Mr. Mom

Tomorrow is my first day back at work.  Jed is staying home with Asher until the summer.  I will miss my afternoons with my baby, but I am excited for the experience that Jed will get to have with our son. 

Look at all the physical changes Asher has gone through in the last 12 weeks...

First day home from the hospital

2 weeks old



13 weeks old, this picture was taken right before bedtime today.

Finally, here is a picture I took of Asher yesterday with Jed. This picture is one of my favorites.  Here's to the next 12 weeks at home with Asher, Jed!

P.S.

Lately, Asher has had a strong preference for the Fisher Price swing until the other day when he became interested the Mamaroo! (see video below)  This one is for you Bubbie....

Over the river and through the woods...

We just got back from our first trip with baby Asher.  We figured it was about time that Asher visited Pittsburgh, PA and all of his family and friends there. We loaded up the car, brought our dog and headed out.   Our trip up to Pittsburgh was uneventful.  However, our trip back to DC was another story.  It took us roughly 6 hours to get back to our house,  I think it is because Asher didn't want to leave his Nana and Grandpa.

Here are a few pictures from our exciting weekend...



Three generations of the Silversmiths



Meeting his new friends at Nana Susie's work

A little playtime with Daddy!

Gumming or smiling for the camera?

Best buddies! Asher is wearing an "I heart Daddy" shirt.

Nana, you are so funny!

Bathtime!

Time to end our trip. One last cuddle with Nana.

Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh has two fantastic pizza places doors down from one another.  People in this area have a strong preference for one or the other.  It is clear that Asher likes Mineo's Pizza.  (See video below)

Say Cheese!

Asher had his newborn pictures taken at 5 weeks. He is already 11 weeks!  Here are the best pictures from the bunch, although they were all very cute.

Top of the Class

Today was a very busy day for Asher.  We went to our first Stroller Fitness class at Stanton Park.  I had to do lunges with the little guy in my arms.  I also ran around the circle holding him and even had him sit in my lap as I did sit-ups.  It was one of the hardest workouts I have ever done! I wanted Asher to cry just a little, so I could comfort him and take a break.  However, Asher did not cooperate and instead smiled at all the funny expressions I was making. Oy Vey!

After our workout we went to visit the students at my school.  Asher surprised everyone in my class by bringing Ben & Jerry's ice cream for all the students. The ice cream and Asher were a big hit.   Asher dressed up in a tie for the occasion, but you really can't tell in the picture because he is in his stroller.  I would give Asher an A+ for how cooperative he was with me today!

I can see the tip of Asher's head in the picture, can you?

Two days ago we hit the mall for the first time.  It seems fitting that Asher's first store to visit would be Nordstrom.  I stopped in for a minute, but walked out with the cutest little shirt for our little guy.

To mark his first Nordstrom visit, I had to take a picture.

Lately, his stamina for looking at things that dangle has grown.  Asher loves his floor mat and smiles constantly...he also eats his hands.

Finally, Roswell has been the unsung hero since Asher was born. He is constantly by our sides and stays with us while we feed Asher. He also alerts me when Asher starts to cry.  Roswell follows me everywhere and has become my little shadow. I love him even more now that Asher is in our lives.

Roswell getting comfortable with my Boppy.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Today is Dr. Seuss's birthday it is also Asher's two month birthday! This is cause for celebration...




Celebrating Dr. Seuss with a festive shirt.



Spirit, Smiles, and Stares

This week has flown by and not without a little team spirit for Jed's alma mater.  Too bad his team lost today, but Asher sure looked cute rooting them on.

Go Blue Devils!

These past two weeks have also been filled with firsts...

On February 15th Asher started to smile socially. The books say that this is when your baby smiles to mimic your smile.  Boy, were Jed and I doing a lot of exaggerated smiles to get Asher to smile.  Each time he started to smile it was priceless. Here are a few of his Kodak moments taken yesterday...

 Around the same time that Asher started to smile socially he also started to fixate on our faces. We love his gaze and could eat him up!

He also has grown out of his bassinet and has moved to his own room. We hooked up the video monitor two nights ago and I have had so much trouble falling to sleep because I am constantly checking the screen.  The best reality TV is watching my baby sleep in the next room.

Last day in his sweet bassinet

Here he is eating his hands, yummy!

Finally, he loves to stare at his mobile that is on his cradle swing, this has become our nightly entertainment. (see video below)