The End of Daddy Day Care

Gabe has been taking care of Jack since I had to go back to work. He was fortunate enough to have almost a month off with him. I loved having Gabe home (even though I was extremely jealous) because I could go to work knowing Jack was in great hands. I also got alot of really great pictures and videos of Jack. :) The boys had a great time playing, talking, going to breakfast, and going to Costco together. I know Gabe will have a tough time dropping Jack off at the sitters on Monday morning...

Shots :(

Jack had to go in for his 2 month old appointment today and get his shots. Gabe took him which is fine with me...he gets to be the bad guy and I get to be the good guy. :)  Jack was a little trooper after some big tears and ended up falling asleep on the way home. The doctor said he is very healthy and large baby...he weighs 13.5 lbs = 92%, he is 23.5 inches long = 83%, and his head is 41.5 = 86%! If this keeps up I am going to have to get a second job to afford groceries for both Jack and Gabe!

Back to Work

My maternity leave has officially come to an end. I was off for 8 weeks and it was really timed perfectly with our winter break. I went back for the start of the 2nd semester. It was hard leaving Jack the first day, but each day has gotten easier. Ideally, I go to the gym at 4:30 am and get home and get ready by the time Jack starts to wake up. On a good day I can feed him before I have to go to work. :)
Gabe has been the best! He wakes up for Jack's night time feeding which allows me a little more sleep before I have to start my day. About every day I get a video Gabe has taken of Jack smiling which totally makes my day. I love how Gabe gets to spend some quality time with Jack like I got to. He really is a good baby and is fun to hang out with during the day. :)

One of the many pictures I have gotten during the day

Gabe is putting my breast friend to good use. It frees up a hand to text or change the channel.

Goodbye 2010

I am sad to see 2010 come to a close...we had such a life altering year. Gabe took a leap of faith and quit teaching to pursue his job in baseball and we had the addition of our jumbo Jack in November. I'm not going to say this year wasn't stressful, because it was probably one of the most stressful years we have had, but it all paid off in the end. Jack was born healthy and strong (and gigantic) and Gabe got a full time contract with the Mariners. 

We celebrated New Years Eve like we always do at the Putz house, and this year's party did not disappoint! We laughed, drank and fortunately got out of there when the dancing started. :)  I can't believe I didn't take any pictures of the night! Ugh! We returned on New Years Day to watch football and laugh about the night before. It was the perfect way to end one year and start another. I am looking forward to what 2011 will bring for my friends and family.