Cash's First Big Boy Bath

Cash hasn't been too keen on taking baths...then again, the first ones we have given him were out of a wash basin and he wasn't able to sit in the water.  Now that his belly button has healed and we got the rest of Cash's shower gifts, we were able to give Cash a bath in his little mini spa.  The tub that we registered for has a little shower wand, jets and bubbles...a little baby spa!  We weren't too sure how he would handle it, but after having a poop explosion (yes, it came out of the diaper and onto my lap and the sofa) we decided to try it out.  As you can see from the pictures, Cash really enjoyed it...especially having his hair washed!  I have a feeling that we have a little water baby on our hands...I'm sure we will find out when we take him swimming in the pool for the first time if that is true!  For now, he loves his bath and here are pictures from his first soak!

I don't think he was quite sure what was going on here...

but he loved having the water sprayed on him!

Hmmm...this isn't so bad at all!

Getting his hair washed

Gotta love the crazy hair!

Getting the full spa treatment!

All fresh and clean!

Cash and mommy

Happy 1st Father's Day!!!

This year was a special Father's Day for Jeff since it was his first one he gets to celebrate as a dad.  We didn't really have anything special planned...we went out to dinner the night before at Dean's (Jeff's choice), so we were just planning on having a special breakfast and spending the day together.  I got up and made bacon (of course) and stuffed french toast for breakfast and Jeff got to spend the morning hanging out with Cash.  Cash had me help him out and we ordered Jeff a special personalized Father's Day card with their pic on it.  Jeff also got a Three Generations picture frame which will be filled with a picture of Jeff's dad, David, Jeff and Cash and a new coffee mug. 

I had no doubt in my mind that Jeff would be a wonderful father.  From the time that our siblings started having children and seeing Jeff play with our other cousins, I knew that he would be great at it.  However, I wasn't prepared to fall in love with Jeff all over again as I saw him hold our son for the first time.  I have seen a different side of Jeff since Cash was born and it makes me smile to see them together.  I know that Cash has a wonderful role model in Jeff and that the two of them will get into plenty of trouble together through the years!  I am just so thankful that I get a front row seat to it all...I am truly blessed.

Jeff with his Three Generations frame

A new coffee mug that says "I am your Father" with Darth Vader on it

Happy 1st Father's Day!!!

The Porcaro men

Operation Grandparents: Visit 3 from Grandma Michelle

Cash is such a lucky little boy to get so many grandmas that love him!  Jeff's mom, Michelle, was here for a week long visit and we sure are glad she was!  Not only was Jeff sick with a really bad cold that sent him to the walk in clinic, but I also had to make a trip to the ER for mastitis (an infection in my breast).  Michelle loved being able to help us out when she was here...from helping watch Cash while I went to the ER and Jeff went to bed early, to helping with morning feedings so Jeff and I could get a couple extra hours of sleep...we all appreciated her help! 

We didn't have much planned for Grandma's visit, but we did make our first visit to the mall to finish up some Father's Day shopping.  Cash was a perfect little angel and slept the whole time!  We also made it out to dinner with some friends during the week and again, Cash slept like a champ and let us all eat dinner together.  I know that Michelle loved spending all that time with Cash and she wanted to take him with her on the airplane!  Here are some pics from her visit with Cash.

"So Grandma, I said to this guy..."

Cash and Grandma Michelle

I'm gonna find my thumb one day!

Got your tickets to the gun show????? Put em up, put em up!

Just a Saturday night, sharing some bottles!

Sooooo tired

Grandma Michelle, Cash and Jeff

Tummy time on my froggy mat...I'm not too keen on the frog pillow...

but I do like the Boppy a lot better!

Sweet baby Cash...he looks like such a big boy here

Cash and mommy

BIG smiles! <3

Telling Mommy a story

The Porcaros

You can't see me!

Happy 1 Month Birthday Cash!!!

I can't believe that Cash is one month old today!  It honestly feels like just yesterday that I was still pregnant and anxiously awaiting his arrival.  And now he is already one month old.  This past month has been wonderful with Cash in our lives.  Don't get me wrong...it has been trying and difficult at times, but I know that Jeff and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.  I have not only fallen in love with this wonderful little boy that is my son, but I have fallen in love with my husband all over again.  I have seen a different side to Jeff and I love seeing him with our son.  I know that Cash is truly lucky to have Jeff as his father...he has a fine example of what a man should be and I have no doubt that Cash will follow in his father's footsteps.  I am just blessed to be a part of it all. 

I have no doubt that I will have many milestones and funny stories to share on here of our son.  I have to say that this month's biggest milestone is that we have all survived...a little worn out, but we are all here!  We may not have it all together, but together we have it all!  Thank you to all of you who have offered words of advice, but the biggest help has been your love and support.  So thank you to all of you...I am a firm believer that it takes a village to raise a child...so thank you for being part of that.  We love you all and can't wait to share more of our milestones and memories with you!

Baby boy's one month picture

He is one sleepy little boy!

Our little rocker

Sweet baby Cash

The loves of my life

Operation Grandparents: Visit 2 from Papa and Gabby

My dad and step mom, Barb, were the next set of grandparents to come meet Cash.  Cash got to spend a few days with Papa and Gabby and sure did get spoiled with all the love and cuddles.  Cash loved napping on Papa!  Dad and Barb got to go see Cash's pictures that were taken when mom was here and helped us pick out our favorites to order.  After that, we went to dinner together at Outback and let me tell you, we were the most popular people there!  All the servers were coming by our table to see Cash!  Everyone couldn't get over all his hair and someone even said that he looked like a little baby doll!  Yep, he's getting the ladies already!  We were sad to see Papa and Gabby go, especially Cash who got used to all the cuddles and "sprinkles" from Papa! 

Gabby with Cash

Dad and I with Cash

How could you not love that face???

Cash LOVED napping on Dad...and I think Dad loved the naps too!

Operation Grandparents:Visit 1 from Grandma Sue

June is bringing many things to us...the beginning of hurricane season, hopefully the beginning of rainy season here in Florida, our first full month with Cash and visits from all of the grandparents!  Needless to say, it will be a busy one!  Grandma Sue (my mom) was the first grandparent to come meet Cash.  It was also mine and Cash's first big outing together.  Since Jeff went back to work, Cash and I drove to Ft Myers to pick my mom up at the airport.  I know that she was eagerly awaiting her visit, which of course was delayed in Detroit. But after getting to Florida an hour late, Grandma Sue got to meet her little Romeo, as she calls him.  We got to spend a few days together and mom got to spend some quality time with Cash. We took Cash to get some pictures taken at a studio and even went out to dinner at Applebee's.  Cash was such a good little boy and let us all eat together too! I know that she hated leaving him, then again, who wouldn't???  Here are some pics from her visit!

Grandma Sue and Cash

Mom and I with Cash

Big Smiles for Grandma!

The Porcaro Family

Happy 3 week birthday Cash!!!

We cannot believe that Cash is three weeks old today!  I guess time does fly when you're having fun...that and when you are sleep deprived!  We are all doing pretty well.  Cash is growing and getting cuter by the day!  Jeff and I are getting into the swing of this parenting thing...we are a great tag team and I am just so glad that I have such a wonderful man as the father of Cash. We have had quite a few visitors and Cash is getting to meet a lot of his Florida family.  Jeff went back to work this week...big deal in the Porcaro house!  On Jeff's first day back to work, I had to take Cash to the doctor by myself.  This was our first outing just the two of us.  We did really well...even got to the dr office on time!  I am learning to nap when he does so I can get some sleep during the day as well.  And all the other house chores, laundry, etc...it can wait!  Today, my mom, aka Grandma Sue, flies in for a visit and to meet Cash.  He and I will be making the drive to Ft Myers to the airport shortly, so wish us luck!  Our visitors are starting to come now, so I am sure that we will have a lot of pics to post.  Until then, here are some pics of the boy!

Rocking out the skulls and the mohawk!

Daddy and his boy

Dawn and Cash

Taylor was sooo excited to meet baby "Tash" as she called him.  She is just so cute with him!

Daddy caught us napping!

Momma and her boy

Sweet kisses!