Heather's sister Lori gave birth to their third baby, Christian Joseph on Sunday. Monday evening we took a trip to the hospital to meet the little peanut. Hayden was more interested in his big cousins. :)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Hayden's a big cousin!
October 6, 2008
Heather's sister Lori gave birth to their third baby, Christian Joseph on Sunday. Monday evening we took a trip to the hospital to meet the little peanut. Hayden was more interested in his big cousins. :)
Heather's sister Lori gave birth to their third baby, Christian Joseph on Sunday. Monday evening we took a trip to the hospital to meet the little peanut. Hayden was more interested in his big cousins. :)
Hayden's new red wagon
October 5, 2008
Grandma & Grandpa Labonte got Hayden a Radio Flyer push wagon. Daddy got it all put together and decided to give Hayden a ride. He wasn't too sure about sitting in that crazy thing.
Daddy, what did you do to me?
Grandma & Grandpa Labonte got Hayden a Radio Flyer push wagon. Daddy got it all put together and decided to give Hayden a ride. He wasn't too sure about sitting in that crazy thing.
Daddy, what did you do to me?
Hanging with Great-Gramma!
September 7, 2008
Today Hayden visited at Grandma & Grandpa Labonte's campsite. Great-Grandma was there and made him smile and giggle.
Here's Hayden sitting like a big boy on the couch.
Today Hayden visited at Grandma & Grandpa Labonte's campsite. Great-Grandma was there and made him smile and giggle.
Here's Hayden sitting like a big boy on the couch.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Say Ahhh!!
June 26, 2008
Tonight Hayden used his big high chair for the first time. He did very well sitting up on his own. The silly boy started sticking out his tongue mid-meal. We think he's doing it because he feels a tooth coming in. It's the funniest thing we've seen to date. He's so much fun!! Doesn't that cereal look tasty?! Say Ahhhh!!!
Tonight Hayden used his big high chair for the first time. He did very well sitting up on his own. The silly boy started sticking out his tongue mid-meal. We think he's doing it because he feels a tooth coming in. It's the funniest thing we've seen to date. He's so much fun!! Doesn't that cereal look tasty?! Say Ahhhh!!!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Mother's Love
June 2008
How can anyone possibly prepare you for how much you will love your child?! It's impossible. My heart grows warmer every day that I spend with my little boy. He is the most amazing thing in my world. Next to getting married (to an incredible man), giving birth was the best thing I've done with my life (thus far!).
I'm still struggling greatly with my return to work. Every day it's a race to get home. Time with Hayden is so precious. I usually return home from a long day away, only to find a very tired and cranky baby. Within 30 minutes, he's generally ready to have a nap and I have to force myself to put him in his crib. When he finally does wake again, it's time for dinner, bath and then to bed. It breaks my heart.
It's not fair! Two hours of awake time each day...that's all I get. I just want to spend time with my baby while he's awake and in good spirits. (Disclaimer - Babe, I know you have even less time with him, and it breaks my heart for you even more.)
I find myself in tears most evenings as I continue to struggle with the conflict between work and home. I don't understand the comments from people who say "it'll get easier" or "you'll get into a routine".
No, it's not getting easier; on the contrary, it's getting harder. The more Hayden grows and develops, the more I long to be a part of his day. I wish there were a way to continue in my career, but find the time during the day to spend with my child. Until then, I should just buy stock in the tissue company.
How can anyone possibly prepare you for how much you will love your child?! It's impossible. My heart grows warmer every day that I spend with my little boy. He is the most amazing thing in my world. Next to getting married (to an incredible man), giving birth was the best thing I've done with my life (thus far!).
I'm still struggling greatly with my return to work. Every day it's a race to get home. Time with Hayden is so precious. I usually return home from a long day away, only to find a very tired and cranky baby. Within 30 minutes, he's generally ready to have a nap and I have to force myself to put him in his crib. When he finally does wake again, it's time for dinner, bath and then to bed. It breaks my heart.
It's not fair! Two hours of awake time each day...that's all I get. I just want to spend time with my baby while he's awake and in good spirits. (Disclaimer - Babe, I know you have even less time with him, and it breaks my heart for you even more.)
I find myself in tears most evenings as I continue to struggle with the conflict between work and home. I don't understand the comments from people who say "it'll get easier" or "you'll get into a routine".
No, it's not getting easier; on the contrary, it's getting harder. The more Hayden grows and develops, the more I long to be a part of his day. I wish there were a way to continue in my career, but find the time during the day to spend with my child. Until then, I should just buy stock in the tissue company.
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