the daily routine.

We are all falling into our daily routine with work and school. Here is how the morning works out....I typically get up at about 5 or 5:30 depending on when Harrison eats in the early morning. Lately he has been waking up around 3am and then going back to sleep. So then I sleep until 5:30, jump in the shower and get mostly ready. By that time it is about 6 or 6:15 and Harrison is awake. Todd will turn on H's mobile or change his diaper and get him dressed. Then I feed him and we finish getting ready. Harrison goes into his car seat at about 7am, I gather my 50 bags including the pump, cooler for pumped milk at work, cooler with pumped milk for daycare that day, my lunch, my purse and the car seat and then we head to the car. Once we are settled in I exhale.....no, but really it is not bad. I try to get ready early enough so we are not rushing and H and Todd/I can have a little time to enjoy hanging out for a few minutes. It makes a huge difference not to have to rush. I have been very diligent about getting out of work at 5 or a little before - it feels great to actually leave on time! Thanks H!

Although our daily routine is working out really well, I am very thankful to have Fridays off. There is definitely a lot to get in order to get out of the house everyday so I appreciate the extra day with less of a schedule and all of the time with H. It also gives me the opportunity to have some flexibility to get things done.

Here is H playing last Friday....

As you may imagine, it is an experience pumping at work - it is not bad, just something you have to get used to. I pump three time during the day. Either right after I get to work before 8 or between my 8 and 9am patient, at noon, and at 4pm. Since I am not with H as much I am pumping less milk - apparently that is normal - but I am managing to have enough milk for daycare by pumping before bed each night while Harrison is sleeping and then at least once on the days that I am not working. Todd and I are both happy that it is working out and we do not have to supplement with formula. It has not been too stressful up to this point but I am taking it one day at a time.

Harrison had another great week at daycare. On Monday all of the teachers were very excited to tell me that Harrison is now smiling at them and cooing throughout the day. His primary caretaker, Olivia, took some pictures and sent them to Todd and I so that we could see him in action. She reported that everything is falling into place although Harrison is still adjusting to all of the new noises at school and is taking short naps. They will get longer once he adjusts to all of the action. His crib is in a separate room but he can still hear the commotion. Olivia also said that Harrison likes watching the older kids (all babies in his room are under a year) and when they get close to him he coos. We get a report card every day reporting every feeding, every nap, every diaper change and bowel movement. It also has room for comments and "Harrison does really well on his tummy!!" There is also room for more supplies like diapers - he has graduated to size 2-3 - breastmilk, and more clothes. Harrison has been giving them a run for their money pooping through on average 4 diapers per week - sometimes two in a day. haha!! I am not missing that:) We are not having this experience at home - our reusable diapers are the BEST thing ever!!! Even Todd says that he 'loves those things!'

Here are some of the pics from daycare (do not be alarmed by Harrison sleeping on his side - we are rotating him to avoid a flat head - despite all of the tummy time and time being held he has a little flat spot...).

Back to work....

Today was my first day back at work and Harrison's first full day at day care. He did really well...he ate 3, 6oz bottles of milk, took a couple short naps and one longer nap, and pooped through two outfits! He cried minimally and only fussed for about the last hour. They said he did really well! (and now I am doing laundry)

Todd did daycare drop off today so that I would not be crying all of the way to work. So, when they left I felt really sad but by the time I got to work I was doing better. Everyone at work was happy to have me back - which was a good feeling! And, I was not booked all day with patients so it was a bit of an easier transition. I was able to pump with no problem and sort through 1300 emails!!! and a few phone messages. I also had lunch with the girls which was great. I called the daycare once around lunch time and left a little early to pick H up.

Even though it was a tough day...we made it through. Harrison is a champ and seems totally unfazed. I guess I should follow his lead.

This is a picture from dinner last night in Tiburon. The weather was so nice that we ate outside on the water! Harrison loved watching the flag flying in the wind and the boats in the marina. Then we came home and went through the bedtime routine.

Our weekday routine begins....The great thing is that I am only working Monday through Thursday and will have a little more time with H.

3 months old!

Harrison is three months old and getting cuter and more interactive everyday! Not that he wasn't cute all along...



While he is not rolling over yet (although he almost accidentally did today) he is holding his head up and actually enjoying being on his belly. He is smiling and cooing and even almost laughing. It is so cute!



Here he is in action....

For those of you that did not know, last weekend was MASTERS WEEKEND!!! Which in our house is akin to Christmas. Todd talks about it everyday for the week or two prior and we even mark it on the calendar. Harrison was very excited to partake in the festivities.

Happy Opening Day....

I can't fight the fact that we are raising a son who is bound to be a fan of Philadelphia sports. He seems pretty happy about it! Go Phils!

Hoppy Easter!

For Harrison's first Easter we made our way down to San Diego to visit Great Aunt Diane and Captain Dave. We flew down on Friday evening and Harrison was great on the plane. The flight was not full so he could stretch out and play on the seat between Todd and I. Once we arrived we set up in the guest quarters. Since Harrison is not rolling over yet, we set him up on a workout mat with a couple of blankets. He loved it...although he is becoming an inchworm. At one point, I woke up and he had nearly inched himself under the bed.

Saturday morning we went down to the beach for breakfast and a walk along the boardwalk. Diane and Dave's favorite place is called Kono's (like my nano's name - Cono). The weather was beautiful and we stood on the pier for a little while watching the surfers.

Saturday was so relaxing. After our time at the beach we went back to the house and hung out on the patio. Harrison needed his sun hat while he stayed and hung out with Diane and Dave while Mom and Dad went for a bike ride. What a workout...I am still not back in shape - but getting closer!

After our bike ride we hung out watching basketball and then got ready for our date night. Diane and Dave set up a special night for Todd and I at one of their favorite restaurants. While they were babysitting Harrison we were getting the royal treatment with the chef's tasting menu! Wow! Dinner was amazing! And, it was so nice to have a night out with my wonderful husband! Not only did we have a great night out, Harrison slept from about 11pm until 6am. Yay!

Sunday morning we made our way to church - where there was an Easter lily on the alter in honor of Harrison. Then off to the San Diego Yacht Club for brunch. The food was so good and we got to eat outside on the deck in the sun...it could not have been better. Todd is really falling into his role as Daddy. He and Harrison love to play together and make faces at each and Todd has begun to like pushing the stroller around. Here he is heading down to the boat....

Harrison's first boat ride was a huge hit! Harrison loves to be outside and he loved being on the water. He slept through church and brunch and was awake for nearly the whole boat ride.

He had his first lesson from the Captain on driving the boat and navigating the waters....maybe he will grow up to drive a boat one day.



We all had a lot of fun this weekend and Harrison loved meeting Aunt Diane and Captain Dave!

Victory....

Harrison is officially sleeping through the night. We were out to dinner with Becca (Dillulo) and Rich Boyd the other night....they are in SF, from Philly, celebrating their one year anniversary! It was so great to see them. At dinner that night, Harrison decided that he would not sleep like he usually does, but would partake in the entire dinner! He was sitting on my lap smiling and just looking around. He had a couple of crying fits - but nothing Todd and I could not handle (ha!). Then he cried on the way home and finally fell asleep about 9:30. He slept until almost 7am. WOW!!!! He has been sleeping for as many as 10 hours but does not usually stay asleep until 7...it was so great!

Anyway, let's hope the trend continues:)

Happy Easter everyone. We are off today to get pics with the Easter bunny and then down to San Diego to spend the holiday with Aunt Diane and Captain Dave. Harrison will get his first experience at the San Diego Yacht Club and his first boat ride!! Yay! Plus we have babysitters for a special night out on Saturday!

Check out Harrison's Easter outfit courtesy of Mom-mom.


He looks like a little, big man! Taking after his Daddy in the collared shirt and sweater:)