The Haertling Family: 6 weeks old

Tyler, you were 6 weeks old on Friday, March 11. I cannot believe it has been 6 weeks since I have had you. I think I say that everyday that goes by. I cannot believe that if I were only taking 6 weeks off of work, I would be back at school right now and not with you. I feel so thankful for the extra time off with you. I know that it is going to be a very sad day for me when I have to leave you! I keep blocking it out of my mind. What are you up to at 6 weeks? You are much easier to calm these days. However, I think I've got you spoiled, because you love to be up and walking around while being held. You will sit for longer periods of time in your swing, mostly while sleeping though. You still sleep a lot! Sometimes I can't believe how much you sleep during the day, and get nervous because I worry you won't sleep at night. You have been sleeping much better at night, however we have to usually rock you to sleep and hold you for a while before we can put you down. I love snuggling with you and holding you and try to soak in every moment that I am holding you so snugly, because I know that day will be here way too soon that you will no longer want to be snuggled. Your Daddy and I are a bit puzzled because we have found you rolled over from your stomach to your back 4 times! We have never seen you do it, but when placed on your stomach, we'll come back and check on you and you'll be on your back! You must get your arms under you and push over. You also scoot from one end of your crib to the other when on your stomach...you are quite the wiggle worm! At night we always have your sound machine on with the sound of waves. You love your diaper changed and always smile and coo while we are changing you! It is so sweet! You also are liking a giraffe and elephant that play music. You also really like your baths! Daddy sings to you and splashes water on you and you just sit there so relaxed! You are still eating about 4.5 ounces about every 3 hours. Sometimes in the evening you are hungrier and only make it 2.5 hours. I weighed you on the scale with me yesterday and you weighed 10 pounds! You are a growing girl! You still spit up sometimes when you eat, usually if you don't burp soon enough, but you're still gaining weight so I'm not too worried.

6 weeks old 2-11-11
(you were not going to let me take out that pacifier!)

You had a busy weekend. It was beautiful Friday and Saturday! We are so ready for spring! You got to meet Aunt Janice and Uncle Jeff for the first time! On Saturday, Aunt Jessica, Uncle Michael and cousins Alex and Ethan were in Nashville, so we went to spend the day with them. It was so pretty outside that we took a long family walk with them, along with Daddy, Gram, and Aunt Lindsay. We saw several people along our walk and they all loved seeing you 3 cutie babies! You slept the entire time, but Alex and Ethan smiled at everyone. They eventually fell asleep too. We wish they lived closer so we could do that more often! On Saturday evening, we got together with Gram's side of the family (Suedmeyer) to take a family picture since everyone was home. You did great! We all went to Kretzer's to eat after and you saw more people! Jesse was there, so he got to meet you for the first time! Of course, everyone held you the whole time, which you loved! You slept really well Sat. night. You must have been worn out from such a busy day! The time changed, but that didn't mess you up. Daddy had to wake you up at 7:30 on Sunday morning to go to church. You looked so cute in your zebra dress and feather hat! At church you got to meet cousin Bella for the first time. She thought you were pretty cute too! We stopped by Great Grandma and Grandpa Kania's before going to lunch so they could see you with Alex and Ethan. For lunch we went to the community center to eat chicken and dumplings with your cousins and Gram and Grandpa. Everyone loved seeing you out. Some people are starting to say you look like me, but I still see your daddy in you. For dinner, we went to Great Grandma and Grandpa Kryger's to eat since Aunt Janice was out. (I told you it was a busy weekend!) Yesterday and today, we have been pretty lazy and have stayed in our pjs all day both days! It has been cold, rainy, and cloudy outside. Starting tomorrow it is supposed to warm up, so we'll get some energy and hopefully go for some walks to enjoy the weather! You have wanted to be held pretty much all day today, which of course I then do! We love you so much Tyler Marie! We love watching you grow and change everyday! Every milestone brings us joy!