A Penny For Our Thoughts

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Jacob: Four Months

Holy cow! Little man is growing up right before our eyes! At four months, Jacob:

Is rolling over! Back to front like a pro (but only over his left side); front to back every now and again with great effort! His first roll was on 8.18.15.

Has much, much improved neck strength and excels at tummy time!

Sleeps pretty well at night, with just one wake-up . . most of the time ;)

Is napping better with lots of work from Momma!

Has lived a month in Minneapolis while Daddy worked at General Mills

Got to watch Daddy compete in a triathlon for the first time!

Loves his reflection in the mirror and will smile and coo at it all day long

Thoroughly enjoys bath time!

Weighed in at 14.2 lbs mid-way through the month

Is suddenly having great difficulty nursing and causing his momma much stress! The doctor thinks it may be a milk/soy protein allergy, but we'll have to visit the doctor soon to investigate.

Got to know Daddy again, after being apart for 7 weeks!

We love our Jacob-man!

Friday, August 21, 2015

Grandpa Rowan & Rowan United

When we were still in the hospital, two days after Jacob was born, my Grandpa Rowan died. I knew that it was coming and I had had a chance to say goodbye, but it still has been so sad for me. Grandpa has been a source of love and encouragement my whole life. He has always been involved in the details of my life, from ballet to boys, he knew it all. What an example of pure and righteous living, he has been.

It breaks my heart that he did not get to meet Jacob here on this earth. Grandpa was so supportive during our journey to conceive and during my difficult pregnancy. When I was so sick and had lost so much weight, he bought me 2 pounds of California Brittle from See's Candies! I often think, "Oh, I need to tell Grandpa this . . " and then I realize that I can't. Whenever Jake is looking at nothing that I can see but is smiling, I ask him if he's smiling at Great Grandpa Rowan.

My fave selfie with Grandpa

Near the end of his life

Grandma meeting Jakey for the first time

Cuddles with Great Grandma Rowan

Visiting Grandpa's grave

In July, we had a Rowan Family Reunion themed Rowan United. It was so wonderful to be with everyone together as a family. I know that we all missed Grandpa! I'm so proud to be a Rowan.