EWM-2 months

My little man turned 2 months old on 6/19/13 and he already seems so much older...

Eating:  now that i am back to work full time he eats 4.5 oz for three bottles and nurses 5 times for a total of 8 feedings.  i think he is more than ready to drop a feeding since he seems to just snack at night but no luck so far...

Sleeping:  still holding strong at our eat, wake, sleep routine.  he is generally ready for a nap after being up for 1 to 1.5hrs.  he will sleep in his bed really well for about an hour and then fusses before his nap is over.  we definitely don't need any extra fussing around here so he may or may not take the second half of almost all of his naps in the swing :)  most nights he continues to give me a 4hr stretch but we have had a few of those nights where she see each hour on the clock.  oh well, time for extra kisses.

Personality:  little guy still seems a bit out of sorts.  my pedi thinks he may have a milk protein allergy so i am dairy free.  goodbye milk, yogurt, baked goods, coffee creamer, etc.  not my diet of choice but i will obviously do whatever for a happy and comfortable baby.  we have started to see some good days mixed in the fussy ones so we are hopeful that this is either the fix or he's just working through that newborn stage.  also....he smiles!  he tried to hold out for awhile but is giving us more little grins by the day.  Lofton is pretty convinced that he only smiles when she is around because he's so happy to see her.  we go ahead and enforce that belief.

Size:  "wow!  that's a big boy you have there!"  i heard this at the grocery store the other day and almost passed out.  i am quite accustomed to the opposite comments.  3 month clothes fit well and size 1 diapers do not.  we will move up to size 2 as soon as we finish out this box.  E had his 2 month appointment 8 days before he turned 2 months.

       11lbs 9oz (50th%)

       23in (77th%)

       Head (90th%)

i took his pictures on what i call my super mom morning :)  my baby slept well so i got up at 5 to work. he woke up at 6 and played happily while i got ready for work.  he ate at 6:30 and was ready for a nap at 7:15 right when his big sister woke up.  i made pancakes for the two of us and we had a little girl time.  everyone was dressed, fed, happy, and ready for the day by 7:45!

EWM-1 month

My little guy turned 1 month old on his sister's 3rd birthday (5/19/10).  And this is how he's doing...

Eating: Everett fell into an easy 2.5 to 3hr eating routine on his own and was even giving us a one 4hr stretch from the time he was about a week and a half old.  He has had several bottles since Mommy started working part time when E was only 2 weeks.  He will down 3.5-4oz in 5 minutes flat.  Quite a change from his sister!

Sleep:  We have not had any difficulty with day/night confusion and E has started showing us more and  more wake time which is very sweet.  Naps are a bit of a challenge which we are just now finding out since so many in the first few weeks were in Mommy's arms.  Why put the baby down when you have such a small window to hold them?

Personality:  Hmm...let's just say E have a bit more than we're used to at this age.  His lungs get excellent work outs anytime his diaper is changed, he's ready to eat, he's sleepy, or the wind changes direction without his consent.  L often tries to force the paci in his mouth and says so sweetly, "That's enough baby brother.  Big sister is right here."  This too shall pass

Size:  Definitely going to pass up your teeny sister in no time.  At 1 month we estimate that you are over 9 and a half pounds, we have moved on to size 1 diapers, and newborn clothes will probably be a thing of the past in the next couple of weeks!

Despite E's lively personality, I sure have loved having a newborn to kiss and snuggle in the wee hours of the night.  It may have something to do with the fact that I am his food source, but he is definitely mommy's little boy.  That first month flew by!

Lofton's 3rd Birthday

My sweet baby girl turned 3 on May 19th.  It has kind of been a joke that Lofton gets sick for all of her friend's birthday parties...and this time it happened on her own party day.  Poor girl had an ear infection and a temperature of 103 on Saturday.  So we improvised!  Party cancelled and family dinner (plus L's bff Ryan) scheduled on Sunday.  With grandparents, 2 aunts, 2 uncles, 5 cousins, and 1 best friend with her family-it was totally a party!!  We grilled, swam, played in the new sandbox, and opened presents.  It was actually pretty perfect.

At 3 Lofton is still a sweet natured, hysterical, smart, and beautiful child.  We have seen a few hints (maybe more than a few...) of attitude which I hear comes with the territory, but overall she is very well behaved and a joy to be around.  She is ALL girl as this phase will definitely be known for the twirling.  I plan to do an entire post on twirling soon :)  She is still tiny weighing 25.5lbs (4th%) and 35.25in (13th%) and wearing mostly 2T's and a size 7 shoe.  

enjoying some birthday donuts and chocolate milk

impromptu decor compliments of last year's party :)

the cake...my former self would have never bought a grocery store cake with plastic princesses on it, but you know what.  it's not about me, it's about her and my little doll thought it was WONDERFUL!

birthday girl!

2 cousins and her best pal Ryan

Parkerman!

master of the grill

the perfection of the cake is proven by the fact that she changed out of her swimsuit and into a rapunzel dress...

and the tutus!

"Mom!  This one is SO twirly!"

can't imagine life without you my little doll.  we love you to the moon and back!

Sweet Baby Everett-Newborn Pics

How fast time flies.  These pictures were taken 4 weeks and 3 and a half pounds ago.  Thank you Andie Hamilton for your beautiful work.  You are truly talented and I will cherish these always.