Enough of the blah, blah...How about some pictures?

Aerobisizing with Momma!

It wasn't me...

Dreaming about his daddy

He was at his first tailgate (USM)

First meal out--with Kev, Jen, and Drew

Breaking in his big-boy bed

Being a baby is tough!

Not sure...but probably poopin'!

6 Random Things...

Jennifer tagged me to list 6 random things about myself so here goes...

1. Crystal Light lemonade and homemade ice cream flavored shaved ice are my addictions.
2. There are 9 piercings in my ears (but none anywhere else!).
3. I'm obsessive with lists, especially to-do lists. I've been known to add things to my list after I've done them just so I can mark them off.
4. I'm full of random, useless information, so I love Trivial Pursuit! Mark doesn't like to play with me!
5. I obsessively study Pottery Barn catalogs. They're all over my house!
6. I've been a Hulkamaniac since the 1980s!

Wow. I thought this was going to be a hard list, but apparently I'm a pretty random person because I could go on!

One Month Already!

So, it's been awhile since I've updated...

Reed was 1 month old on Saturday. He's 5 weeks today! I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. It's all been such a blur! He's getting so big. I wish I had a baby scale to know just how much weight he's gaining, but we don't have scales at our house, much less one that measures ounces! I would like to think he's still a teeny tiny newborn, but last week he officially outgrew his newborn diapers and is now wearing a size 1. I can't argue with that!

My favorite has been this cute little belly laugh he did last week. We were just hanging out, and I felt him jiggle a little. Luckily, I looked down at him in time to catch him laughing and his whole little body shaking! It just lasted a couple seconds, but it was the cutest thing ever!

We're still working on his "schedule." His eating times are getting more consistent, but he still isn't crazy about napping for very long. It seems like the more baby "expert" books I read, the more I feel like I'm messing him up! Let's just hope he turns out okay! By the way, I've read (and re-read and highlighted and read again!) BabyWise and the BabyWhisperer. I read those while I was pregnant and am constantly referring to them again. Since he's been born, I've read the Happiest Baby on the Block (all goofy names, I know!). All of them have good concepts to take away, but any other recommended reading on sleep and feed routines are welcome!

He went on his first trip to the gym on Tuesday and almost made it a whole hour! I plugged his little ears up, and he slept the whole time (until he woke up hungry!). It's amazing that I didn't break my leg because I was watching him the whole time and not paying any attention to what I was supposed to be doing! I'm very, very anxious for him to be eating at consistent enough times, especially in the morning, for me to get back to teaching. I'm ready to climb the walls here, and the walks around the neighborhood with Doc just aren't cutting it!

In the past couple weeks, Mark has gone out of town for a couple nights, and my mom came to visit. Even though she's 5 hours away, she's been here 3 times in the 5 weeks since Reed was born! I'm starting to think she's not coming to visit me!

By the way, we had professional photos made of him at 6 days. The proofs should still be available online until Monday, Aug. 25, if anyone wants to see them. The website is http://www.tracigoodwin.com/ and the password is burleson. No sleeping newborn pictures for us! He was wide awake the whole session!

So, there's somewhat of an update over the past couple weeks. Someday I'm going to get fancy and really entertain you with my creative writing, but that's all I've got for now.



going to church...




hanging out at home...it's what we do

Finish Line Photos

just a quick update while i was thinking about it. more detailed update to come...seriously! as an afterthought to my previous post comparing labor and delivery to marathons....consider these two "finish line" pictures. there's just no comparison!




more Reed pictures to come, kacie!

2 weeks...Seriously?!

Wow! Where have the past couple weeks gone? Mark has been fussing at me to update, so here goes...

I know you've been on the edge of your seats waiting for a labor and delivery story, but I just can't think that cohesively right now. Maybe one day I'll get around to that one for those who are interested. Let's just say it didn't go like I expected, but it got Reed here.

Reed had his 2 week dr. appointment today...yup, 2 weeks! I was shocked when I found out he now weighs 8 pounds, 9 ounces. The goal of this weigh-in was to make sure he had gained his birth weight back. Which he had plus an addition 1 pound, and 1 ounce! He is now 21 3/8 inches long, up from 20 inches. I know the goal is for him to grow up and get bigger, but I really wish he would just stop it right now!

As for me, one minute I'm ready to get out of the house and go back to aerobics and running and the next minute, all I want to do is stay home, lay on the couch, and sleep (but not for more than an hour and a half at a time!). After being so active during my pregnancy, this two week break from exercise is making me feel really blah. I'm trying my best to be smart and not get in too big of a hurry to get back to normal, well, my new normal. According to all I've read, I will be better off waiting a little too long rather than starting back a little too early. I can't wait to see what it feels like to teach aerobics and go run without my big belly!

Okay, I've changed my mind. Here's just the labor and delivery highlights. Monday morning - taught aerobics class (had to mention that b/c I'm kinda proud of it!). Monday night, 9 pm - water broke, went to hospital, was told to settle in for a long night. Tuesday morning, 6 or 7 am - still no progress, induced with pitocin. Wednesday, 12:44 am - Reed was born.

Here's a few pictures. Now, I'm off to watch Reed sleeping...it's one of my favorite things to do these days!

One Healthy Little Giggling, Dribbling, Baby Boy...

Caden "Reed" arrived Wednesday, July 16, at 12:44 AM. Momma and Baby are doing awesome. Momma and Daddy are making adjustments...for the good! We will update soon. For your viewing pleasure, here's a few pics of our miracle.

(This is Mark. Mandy said the blog is the least of her concerns...her goal for today? Take a shower!)

Our Big, Brown Baby

I wanted to give a little bit of attention to our first baby....

His life is about to change...