Outing

Stella went shopping for the first time today. Here, she was having a snack and trying to avoid the paparazzi.....=)

How hard is it to shop with a baby? Really hard. First, all doors should be automatic doors. It is hard to open a door and get a stroller through it. Second, steering a stroller while tired is not a good idea - you run into a lot of things - lol!! Lastly, how on earth are you supposed to try anything on if you are by yourself with the kiddo? I mean, not that I want to see what size my big butt and gut fits into now, but I would like regular pants again and how do you do that with a baby? I don't see Stella being patient while I attempt to find a pair of jeans (or fitting into the dressing room in her stroller). haha!!

Thoughts on Fatherhood and Stella

Lauren has been complaining that I don't post on here to much so I wanted to take a moment to post some thoughts I have had over the past 6 weeks since my little baby girl Stella has been born.

On January 4th my life changed forever and I was ushered into the world of fatherhood a little earlier than I expected. I can honestly say though that I love being a father although it is exhausting and at times frustrating. I look into those big blue eyes of Stella's and I think "Wow this is truly amazing ... I can't believe that I helped create this little life." Furthermore, you can see both Lauren and I in her features -- unfortunately for her she has my big feet and pincher toes ... sorry Stella. However, fortunately she has her mother's beautiful eyes that just seem to stare right through you.

Is parenthood hard? Yes. Is it worth it? Hell yes. Like I've always said anything worth doing will never be easy ... and I can't wait to watch Stella grow and develop her personality through the years.

One month pics

I like to flail my arms and scratch my face when I get frustrated/tired/hungry!


I am one month old now!! Yeah!!!




I still don't fit into my clothes though.....need to eat more (if that is possible).

One Month Old

Stella is a month old....actually almost 5 full weeks now. And she still we weighs under 7 pounds!?!?!? Yes, she is a tiny little one - in the 3-5th percentile for weight and height (20 inches). I told her the 3rd percentile is great for school and test scores - we want her to be smart =) - but I would prefer that she starts to grow and goes into the average range for height/weight! I guess we will see what happens in the next month. I am not looking forward to the next appointment though since she will be getting shots....=( I think daddy needs to go with us for that!

Other than that, the doc said she is looking well. Although I am a little worried she will get sick in the next week since my mom and I have been sick all this past week - and in the haze that is 2am, I know I have coughed right on her! I really am not looking forward to caring for a sick baby....she is fussy enough as it is!! So Stella, how about you not get sick?? That would make me happy =)

The last month has been a big blur. In fact, it has really felt like one looooong day. I know everyone says to enjoy them while they are this age, they grow so fast, etc......but I have to say, I can't wait for this time next year. I have found out that I am not so much a baby person - I mean, I love babies and think they are adorable, but I like to be able to hand them over when they start to cry - lol!!! I will be happy when Stella starts to interact with us more and show her personality. I also figure at that point she will be sleeping in her own bed and being able to be put down without constant screaming!!! That will be so nice =)