The End of Maternity Leave

The end is here! 

This chapter of staying home with my sweet, new baby has come to a close as I return to work tomorrow. To jazz things up a bit this time around, we opted to keep Salem home as well and even Colin for a few weeks before he started Kindergarten. It was very FULL maternity leave but SO, SO good! We potty-trained, sleep-trained, went to the zoo about 4 times (maybe 5, I lost count), read 'Panda Bear, Panda Bear' about 100 times, and I drank more coffee in the last 10 weeks than any human probably should. 

Of course I enjoyed the time with my new little girl but I have to say what I enjoyed most about my time off was getting to know Salem a little bit more. He has been a challenging one from the start and this time with him was just what we needed. 

He can be needy but he is truly sweet and loves his little sister so fiercely! He's demanding but always the first to show concern when someone is upset. 

He takes awhile to wake up after naps and in the morning but the cuddling is so worth it. And once he puts his mind to something (like potty-training, luckily), there's no turning back! 

But, most importantly, he loves his Mama, his Dad, his Colin, and his Tessa more than anything in the world. He's a good one, that kid. And we are lucky enough to call him 'ours' :)

Tessa Faith // Two Months

Height: 23.5 inches, 82nd percentile
Weight: 12 lb. 14 oz., 76th percentile
HC: 15.75 inches, 87th percentile

{SHE'S HUGE. The pediatrician even mentioned not to worry if she doesn't roll over very much because 'she's a big girl'!}

Tessa Faith - Two Months:

Has started 'cooing' and flashing her big, blue eyes (it may just be my imagination, but her 'coo's sound so much sweeter than the boys')

The eyes. I hope they stay that blue forever.

Started sucking her thumb! Neither of the boys did that so we are pretty smitten for now.

Not a fan of nighttime car rides. Girl likes to be in her crib AT bedtime.

Went on her first overnight trip with mom and dad to Columbus, Ohio for Chris' birthday celebration (she shopped all day and slept through dinner - amazing!)

Tessa Faith // One Month

ONE MONTH

Okay, technically six weeks. She is the third baby so lets just accept it for what it is, shall we?

Weight: 10 lb. 10 oz., 79th percentile (compared to Salem, she's huge!)
Height: 21.5 inches, 60th percentile
Head: 15 inches, 87th percentile

Loves eating, bath time, and her brothers (can't wait to hear the giggles)
Wore her first bathing suit! And then was confused for a boy. It was navy blue but come on!
Rolled over twice from belly to back
Already makes a mean grumpy face (check out picture no. 2)

Grandpa Came to Visit

Grandpa came to visit us and meet sweet Tessa. We had a lot of fun spending time together as a family!

Looking back through some old pictures, I found some pictures of Chris and Salem in the exact same moment as Grandpa and Salem:

{August 24, 2013}

Look at how little he was! What a difference a year makes :)

{August 1, 2014}

And also, Salem is still a pain to feed.

Tessa Faith // Newborn Photos

Miss Anna made a visit to our home to photograph our {growing} family. Tessa was just four days old in these pictures but already you can see how much she has her brothers affections!

First Days Home

Height: 20 inches, 68th percentile
Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz., 65th percentile (and over her birth weight!)
Head: 14 inches, 85th percentile

So far, a very EASY baby. And her brothers are doing great with her (even if Salem isn't always in the mood for a photo session). Soaking up this time as a new family of FIVE!

SHE's here!

So, we had a GIRL! 

Throughout the entire pregnancy, Chris and I both thought it was another boy. Even Dr. Tetirick, who had correctly predicted Salem's gender, had guessed 'boy' as well. And, as fate would have it, all of us were incorrect in our guesses. We were definitely surprised but not the least bit disappointed :) 

Without further ado, I would like to introduce you to...

Tessa Faith Glasgow

July 16th, 2014

7 lbs. 11 oz.

19 3/4 inches

What do the boys think? They are in LOVE. For now. We are soaking it up as long as it lasts. 

One of Colin's first remarks: 'Can I take her to show-and-tell?'

One of Salem's first remarks: 'I put the baby in the trash.'

I promise, he really does adore her!