14 weeks

At 14 weeks Andrew completed his second full week of daycare.  He is doing very well and really seems to be having a good time with his teachers and friends!  I think we are all still trying to get into a rhythm and routine during the week, but each day we are getting the hang of it more and more. 

He is such a happy baby and keeps us all laughing with his sweet smiles.  I look forward to our morning drives to school together when we "chat" about what he is going to do that day.  I can't wait for the day that he can actually respond back! 

At last check he was weighing in at 14 lbs 9oz!  I can't wait to see what his other "stats" will be like when we go for his 4 month checkup in October. 

Hanging out with Mom

Why does she kiss me so much?

Look what I found!  Thumb sucker just like Mom was!

13 Weeks

This has been a big week of change for the Owen Family.  I started my new job on Tuesday and Andrew started daycare.  Our mornings get going around 5 am and I am out the door with the little man by about 6:45 in order to get him to school on time and me at work on time.  Jeremy takes the pick up portion of the day, and I am usually home to meet them at the same time or soon thereafter.  It is definitely a change of pace, but hopefully we can fall into a routine of sorts in the coming weeks. 

Labor Day weekend we headed to Lake Martin for a stay at the new lake house, and so that Jeremy and I could go cheer on our Auburn Tigers.  Another special trip was made to Greenville, AL so that Andrew could meet with his Great Grandmother Owen.  She was excited to meet him, and I think he was pretty smitten with her as well!

Other things of note....

• He gives big smiles when you sing to him.  Anything will do; we are not picky! 
• Still loves his big swing for naps
• Absolutely is in love with his Hippo Lovie.  Must have it for all naps.  (Mom has 2 others already for backup purposes)
• Has his teachers at daycare (Ms. Ellen, Ms. Pam, and Ms. Cindy) are smitten already.  They just love to dote on him, as they do all the babies in his class.  We are blessed to have such wonderful people caring for him each day.
• Is very "chatty" after bathtime each night.  Will repeat or copy "ooohhs and ahhhs"
• Is still a hungry hippo.  Never passes up a meal!

Meeting Great Grandmother Owen

Wearing his precious outfit made by Mrs. Carla!  So cute!!

Another "sizing up" situation between Andrew and Ollie

12 weeks

With 12 weeks we hit a bittersweet point in our lives.  I will start my new job next Tuesday and Andrew will start daycare.  We visited today for a few hours and he did very well.  Of course I cried like a baby when I had to leave him, but he was cool as a cucumber.  The teachers in his class are all wonderful, and I know he will be in good hands.  When I came to pick him up they had already taken a few pictures of him for the room, and he had completed an art project!  We won't get to see the completed art project until next week though. 

I am excited about starting my new job, and getting back into the world of Audiology.  Hopefully, it will be like riding a bike and it will all come back to me quickly. 

For our final weekend together, we are heading to Lake Martin with the Owen family for a little R&R.  On Saturday Jeremy and I will head down to Auburn for the opening game versus Utah State, and the little man will stay back at the lake with his grandparents.  He is sure to have a good time!