Career Change

The Wood Family is going through some big changes. I've gone from pharmaceutical rep to stay at home mom.

I was scheduled to return to work toward the end of April, and I will admit, I had no idea how I was going to do it... I was away from Walker for six hours on Saturday and missed him like crazy! So, it turns out.. I won't have to find out what it feels like to leave him everyday.

Get this, my company laid me off!

Rumors had been flying for a few weeks, so it wasn't a total surprise. I'm happy that a decision was made for me and I get to stay home with Walker. And, I'm thankful to have a husband who says it isn't important to look for another job right now!

So instead of talking to doctors about birth control pills, I will be sitting at home eating bons bons and watching soap operas. Wait, that's not exactly what I'll be doing.

I have really enjoyed being home with Walker... our house is more in order and I have been busy building my cooking resume. Maybe that's why Clark is okay with me staying home! He actually has dinner every night!

Now on to more important things... changes with Walker! He had a very busy weekend. Friday he went on his first play date. He got to hang out with Ben... his best bud that's only a couple of months older. And, he got to flirt with Ben's older sisters, Ella and Mia. You would think that Mommy would have taken a picture of all that. Nope, she forgot the camera!

Saturday, Walker had a "boys" day with Daddy... I'm not sure what all Clark taught him while I was gone, but I'm sure it was all very masculine.

Also over the weekend, Walker had his first formula bottle! He took it like a champ so that's good news... it shouldn't be a very hard transition.

Wow, that feels like a lot of information for one blog. Sorry for the overload. There are just so many exciting things going on at the Wood house!

Another Year Older

Well, I turned another year older yesterday. I've always heard that the older you get the faster time goes... I truly believe it. Time flies!

I can't believe Walker is two months old. We went back to the pediatrician and Walker is growing, growing, growing! He's up to 10 pounds and 22.5 inches. He got his first round of shots and was a champ! I have to admit, it was almost funny. Maybe I'm a bad mommy, but the way he reacted cracked me up. At the first stick his eyes got huge and he looked at me like I was crazy for not protecting him. It took about five seconds for him to start crying and then he was done crying 30 seconds later. Hopefully this means we have a tough little boy.

I'm loving this stage with Walker because he has gotten so smiley! There's nothing better than getting a precious smile from our little man!

Here's a look!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

From our Little Leprechaun

This Doesn't Mean He's Already Decided on College

I don't know if you've noticed, but I haven't posted a single picture of Walker in UT gear or TCU gear. There's a reason... none of his TCU gear fits! We'll have to wait for football season for the purple to come out. But, the burnt orange fits fine, so here's a look:


He and Dad were matching yesterday:

Wow, I've come a long way to actually think that's cute!

Walker had more visitors this weekend, he's enjoying meeting lots of new people... and, even though she isn't actually here yet, I think he asked a girl on a date for the first time:


I think Baby Marin was impressed and they'll set a date for dinner sometime after she arrives!

The Little Executive

Walker took his first step toward life as a top executive this week! He took time out of his busy day to make a trip to Daddy's office.


He was a hit with all the ladies... I tell ya, he's a heart breaker already!


So, Walker has been great... in addition to running Nabors corporate offices, he's been to a Tiffany's meeting (Mommy's fun girl group), and been grocery shopping in the rain (wow, that one was interesting). And, of course, he's still sleeping through the night, he's gotten up to 9 hours! Mommy and Daddy are very happy and well rested.

I can't believe he's almost 7 weeks old! Time flies! Here are a few more fun, recent pictures:

Smiling with Bunny


Bath time with his Longhorn


He really does cry! (every once in awhile)

Luckiest Parents Alive

It's true. Clark and I are so lucky. Walker has slept through the night for an entire week!!! We put him to bed at 10:30 last night and I got up to feed him at 6:30. It is amazing! A lot of Clark's coworkers have had babies recently. He says when he tells people, "Walker is sleeping through the night." They respond, "how old is he?" and when he says four weeks they give him the evil eye.

Walker had a very big weekend... he took his first trip to Bunny and Ray Ray's new house that is under construction and he went to the mall. He slept through both events.

And, he stayed at Bunny and Ray Ray's Saturday afternoon so Clark and I could go to a wedding. He slept through that, too!
Clark and I had a great time... enjoyed spending time with lots of friends!


And, yesterday Walker got his picture taken by a professional!



Again, the reason for the title of this blog.. Walker was SO good! He was bright-eyed and didn't cry during the entire photo session. I CAN'T wait to get the pictures back! Thanks Joyelle!

Hopefully I will have a picture of Walker smiling soon. He's smiling more and more, but it might be awhile before I actually capture it on camera!
In the meantime, here are a few of cute pictures.