Day 13

After complaints from grandpa about us not coming to visit enough, Colton and I started off today with another trip to One Hour to pay a visit to everyone there. With the heat, though, they were super busy (yay!), so we did not stay long and instead headed out to complete our errands...Babies R Us, the post office, and finally to the boardwalk to get a little exercise. With the walk done, we headed to Mimi's house (her self-declared name) for a little visit and play time. Luckily, Colton finally decided to wake up when she was around so they enjoyed a little play time together.

Day 12

Today was Michelle's first official day as a stay at home mom, as Josh headed back to work bright and early. The boys and I (Chipper and Colton) started off the day by visiting Mt. Trashmore. After our exercise, we headed home and were promptly greeted by both grandmothers. When the visits were over, we headed out for a VERY important trip: Colton's first (of many) trip to Target. When we got back home, Michelle decided to lay out for a little bit while Colton tried out a new toy: his bouncer. By the time Josh got home, dinner was made, both boys were fed and happy, and Michelle had come to the conclusion that she could be a professional stay at home mom!

Day 11

We started off the day by taking Colton back to the doctor for his weekly weigh-in (Josh says its his training to be a MMA fighter in his later life, getting used to all these weigh ins). He had gained half a pound...back up to 7 pounds, 7 ounces, which the doctor said was good progress for a week. With him still not up to his birth weight, though, Colton gets to go back to the doctor next Monday again! Honestly, it has been kind of nice to see her weekly and hear that everything looks fantastic, especially his frog legs that are slowly stretching out...Dr. Downing is even convinced that in a couple weeks no one will ever know he was a breach baby!
After our doctor's visit, reality set in as Josh headed back to work and Michelle began her next chapter at home with the boys. The weather in Virginia Beach was irresistable, so Michelle laid out with grandma (leaning towards Mimi by the way) while Colton slept on the screened porch (don't worry...we had the fans going too), and Chipper played in his yard. The big outing of the day was to the grocery store to get some healthy snacks. After grandma left, Michelle and the boys headed out on their first walk together. We managed to make it around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes, but then returned home to wait for Josh to greet us. Overall, I must admit I am pretty good at this stay at home mom thing:)

Day 10

Colton's first Easter:) To celebrate, Josh wanted to have an Easter "cocktail hour" at the house. Grandma and Grandpa Kletz, Grandma Hobbs, Uncle Ryan and Aunt KC, Uncle Jordan and Aunt Stephanie, and Michelle's friends Mary and Adam all came over to celebrate with Colton. He slept through most of the celebration, but excited everyone at the end when he finally opened his big eyes! Even Uncle Ryan, who had been very against holding the little man, got in on the action...clearly no one can resist his adorable face!

Day 9

Colton got to meet his great grandmother today. She is in a nursing home recovering from bypass surgery and has been very anxious to meet him. It was really nice to give her the opportunity to see the great grandson she has been so excited about.
Later on, Colton went to his first One Hour cookout to celebrate all of the success lately (knock on wood). He was fantastic, as always, nice and alert for the first couple hours and then sleepy for the end.

Day 8

Colton turned one week today. Grandma, Grandpa (still not official names), and Aunt Genna were all at the house at 10:19AM to commemorate his one week birthday...yes, he is one very loved little boy!
With beautiful weather continuing, the whole family...Josh, Michelle, Colton, and Chipper...headed to Mount Trashmore in the afternoon for a walk. Colton slept through the whole thing, but Chipper definitely enjoyed getting to be a part of the outing (he has been getting a little jealous that he doesn't get to leave the house with the rest of us). That night, Josh and Michelle celebrated Colton's first week birthday by going out to a nice dinner with Colton sleeping at our side...thank goodness he seems to do well in restaurants, at least for now!

Day 7

Josh took advantage of his rare days off and the beautiful weather and went golfing with a friend today, so Colton and Michelle got to head out with Aunt Genna for a little shopping trip and lunch at California Pizza Kitchen. Colton continues to be one spoiled little boy, getting tons of stylish new clothes (watch for the adorable outfits as the days go by...Michelle is having a good time dressing him each day!). When we got home, Colton and his brother spent their last quality time with Aunt Genna before she headed back to Northern Virginia. The boys and Michelle sure are going to miss her and all of her help.PS: Colton is wearing his "My aunt rocks" shirt, but you can't tell in this picture!