June 16, 2020
I figure I better date these entries from now on because I am sure I will start writing them and be interrupted often and maybe not finish a post until weeks after I started. Luke is 11 weeks old and is such a different little boy than he was when we brought him home from the hospital! He is really blossoming into his little personality, and into his body! He eats really well and very often, still like a clock almost every two hours during the day time. He enjoys his bicycle rides and rattle socks and being very active! He loves looking at curtains, and the shelves in the kitchen. As well as the red bus book from his Grammy Beth!
Luke went on his first trip to Algarve last week and was a super traveler. He slept the whole time in the car, and adapted pretty easily to not being in his own home. He stayed with his Aunty by himself for the first time away from mom and dad and was a great boy, except he choose to do an explosive poo on his Aunt Cristina's leg! Sorry Ta Ta! He also had his first mini dip in the ocean, we dipped his little feet into the water and he seemed to enjoy it, but the sun was too bright for him, and his eyes were always closed. We also took him on some hikes in the morning on the cliffs of Praia Vau and surrounding areas. It was so beautiful and nice to come before in June instead of August for the first time.
Luke finally met his Portuguese family! After Covid 19 restrictions were lifted, all of the family gathered at our house and spent some lovely time together getting to know Luke. They wore their masks while holding him and he was in a good mood.
July 14... continued-
Luke had his first picnic and met our friends. We each brought our own food and sat on our blankets. He loved looking at the leaves in the trees and was a great little picnicer.
In the middle of June we started putting him to bed a little bit earlier and in his crib for the first session of the night then bringing him into our room after. We slowly stretched out those sessions and he is now sleeping his whole night in the crib. I do miss him so close but it is good for him to also have his own space and us not to hear his little noises. Those little noises we often would react to and wake him up when he was actually in an active sleep phase. For the past two weeks, he sleeps from 7-8pm until 2-3am for some food, and then again until 645am. It has made a huge difference in our sleep, happiness, and general well being. After baby's bed time, we have been enjoying a little time to ourselves, working out, watching tv shows, and having time to eat dinner in peace with two hands.
Luke and I have been going out of the house a little bit more as the virus continues to be under control in our area. He is becoming quite the little partner in crime. He used to pass out almost immediately when the car engine started but now days he is quite alert during errands, looking at items on the shelves, and light fixtures, or whatever passes above him. He is very content in his stroller and can hang out for a while before becoming grumpy or hungry. We still want to get one of those mirrors so we can see what he is up to, but I hardly ever hear a peep while we are driving.
He absolutely adores his bath time. I wish he could stay in the bath all day, he is so happy and loves to play. He has a water book from Grammy Beth and a rubber ducky. We were doing baths every other day, but on warmer days we decided to do them every day.
Mel has been having a little bit of a hard time adjusting. When the baby starts to cry she sometimes evacuates the room ASAP! She also doesn't like if she is laying on the couch and we put him close to her, she will also leave pretty quickly. Sometimes if we are holding her she will sniff him, and if he is on the floor she is much more comfortable to go near him. She has also recently started to cry if he is really crying. I think moving him to his room has helped her feel a bit more loved at night time. She also continues to get her daily walk, no matter what! Hopefully as he becomes more active she will realize he will be another friend to play with!
We keep hoping that the US can get their Covid cases under control so my parents will be allowed to come and visit before Luke is walking! It is so sad how the lack of leadership over there has lead to the virus spreading uncontrollably and leaders who care more about money than lives.
We are thinking about all our family and friends and hoping they are doing well during this crazy crazy time of our lives. Lots of love from Portugal. :)
Nicole, Joel, Mel, Luke
I figure I better date these entries from now on because I am sure I will start writing them and be interrupted often and maybe not finish a post until weeks after I started. Luke is 11 weeks old and is such a different little boy than he was when we brought him home from the hospital! He is really blossoming into his little personality, and into his body! He eats really well and very often, still like a clock almost every two hours during the day time. He enjoys his bicycle rides and rattle socks and being very active! He loves looking at curtains, and the shelves in the kitchen. As well as the red bus book from his Grammy Beth!
Luke went on his first trip to Algarve last week and was a super traveler. He slept the whole time in the car, and adapted pretty easily to not being in his own home. He stayed with his Aunty by himself for the first time away from mom and dad and was a great boy, except he choose to do an explosive poo on his Aunt Cristina's leg! Sorry Ta Ta! He also had his first mini dip in the ocean, we dipped his little feet into the water and he seemed to enjoy it, but the sun was too bright for him, and his eyes were always closed. We also took him on some hikes in the morning on the cliffs of Praia Vau and surrounding areas. It was so beautiful and nice to come before in June instead of August for the first time.
Luke finally met his Portuguese family! After Covid 19 restrictions were lifted, all of the family gathered at our house and spent some lovely time together getting to know Luke. They wore their masks while holding him and he was in a good mood.
July 14... continued-
Luke had his first picnic and met our friends. We each brought our own food and sat on our blankets. He loved looking at the leaves in the trees and was a great little picnicer.
In the middle of June we started putting him to bed a little bit earlier and in his crib for the first session of the night then bringing him into our room after. We slowly stretched out those sessions and he is now sleeping his whole night in the crib. I do miss him so close but it is good for him to also have his own space and us not to hear his little noises. Those little noises we often would react to and wake him up when he was actually in an active sleep phase. For the past two weeks, he sleeps from 7-8pm until 2-3am for some food, and then again until 645am. It has made a huge difference in our sleep, happiness, and general well being. After baby's bed time, we have been enjoying a little time to ourselves, working out, watching tv shows, and having time to eat dinner in peace with two hands.
Luke and I have been going out of the house a little bit more as the virus continues to be under control in our area. He is becoming quite the little partner in crime. He used to pass out almost immediately when the car engine started but now days he is quite alert during errands, looking at items on the shelves, and light fixtures, or whatever passes above him. He is very content in his stroller and can hang out for a while before becoming grumpy or hungry. We still want to get one of those mirrors so we can see what he is up to, but I hardly ever hear a peep while we are driving.
He absolutely adores his bath time. I wish he could stay in the bath all day, he is so happy and loves to play. He has a water book from Grammy Beth and a rubber ducky. We were doing baths every other day, but on warmer days we decided to do them every day.
Mel has been having a little bit of a hard time adjusting. When the baby starts to cry she sometimes evacuates the room ASAP! She also doesn't like if she is laying on the couch and we put him close to her, she will also leave pretty quickly. Sometimes if we are holding her she will sniff him, and if he is on the floor she is much more comfortable to go near him. She has also recently started to cry if he is really crying. I think moving him to his room has helped her feel a bit more loved at night time. She also continues to get her daily walk, no matter what! Hopefully as he becomes more active she will realize he will be another friend to play with!
We keep hoping that the US can get their Covid cases under control so my parents will be allowed to come and visit before Luke is walking! It is so sad how the lack of leadership over there has lead to the virus spreading uncontrollably and leaders who care more about money than lives.
We are thinking about all our family and friends and hoping they are doing well during this crazy crazy time of our lives. Lots of love from Portugal. :)
Nicole, Joel, Mel, Luke
We can't wait to see all of you!! ❤️❤️
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