A BIG evening in the Mayhew House!

Well Eli, you did it!!! At 16 weeks and 4 days you've officially ROLLED over from your tummy to your back!

Here's the story...we had a bottle about 5:30 and were playing in mommy and daddy's bed for a little bit, and after your bottle we propped you up on your tummy on a pillow and were "talking." It looked like then you were favoring one side so we decided to move to pillow to see if you'd roll over. Well the bed looked too soft so we got your blanket and laid it on the bedroom floor and there you were pushing yourself up and leaning to the right side and showing your tummy. WELL...as soon as mommy walked out of the room (to turn off the bath water because in this process of this I changed your diaper and you peed EVERYWHERE), you rolled over, Daddy tried yelling, but I couldn't get there quick enough.

And of course all of our attempts afterwards have produced very dramatic wails and face plants!

But two other things also happened today...first daddy sat you up in the middle of the couch and you were able to hold yourself there! And then after the roll over you were playing on your back and had a rattle in one hand, normally when you want to suck your thumb you just throw your toy, well tonight you grabbed your rattle with your other hand then put your thumb in your mouth!

Didn't know we could be this excited about something small!!!!!!!!!!

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It's been a while

Well baby, it's been a while since we've posted anything...we've been a little lazy with posting. SO to hold your fans over, here are some pictures we had taken this weekend! Love them!

I like reading!

Daddy bought me a book about Trucks. This is my favorite book! I like to stare at the pictures and see all the big trucks!


Daddy and I reading the "I really like trucks!" I am pointing to the diggers!

So serious about trucks

Aunt Caitlin bought you a book that she could record her voice reading to you! It's nice to listen to Aunt Caitlin read!

Mommy's favorite book! I love you so. It's amazing!

12 Weeks Tomorrow!

How stinking cute are you in this robe?!?! We had you in the cutest little polo shirt and pants and you had other plans...so we ended up in a mid day bath so mommy took this opportunity to put you in your bath robe and take a few pictures! You were pretty cooperative!

And because you're growing like a weed, we've had to invest in some new sleepers for you! Here's mommy's favorite new sleeper and my favorite sleeping pose of my favorite little guy! You're always wrapping your hands up under your chin to sleep, it's adorable!

Don't be embarassed, just wanted everyone to see how big you are getting...everyone loves a chunky baby...and it will be gone before we know it I'm sure as soon as you get mobile we'll probably be dealing with droopy drawers and skinny little legs!

Just showing off your cute little tennis shoes from Uncle Jude!

Almost 10 Weeks

How can you not be happy to wake up at 6 a.m. when this is the face you get to see in the morning? I'm not really sure, cause I can't help but smile EVERY morning when I get to pick you up baby :) Next Tuesday you'll be 10 weeks old...it's hard to believe, but it's true. Here's 10 reasons why I'm the luckiest mommy in the world

1. You're perfect...really, Eli you are. You're a beautiful child, you have a perfect little head with perfect little hair that stands straight up, you have perfect big blue eyes that light up when you smile, you have perfect chubby cheeks with perfect little dimples when you smile, you have a perfect little temperament. You're just perfect!

2. You're a little me, you're a little bit of daddy...every time you stick out your bottom lip I chuckle and wonder what I'm in for. Daddy said it best tonight when he was holding you while you were just beginning to pout because you weren't getting attention "we're in trouble, he's doing the same thing you do!" But you're so relaxed like your daddy is, and you have his eyes and full lips, you like to hide your face when you sleep and I'm pretty sure those cute little chunky legs of yours are just like your daddy's!

3. Your smile is BRILLIANT...it lights up the room, it makes every day better, it's the most precious sight I have ever seen.

4. You give new meaning to an already full life...who knew we weren't really living until you came into our lives. Your daddy and I ran around, busy every night, spending time here and there, trying to do this and get that done, we wanted this and that, we had plans to do all sorts of things. But we've realized what's important and all that's important now is you...we could sit home all day with you if we had to, we could give up everything for you, as long as you're happy and healthy we are. We don't need things or people to make our lives whole because we have you and you are a perfect fit for the void we didn't know existed.

5. Holding you is the best feeling in the world. Awake, asleep...at noon, in the morning, at night, at 3 a.m. with no sleep...it's the best when you snuggle deep into our necks and let out a little sigh of contentment.

6. You're a growing, growing, growing little human! At the rate you're going, we'll have to buy new clothes about 6 months earlier than we ever thought! At your two month well baby visit (Jan. 20) you were 14 pounds 8 ounces and 25.5 inches long. That puts you in the 95% percentile for growth. Those little rolls are precious and just fine! You're happy and healthy and that's what matters.

7. You wrap everyone around your finger the moment they meet you! I don't know if it's your sweet baby smell, that perfect round face of yours, your sweet smile or your coos...but one look and people LOVE you.

8. I knew your dad was a good man when I married him...but watching him with you is amazing! It makes me love you both more than I ever thought possible.

9. We made it...there were days when I wondered if I was doing the right thing, if I was taking care of you the right way, if you were content/satisfied/happy and we made it to the stage where you can tell me! And not with words, but I've managed to figure it out...the coos, the whimpers, the looks, the cries. I've figured you out and we've made it through the sleepless nights, the cold, the reflux, the adventures out of the house, your first bath...we did it kid!

10. You make love have a whole new meaning...and that's the best feeling in the world babe!

I love you Eli