I'm a blog slacker...I know, but I'm not using my computer right now and therefore, do not have any new pics to share. I have a hard time posting if I can't share pictures.

Hampton is such a smiley boy these days. He is sleeping at least 7 hours a night, but often wakes himself up to...you know...forcefully go to the bathroom. I usually just feed him when he wakes up, but last night I coaxed him into going back to sleep...he slept another 2 1/2 hours. It's amazing what a "full night's sleep" can do for a person. He is holding his head up really well and I have increased his tummy time...I'm afraid of "The Flat Head." I also know that tummy time is crucial to his development. He is growing too fast. I already feel like I'm losing my baby boy :(.

The big 2 months

Hampton is 2 months old today. We started the day with church. We haven't taken him to the nursery yet, so he sits with us. He does so well...even when he is awake :) He wore a cute outfit from Janie and Jack that Gran and Poppy gave him...THANKS GRAN AND POPPY...we can't wait to see you. Ben had to set up for a trade show after church, so Hampton and I napped, did laundry, cleaned the kitchen and changed the sheets...super fun stuff!


Hampton has started getting pretty fussy during his last feeding before he goes to bed. I cannot figure out what is wrong. It breaks me heart...he will eat well for about 5 minutes and then freak out. His arms and legs start going crazy, he grabs onto my shirt, necklace or hair and pulls...hard, it's amazing how strong he is. After his arms and legs are all worked up, he pulls away, his face turns red and he cries. He tries to eat through the cries, but just can't. When I put him on my shoulder/upright, he calms down. When he calms down he will eat a little bit more and then the process starts again. Eventually he will crash right in the middle of a freak out. I feel bad because I know Drew and Ben wish I could make it stop...so do I. I have tried everything I know to do. Tonight we tried a bottle and he did better. Tomorrow I'm going to go straight to a bottle and see if that is even better. The hard part is that it is so out of character for him. He is usually so laid back and very rarely fussy. I am thinking it may be his tummy. Please, pray for our sweet boy.

8 Weeks

Can you believe he is already 8 weeks old? He has started to smile quite a bit but it is hard to catch on camera.

As you can see he has discovered his tongue and loves to play with it. He makes some of the greatest faces!

He is rapidly gaining weight and his face is becoming rounder. My mom was here Wednesday night and kept Hampton while we went out for our aniversary...THANKS MOM!!! She says he has changed a ton since she saw him last. I can't wait for Johnny and Rosie to see how much he has changed since the last time they say him!

Every morning we go into Ben's office to say good morning after Hampton's mid-morning feeding. He love his daddy and is all smiles when Ben talks to him.

I took this picture while I was talking to him. So many times I really feel he has something to tell me.

He is very responsive to my voice and will watch me walk as I pass him. Being a mom and being needed and loved by your child is such a precious blessing! I am so honored to be God's perfect mommy for Hampton!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hampton's first Forth of July was pretty uneventful. The four of us went to Red, Hot and Blue for some Memphis style BBQ in honor of the festivities at the farm. Drew went out with friends for dinner while Ben and I had PB&J at home. Later that night Hampton went to his first movie...IceAge II. He did great, but didn't sleep a wink :). Here are some pictures in such a "big boy" outfit...he looks so big to me. He's the only patriotic one!

Hampton meets more family :)

Great Gran Connie

(my mom's mom)

Poppa Jack

(my mom's uncle)

Moppy

(my mom's aunt)

The Whole Crew (minus Ben)