Baby/Family update

I realized that putting random updates on a facebook status, really isn't a full on update at all! So, amongst my other momma blogging, I'm going to start putting in my family updates as well. Here we go!

Alex is now 11 weeks old, and weighed in at 11 lbs 10 oz and was 23 inches long at his two month check up. He is growing up so fast! He is starting to hold his head up a lot more, loves sitting up or standing up, and absolutely HATES tummy time. He also prefers to be held as much as possible, which, living with the grandparents isn't too hard. I try to keep him on his playmat or in his bouncer as much as possible, but it usually only lasts 10-15 minutes, sometimes less. He has the sweetest demeanor, and is starting to smile a lot more. He is still pretty much a mommy and daddy boy, and doesn't like other people holding him for very long. I try not to worry about that though, because it's just a stage he's in right now. I do worry about his weight gain though! I keep thinking he is not chunky enough yet, or that he needs to weigh more. But, my pediatrician said that he's right on target for the "average" baby weight gain. *sigh* I have an average baby. :) Thank goodness he's not below!

As for Xander, he is still working up on Fort Leavenworth, and absolutely loving his job! Apparently, doing accounting stuff is super exciting for him...thank goodness that's what he is majoring in. We have also been discussing the idea about coming back here after he graduates, and buying a house and settling down in a job on Fort Leavenworth. At first I was completely against it, I wanted us to be away from family and on our own as much as possible. But, if the job Xander gets here is what makes him happy, and he actually enjoys working, then by golly! I am going to learn to LOVE Leavenworth, KS. It really is a black hole. ;)

As for me, I am excited for what the future will bring my budding little family, and where life is going to take us. I love being a mother! I think I mention that quite often. :) But I do; it has it's challenges, it's ups and downs, and it even gets frustrating at times, but it really is so rewarding. I am also scheduling my time a lot better lately, so now I can take at least an hour or two out of my day to work on my writing. Yes, I love to write fantasy stories! It is definitely a passion of mine, and maybe one day I'll get published...or not. :) I would actually have to finish one.

So there you have it. A quick update of the Brown family. I'll be posting some family photos soon too! My wonderful sister Rocky took the pictures for us.