Updates

Wondering what we have been up to?? Well, the stomach flu hit our house and hit it hard. Poor baby Thomas had the stomach flu for 4 days which meant extra snuggles for Mommy during the day since we were home together and then day 2 into Thomas's flu it hit me hard. Luckily by Friday we were both feeling back to ourselves. Needless to say, I didn't post much on the blog last week because all I did was sleep, do laundry and Lysol the house. And since tonight is Oscars Sunday, here's a picture from the weekend and I'll be back to regular posting tomorrow. 

 
 

Sweet Baby

Sweet, Sweet Boy.

Christmas Photos

Okay, so I realize this is a little late, but I found these pictures on the big camera and thought they were so cute.  I guess I forgot to upload them after Christmas.

It is so hard to get a good photo of both of them looking at the camera.  Even with all the bribery.  Oh well, I still love these photos.

10 Months!

"What's this Mama?"  Oh just your 10 MONTH sticker, sweet boy.

"Me?  10 Months?"  Yes, sweet boy, 10 whole months and I can't even believe it.

Well, here we are guys.  Double digits.  I am already starting to plan Thomas's first birthday and am wondering where the last 10 months have gone.  Gone are the days of late night nursing sessions when it was just me and my baby in the quiet of the night.  Gone are the days of nuzzling you in my chest in the still of the night.  But oh what fun we are having now.  Thomas is the happiest, most adventurous baby.  He is aware of everything and is so so curious.  He is cruising along anything and everything and is even standing on his own for a few minutes.  Talking.  Oh is Thomas talking.  He says Mama, Dada, Baba, and even a few of his friends names at school like Emma.  He babbles and babbles all day long and will scream at the top of his lungs to get our attention.  This mainly happens when he gets in the high chair because he wants his food and he wants it right then.  Thomas is a fantastic eater and we are trying new table foods everyday.  So far his favorites are macaroni and cheese, cheese, and bananas.  He is doing great with a sippy cup as well.  He loves puffs and really anything that he can chew on right now to make his teeth feel better.  He has 3 teeth, 2 on the bottom and 1 that just broke through on top.  Thomas takes 2 naps during the day, generally around 9 and 1 or 2 and goes down around 6:15 and wakes up around 6:15.  He is the sweetest baby and smiles at anyone and everyone.  He is so happy and no one can make him laugh harder than his big brother.  And oh does he loves his big brother.  It really is special to see the interaction between the two of them.  Thomas loves to play patty cake and will start giggling before you even tickle his belly.  He loves music and playing patty cake and peek a boo.  Thomas started clapping about 2 weeks ago and now he loves to clap and cheer for everything.  It is so cute.  He has started waving bye bye and says "buh bye."  It is the sweetest.  Thomas is the happiest, cuddliest, snuggliest, baby and I could just eat him up.  Happy 10 months sweet baby boy, we love you so so much.

Happy Valentine's Day

Feeling so blessed to have these 3 Valentine's this year.

Reading

Benjamin loves to read to Thomas, and it is the sweetest thing to hear.

They are quickly becoming best friends and Benjamin loves to take care of "his baby." Sweet boys.

Shopping Buddy

This sweet baby makes grocery shopping so much fun!

Doctor Update

So last week I took both boys to the Dr for their well checks, 9 months for Thomas and 3 years for Benjamin. Both boys did fantastic despite having to get flu vaccinations, and are both growing and developing perfectly.

Thomas weighed in at 21 lbs and is 27 inches. He is talking SO much, saying mama, dada, baba, bye bye, and even a few of his friends and teachers names at school. He is pulling up and cruising along furniture and is trying to stand up all on his own without anything to hold onto! He loves to clap and play patty cake and he loves to clap and do "yay" with his hands up in the air after clapping. We are trying more and more table foods each day and there is nothing this kid won't eat! Love my chunky monkey so much! 

Benjamin weighed in at a lean 29 lbs and is 35 inches tall. This boy eats all. Day. Long. But he is so active that he just stays so lean. Benjamin is so so smart and is the most curious and inquisitive 3 year old. He is our little engineer, always wanting to build and put things together. He loves his baby brother and loves to play with him and feed him and always wants to make sure he is okay. Benjamin is the sweetest, my little snuggler, and just wants to please. We love our little love bug so much.