Week 16: Memories...

O, we just got back from visiting my family in Brookline and I couldn't help but think back to some times when things seemed so daunting and I wasn't sure if I could handle what was to come, you! I remember coming to visit your Mommy and you from North Carolina and always wanting to stay a little longer, a day, an hour, a few minutes and then rushing off to the airport at the last second equally wanting to catch the flight as wanting to miss it.

I remember the first time I met your Lela Carmen, she put me on the spot from the get go sitting me down on her back porch table to talk to me. I wasn't that nervous but nonetheless it was stressful thinking about trying to impress the mother of someone I had fallen in love with.

I remember feeling you having hiccups in your Mommy's belly and then you kicking late at night when your Mommy was sleeping and I was awake talking to you through your Mommy's belly.

I remember being in North Carolina away from you and your Mommy and counting down every minute until I could see you again, and feeling like the days wouldn't end soon enough.

And who could forget the most stressful time in my life ever, the dreaded move from North Carolina to Massachusetts. The UHaul truck that I drove the whole distance with the help of your Mommy to keep me awake and that without a doubt put years on my life from the stress.

No matter what the memory I have about us, one thing I remember about how I felt during those moments was that I knew things would be ok at the end of the day, and they are.

I'll never forget catching you as you came out of your Mommy's belly and seeing you and thinking right away this was what I was put on this world for, to be your Daddy and your Mommy's partner!

Love,

Pa

Week 16: You're huge!

Hi little O :)

I just noticed that we started this blog when you were 16 weeks old in the womb and now you're 16 weeks old out of the womb. That went by quick!

On Friday you had your 4 month check up with your pediatrician. He said you looked great and then you peed on him (not nice, Mister O!). You're officially huge. You were 17 pounds, 3 ounces (90th percentile) and 25 1/2 inches (76th percentile). I can't believe how big you are sweetie. After your appointment we were supposed to go visit the Fernandez familia but when we got home we ended up taking a nap for a long time so we decided not to go that night.

You look so excited to be at the doctor

Silly O :)

You stole Daddy's glasses right from his very own face while he was changing you (Sneaky O!)

Daddy playing with you

On Saturday we got up and did a bunch of housework and then headed out to Brookline. First though your Daddy wanted to go to the car wash...bad idea. It was one of those automated car washes and when it went on you started bawling. It was so sad sweetie. You were not happy at all. The same thing had happened the night before. Your Daddy was joking around and said "Whhyyyyy?" and you got scared and started crying. So so sad...poor O!

Scared by the car wash

Your caterpillar rattle always makes you feel better

Luckily you quickly fell asleep once we left the car wash and we got to Brookline in no time. You got to spend time with your grandparents, Titi Lucy and Tio Ray, and Tio Toti.

Tio Toti!

Laughing with abuelita

Playing with abuelito

La Familia!

Laughing with Titi Lucy

In the meantime your Daddy and I went out for a date to Mommie's favorite restaurant in the whole wide world (yes, it's true)...Cheesecake Factory. We had such a nice time. I love going on dates with your Daddy. While we were gone you laughed for Titi Lucy...how cute, sweetie!

Avocado eggrolls...I love you!

My girl...Angelina!

Daddy trying to act like Christopher Walken

After eating we visited your Daddy's friend Steven who just had a baby. Her name is Sophia and she's only two weeks old! She was tiny...a little peanut! She was sleeping in her little bassinet and your Daddy and I just stared at her over and over again because she was so so cute. I can't believe you used to be that small...it's crazy! She almost made me want to have another baby...almost.

We headed back home and you were sleeping in the living room with Abuelita Mayela. Then we went to sleep. You slept really well but like clockwork you got up at around 4am and wanted to play so your Daddy took you downstairs and watched a movie with you until you fell asleep. Around 1pm we left and headed home and have been chilling ever since. I love you sweetie!

-Mommie

Week 16: I got as lucky as you did!

So little O,

I'm at work a little early today, and thought I'd take a minute to tell you how lucky you are to be born into a world where so many people love you, and to be part of two families that equally adore you and can never see you enough!

But, while many people might call you the lucky one, in many ways I got just as lucky! Having my family love me has never been a question, but being fortunate enough to have your Mommy's family accept me into their family has been a blessing that makes me feel so special and so happy. Whenever we go to visit your Mommy's family I have a wonderful time, and most importantly feel right at home with them. One great example of this is a few days ago when your Lela Carmen and I watched a movie I had rented, it was real nice.

Anyhow, I dropped you off at daycare all by myself yesterday and it wasn't too bad. For starters you were awake which your Mommy and I prefer when we leave you at the Children's Center, that way you don't wake up confused about where you are. Secondly I got to spend a little time with you before leaving and holding you in my arms as tight as possible. And lastly, when I left you were the only baby there so I knew you would be getting maximum attention. Hope you like it there and can't wait to see you later today.

Pa

Week 16: Picture Post

You're so gangsta sweetie

Could you be any cuter?

We had to run a hot shower at 4am so the steam could help you breathe

Sick baby!

You finally fit in your bouncer

It was cold so Daddy put you in a pillowcase to keep you warm

You're huge! Look at those Strawberry Shortcake socks

Papa Cesar & Lela Carmen reading their cards

Titi Lisa, Yasmin, Jalil, & Tio Jon

Hanging out with Tio Jon

Week 16: Happy Cumplesemana!

Hi O! :)

Happy (belated) 16th week birthday!

I didn't get a photo of you on your birthday and that makes me sad. Things are still busy. We wake up and take you to childcare and go to work then come home and have something to eat then get things ready for the next day and start all over again.

You are doing much much better. You've got a little cold but otherwise are fine. This weekend we visited Lela Carmen and Papa Cesar and slept over their house. It was their 30th wedding anniversary so we celebrated with them. Lela Carmen got surgery on her knee so she can't move around much but hopefully she'll feel better soon.

In other news, Abuelito Gordito is also getting surgery tomorrow so send him good healing thoughts little O. We're going to visit Abuelito & Abuelita on Friday after your doctor appointment for your 4 month checkup/immunizations.

What else? Your father is still fabulous and puts you to sleep most nights which lets me get more rest which is great. I love you sweetie!

-Mommie