Life with Lucas: October 2011

Well...we've made it 6 weeks! It's gone by so fast. Lucas is starting to not look like an little infant anymore....just a little baby! :) We measured him a few days ago, and his length is up to 22 1/2 inches, so he's gained 1 1/4 inches. We're not totally sure about his weight right now, but it's somewhere between 10 and 11 lbs.

Lucas took his first trip to the South Carolina State Fair on Thursday. Mom and I took him during the lunch hour, thinking that it wouldn't be as crowded. Boy were we wrong!! The fair, for those of you that don't know, has a weekend lunch special: pay $5 after 12 and if you're out by 2, you get your $5 back. Apparently a TON of people take advantage of this! It was also field trip day, senior citizen day, and special needs day. Oh well! We got to see the artwork, cakes, sand sculpture, and get my corn dog, fries, and funnel cake! All for free admission! :)

I also had my postpartum doctor's visit this past week. All is great and I'm back to my normal self!! I've lost 36 lbs from the day before Lucas was born, so I'm happy with that! :) Now back to the ab workout...

For our last outing before I go back to work, Lucas, Nanna, and I made our way to Greenwood last Monday. It was great to see MC and Caroline there, and cousin Lillian even came by to see us! Poor Lucas had to endure a trip to Hobby Lobby, but he slept the whole time, so he didn't mind.

So, I'm back to work on Tuesday. :( One more day off before it's back to the grind. I'm looking forward to going back, having something to do, and working with my kids again. According to Kyle, leaving is the hardest thing, but coming home is awesome. I know I'm going to be exhausted for the first week or so, but luckily it's only 21 school days until Thanksgiving break (and then 15 school days until Christmas break!) But who's counting...haha

Last week (or maybe 2 weeks ago) we had Charlotte Jennings come in and do a photo shoot with Lucas (Thanks to the Caldwells and Chewnings!) Check out her blog for some sneek peaks of those pictures: www.charlotteashleyblog.com.

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks:

Cain, Baylor, and Lucas after the photo shoot :)

Caroline and Lucas in Greenwood

Scout the protector of her little brother!

I can't believe Lucas is one month now! We celebrated by the Gamecocks beating up on Kentucky. :) The past month has been crazy! Bringing a new life into the world is the most awesome thing I've ever done. I can't believe he's only been here a month. I don't remember life without him. Kyle and I now spend our nights watching Lucas to see what he'll do next - which is not much as this point. haha He is starting to look around a lot more and notice things. He will following objects if you move them around in front of your face and we think he's starting to smile for real at us! He's wanting to sit up more and is getting pretty good at controlling his head - tummy time does work!
I have 1 1/2 weeks left at home. I sure am going to miss Lucas during the day, but I am getting ready for some adult (and older child) interaction. Not to mention, I think my kids at school and coworkers are about to go crazy without me there. :) It sure is nice to feel loved and appreciated at work!
I am FINALLY adding new pictures, so that will help show what the past few weeks have been like. Enjoy!