my new years resolution

is to keep up with my blog!( well one of them anyways) Once again I have fallen behind in my postings...many apologies. Our Christmas holiday's were so much fun! I love spending time with family. It definitely felt different this year with a brand new little baby, and I missed out on most of the game playing because I was using that time to catch up on some precious sleep, but still... alot of fun. My all time favorite part was having Ed at home so much more. Sadly this week its back to school and the real world. I am finding myself very very bored during the day, I think I need a hobby.. or three. Janay promised me she would come in and we would go shopping this week sometime and let me tell you... I am beyond excited! I can hardly wait. :) I now have a day where I will plan to get up on time and shower and try looking good by putting on some clean "nice" clothes and try my very hardest to not get puked on. Although living with the worlds worst puking baby may cause a problem... I dont even bother getting out of my lounging clothes anymore. Go ahead Noah... puke away on those.

This past Sunday marked Noah's 8th week of life! And what a tough life it is :) working so hard everyday to have everyone meet your every need... whew.. must be exhausting. A few weeks ago he was diagnosed with Colic ( is that how you spell it?) and it has been very hard on us parents. Its heartbreaking to hear your baby crying so hard and not being able to do anything about it. However... I had a nice chat with the Bishops wife in Strathmore ward and she gave me some suggestions that helped her with one of her baby's that also had Colic. She got them from a book called " The Happiest Baby on the Block" I havent gotten it myself yet... my lovely Mother put it on order for me... thanks Mom! but we have been doing some things that the books suggests and I am SO happy to say that his colic is finally managable. I feel more relaxed and in control. Even though I still cringe when his fussy time rolls around... I think I am starting to feel like I can get through this. People tell me it only lasts until 3 months.. SO yes! One month to go! Wish me luck.

Going along with the title of this post... some of my new years resolutions are... to re-read the Book of Mormon, to be a more patient mother, a more compassionate person, get down to my pre-wedding weight ( yes I gained weight after I got married I call it my "Honeymoon 10") become a better cook/baker (Ed is especially excited about this one) And then there is just the normal everyday stuff like go on a date with Ryan Gosling, win a triathalon, visit every Temple in the world, oh and become a millionare. I have a good feeling about 2008 :)

At two months you:

• hate your tummy time.... but mean old Mommy makes you do it for a few minutes anyways :)
• smile and talk lots... especially with your best friend Daddy
• leave ATLEAST one explosive poopy diaper for Mommy to change everyday!
• are starting to get used to sleeping in your "big boy" bed but still dont sleep as long as in your chair or swing
• are learning to deal with your colic as long as Mommy and Daddy swaddle you so tight and rock you to sleep
• love to snuggle and rock in the rocking chair
• starting to notice and be entertained by toys with lights and music, you especially love the mobile in your swing
• will only tolerate being cleaned if you are in the shower with Daddy
• have a fussy time from 8-12 pm and refuse to go to sleep before midnight but then you sleep for a full 8 hours! yeah!
• are becoming quite rotund
• make Mommy and Daddy smile every day :)

His Christmas Eve PJ's!
looking a little chubby there Noah...
Our four generation picture with Grandpa Prepchuk and Great Grandma Prepchuk
Noah and his very bestest friend
He's just too cute