I knew we had it easy with Jacob. Friday night Brody learned how to climb out of the crib, something we never experienced with Jacob. The strangest thing about it was how quiet and ninja-like he was, especially coming from his loud, "bull in a china shop" demeanor. It wasn't as though he fell out, he sneaks out very cautiously and skillfully as though he's known how to do it awhile and just now got caught. The other interesting thing is how he knows its wrong. Once he escaped the crib, he stealthy walked around the house like a criminal, peering around corners and hiding if he saw us. Can you say trouble?!?! So, yeah, those bunk beds can't come soon enough! In the meantime, we converted Brody's crib into a toddler bed and put a gate up at his door. He climbed the gate numerous times on Friday, but since then he has stayed in his room... for the beginning of the night anyway. Last night he eventually landed in our bed around 3am.
The boys colds are mostly gone now. On Wednesday evening Brody woke up hourly (even with Motrin), so I suspected something beside the cold was bothering him. The pediatrician confirmed he had his first ear infection. I received the Mean Parent Award when I asked if Brody could receive a shot in lieu of oral antibiotics. It's not just that its a pain to give him medicine, but I also fear he doesn't ingest enough of it because he is so good at spitting it back out. The doctor said one shot usually doesn't cover it, so we did one shot and 7 days of oral antibiotics/once a day and I'm happy to say he has gotten much better about taking medicine! I guess he learns quick ;)....
What else? Mark, Lisa and the boys came over to hang out on Saturday and we all had a good time. It was fun to watch Jacob and Noah start to scheme together. I am also thrilled to say that Brody was MUCH nicer to Mason then he was at Christmas, hopefully we are past that mean, biting stage.
Austin is doing good, but his sleep habits suck. Some nights he goes to bed at 10pm, some nights at 2:30am. Sometimes he wakes up at 12noon, sometimes at 5:30am. Even on his good nights, I still can't fully enjoy them because I'm lying there with one eye staring at him wondering when he is going to wake up again. Good thing he is so darn cute!! His next well child is next Tuesday - I can't believe he's been around for two months!
Jacob is doing really good too. He has become really good at dressing himself - socks included and putting on his snow clothes. He is also getting better at washing his hands after using the potty, thanks to some Easter candy rewards ;) He still loves school and his teacher says that he is doing great. His favorite thing to do right now is play Wii Sports Resort, specifically the game where he is driving an airplane.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Past week recap
We spent the past six weeks (and even a few weeks before that) staying in the house and trying to avoid illness, so it only figures the first time we venture out we picked something up! It was totally worth it though :) Last weekend we met up with the Shadduck family (Chris, Charissa, Kyra (4.5yrs) and Leah (2.5yrs) for lunch and playtime at the Children's Museum. Afterwards, the Shadducks checked into their room at Great Wolf Lodge and Aaron and I dropped the boys off at my parents and we did a little furniture shopping for the new big boy room. It was nice to have some alone time and we were able to select some bunk beds for the boys. We kept going back and forth about the bunk beds vs. two twins, but we ultimately decided on bunk beds so that we could continue to have 1 full bed in Jacob's room. It may be a pain in the rear to make them... but I guess I'll just have Aaron do that ;) The good news is that Jacob is super excited to have bunk beds... does this mean bed time will be easier now!? Oh wait, Brody will be the problem I think. The Hilley's came over to the parents while we were gone and we were sad to miss them, but it sounded like the boys had a lot of fun playing.
Sunday we checked into Great Wolf Lodge to join the Shadducks and hung out a bit in the room before heading to the water park. The boys were hilarious at the water park, they could not have been more different. Jacob very carefully and slowly walked the perimeter twice, taking everything in. He also managed to stay fairly dry both times we visited and never got his hair wet. Brody on the other hand, sprinted from the starting line and never stopped. He ran from place to place and couldn't get wet enough. It was definitely harder going from man-on-man defense back to zone coverage, but we managed! Austin did great and just slept most of the time. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant, which is nice since it's so kid friendly, and then came back to our room for the superbowl and socialization. I have no idea how the game went, but I think Charissa and I feel caught up on each others lives somewhat! The kids had fun playing with each other too and I don't even think that Brody bit anyone... Success! I think he pinched the girls a few times but thankfully they are pretty tough! The kids slept fairly well in bunk beds and Austin even had a good night too. We hit the water park again in the morning and then checked out and headed home.
This past week we've stayed home mostly waiting for these colds to go away. Brody seems to have it the worst and Austin the least (thank goodness), although no one has had a fever with it or anything.
Friday I had my six week post partum check up and all is good. I've also made the decision for Aaron to forego the big snip and I'll be trying out Mirena (a 5 year IUD). It's not that I want more kids, I'm just not ready to make such a big decision but I think I will be in 4-5 years. So Aaron managed to escape unscathed... this time!
PS - Six weeks?! When did that happen, newborn is gone! :(
Saturday we had parents over for dinner and Jacob schooled Grandpa on Wii Sports Resort. Today we are celebrating Valentines day with a little Nascar - Daytona, baby! We're pretty excited to root for Martin and Sherry as Martin drives his first big race in the new Napa 56 car. If you are watching, Martin will be appearing in a Napa commercial, too! Race starts at 1pm.
Sunday we checked into Great Wolf Lodge to join the Shadducks and hung out a bit in the room before heading to the water park. The boys were hilarious at the water park, they could not have been more different. Jacob very carefully and slowly walked the perimeter twice, taking everything in. He also managed to stay fairly dry both times we visited and never got his hair wet. Brody on the other hand, sprinted from the starting line and never stopped. He ran from place to place and couldn't get wet enough. It was definitely harder going from man-on-man defense back to zone coverage, but we managed! Austin did great and just slept most of the time. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant, which is nice since it's so kid friendly, and then came back to our room for the superbowl and socialization. I have no idea how the game went, but I think Charissa and I feel caught up on each others lives somewhat! The kids had fun playing with each other too and I don't even think that Brody bit anyone... Success! I think he pinched the girls a few times but thankfully they are pretty tough! The kids slept fairly well in bunk beds and Austin even had a good night too. We hit the water park again in the morning and then checked out and headed home.
This past week we've stayed home mostly waiting for these colds to go away. Brody seems to have it the worst and Austin the least (thank goodness), although no one has had a fever with it or anything.
Friday I had my six week post partum check up and all is good. I've also made the decision for Aaron to forego the big snip and I'll be trying out Mirena (a 5 year IUD). It's not that I want more kids, I'm just not ready to make such a big decision but I think I will be in 4-5 years. So Aaron managed to escape unscathed... this time!
PS - Six weeks?! When did that happen, newborn is gone! :(
Saturday we had parents over for dinner and Jacob schooled Grandpa on Wii Sports Resort. Today we are celebrating Valentines day with a little Nascar - Daytona, baby! We're pretty excited to root for Martin and Sherry as Martin drives his first big race in the new Napa 56 car. If you are watching, Martin will be appearing in a Napa commercial, too! Race starts at 1pm.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
I received a beautiful card in the mail and the message meant a lot to me, so I wanted to share:
One of the sweetest things about welcoming a new baby boy is learning how you fit together...
The way his sleepy weight fills your arms so perfectly and how that place where neck and shoulder meet suddenly seems made for him to snuggle his head into.
But even more than that, it's discovering how beautifully he fits into your life- how there was always a place right in the heart of your family just waiting for this precious boy to come and fill it with so much love.
Thanks Shannon <3
One of the sweetest things about welcoming a new baby boy is learning how you fit together...
The way his sleepy weight fills your arms so perfectly and how that place where neck and shoulder meet suddenly seems made for him to snuggle his head into.
But even more than that, it's discovering how beautifully he fits into your life- how there was always a place right in the heart of your family just waiting for this precious boy to come and fill it with so much love.
Thanks Shannon <3
Monday, February 1, 2010
One Month Old!
Austin hanging out in the bjorn:
Jacob and Austin:
Warning: Keep your butter out of Brody's reach.
Brody in his new jammies with Austin:
Austin is one month old already! We had his well child visit today and here are his stats:
Weight: 11lbs 12oz - 90th percentile
Height: 21 7/8" - 75th percentile
Head: 39cm - 75th percentile
The doctor thought he looked a bit jaundiced, but nothing too concerning for a breastfed baby. If he still looks yellow at next months appointment, then we'll check his bilirubin count. He had a little foreskin adhesion that required some work on the doctors part that was not fun for anyone. I did have to chuckle though at the penis drawings the doctor made on the table paper to illustrate the problem to me and what the nurse must have thought when she came to clean up the room. Austin received his second Hep B shot and we were on our way.
Things continue to go really well here. I think Austin is a fussier baby then the other two, but it's nothing unusual for a baby... we just got lucky with the other two ;) His fussy periods seem to fall sometime between 9pm and 1am and more recently 5am and 8am. I think its safe to say now that he is NOT a spitter - thankfully Jacob is the only one that suffered from acid reflux. He likes to be held or carried in the bjorn or the moby. (The moby is a new wrap that I just purchased and really like, except for the fact that it is this huge piece of fabric and I don't know how I would put it on if I were in a store or something without some of the fabric touching the floor and getting dirty.) Austin is also a huge fan of bath time and it seems to help calm him down when he is going through his fussy periods. He's pretty indifferent to pacifiers and swaddling so far.
I'm doing good, too. Still can't fit into my pre-pregnancy pants despite the weight loss, but oh well... I kinda like my maternity pants anyway! Life with three has been way easier than the transition to two - you are right, Julie! (But I'll take your word for it with #'s 4, 5 and 6!) My hormones and emotions seem better than I remember with the other two and I'm thankful for that... especially since I have a winter baby and it's harder to get out of the house to do things. We are going to start preparing Jacob & Brody's room so I am looking forward to that!
Jacob is doing a lot better now. He really seems to love school and now I'm wishing I would have put him in twice a week instead of once! I'm scheduled to be the classroom helper in mid-March so I am looking forward to checking things out better then.
Brody is as animated as ever. He is so darn lovable and aggressive, all at the same time. His birthday may not be for another two months, but we are well into the terrible two's. Brody throws Oscar worthy tantrum performances. After they pass, I'm not sure if I should cry or clap! We had a huge potty training moment this weekend: Twice Brody told me he had to go potty and grabbed onto his diaper! And when I took him, he actually went! He is very stubborn though and will only sit on the potty when he feels like it, regardless if he has to go or not. We'll keep following his lead and maybe by the end of summer we will only have one in diapers!
Next weekend Charissa and family will be coming up to Traverse City and we'll join them for the night at Great Wolf Lodge! Can't wait!
Jacob and Austin:
Warning: Keep your butter out of Brody's reach.
Brody in his new jammies with Austin:
Austin is one month old already! We had his well child visit today and here are his stats:
Weight: 11lbs 12oz - 90th percentile
Height: 21 7/8" - 75th percentile
Head: 39cm - 75th percentile
The doctor thought he looked a bit jaundiced, but nothing too concerning for a breastfed baby. If he still looks yellow at next months appointment, then we'll check his bilirubin count. He had a little foreskin adhesion that required some work on the doctors part that was not fun for anyone. I did have to chuckle though at the penis drawings the doctor made on the table paper to illustrate the problem to me and what the nurse must have thought when she came to clean up the room. Austin received his second Hep B shot and we were on our way.
Things continue to go really well here. I think Austin is a fussier baby then the other two, but it's nothing unusual for a baby... we just got lucky with the other two ;) His fussy periods seem to fall sometime between 9pm and 1am and more recently 5am and 8am. I think its safe to say now that he is NOT a spitter - thankfully Jacob is the only one that suffered from acid reflux. He likes to be held or carried in the bjorn or the moby. (The moby is a new wrap that I just purchased and really like, except for the fact that it is this huge piece of fabric and I don't know how I would put it on if I were in a store or something without some of the fabric touching the floor and getting dirty.) Austin is also a huge fan of bath time and it seems to help calm him down when he is going through his fussy periods. He's pretty indifferent to pacifiers and swaddling so far.
I'm doing good, too. Still can't fit into my pre-pregnancy pants despite the weight loss, but oh well... I kinda like my maternity pants anyway! Life with three has been way easier than the transition to two - you are right, Julie! (But I'll take your word for it with #'s 4, 5 and 6!) My hormones and emotions seem better than I remember with the other two and I'm thankful for that... especially since I have a winter baby and it's harder to get out of the house to do things. We are going to start preparing Jacob & Brody's room so I am looking forward to that!
Jacob is doing a lot better now. He really seems to love school and now I'm wishing I would have put him in twice a week instead of once! I'm scheduled to be the classroom helper in mid-March so I am looking forward to checking things out better then.
Brody is as animated as ever. He is so darn lovable and aggressive, all at the same time. His birthday may not be for another two months, but we are well into the terrible two's. Brody throws Oscar worthy tantrum performances. After they pass, I'm not sure if I should cry or clap! We had a huge potty training moment this weekend: Twice Brody told me he had to go potty and grabbed onto his diaper! And when I took him, he actually went! He is very stubborn though and will only sit on the potty when he feels like it, regardless if he has to go or not. We'll keep following his lead and maybe by the end of summer we will only have one in diapers!
Next weekend Charissa and family will be coming up to Traverse City and we'll join them for the night at Great Wolf Lodge! Can't wait!
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