Life lately- quick update while baby snoozes

Eli is an amazing sleeper at night and for his morning nap, afternoons are another story.  He refuses any and all afternoon naps most days and we end the day quite tired at 7pm when he nurses and goes to bed. Oh man, I can't wait till I figure out afternoon naps with this dude so we are all happier!  He is teething now though so that isn't helping the situation. So much drool, fist chewing and sucking, and evening fussies going on at the Fernandez Household these days. 

Even though afternoons are tiring we have awesome days together. Lots of wiggles, snuggling, nursing, and smiles. Oh and sneezes, how cute are these pictures of him during his sneeze sequence? Haha. 

I have gotten better at tying this wrap forward facing since this picture, but it was quite fun to shop with him like this. The only problem is that he got tired and wanted to nap but had no where to rest his head poor guy. We went to Costco next and I left him in his car seat and he snoozed. 

Eli's two month check up was a doozy.  He got 3 pokes and multiple shots and an oral medication. He was a champ though and only got a little fussy in the evening, but no fussiness (this was before teething). 

Eric and Eli like to wiggle together during the day.  My cats have gotten sooooooo needy since I am home all day now, its enough to drive that mama batty! 

Eli has started gazing into my eyes and smiling and making tons of facial expressions, I love every second of it. 

We celebrated Joe's birthday at my in-laws house and Nana and Grandpa came to see Eli (well and us but mostly Eli).  I am so glad Eli gets to grow up around his great grandparents and I love the love I see radiating out of them when they see him. 

Some of the many faces of Eli.  We have only gotten to hang out outside once so far but he loved it!  I plan on hanging out in the back yard every nice summer day.  We also have a few parks that are really close so we will go to those when he is old enough. 

We went to Moses Lake this last weekend and it was wonderful.  Paul ended up getting friday-sunday off and we headed over at 8am friday during Eli's nap and he slept the entire car ride, it was great! Lots of grandpa and grandma snuggles, picked up a bountiful basket, wiggled and smiled at everyone, played with the blocks my dad is making for Eli (they still arent sanded down so that's why they are still in ML), and flew a remote control plane outside! 

Yesterday I took a 45 minute walk outside with Eli strapped in the Ergo.  He got to wear his big boy jacket and stayed awake for most of the time, gave into his sleepiness at the end.  The cherry blossoms are in bloom, that means spring is here! I love seeing everything budding all around me, it gives me a sense of peace and hope, and makes me so excited for summer. I have had enough of this darkness doom and gloom weather. 

Eli was really fussy at dinner last night and I was trying to make corned beef and cabbage for the first time and needed to be in the kitchen so I strapped him in the wrap, oh man I started laughing when I saw him in the mirror.  Little floating baby head and extremities since I had taken his pants off for his nap! He pooped and it squirted out of his diaper while in the wrap, um gross, thanks dude! I washed everything right away so it wouldn't stain, baby poo is crazy like that.  

He got this sweet outfit from one of our friends. I usually dress him in onesies and leggings, because that is all I have but also because I think everything else is too much work. Well, I LOVE this outfit and can't wait for him to wear it more.  It's 3-6 month size so he will be wearing it as much as possible during this time! 

I went to a dentist appt this morning and luckily my MIL was able to come over and watch Eli. Paul was supposed to be off but his days changed  and I thought I was going to cancel my appt because of crazy insurance stuff (having to switch to Pauls once I lose mine when I officially go per diem) but it all worked out and I went.  Eli ususally sleeps 3-4 hours in the morning, but I swear he knows when I leave the house even when he is sleeping and he woke up!  He was happy for Kathy though which was good and I came home to my sweet awake boy and put him back to bed, where he still is! Silly man. :) 

And there is Eleanor the freak, she runs ahead of me and plops on all the stairs, one day I am going to trip on her because when I am carrying Eli she is hard to see! 

I just finished labeling a bunch of boxes, setting up an early savers savings account for Eli at Becu and now I am going to eat lunch and pray my baby sleeps a bit longer so I can organize our guest room closet.  Exciting life I live :).