Monday, March 5, 2012

A Day in the Life - by Dalton

I'm so excited, Mommy is letting me write her next post! Yay! She wanted me to share with everyone what our day looks like. It's kind of crazy, hence the lack of postings. I promise she is not sitting around eating bon-bons, we stay quite busy! I will take you through what one of our typical days looks like. Here it goes!
Rise and shine! Good morning everyone. I usually fall back asleep for an hour after my 6 a.m. feeding. Mommy tries to get as much done during that time as she can, but I really don't like her to do anything without me in her arms so I try and wake up as soon as I hear movement. The picture you see here is me in my rock and play. It is the only thing I will sleep in and I like Mommy to rock it back and forth all night long. She likes the arm workout, I think. 
Mommy loves to bring me into her big comfy bed after I wake up. We like to lay and she sings to me. I smile and she goes crazy for some reason. I like to play the game where I pop out my binky then she puts it back in, she falls for anything! Ha!
Mommy puts me in this bouncy seat while she takes these really fast showers. The louder I cry once she starts the fastest she goes. It's very entertaining to watch! 
The Today Show is my favorite. While Mommy blow dries her hair and gets ready I hang out in my Boppy and watch Matt Lauer. I like to keep up with the latest news around the world. No big deal!
After Mommy is done getting ready, she likes to get me dressed for the day. I am finally starting to grow out of some of my newborn clothes, Mommy is so excited! I like to wear as many outfits as possible in a day so I try and mess as many up as I can.
Ready to go by 9:00 a.m. Record time Mom! I love looking at my guitars while in my carseat. My 6 fingers are going to be so helpful when I start my band. Okay, I am off  to the Doctors!
Here I am at my cardiologist. They put a lot of stickies on me so they can see how my heart is doing. I am such a good boy and I lay really still,most of the time. 
Mommy carries this cup with her and the more she drinks the more awake she is. I wonder if she will share?
Why do they keep taking my clothes off? Here we are at our second appointment of the day. Today at the pediatrician I weighed 8 lbs 14 oz. I gained my weight back! Yay! I love going to see  Dr.Reisman. Mommy asks him lots of questions so we usually end up spending lots of time with him and he doesn't even get frustrated with her. 
Even after a long day of appointments we still come home and do my exercises. These exercises are things that Mommy has learned from the physical therapists. I really like it when we do tummy time the best. 
While Mommy tries to get stuff done around the house, I like to play in my swing. I love watching the mobile and listening to the fun music. Usually they let me play in here while they eat dinner.
The most TRAUMATIC part of my day! I hate the bath. Why do I have to be clean? Mommy calls me a stinky boy after I dirty a diaper. I try to explain to her that this is totally a normal and it does not require a bath. She didn't listen. 
It's medicine time. I am the best medicine taker Mommy said she has ever seen. I have only spit it back at her one time. I have to take Zantac to help control my reflux, but other than that I have stopped all other meds! I am such a champ.
Looks like bedtime. This is my "I'm getting tired face". I'll go to sleep...for now.

















17 comments:

  1. WOW, Dalton thanks so much, you are a very busy busy boy and look very cute in all you fun baby things, not so much the sticker things but the doctors have to do that stuff.. I use to call my babies stinky too, it's a mommy thing you know; so when you come to FL to see grandma & papa I hope I will get to meet you then.. Keep up the good work of keeping yourself healthy & keeping mommy busy and having her yummy drink in her pretty (Lily) cup.. God Bless You baby Dalton, Anna Banana

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  2. Exciting and exhausting days for you and mommy; but I know they are fun for you both. Keep up the good work and continuing growing and getting stronger. Prayers continue.
    Susan

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  3. Thank you for checking in with your fans Dalton, it looks like you have a pretty typical life going on there and that is so wonderful! You are just adorable.

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  4. what a sweet boy! love the day from his perspective! he's so cute. :)

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  5. Oh, what a sweet, sweet little boy! And he is so wise already!

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  6. Such a cute post, thanks Dalton for sharing with all of us how you spend your day with Mommy :) You are just precious and keep up the hard work, you really are such a strong little boy!

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  7. Oh my goodness! This little boy is certainly loved! SO glad to hear things are going well for you guys, I think about you all constantly. Much love is being sent your way!

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  8. How very sweet! We pray for Baby Dalton every night. :)

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  9. Beautiful. You are so organized and together. Sounds like Dalton appreciates every moment (except the bath time). I hope you are able to bring him to school before the end of the year. He is so cute. I can't wait to meet him. Keep up the good work. We miss you in Kindergarten.
    Rhonda

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  10. This is the cutest and sweetest post ever!

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  11. Praying that things are going well for the family and Dalton!

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  12. I loved reading your (or rather Dalton's!)latest posting! Lots of love and a good sense of humor certainly helps when life deals us our trials!! Best to all of you!! Kate

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  13. Everyone please visit www.fundly.com/devotionstodalton

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  14. What a comedian you are little mister!!! I laughed out loud ..that was so funny. The shower part was my favorite!! haha. I seriously take a shower so fast I hear Jock Jams in my head . It just happens. Pump up the JAM pump it up! He looks so healthy and happy!!!! I hope those many check-ups continue to bring good news. He so beautiful. xoxox

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  15. Dalton, you have amazed so many people. I know I wasn't much of a believer until I started following your story. I think of you and you mommy & daddy very often. I'm thrilled to hear you are doing so good. Off all meds besides Zantec...thats AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work Dalton, and I can't wait for your next post!

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  16. Kara,
    You made me laugh and cry all at once..so precious! I read your blessings post again today and cried at the beauty of your words and being reminded of the feelings at how precious life is when our daughter was going through her heart issues. There's a song "All of Me" by Matt Hammitt that made me cry my eyes out but inspired me just the same. Rachel Infante

    Check it out if you haven't already heard it:
    http://bowensheart.com/2011/05/31/all-of-me-now-available/

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  17. What an awesome day, Dalton. You have your mommy wrapped around your little finger....and she loves it. You are precious and strong!! Tell your mommy I said hi and keep up the good work!

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