No Strings Attached

Big news in our household!  We got the results of the April sleep study and Ryan looks fantastic!  No sleep apnea mask for Ryan, what a relief!  We already struggle with the sleep schedule, and since Ryan is not only a “mover” at night, he also a  very content stomach sleeper …we had visions of undoing a ball of wires similar to the infamous Christmas lights every morning.  We are very thankful for this news!

It was another action-packed weekend for Ryan that started with a nice dinner out at a local Italian place – we sat on the cute outdoor patio and enjoyed the perfect weather.  Not a bad way to start my first Mother’s Day weekend!  Ryan loves being outside – though we had to eat our dinner in the usual “shifts”, Ryan was a happy boy enjoying the evening fresh air and sights. 

Saturday was a another hot day – and we had some great outdoor plans in store!  One of Ryan’s friends turned 1 year old on Saturday and she had a birthday party.  Ryan and I met mom and birthday girl Zoe at the Mother’s Group offered by my hospital back in November 2011 and we’ve all been friends since! 

Zoe had a lot of 1 year old friends celebrating with her – and also a couple around Ryan’s age.  Zoe’s parents set up their back yard well pleasing both parents and babies – there was something for everyone!   

Here’s Ryan enjoying the “ball pit”

Ryan loved the grass too – he couldn’t get enough of the sights, smells and sounds from his spot on the blanket.  He even surprised us with a big FIRST!  He sat up all by himself!  I might have helped him into position, but he stayed there and enjoyed his new view all on his own!  We are so proud – he’s getting so strong!

Of course, sitting up isn’t our best “trick” just yet – but we’re getting better everyday. 

Here’s Ryan sitting up on the couch – just getting a little bit of help … my little tank – he’s so strong!

Happy First Mother’s Day to me!  This Sunday was my first “real” mother’s day – though I think that I was a mommy last year too … Ryan was just a lot smaller then … and also much more quiet!  :)

Scott and Ryan started the Mother’s Day love by surprising me with a beautiful arrangement of pink roses!  So light and cheerful, I just love them.

Sunday morning started out right with a trip to Starbucks – lovely morning for a walk! – and to go along with our coffee, some breakfast and mimosas of course! 

Ryan got all dressed up in a “mommy love” outfit for me:

And off to brunch we go … Scott and I met his mom, sister and her husband for a nice brunch downtown.  The food was good, the service was good but what a crazy time and day to go out!  I am not sure brunch is my thing!  I wasn’t too happy being in such a big crowd, and Ryan seemed to agree and/or sympathize – I’m not sure who was more stressed by the crowd, him or me!   Thankfully, good company trumps a crowded room anyway, so we had a nice time!

Here we are at brunch:

After brunch, off to the grocery store for our weekly trip.  I know, we’re a crazy bunch!  Watch out!  And by now, Ryan has pretty much had it with being “out and about” … I’m carrying him through the store – and he’s still on the fussy side … until he spots the balloons.  The store had Mothers Day balloons all over the place and Ryan couldn’t stop talking to them.  Boy, he sure told some a thing or two!  In fact, he liked them so much, we ended up taking one home … here he is enjoying his first balloon …

The rest of the Mother’s Day was spent together at home – relaxing!  Perfect end to a fantastic weekend!

… on to the next adventure!