August 21, 2009

Wow. How fast time flies.

Today marks the 13 Week birthday. 1/4 of a year since Ashton was born.

9lbs, 13 oz and 22 inches long - more than twice as heavy, and 5" longer than the 4lbs, 8 oz and 17"...

This week Ashton has been sleeping really well (when he sleeps well, so do we). He eats around 9pm and we put him in his crib. He then wakes about 3am to eat (6 hours later) which takes about 30-45 minutes... Following that he goes back to his crib from 3:30 ish to about 7:30 when we wakes again. This time he is generally not ready to get up and eat, but instead likes to sleep on Dad's pillow for another 45 mintues until about 8:15 when we both get up to eat. Of course, this schedule has really cut into my running schedule this week, but i tell you - i feel great having some sleep.

He completely holds his head up, can sit as long as you help him not fall over, likes to pull himself up when you hold his hands and if you really help him he attempts to stand. Overall - this boy is getting quite strong.

Despite what we see as great growth, whenever we take him out in public people are always shocked to hear that he is 3 months old. 9lbs 13 oz. Kids are born that size.... ouch.

Today he had his first set of shots. Cried while they stuck him with the needle, but otherwise handled it well.

First airplane trip is coming quickly - that should be an adventure for all of us.

Z

New Photos!

I know, it has been a while since I updated any photos or blog. I suppose adjusting to parentood while starting a business leaves little time. But those are just excuses...

Life is great. Ashton is an amazing little person, who every day makes each Amie and I smile. If you check out his website www.ashtonclark.net you will find updated photos that give a great highlight of our time post-hospital.

The past couple of months have been amazing. We have had many sleepless nights and all kinds of new experiences. We have had some of our best friends stay with us and get to spend a lot of time playing with and napping with our little boy. It is fun to watch everyone react to the little man. We took him to a party last weekend, where i walked onto a deck filled with strangers - all of whom (female) came over to goo over the boy - people love babies - and really love this little baby; he is just so damn cute!

Ashton is likely weighing in around 9 pounds today. He had a Doctor appt about three weeks ago, where he weighed 7lbs 14 ounces, but that was three weeks ago. He eats a ton - usually about 8x per day, and takes around 45 minutes to do so. (hence the sleepless nights).

So, check out the photos when you have time. If you click through the slideshow on his site you will find yourself at Google's Picasa site where you can download, share, order prints or whatever. I heard there is a way you could even upload and share your photos of Ashton back. If any of you know about this give me a call and teach me. It would be really cool as I know many of you have great pics to share.

I hope the summer is treating you all well. More later

Z