Me As a Mommy

Life as a mom is wonderful. But as every mom knows, being a mom comes with challenges. As a new mom I'm learning a lot everyday and I don't think moms ever stop learning. Every child is different and everyday with that child is different. One day they sleep well and eat well and are perfectly happy, the next they feel sick and wont stop crying. Life as a mom is hard. And if I were to give advice to any new mom it would be: There are no right answers. Sure there are do's and dont's but no baby is the same. I guess really I'm writing this to make myself feel better. I had this image in my head of what I would be like as a mom and it didn't quite turn out the same.
Kyler isn't really on a schedule. I see lots of moms who know exactly when their child will eat, sleep, and poop. I consider it lucky if I guess the time Kyler will want to eat next. Maybe I could have done a better job when he was first born at getting him to eat and sleep when I wanted but it just didn't seem that important. I read a baby should eat for about ten min on one side, burp, and eat another ten min. Ha! Sometimes he eats 5 min, sometimes he eats 20. Just depends on his mood I guess. And sleeping..."a nap in the am, a nap in the pm and wake up every 4-7 hours at night". Well considering I didn't get up until 11 when I was home with him what's considered an am nap? And then if it takes from 4-7 to finally get him to stay asleep (he's a light sleeper, like me. And I'm out and about a lot) how do I control when his bedtime should be? I'm happy for and impressed by moms who do have their kids on a schedule but if MY life isn't on one how can I expect his to be? So am in not as good of mom because he isn't on a schedule? Sometimes I think 'yes' but I just have to remind myself I'm not.
It's hard because I'm a perfectionist. And my life is crazy. No two days are the same. I want the best for Kyler but what I guess I need to convince myself is that the best for him doesn't mean he has a perfectly scheduled life and I do everything perfect. As long as I am doing my best and he is happy and healthy and knows I love him more than anything I'm doing great. And honestly I think more moms need to remind themselves of that. To every mom out there- just remember You have the greatest job on earth and no matter what your kids say or do just remember that as long as they know you love them things will be ok.


(Thank you, Blogger, for letting me vent and remind myself everything is just fine. Also, I'm not looking for advice or sympathy, just letting out my thoughts.)

Annual Fall Walk Up the Canyon

I wish we would have taken more pictures but on the way back Kyler got hungry and we had to hurry back. Last year we got a cute family picture and I was hoping to get one again this year but it just didn't work out. It was still fun though, I just love seeing all the pretty fall colors.

Happy Halloween!!!

This year's Halloween wasn't too eventful but Kyler did get to dress up. He was a football. My mom threw together this adorable costume for him and I just loved it. I wish I would have planned better because I could have dressed up as a cheer leader and Jake could have been a football player. But of course after having a baby I wasn't too focused on Halloween and it kinda hit me by surprise this year.

He looks so scared!

Jake and his little football!

Goal!

Cute little outfit from Jennifer!

Jake decided since he was now 4 weeks old it was time he should change his own diaper.

We did manage to carve pumpkins this year...

Jake's Firey Scull!
Alyssa's Starry Night!

5 Generations!!

Kyler is lucky enough to have a great-great grandpa! Not many of us get know our great-great grandparents. Kyler met his Great-Great Grandpa Gordon on Oct 26 and on Nov 8 he got to meet his Great Grandma Karen so we were lucky enough to get a 5 generation picture.

• Great-Great Grandpa - Max Gordon


• Great Grandma - Karen Wilson


• Grandma - Leslie Flores


• Mom - Alyssa Cohoon


• Kyler!

First Bath

Kyler's first bath at home was a pretty eventful one. The first bath we gave him was a sponge bath because his umbelical cord hadn't fallen off yet. Jake did most the work and I took the pictures. The picture I missed was Kyler peeing and it going into Jake's mouth! It was so funny!

What a good daddy Kyler has!!

More Pictures of Kyler's First Day

Aww, my little thumb sucker...

First time meeting grandpa!

Getting a bath...

Welcome Home, Kyler!

Kyler came home on Thursday, Oct 7.

First time in his new bed.