12 weeks

12 weeks.  Have you had enough?  This will be my last weekly post of the Clark man, but definitely not the last of his weekly photo shoots.  I'll post a monthly update from now on, so watch for 4 months in January.


The little guy figured out his laugh last night when we were playing.  It was so contagious that Steve and I were laughing along with him.  He's a strong little dude and is getting more control of his new body.  He likes to talk a lot and gave his grandpa a whole discourse this weekend.  Wish I knew what he was saying!

Happy Turkey Day

Now that we've run the traditional Turkey Trot, we're off to eat turkey and pie.  Steve, Mark, and Amy threw down a mean 10k.  Notice their anguish.  H and I were on the "train as you race" program and got our fill in the 5k.  Clark had to stay home this year, but he'll be in his jogger among all the action next time... 

Caught in the Act

uh...Did that get all over me?  yep.  and the carpet?  yep.

11 weeks

Mr. Clark has been busy testing out his pipes with new "words" and the occasional shout. He's been experimenting with laughter but hasn't perfected it yet.  This morning as I was washing his hair he gave me his best laugh so far. He always has a smile for me and is quite the little flirt. People get a kick out of how he's constantly working his tongue around--no need for a pacifier when you have a tongue! Today he figured out how to roll onto his side from his back. I can't believe how much babies learn in such a short time. 

Call the Fashion Police

Clark in the "Peter Pan" getup (as Steve calls it) I made today.  Kalina strikes again!  I am THE WORST at choosing fabrics for clothing.  Obviously.   

2 Month Well Check

I took Clark to the doctor today for his 2-month checkup.  

Height: 23.5" - 50%

Weight: 14lb 2oz - 85%

Head: 16.5" - 80%

The visit became an eventful one when he let loose and whizzed all over me and the floor after being weighed.  meh.  Part of the job.

Pants: an experiment

I've been wanting to get better at sewing knits.  I love the idea of making cute baby clothes. Inspired by this blog I undertook an experimental pants project for Clark.  They started out as simple pants from some fabric in my closet and a pattern I made.  I was nearly finished when I looked at them and decided they were boring and I hadn't tried anything new.  I cut off the waist, made a new waistband, and added some pockets with ribbing.  First time working with ribbing and I'm a fan!  I spent more time doing rework than construction on these, but sometimes that's how I learn best.  

10 weeks

This last week we've been battling eczema and an itchy case of cradle cap. I've had him wearing mittens for several days now to keep him from scratching.  He's still a very active and happy guy and learned how to roll over this week from tummy to back.  He's always adding new sounds to his repertoire of coos, gurgles, and sighs.  He's 14lbs of cute!

How I Got Here

How I Got Here: a short story by Clark Broadbent

retold by his mother

I was sitting on my mom's lap in church yesterday.  Someone got up to say the prayer and when everything was quiet I remembered that my diaper was empty so I loudly put something in it.  I sat through some talks until I got hungry so Mom took me to the mothers' room.  Again, I thought my diaper could use a little more work.  Mom set me on the changing table and noticed some tinted wet spots on her suit.  She turned me over and found a big mess all over my back.  She scrambled to get me changed and cleaned up without spreading it further.  I didn't like being so dirty and was getting cold so I started crying.  Mom picked me up, got more mess on her clothes, wiped me off, and got my pants on.  I wanted her to keep holding me but she couldn't get everything cleaned up with one hand so I got to sit all by myself in the big chair and watch.  I like church!

Nature Stroll

I took Clark on a nature stroll today to test out his new set of wheels.  If I had a quarter for every stroller we have...I'd have $1.00.  Hopefully $0.75 in a couple of weeks.  From craigslist they come, to craigslist they go. 

It was such a pretty day today I almost couldn't believe I had nowhere else to be.

Someday I'll look down and see knees instead of tiny little toes...

Behold, a Crib

Some people (most people) get their nursery finished BEFORE they have a baby, while others (yours truly) save some projects to work on after the baby comes.  Crib bedding was one such sewing project I planned to work on with my loads of stay-at-home free time.  And 9 weeks later...it's finished, just in time for Clark to outgrow the bassinett.  As it turns out, free time for a new mom comes in snippets, not loads.

I think he likes his new digs.  He insists on waking up several times at night just to have another look.  I'll keep that in mind when choosing fabric for future beds...

9 weeks

Since moving to his crib, Clark hasn't been sleeping very well.  I think I've been up more times in the night this last week than any other so far.  He discovered he has feet this week and likes to stare at his toes.  He loves showing me his tricks which include: lifting both legs at the same time, "tap dancing", and blowing bubbles.

Blessed

Clark Everett Broadbent was given a wonderful blessing by his dad at church today.

Grandma and Grandpa B, Mark, Amy, and her sisters came to see Clark on his special day.

Grandma did a wonderful job of making his outfit and I added the bowtie.  He looked stunning and was a perfect gentleman.  We feel so blessed to have such a sweet boy!

Shopping

Simple shopping trips are way harder when we bring our little buddy with us...

...because he makes so many cute faces that it's hard to focus on the shopping!

8 weeks

Clark turned 8 weeks on Halloween.  His hobbies include: trying to suck his thumb (as his mom replaces it with a pacifier), kicking his legs, looking side to side, and smiling for mom and dad.  Clark slept in his own room for the first time last night since I was asleep as Steve put him to bed.  I love having our little boy in our room--he's my baby!--but I guess dads help remind moms that their babies need to grow up.  nooooo!!!