Alex is now 2 months old!! Holy cow how does it go by so fast, sorry guys, I've been a serious slacker. Every time I make it to the computer someone needs me.
boys watching TV
boys watching TVTy is still learning what life is all about with a baby brother and has starting a biting trend that is getting us into big trouble, but all in all he's coping pretty well with no longer being the center of the universe. Staying home with dad and mom having to work has taught him some good independence, and he likes to show mom Alex's nose, bellybutton and eyes - though that one we have to be real careful of. He can also say his name "Ale" , but only when Grandma asks. But this is supposed to be an update on Alex so...
His Father's son
Alex is a happy baby, he wakes up and grunts and stretches, leading to fussing and crying if I take to long to get up, which happens on tired mornings. Then we change the diaper and he stretches and looks around while I wash my hands, so patient, then he eats. It takes about 10 minutes and he's full and content, super fast, then he practices head control while I burp him. He takes forever to burp and I have to keep him propped up or he spits up.
Bonding with G-ma Torrie
His Father's sonAlex is a happy baby, he wakes up and grunts and stretches, leading to fussing and crying if I take to long to get up, which happens on tired mornings. Then we change the diaper and he stretches and looks around while I wash my hands, so patient, then he eats. It takes about 10 minutes and he's full and content, super fast, then he practices head control while I burp him. He takes forever to burp and I have to keep him propped up or he spits up.
Bonding with G-ma TorrieAlso, now and again something in my diet (I'm suspecting dairy and/or strawberries) makes him spew! He sounds like a geyser and it comes out of mouth and nose and just covers him and everything around him, it's so sad. He's patient with it though and kicks back as I clean him up, it's not often it upsets him, but can happen. I think he feels better after.
Both the boys love tummy time on daddy, I think because he's such a warm body
Then his favorite thing is to sit with you and chat back and forth (he's got good stories) or he's content to sit in his swing or on a pillow (propped up so he's less likely to spit) He'll fuss a little for his binki or he'll page to make sure we're still there and still know he's there.
Hanging out with the boys
Then he'll start to cry and I'll change his diaper and swaddle him and put him somewhere to sleep. It may take some binki fetching, but he eventually drifts off and we start again.
freaky eyes
Granted it's not always a perfect routine, and he is starting to vie for more attention as he's getting older, but that makes sense to me. Also he has quite a fussy time from about 8 to... about 1 am, but I tell myself it's just good it's after Ty goes to sleep. It takes a lot of patience though and more then once I've had to leave him with dad and go sleep because I was going to loose it... or already lost it.
So cute!
He's also getting so big. Torrie left for the weekend and said he grew just over the four days. I was excited for the Dr. apt yesterday so I could find out how big he is...
10 lbs 10 oz
That's huge! I think Ty was atleast 6 months before he was 10 lbs! Granted Ty's tiny, but it was so nice not to have the doctor drill me about why he isn't gaining weight!
Time with Dad
He's also 23 1/4 inches tall and his head is 15:14. He's in the 25th percentile for weight, so not huge to everyone else, just me, and the 50th percentile for height (for my kid, woohoo) Guess he's trying to catch up to his long piano fingers.
How could you not love him!
Everyday he grows and changes and he's starting to smile more and more, not just in his sleep. Every now and then he makes a face or a sound that proves he's Ty's brother and it's so funny, yet he's all his own too. I love seeing how similar and different they are.
Sweet smile
His favorite thing is his bath and he just sits back and kicks his legs. Especially yesterday after his vaccinations and his legs were sore. Poor little guy cried every time he kicked. Thank goodness for Tylenol. But other than that he doesn't seem to have a bad reaction.
Trying out the Bumbo
Yesterday we put him in it again and he's already bigger
I like how it looks like he's drumming his fingers
All in all he's doing great and we are so happy to have him. Even Ty loves him, and I'm so excited to see them get bigger and be able to play (and fight) together. I have the cutest little boys in the world and I just LOVE being a mom!
Both the boys love tummy time on daddy, I think because he's such a warm bodyThen his favorite thing is to sit with you and chat back and forth (he's got good stories) or he's content to sit in his swing or on a pillow (propped up so he's less likely to spit) He'll fuss a little for his binki or he'll page to make sure we're still there and still know he's there.
Hanging out with the boysThen he'll start to cry and I'll change his diaper and swaddle him and put him somewhere to sleep. It may take some binki fetching, but he eventually drifts off and we start again.
freaky eyesGranted it's not always a perfect routine, and he is starting to vie for more attention as he's getting older, but that makes sense to me. Also he has quite a fussy time from about 8 to... about 1 am, but I tell myself it's just good it's after Ty goes to sleep. It takes a lot of patience though and more then once I've had to leave him with dad and go sleep because I was going to loose it... or already lost it.
So cute!He's also getting so big. Torrie left for the weekend and said he grew just over the four days. I was excited for the Dr. apt yesterday so I could find out how big he is...
10 lbs 10 oz
That's huge! I think Ty was atleast 6 months before he was 10 lbs! Granted Ty's tiny, but it was so nice not to have the doctor drill me about why he isn't gaining weight!
Time with DadHe's also 23 1/4 inches tall and his head is 15:14. He's in the 25th percentile for weight, so not huge to everyone else, just me, and the 50th percentile for height (for my kid, woohoo) Guess he's trying to catch up to his long piano fingers.
How could you not love him!Everyday he grows and changes and he's starting to smile more and more, not just in his sleep. Every now and then he makes a face or a sound that proves he's Ty's brother and it's so funny, yet he's all his own too. I love seeing how similar and different they are.
Sweet smileHis favorite thing is his bath and he just sits back and kicks his legs. Especially yesterday after his vaccinations and his legs were sore. Poor little guy cried every time he kicked. Thank goodness for Tylenol. But other than that he doesn't seem to have a bad reaction.
Trying out the BumboYesterday we put him in it again and he's already bigger
I like how it looks like he's drumming his fingers
All in all he's doing great and we are so happy to have him. Even Ty loves him, and I'm so excited to see them get bigger and be able to play (and fight) together. I have the cutest little boys in the world and I just LOVE being a mom!
2 comments:
He is a cutie! Love the picture with him sleeping in Jared's arm with his arms behind his head - just like his dads. You have a housefull of boys!
It was nice to see pictures of Alex and hear about how things are going. You are a busy, busy Mommy. I hope they are both good for you.
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