The Cathcarts

I feel that’s what Jaxson and I do most of the time.  It was nice getting out this weekend to go to Mindy’s shower and bachelorette party.  For the bachelorette party we had a great time at The Wine Experience where we did a wine tasting on the "patio." There’s a funny story behind the "patio."  The Wine Experience is located at the Jordan Creek Mall and is attached to Younkers.  It turns out that the "patio" was indoor, which was located between women’s apparel and customer service.  So as we were doing our wine tasting, we got to watch the shoppers walk by with their goods. At least we didn’t have to deal with the wind or bugs  .  It was also very nice to watch the Iowa v ISU game!!  Way to go Hawks!  Yesterday, Jaxson and I went up to Ames to show him off at my mom’s workplace.  It’s a good thing we went to Cyclone country before I wrote this blog, otherwise they might not have let us in the door.  I considered dressing him in his Iowa outfit for the visit, but thought that might be taking it a little too far.  That’s all of our excitement for now, here’s some more adorable pics. . .

The blanket that my grandma’s friend, Ginny, made special for Jaxson.

Tomorrow Jaxson will be 4 weeks old.  My baby is growing up so fast!  Jaxson and I managed a week at home by ourselves.  We went for walks and I even took him downtown today to run an errand and we did just fine. Yesterday, North 6 had a baby shower for us, which was very nice.  It was a joint baby shower for another nurse and I.  She had twin girls two weeks before Jaxson.  So there were babies everywhere getting passed around. Tomorrow we have Mindy’s bridal shower and bachelorette party.  Jaxson will get to experience his first bridal shower and then he will be at home that night with Daddy and Grandpa Steve, who is going to help babysit and is very excited about it. Of course Brad will be going to the Iowa v. ISU game tomorrow morning and he is taking his longtime friend, Ben, who is an ISU fan. Hopefully they come home still friends.  GO HAWKS!!!

Nurses Paula and Sharon with one of the twins

"Mom, I just woke up.  Leave me alone."

Another one of his funny faces

He loves the bath

Yes, that’s right!  Jaxson rolled over for us on his 3 week birthday.  He was playing on his tummy when he got mad and went from his side then to his back and he does it everytime we put him on his tummy now.  He has yet to master going from his back to his tummy, which is OK with me.  Grandma Kris was here this last week to spend time with Jaxson and to help us out.  She made Brad and I go on a date on Friday night, so we went to Champps for supper and then to the football movie "Invicible."  The movie was great!  It was nice getting out of the house, but we did miss the little guy the short time that we were gone.  This will be the first week that Jaxson and I are home all alone during the days.  Today went OK.  By the time Brad got home I was ready to get out of the house, so I made him take us to the mall to walk around and to look for an outfit for Jax for Andy and Mindy’s wedding.  We were unsuccessful, but Daddy did find Jaxson a onesie that says "Hello-o-o Ladies" on it and of course another Iowa outfit that he had to buy.  Well, it’s 11:30 pm and everyone is now fed, clean, and asleep . . . except for me, so I’m going to go.

Jaxson had his 1st Dr. appointment today and he got an A+.   He weighed in at 8 lbs 15 oz, which I guess is really good.  They were only expecting him to be at his birthweight, which was 8 lbs.  We knew he was a little piggie, but not that much of one.  He’s also grown 1 inch.  The Dr. was very impressed with how strong he is.  He said that Jaxson has the neck strength of a 4 month old and is much stronger all-around than an average 2 week old.  Yes, I have to brag because that’s what mom’s do.  Grandma Kris is here for a few days this week helping out and spoiling Jaxson. 

Visit from friend Sue Dubberke

Silly boy

This was a busy week with visitors and appointments for Jaxson.  We had Jaxson’s first professional pictures taken on Wednesday.  He did very well considering that it was during his naptime.  He stayed awake for all of the pictures and then took a very long nap when all was done.  Then after pictures were done, we went over to Andy and Mindy’s new apartment, which they were moving in to.  Can’t say we helped at all, but Grandma Cathcart was able to get a dose of Jaxson.  Then on Thursday, I had an appointment with the midwives, which I am pleased to announce that I am on the mend.  My hemoglobin is up to 11.9, which is GREAT!!!!  Then we all went over to the hospital to visit all of our friends on North 5 and 6 (where Brad and I work).  Of course Jaxson got passed around for everyone to see.  It was good getting out of the house, but I have to say that it is also nice to get home.  We also had visitors this week from Brad’s boss, Mary, and our friend Kelli and her daughter Emma, Ben and Jacquie Warrick.  My best friend Jill surprised us last night with a visit, which was wonderful because I had not expected that at all. Grandpa and Grandma Hendricks and Grandpa and Grandma Winter and Dru came and saw us today.  Brad went to the first Iowa FB game today in Iowa City.  They played Montana and won.  GO HAWKS!! Jaxson and I stayed at home and watched it on TV in our Iowa gear.  Jaxson is starting to get on some sort of schedule.  He usually wakes up twice in the night, around 1:30 and 5, which I don’t think is too bad considering I was used to getting up around 1 to go to the bathroom and 5 to go to work.  Here are some pics from this week:

Brad’s friend Ben

Jill Hauan

Grandpa Winter

Worn out from cheering on the Hawkeyes