Ashton and Braysen

Ashton got to meet his friend Brayen for the very first time... Brayen was 6 days old and ashton one day away from 6 months.

6 months old today

So I couldn't sleep last night and I was beyond tired, but all I could think about was my little pumpkin will be 6 months old tomorrow. And now here we are and it's 3am - who ever though I would want to be up at this time since it's my normal daily schedule but not on Sundays usually.
So where do I even began about how my whole world changed when this little guy came into our world. Let's rephrase that a little.One day we were just two crazy kids talking about moving in together,he moved with me to LaJolla and 2 months later he put a ring on my finger,we graduated college, we moved a few times, got married, traveled a bit and saw some amazing places, moved again and went to nor cal and when we came back to so cal, we talked about having babies...
We said "if it happens it happens" and then it happen ( you can figure that out). Next thing we knew we were telling our friends and family were expecting a baby! The next 9 months went by in a flash and i mean in a flash.Who would have ever thought 9 months could truly fly by like that. So leading up to the last 8 weeks we moved to Oceanside and got a 3 bedroom townhouse and then Soon enough I was a whole week out and the doctor keep telling me any day now... Well I made it up to the last second at work and I worked all weekend long then on Sunday night Sept. 20th I called Jonathan as he was on his way home and said I think it's time...I'm going into labor. My labor was a killer. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, and I hope that you have it easy because I sure didn't.By Monday Morning he was finally here, and he was so perfect.

( SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 )

Our whole world had changed right at that moment. You know how people say "a baby changes everything". Can that simple phrase be any more true? Jonathan and I thought...back when we were just those two crazy kids, that if we could have made it this long together 12 years, being hard workers, and always having a loving friendship between us, we could do anything... Piece of cake, easy, no problem, why are we even second guessing ourselves "can we really do this"? It's soooo not that easy. And I TRULY MEAN THAT... Now let me be clue you in on a few things, Ashton James is the most happiest baby you will ever see and I mean this. You've read all my blogs about his funny and loving disposition. Yes it did take him some time to learn to sleep though the night but he didn't cry all night he just wanted to ply or hang out. And Yes boy am I so lucky to not have in unhappy baby or one who likes to scream. He really is all of this and more. Jonathan and I are so proud and blessed to be his parents." I'm talking about how difficult the first few (or six) months were on us. " The parents, as you would say !!! Now I'm tell you I'm the one who is beyond organized and work like a crazy women but always had time for my Bubba and family and our home. This is us- The people that thought we had it all together.
It's not easy, when you have a baby. It's actually kind of difficult. Imagine that? Having a baby makes life and marriage a little harder. What a concept! RIGHT??? The good news is that we are smart and loving people, and we are figuring things out one day at a time. I've learned more about myself as a person than ever before. Mostly I've been reminded of why I married the man I did and what I love about him. Through the struggles and occasional "freak outs" (on both of our sides) he's still my bubba. But wait... He also is a DADDY now and not just my bubba. I can only pray he feels the same about me. We are still best friends and all things considered, darn great parents too. The three of us are starting to fit together like perfect little family of three. I'm starting to feel like maybe I was really meant to be a mom. I always wanted to be but was so worried that i would never measure up to be the mom my mother is. She is beyond an amazing women and I look up to her each and every day.It's an amazing thing and it's a beautiful feeling, and the more I embrace it, the more confident I feel about raising this hansom little boy. I truly understand that being a mom is more then unconditional love from the moment you see them and the second they come in to your arms.

My favorite moments!!!

HE loves his rice Cereal..

5 months and 3 weeks

What they say baby's up to at 5 months and 3 weeks...
Your baby's getting better at spotting very small objects and tracking things that are moving. At this point, he may be able to recognize an object after seeing only part of it — like his favorite toy peeking out from under a blanket. This will be the basis of little hide-and-seek games you'll be playing in the coming months. He can also follow an object out of his view.

What ashton 's up to

What Ashton's up to...
He's now has two teeth that have cut though the skin on the bottom and is so darn cute about it. He loves when we brush is teeth. Were so lucky to have such a happy baby all the time. He's only real fussy times have been at night while his teeth are coming in. He's just so cute with his little personality and always wanting to play 24, 7.. He's now just started size 2 diapers today and I cant believe he has gotten so big. Jonathan and I were looking at pictures last night and it seems like only yesterday he was in preemie diapers and 2 ounces of milk with preemie clothes that were to big. He has gotten so big and changed so much so fast. It flashes before your eyes in a second. I cant even believe he will be 6 months in 2 weeks. He now can eat a fruit or a veggie (stage 1) each evening and rice cereal in the morning and the rest is milk. He's trying to hard to want to crawl and he rolls all over the place. He can go back words but not forwards, I have a feeling it will before we know it. So crazy how fast it all changes. I would have never thought so quick, even with all the books I have read and been reading.


What they say your baby's doing at 5 months and 2 weeks:
Your baby may start showing signs of one of her first major emotional milestones — stranger anxiety. She may become clingy and anxious around new (and even familiar) people and may cry if a stranger suddenly approaches her.

Keep this in mind when you're around people she doesn't know, and try not to be embarrassed when she cries in someone else's arms — just take her back and calm her down by holding her yourself. Tell your friends and family to approach your little one with slow, gentle movements.

A case of stranger anxiety doesn't mean you have to avoid new faces. Your baby will benefit from being around people other than you and your partner. Just remember that she needs your patience and understanding to get through this very important stage of development.