I suppose I wasn't ambitious last night...

But, I'm here now!  So we talked about Caitlin's visit and Jude turning 2 months old.  Now for that dreaded 'w' word:  work.  Well, I went back.  And to be honest with you, it isn't all that horrible.  In fact, I really absolutely love the people I work with (hey guys!), the students at our school, and my less busy new position.  It's just the idea that I have to be away from my baby that I'm struggling with.  There really isn't a job more important than being a mom, so it's strange to have to leave him to go to another.  My mind is still elsewhere when I'm at work (Sheryl, you caught me....), but given some time I have a feeling I'll be able to balance the two well (it's just a year, it's just a year...that's what I keep telling myself).  I'm dying to get into a routine, and soon that will come.

My first day back at work

I dropped him off at my mom's house and thought about him the whole day.  We are so lucky the grandmas will be able to watch him!  I didn't even cry the whole way to work.  Look at me go, being so strong.

Jude's first time in the pool

We figured if he loves his baths so much we might as well soak up the sun at grandma's house before they move.

He had a great time!

Randoms

just watching tv

Like father like son.

We thought it would be appropriate to wear this to our 2 month checkup.  The doctor loved it.

hanging out while mommy cooks

Jude hates to be burped.......

.....see.

First time in his highchair.  We loved the addition to our dinner.

He was a great boy the whole time.

He just sat there and looked cute.

for example

yeah ok, now you're pushin' it

My tired boys.

Tired boys, again.

We were busy on Saturday with a funeral in the morning and a wedding in the afternoon.  This was the perfect outfit for both.

Gets me every time.  He found his friends again!

I just bought a bumbo and we love it!

Our friend Gavin came over for a playdate.  He is a month younger than Jude and the two of them were so cute together!

He was exhausted after playing.

So as you can see we're still busy, busy, busy around here.  This weekend will be no different.  We're gonna help grandma and grandpa move into their new house.  Should be a fun time!

So, where were we?

I'm typing one-handed as my sweet Jude bug is sleeping in the other.  Yes, that's how determined I am to update this poor, forsaken blog.  So much has happened since I last posted.  Speaking of my last post, I know my video isn't working but I have no idea why.  Anyone have any ideas about what could be wrong?  Any help would be appreciated.  Because although I love the slideshow, I didn't make it just for my own enjoyment. 

Other than trying to get the video to work, my best friend Caitlin paid a visit to meet Jude, Jude turned 2 months old and I started the dreaded 'w' word, just to name a few.  Let's catch up......

Cait meets Jude

We miss you so much Cait!  Wish we lived closer (what's new)

Randoms

someone loves his baths .....

..... and looks so darn cute after them.

You know you married a good one when you receive these even after your husband has had a 14 hr day.  Gol I'm lucky.

We love going on walks!

Just noticing his other friends,

And yes, he does love his momma.

A lot.

I leave the room for a minute and this is what I come back to....

Mind you he started doing this a week or two before he was 2 months old.

This speaks for itself, does it not?!

This lil' man loves being in the arms of his old man.

Jude turns 2 months old

I'm posting a million of these because a.) I couldn't choose and b.) you can see his little personality.

determined to get the photoshoot done judebug

fighting judebug

upset judebug

I'm more interested in tv than pictures judebug

hungry / the thinker judebug

bored judebug

I can't believe we're still doing this judebug

attentive judebug

squirmy judebug

gangsta judebug

scrunched-up judebug

stretched out judebug

boxing judebug

smily judebug

smurking judebug

2 month stats

weight: 9lb 4oz (4th percentile)

height: 23.25 in. (60th percentile)

head circumference: 38.5 cm (15th percentile)

Jude, you are such a little string bean.  You are perfect and we love everything about you!

(Yes, still typing one-handed.  I didn't proof read either.  More to come later if I'm feeling ambitious...)

Officially introducing...

We're going green here folks and not sending out birth announcements the old fashioned way.  Instead, we're welcoming Jude to the 21st century digitally.  Here is a little birth announcement slideshow.  Lord knows this momma wouldn't be able to pick just a few pics for the card anyway...

Thanks to everyone who has stopped by, given gifts, or thought and prayed for us during this special time.  We love you all!