiting area. When we finally got to go in the room, it was so much fun to see the new family. There were definitely tears. I loved seeing my baby brother holding his son. It seems like yesterday I was momma'n him. I am so proud of Josh and know that he will be a good daddy!

Nonnie, Pappy, and Blake

Macie meets her new cousin!

Zack's Birthday

Macie and I made Zack a birthday cake today. Macie didn't get to help a whole lot but she did sit beside me as I made the cake. I told her about all the ingredients and measurements. I think she enjoyed helping and I know she loved wearing her apron. Lucky for Macie, she didn't get a bit of food on her but I somehow made a huge mess. Macie also made her dad a card with her handprint and footprint. It turned out super cute.

Tummy time is exhausting!

Macie likes leopard!

10 Weeks

Last Saturday and Sunday we enjoyed some time outside. Macie got to wear one of her cute Spring outfits and hat. She sat in the shade and enjoyed the pretty day.

Macie is growing so much. I love this little shirt. She wasn't in her normal smiling mood during this little photo shoot but I did get one smile out of her. I think it was because it was so close to her nap time nor does she like tummy time. I keep wondering what color her eyes are going to be. Some days I think they are going to stay blue and then other days I think they are changing colors.


Macie got to relax in her comfortable bath robe after a major blowout in her diaper. I was in the kitchen unloading the dishwasher when I heard "the blowout." I went to get my smiling baby a few minutes later (she doesn't seem to care if she has a dirty diaper). When I picked her up, I felt the damage with my hand and saw it all over the bouncy seat. I didn't think the seat or her outfit would come clean but they did. I put Macie in a nice bubble bath and got her all cleaned up. She was able to relax in her robe before going down for her next nap. It was kind of a "spa day" for her.

Macie Slept Through the Night

I just woke up!

This week Macie slept through the night on Monday and Tuesday night. I was thinking the first night was due to having shots and Tylenol. Tuesday night I was super excited that it happened again but wasn't sure if it would keep happening. Well, last night she finished eating around 10:15 and slept until 6:15. She woke up smiling, hungry, and ready to be changed. I think the diaper weighed 10lbs. That full night of sleep was wonderful!

My Belly is Full!

Macie and I went to Pamela's Baby Shower yesterday at the school. I got to show Macie off to my students and the teachers. I couldn't believe how much all my kids had grown since Christmas. I was thrilled to see them. They kept asking when I was coming back. I just explained that I loved being with Macie and that she needed me more right now. Another student asked if Macie pooped a lot...boys. I told them that when I was changing a yucky diaper earlier in the day, she sneezed, spit up, and added a little more to the diaper I was changing all at once. The kids thought it was funny. As the bell rang, I got to dismiss the kids with one of the 3 H's (high-five, handshake, or hug)...they all chose hug. (This dismissal was so much easier than when I dismissed them at Christmas..I was holding back tears then.) As they were leaving, I tried to compliment or say something special to each student. I asked this one boy who is precious and a bit shy why he didn't talk much and he said, "I was just so nervous to see you and didn't know what to say." It did my heart good to see them and I know Mrs. Rodriguez is doing a great job with the students. I love and miss the teaching part of teaching and the kids, but being home with Macie is the best.

You can't see Pamela's baby bump but she is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Michael Britton.

Trip to Houston

We had a wonderful time meeting Finley this week. We left on Tuesday and Macie didn't make a peep the entire way there or back. She loves sleeping in her carseat. It was so fun to see Amy as a mom and to meet our newest addition to the family, Finley. Amy is a great Mommy by the way! I couldn't believe how big Macie looked compared to Finley! I was thinking she was so tiny and then when the babies were beside one another I realized that I don't have a newborn anymore.

What a difference 4 weeks make!
Grammy got to spoil two grandbabies at once!

If you notice, Finley's hand is by Macie's mouth. She was sucking on because she was getting sleepy and that is what she tends to do when she is tired. I think she thought it tasted a little different. It was so funny!
Macie and Finley were saying good-bye to another. They can't wait to hang out again.

2 Month Doctor Appointment

Macie had her two month check-up today. Macie weighs 11 lbs. 12 oz. and is 23 inches long. She weighs more than I thought she would but I have noticed those little legs becoming chubby (she is in the 75 percentile for weight and height). The doctor asked me if I thought Macie looked yellow and I begin to panic. In that split second, I thought, "I am a bad mother because I haven't noticed yellow skin which means jaundice." Then the doctor looked at me and said, "Oh, I see where she gets her skin coloring from. She is fine." We have a healthy baby girl.

I have heard many mothers say that if they could take the pain away from their child or take their place in a bad situation, a mother would do it in a heartbeat with no second thought. That was me today. Those shots are absolutely horrible. The nurse told me to comfort her and know that Macie wouldn't associate this pain with me. I didn't know Macie could cry that loud or in that high of a pitch. As I was comforting her with my face touching hers and telling her I loved her, I teared up too and told myself not to cry my eyes out or this nurse would think I was crazy. That was only with the first leg. Then she had to get another shot in her other leg. The crying finally stopped a couple of minutes later. Once she was in her carseat and snapped in, she was fast asleep. I was so relieved to see her looking so peaceful again. To think, we have to do this again in 2 months.

Macie on her way to her doctor's appointment...not knowing what was in store.

I thought this was the cutest thing ever. Macie was loving looking at her reflection in the mirror. She kept moving her hand in front of her face and then hitting the mirror. She was having so much fun.

Oh, on a funny note...the doctor asked me if I had any concerns. I said that I wasn't sure if Macie was making good enough eye contact and said that she doesn't always look at me when I talk to her. The doctor started on the left side which was the way Macie was facing and then talked to her as she moved toward the right side. Macie followed her completely over there. She did this several times. I think the doctor thought I was silly for asking but she didn't say that. She must realize I am a new mother.