Patrick- 7 Weeks

Patrick is 7 weeks old and growing so fast! He gained a pound this past week!

Look at that belly!

Wishing he could go to steeplechase with Dad

So precious! The gown was made by Jenny Camp and looks so cute on him!

Big smile!

He is starting to love bath time!

Even though he hates it, we have started trying to give Patrick formula in a bottle a few times a week to get him used to the taste. We have been trying to trick him a little and will mix it up between milk and formula. But Patrick is a smart little guy and each time he takes a bottle he takes a few sips and if its formula he quits eating and cries. Patrick has also decided that he will only take a bottle from someone he is comfortable with. The only people he seems comfortable taking a bottle from are Michael, Aunt Megan and Nana (Michael's mom). My mom hasn't tried to give him a bottle yet, but i'm crossing my fingers he will take one from her too! Little guy is quite stubborn! We are definitely going to have to work on this!

Patrick is making the big move from the bassinet to the crib tonight. I think he might have an easier time with it than me. I have a feeling I won't get any sleep and will just be staring at the monitor all night :)

Megan's Wedding

This weekend was Megan's wedding and it was so much fun!

My parents were so sweet to keep Patrick all day so I could enjoy all the fun activities!

Bridesmaid's Luncheon

The Rehearsal Dinner was at Maggianos and it was so good!

Then we went to the Mulloy's for a Cigar and Champagne party. Patrick made a little appearance at the party.

With the bride-to-be!

The brothers

Time for the wedding day! It was a little hectic with a 7 week old, so I didn't even manage to get a picture with the bride! But here is a picture of Patrick in his sweet little gown that my mom gave him.

And this is the outfit Michael picked out for Patrick....

I told Michael that Patrick could wear this outfit for the reception but was going to wear his gown for all the professional pictures. I do have to say that the tux was pretty funny! It was cotton and was all velcro. This is right after I put him in it...his face is priceless. haha

Family pic

My good friend Holli was so incredibly sweet! She drove 5 hours so she could help me with Patrick all day! I could not have done it without her! Such an incredible friend! I can't wait for her wedding in October!!

Please notice what my sweet little baby is holding... I think I am in for trouble with this little guy!

Patrick- 6 Weeks

Patrick is 6 weeks old today!

His big accomplishment lately has been smiling and cooing! It's just precious! Its my favorite part of the day. Just happened to catch him smiling at Michael. Love it!

I have noticed that Patrick has started to get really fussy if I don't have errands planned for the day or if a visitor isn't coming by. Since he is 6 weeks old now we have been taking him out of the house and he just loves it! On the days we have outings to go visit people he is not fussy at all in the afternoons.

I also end up carrying him around the house most days since he screams like crazy when I put him down. It breaks my heart when I put him down to fold laundry and his lower lip starts quivering and he cries so hard. As soon as I pick him up he grabs on to my shirt and stops crying. Patrick also loves to sleep next to me in the bed. I only let him do this in the morning if he is still tired and wants a quick nap. It's adorable though because i'll wake up and he will be moving his head closer to me and then try and scoot his little body closer until he is nuzzling right next to me. It's so sweet!

Crying face when I put him down

Unfortunately we can't get him to eat formula, he turns his head and refuses it. I have tried 2 different kinds and he just hates it. Hopefully he will give in soon!

We are also having fun with our dance parties at night. Its the only thing that calms him down when he gets upset.

Patrick supporting the Predators since he isn't old enough to go with the Mulloy boys yet.

GO PREDS!

I thought this was funny so I had to post it. I wonder where Patrick gets his open mouth sleeping from?

Tummy time

Last weekend was my first Mother's day. I am just having so much fun with my little boy and feel so blessed to be his mom!

Great grandmother Clancy with Patrick at Mother's day brunch at Hillwood

Patrick- 1 month

My sweet little Patrick is 1 month old today!

We had our ultrasound at Vanderbilt last week and everything looks perfect with Patrick. They took pictures of his skull and brain and both looked great! The doctor said he was very reassured by the results! So thankful he is healthy!!

A few little updates on him... he LOVES it when Michael or I hold him, sing and dance around. His eyes get so wide and he just stares at us in amazement. He is also a stubborn little baby. For the past week or so he will not go to sleep unless Michael or I are holding him. So most of the time Michael or I sleep with him on our chest. I know its not the safest, but he cries so hard he chokes himself if we don't do that. We also tried to take him on a walk this weekend, but of course since we weren't holding him, he screamed the whole time. I didn't even make it down the street before turning around. The poor little guys' voice was going hoarse from crying so hard. I'm hoping its just a stage and he will grow out of it really fast!

Worn out after a Sunday visit with Grumps (Michael's dad)

Patrick lost his umbilical cord last Saturday so we gave him his first bath yesterday and he absolutely hated it! He held on to my finger so tight the whole time. Maybe i'll go back to the sponge baths!

Look at those sweet chubby cheeks!

I am just having so much fun with this little guy! He has been such a happy baby now that I have given up dairy and his tummy isn't hurting anymore!