The Fifth Week

Monday:  Had the ultrasound on his possible "tethered cord".  It was just precautionary since he was born with a dimple above his butt.  Results:  Everything's fine.

Tuesday:  Had his 5th week check up. 
-Weight- 12 lbs, 11 oz (80th percentile)
-Length- 22.5 inches (85th percentile)
-Head-  HUGE (95th percentile)
He's obviously taking after his Pellegrino roots.

Wednesday:  I returned to work.  Boo.




Look.  Andrea's smiling.  That's because its only 11am.  Give her time...

I think Cleveland's confused on whose playmat this is.

Cash's First Trip to Ma n Pa Souders

This trip had a lot of firsts for Cash.  I shall list below:

First time out of state.

First road trip.

First visit to Grandma and Grandpa Souders.

First time out to eat.

First UFC fight.

First time riding with an open container.  (we brought back some wine)

First time being scolded for breaking a drinking law.

So without further adieu, here are some random pics in no order whatsover because I'm lazy and I have to do this as fast as I can so I can take care of my kid.  PRIORITIES PEOPLE!

Ever eat while only whispering?  I felt like we were the rebel monks at a monastery.

Look closely, I was able to make the most timid dog look vicious.   Jester puts up with this nonsense everyday.

Truth be told, this blog was just a ploy to get Scott's fine ass on the internet.  Success.  Cue "Sexy and I Know It" by LMFAO.

Ready to hit the road.  This picture doesn't do the CRV pack-job justice.  I got a gold star on my man card because of it.

Too perfect not to take a picture.  However, I was a little disappointed that this was Cash's reaction to his first UFC fight.  Opera... I mean we were watching opera.  What?  Scott loves it...

Grandma and Grandpa Souders with Cash.

Audi (Cash's cousin) likes to innocently take Brenda's seat.  She didn't call squaters so it was fair game.

Aunt Shea with Cash.  Shes doing pretty good for having 15 bottles of wine the night before.  Kyle had nothing to do with it.

Look closely... Right in the middle... See the shiny thing.  1 month of being a father and I have my first gray hair.

Favorite pic of the weekend.  Almost as photogenic as his father.

Throw the bone!  Throw the bone!  Throw the bone! Throw the bone!  Throw the bone! Throw the bone! Throw the bone! Throw the bone!

First Time on Dad Duty

It's just me and the boy at home right now. Kinda scary.
Colorful lay down thingy = success

Dim light and pacifier = double success

Attack of the Giant 3week Old

This is Cash side by side with Andrea's friend's new baby. These two are only 3 days apart. Cash is a MONSTER!

"Quiet, child!  I'm pondering how many ways nanotechnology can help find hidden pathogens."

Easter Sunday

Cash with his new family, the Downers.  It's been fun, bud.  See ya later.

Zayda can't keep her hands off.  Looks like Ava's got some competition.  Look at him, gettin the chicks even when he's sleeping.   Thata boy.

Andreas pissed Cash didn't let her sleep last night.

Thursday Mornin

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

Good news from the Doc!

After losing weight since his birthday, last week the doc ordered us
to feed him 3oz every 3 hours.  More often than not, this wasn't enough to
satisfy him and we'd have to give him one or two more.  This rule also
applied to night time.  So right about the time Andrea would start
dreaming of a taller version of myself, and after I started dreaming
of owning a helicopter, retirement and when the kids were moved out,
we'd have to wake up and feed Cash.

Well not anymore!  After gaining 6oz from last week, he's back to
9lbs.  Doc was so impressed that she said we can let him sleep as long
as he'd like and feed him when he woke.  I wasn't there to hear this
but I imagine Andrea like a scene from a movie where the actress hears
great news, they zoom in on her face with sunlight behind it as a
heavenly choir is harmoniously singing "Aaaaaahhhhhhh".  That's just
me...

So there you have it.  The sleepless nights are over.  It's been a
long two weeks but we made it.  Should be smooth sailing from here on
out.  Crawling next week, walking next month, potty training in a
couple months... I don't know what the big deal is, parenting is easy.

Staring contest.

Weekend #2

Cash and Ava... Future lovers.  What?  Cash already slept in Ava's bed...  Fine, fine.  Future besties.

Just chillin... watchin a little tube.  Not quite big enough for the recliner yet but getting there.