Ethan's 5 Week Appt

On Monday, Ethan turned 5 weeks old! We had our doc appt and he now weighs 9 pounds, 9oz! He's in the 37th percentile! When we first saw the doc, Ethan was 5 days old and he was in the 19th percentile and then at 2 weeks, he was in the 28th percentile... now 37th! The doc was VERY impressed w/ how fast he's growing. I, of course, went w/ several questions - ok, a list of questions! Turns out, all of my concerns are probably the result of reflux. So he put Ethan on some mild medicine for reflux that should make a big difference soon. He's been eating so good - about 3 -4 oz each time - usually about 25 ounces/day. He is on a great schedule of about every 3 hours and he is a GREAT sleeper. At night, we feed him at 1030p and usually he doesn't wake up until about 330a - 430a. So at least 5 hours from one feeding to the next - which is so great! I'm seeing all night sleep in our near future! I still contend that he looks so much like his brother but I definitely see more of Ryan in Ethan than I ever did in Jackson. He's growing so fast and is really starting to notice his world. I could not ask for a better baby!

Jackson's First Day of MDO

Jackson started "school" today (Mother's Day Out) - and he did amazing! I dropped him off and he didn't even cry when I left! He is in a new building w/ new teachers and everything but he jumped right in and started playing great! He said "hi" to another kid there...his new thing is is to say hi and then say "me jackson" while patting himself on the chest to introduce himself. I first discovered him doing it to the cats - but since then he's done it to several people! It's pretty adorable if I do say so myself. Anyway, it's just two days a week til 200p but that's all I would want anyway! I still miss him so much when he's not here even though I have another one demanding my attention now...

He was in such a great mood when I picked him up - and the teacher said he was sooooo good. She said he took a great nap WITHOUT HIS PACI! What!!!???!! Yep, that's what she said. She said she forgot to get it out of his backpack before his nap and he totally napped w/o it! Wow! I may have to investigate.... :)

Here, Jackson is showing me his stamp on his hand and one on his face.. apparently, he gets those for being good in music class. :)





I love this picture...

my heart melts.

Perfect Park Weather!

This morning, my friend Emily invited Jackson, Ethan and I to join her and Ben to go to park near our homes... It was such a beautiful, cool day - how could we resist!?

Shortly after getting there, Jackson found a stray kitty that he befriended. :)



Ethan, chilling in the shade... zzzzz...

Emily and her baby boy

Our friend Heather came too, with beautiful little Eden...

Emily brought park toys!


Eden, keeping up w/ the boys!

Love those eyes!

Hopefully, these 3 can grow up together... Our streets will never be the same!

Ben and Jackson steering the way!


Jackson decided to pick some berries at the park and eat them! Emily googled these berries and turns out they aren't good for you! After a call to poison control (thank you Emily!) - we found that he will be fine - may have some messy diapers but he'll be fine! Thank God! Boys are so mischievous!


It is SO rare to get these two munchkins to look at the camera - much less BOTH of them to look... but I snapped these couple shots that I think are so precious!

Playdate at Cole's House!

On Thursday, Emily, the boys and I were invited to our friend Jenny's house to play with Cole! I convinced the boys to put on a "performance" for me - singing and all... so I snapped some pics!









Love these boys!

Great Scripture

"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart."
Psalms 37:4

Check.


Last night, my little baby slept from 11am - 4am!
Happy ONE month birthday Ethan!
We love you!

What Matters Most!

I love my life.

Will. Sleep. Anywhere. :)

Jackson's 1st Haircut!

Yes, I know that my little man is 27 months old but his hair grew very slowly and then he developed this beloved curls.... so I didn't want to cut them off! Well, in Target the other day - Jackson was running around the aisles (as usual) and Ryan was chasing after him.. So he flew past this lady who looked at Ryan and said "she ran that way." Um... NO! So Ryan immediately came over and told me what the lady said and he followed it with "He's GETTING a haircut." So I reluctantly agreed... mostly cuz it was getting in his eyes and making him pretty mad. It was a sad day but I survived!

Thanks to Julie at Metropolis (who is amazing, btw) - it was a relatively easy experience. Knowing Jackson WILL NOT allow water anywhere near his head or face, Julie opted out of washing or wetting his hair. Maybe later when he doesn't scream his head off when water comes near him, we can then try washing his hair when it gets cut.

Here's how it went down!

We started w/ the booster seat - which Julie allowed Jackson to carry in and put in the chair (big boy!)

Then she started snipping.. it all just happened so fast and I'm not sure I was emotionally ready but away she went!

Jackson's reaction to seeing it in the mirror.. me too, buddy, me too!


As soon as he started getting a little restless (maybe 2 minutes in) - I pulled out his new "good boy" toy - a new train (Gordon). I've been telling him for about a week and a half that if he was a good boy at his haircut, he would get Gordon! So for a long time now, we'd ask him - Jackson, what do you get if you're a good boy at your haircut? - and he'd yell 'GORDON!' - so he was excited!

For a little while, he forgot all about his hair getting cut!



Yay daddy - See Gordon!

This is what Ethan did while we were getting the haircut!

Jackson's curl..... :(


As soon as Gordon stopped being the distraction, I pulled out the fruit snacks!

All done!


Thanks Julie!!!

Blowing off the hair....


My sweet little man! So handsome!

Love him!