Boys always need their mamas

The weather has been beautiful here the past few days and this past weekend we went to the Farmer's Market near one of our favorite restaurants, Joesfarmgrill.com, and took Noah in the Baby Bjorn. I usually walk around the neighborhood with him in it facing forward and he absolutely loves looking around.


Today I was putting things away in Noah's room and my eye caught the Baby Bumbo seat we have for him. I began wondering if he would like sitting in it and if he was old enough to and just had to try. He cried at first just because I think he was confused as to what was going on but instantly got wide eyed when he realized he was sitting up by himself. He laughed and loved being a big boy. I have very mixed emotions as Noah gets more and more independent. I love seeing him grow and learn and just being more interactive, and yet at the same time I wonder when he'll stop letting me just hold him. The Lord heard my struggle as I was holding Noah this afternoon and he just fell asleep on my shoulder. Boys always need their mamas. Thank you Lord.

Highlights of our week

What a great week! Here are a few highlights...

Lucas ran in a 10k road race this past Sunday with a friend and did great. We had quite the eventful morning leading up to it though as he was supposed to get up at 6 a.m. and our friends were coming by our house at 7 a.m. to leave for the race. Well, I woke up to Noah calling for us that morning. I looked at the clock and read 6:45 a.m. It took me a second until I realized what had happened and woke Lucas up in a panic. So there we were trying to get all three of us ready to go in 15 minutes...not going to happen. Lucas left for the race while I stayed to feed and get Noah ready for the day. I rushed to get to the race and made it with 6 minutes to spare as Lucas crossed the finish line. I actually teared up when he crossed as I was so thankful to have made it and to have been there to support him.

Noah turned 10 weeks old today. Just a couple of days ago we noticed him talking (and laughing) ALL of the time. Even this morning as he was waking up from sleeping he didn't cry to get up, we just heard him talking to himself.

Another milestone this week was that Noah slept through the night! We were thrilled to wake up at 6a.m. Thursday morning only to realize I hadn't gotten up to feed him that night. He would typically sleep about 7 hours, want to eat and then would sleep for 3-4 more. He's going from 9p.m. to 6a.m. right now. I think I saw the heavens open up and angels singing that morning.

During the day one of our fun things to do is read. Our favorite book right now is the Belly Button book. What a sweet book. I think I already have it memorized.

Happy Valentines Day!

We had Noah's two month appointment today. The doctor says he's doing great and is very healthy. He now weighs 12 lbs. 11oz.(75th percentile) and his length his 23" (50th percentile). We have a break and don't have an appointment for two months now.

And Happy Valentines Day to all of our friends and family whom we love very much!

Busy, busy are we!

We've been busy here in the Johnson household. With a Super Bowl party, church events and just the daily tasks of life it seems we're getting back into the swing of things since Noah was born.

It's hard to believe that Noah will be two months old next week. My baby is getting so old! =) I think he gets sweeter with each passing day though and it makes my heart melt when he locks eyes with his mommy and smiles at me. I am so blessed to get to stay at home and experience it all with him.

I'm including a few photos for those that want updated photos of this precious boy (you know who you are, Mom). And now I'm off as I hear Noah waking from his nap.


This photo is from when our Bible study group got together for the Super Bowl. We had three baby boys born within just a couple of months of each other between only four couples!

Fresh out of the bath and happy as can be!

This past week we had a couple of cold, rainy days. We hardly ever have to bundle Noah up but when we do he's just all soft and cuddly.