Developmental Craziness

Well the last couple of weeks have been amazing. Being a mother is so incredibly rewarding. Titan's development is so astounding to me.

He is now able to hold his head up while being held. Sometimes he wavers a little but I can't believe how strong my little man is. He can lift his head up and support himself on his arms while he lies on his tummy. He smiles all of the time, which I absolutely love! And he just jabbers away.

Two nights ago while I was getting him ready for his bath he laughed for the first time. Up until now he has kinda grunted but this was a little chuckle and he kept doing it and I loved it. It made me laugh and almost brought tears to my eyes because I am so proud of him and so grateful that I get to be his mother.

He laughed again today while I was dancing with his arms and it is so fun. I loved having a newborn, but I think I love this stage even more because he recognizes who I am and he coos and smiles and laughs.

He is also getting so chunky I can't believe it! He doesn't even look like he was a preemie. I am so incredibly grateful every day for prayers being answered and helping our little guy grow strong. He isn't really fitting into any of his 0-3 month clothes anymore. I already have a box under his crib with all the newborn clothes he has outgrown and it looks like it might be time to start a 0-3 box. It's a bittersweet moment, it's great seeing he is doing everything he needs to but at the same time it is going so fast before I know it he will be walking.

Titan is also sleeping through the night which I love. It might only be 7-8 hours but we love it and know that soon enough it will be even more.

We've found that giving him a bath, reading a couple books, and feeding him at the end of the night just zonks him out. I wish I could get him to nap more during the day but he is an alert and curious little guy trying to take in the world and not wanting to miss any of it. For this I am grateful. I know I am going to have my hands full entertaining a toddler with a big imagination, but I wouldn't want him any other way.

This little boy of mine is such a special spirit. I am incredibly lucky that I get to be his mother. I can already see the happiness he brings to people through his spirit. Not just because he is a baby and people love babies but it is who he is.

His dad and I cannot wait to see him continue to grow. He is going to do many great things. I can just feel it!

Blessing Day

So this last Sunday we were able to bless our sweet little boy, Titan. It was such an amazing experience. One I will never forget.

I am so grateful that I am married to a man that is a worthy priesthood holder and that honors that priesthood. Because of that he was able to give Titan his baby blessing as well as several blessings in the hospital that I know helped or little guy come home to us sooner.

The other people that stood in the circle were my dad, Kyle, Tanner's dad, Jared, Andy, Bob, Jordan, Will, Kodey, Scott, and Henry.

My mom made Titan's blessing outfit. She worked so hard on it and it turned out so incredibly cute. We had so many comments on it. He looked like the cute little man that he is!

The blessing itself was incredible. Tanner did an amazing job and the spirit could be felt so strongly. I cannot wait to continue watching Titan grow. I know he has a strong spirit and was saved for this time. I know he is going to be an example to his siblings and also all of those that he comes into contact with.

It is so fun now that he is cooing and smiling! Its like finally he recognizes Tanner and I are his mom and dad and that we take care of him. My love grows stronger for him every day. It is amazing that you can love some one so much. It makes you realize the love that your parents have for you. And not only your earthly parents by our heavenly parents as well.

I am so grateful that I get to experience being a mother and that we have been blessed with such a special little boy.