Thursday, September 8, 2011

5 months and 2 1/2 years old

Clark has hit the 5 month mark.  He still reminds me of a pendulum.  He can be the sweetest, happiest, giggliest little fellow on earth with a grin bigger than any baby I've ever seen, but then he'll swing to the other extreme and be super fussy.  He still rarely relaxes and just chills.  It has been one thing after another with him.  Our current obstacle -  eye surgery.  He has crossed eyes and his eye surgery is scheduled for September 22. 


Here's one where you can see his eyes better.  haha.  What a cute, silly little man face.

Willa has grown up so much in the past couple of months.  She just talks and talks and talks and sings all the time.  She is full of energy and keeps us laughing.




We went tubing last month and Willa LOVED it.  And we loved watching her.


I was told by a good friend that all you have to do for the first 3 months of an infant's life is survive.  I've been looking forward to feeling like life was "normal" again.  But I still feel like I am in survival mode most of the time.  So I am starting to think that life will never be "normal" again. 

Blogging and picture taking have dropped down on my list of priorities. I took most of the pictures in this post in our backyard today.  We were out jumping on the trampoline and it was gorgeous out so I ran in and grabbed my camera to take some pictures for those of you who have been asking for more pictures.

7 comments:

sinika said...

One day it will all click for you. It just takes longer with a fussy baby in tow- but he'll come around. You're doing a great job with your cute little family! Good luck with the surgery!

Emilee said...

My mom gave me that advice about surviving for the first three months, but she later amended it (when I admitted I was still struggling 6 months later) to say that it's hard for the first year of every baby's life. You're doing great--your kids are happy and healthy and that's what matters.
Good luck with Clark's eye surgery. We'll be thinking and praying for you.

Clayton & Kayley Anderson said...

Wow, he already looks like such a little man! I can totally see Matt in him too! Willa gets cuter and cuter too, I love her little faces! She's so animated all the time. :o)

Moe said...

Love the pics :) Keep em coming. No mommy advice here ...

Melissa said...

Welcome to having a boy! Life does get easier the older they get (I can't speak for parents of teenagers), but remember to enjoy them everday because they grow up so fast!
Love the pictures and good luck with the surgery!

JoJo said...

Clark's dimples melt my heart and Willa's singing reminds me or her mommy as a little girl.

Outlandish McCandlish said...

I am still waiting for normal and my boys are going on 18 and 13. Who wants normal anyways? lol Not me. Love you.