Benjamin at 18 months

Benjamin has become such a big boy. He has discovered the joys of sitting and playing by himself for a few minutes. It really makes mommy happy! He has gotten really good at stacking his mega blocks. Benjamin is climbing everywhere and talking in his own cute language. He is really going to be a talker! We have also started using time-out for hitting and throwing. He understands time-out!


Benjamin is also still sleeping about 10-11 hours a night -- now if only we can get both boys on the same schedule -- they are about 1 -1 1/2 hours off. Benjamin has also become our little helper. He helps unload the dishwasher, throws away dirty diapers and helps fold clothes.

We have also been to the pool several times recently -- I will take pictures next time we go. Benjamin loves the kid's pool in our neighborhood.

The busy life of a 4 month old

So Ethan is 4 months old now -- we are so lucky to have had a second really great newborn! I will be taking both boys to the doctor for a check-up (Ethan's 4 month and Benjamin's 18 month) in two weeks. I will post their stats then. Ethan is sleeping 10 hours a night and not waking at all. It is so nice to not have to get up in the night. He is laughing and cooing all the time. He cries when you set him down -- he loves it when you hold him upright.

Grandmother came over at watched Ethan so that Benjamin and I could go swimming. Grandmother sure knows how to get a baby to sleep.

We also started Ethan on baby food. The cereal was going ok -- but in the last few days, Ethan was wanting to eat more often and we are not going back to the waking up at night thing. So, here you can see Ethan is eating squash. He loves it! In fact, he cries when there is no more food and it seems like I can't feed him fast enough! Like brother, like brother. (Benjamin did the same thing).

Happy Boys - Part Two

Benjamin is a very happy kid as well. He is most happy outside and often cries when it is time to come in. We are taking baby steps to convert our backyard to the boys' outside playroom. Here was our first baby step....yeah I know, it was a very small step!

Last week, we got an outdoor play set that had two slides, a tunnel, a house with a door (but no roof), and a covered sitting area. Benjamin loves the little house and the big slide. Shelby is not so sure about it all!

We are not sure what the third step will be -- everyone seems to love the play set!

Happy Boys - Part One

Ethan is such a happy baby. He laughs out loud and smiles at anyone who talks to him. Ethan is loving his rice cereal -- I am sure that one we start baby food he will be thrilled as well. Ethan also loves being held --Brian was rocking him on the front porch and he fell asleep.

Buddhas on their bellies

I am at work this week (for those of you who do not know -- I was fortunate enough to be able to go back to work part-time after Ethan was born and work every other week) and the weeks I work are trying and tiring. This has been an especially challenging week as both boys have woken up at least one time every night. I am counting down to the weekend. -- only two more mornings to get up and out the door!

Busy weekend....

Today we spent some time with my dad and brother. Today was Papaw's birthday. Benjamin impressed us by saying "Bapaw Birday." We took Papaw out for Mexican -- one of his favorites.

Ethan slept through most of the outing but woke up in time for Uncle Evan to feed him. And on the subject of food, Ethan started rice cereal today. He loves having something new to eat. After 16 weeks, the bottle is getting old!

Here we go.....

To help keep everyone posted on all the changes in our lives, I have decided to start a blog. I love to read other people's blog and found that it is a great way to catch up with everyone. Ethan is becoming such a big boy -- today he rolled over for the fist time. (Look for picutres to come)

Benjamin is talking all the time. He is saying some very clear word now. He says cookie, doggie, birdie, downstairs and upstairs. We knew that some would be food related (he still loves to eat)!