Two Months Old…
Posted: April 8, 2009 Filed under: Jake, Milestones Leave a comment
Jacob is TWO months old…already. Time did NOT go by this quickly with Ty…for sure. Jake was a trooper this morning with his shots.Jake Smiles
Posted: March 28, 2009 Filed under: Jake, Milestones Leave a comment
What Jake Thinks of Tummy Time…
Posted: March 25, 2009 Filed under: Jake Leave a comment
What I’ve Learned- Six Week Check-in
Posted: March 17, 2009 Filed under: Mommy Notes Leave a commentSix weeks into my career as a Mama of two I have learned a ton. Granted, I have made many mistakes, laughed a lot, cried a lot, but I am definitely beginning to find a groove.
Things that make my life easier:
* Having two bouncers for solo night time duty. I am still on the hunt for a travel swing of some sort.
* Sit and Stand stroller- don’t know why I thought I could survive without a double stroller. Tyson is surprisingly willing to sit or stand in his “chariot”…he loves to play peek-a-boo with the shade and check on his baby brother.
*My plethora of baby carriers…though I definitely favor my Beco and Ergo- I discovered yesterday, after the urging of a few mommy friends, that Jake can in fact ride safely in the Ergo without the insert. I think this will make my life immensely easier as I can carry one carrier in the car and it will easily work with both kiddos.
* Moving Ty back to his old seat position in the car. He is much happier now that he can see me and I can pass back food/snacks/water/toys to him.
TIPS I’ve learned thus far:
* I keep lollipops in the car in case I have to feed Jake while out and about. The lollipop buys me a quiet feeding session in the car while Ty eats his treat.
* When I go to get Ty from his nap (or when he comes in from outside at class) I always make sure to go to him empty handed and spend some snuggle time with him (even if Jake is protesting). Going to him with Jake in my hands always made him jealous/upset. It really is amazing how five minutes of one on one time can change his mood.
* I always try to spend at least five minutes of one on one time, when possible, with Ty before I feed Jake. If we are out and about, Ty gets a special lollipop in his car seat (so far it works wonders). I am also considering carrying around our portable DVD player in the car in case I have to feed Jake while out and about…will have to try this.
ETC:
* One of the kids will inevitably poop right as we are about to leave. I always try to aim to get somewhere 20 minutes before hand and because of this we are almost always on time. EVEN with two.
* Things really do get easier everyday…though I lose my mind on a daily basis. I still haven’t quite learned how to truly stay completely calm with both kids are screaming and demanding my attention/time/energy.
* My day basically consists of the following: change one, feed one, clean up, play…change other, feed other, clean up aftermath, play, pick up toys…run to the bathroom for me keeping door open so to keep an ear out for disaster. Start over.
* The boys have yet to synchronize their sleeping but have managed on multiple occassions to synchronize their poops. I find this oddly amazing as it’s such a complicated process, pooping is, and yet they manage to do it at the EXACT same time all the time.
Current Challenges:
* Ty has regressed and started hitting again. He is also showing more jealousy and acting out for attention. We have started a new discipline routine and I hope it works. We’ll see how it goes…
* Staying calm while both boys are screaming for me- usually during Ty’s bath time.
Only two that I can think of…not bad.
Jake Update…
Posted: March 6, 2009 Filed under: Jake Leave a commentI don’t remember how long Tyson was in newborn clothing or newborn diapers…but Jake is officially out of both. He is now in a size one diaper and no longer fits in newborn clothing. ALREADY. While I thought the timing would be perfect for the boys to share clothing, Jake may be proving me wrong. He is much much longer than his brother and while he doesn’t fill the clothing out chubs-wise, he is quickly outgrowing everything length wise!
J-Dub and the Play Mat
Posted: February 25, 2009 Filed under: Jake Leave a comment
A must have: a bouncy that zips closed to protect baby from active big brother…and possible flying projectiles. Sticky hands. Snot loves. You know…the regular good ol‘ toddler surprises.
Snug as a bug in a rug…
Rainy Day Fun
Posted: February 23, 2009 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
Tyson wasn’t sure of his new rain boots when we first bought them. In fact, he refused to try them on in the store. That night. Or the next day. However, one afternoon a couple days later I looked over and he had put them on all by himself. His new “allilagator” boots or “shoes” as he calls them. I think he loves them because he can put them on without help from Mama or Daddy. Regardless, he looked so stinkin cute in his boots…watching him walk in them for the first couple times was hilarious as well. It took a little getting used to for him, but naturally didn’t take him long to figure out how to run confidently in them…
Scrapbooking Project: Room Letters
Posted: February 23, 2009 Filed under: Scrapbooking Leave a comment
Using the shadow boxes I made to match the nursery when Ty was born as inspiration, I finally got around to making letters for Jacob. I am not entirely sure they are done- I feel as though they are missing *something* but I can’t figure out what it is right now. They were really easy: paper mache letters, 12 x 12 scrapbook paper, white acrylic paint, stickers for embellishments, ribbon, buttons, pop dots, glue dots, and Modge Podge for the finish. Voila- letters to match the room.
The “a” and “o” ended up being my favorites…
Two Weeks…
Posted: February 20, 2009 Filed under: Jake Leave a comment
Jake had his two week check up yesterday and did very well. While we worried at the hospital about his weight loss and latching issues, he certainly has made up for lost time. When we left the hospital he had lost a few ounces and was 7 pounds 9 ounces. Today, at his visit he had gained a pound- weighing in at 8 pounds 10 ounces. Now I know why he’s been eating around the clock! He’s been growing…
I stare and stare at his face and don’t see any of Ty though people often tell me otherwise…and I had to take a picture of him in the car seat because I know in a matter of weeks he’ll look vastly different in it. We’ll likely have to take out the extra insert soon as well.
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