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Two boys in the house certainly keep the two adults busy!


Andrew, Two months

I'm not really surprised that Andrew is growing up so quickly, having learned the first time, but it doesn't make it any easier! At his 2 month check up on Monday, Andrew weighed in a 15 pounds, 10.4 ounces and measured 22.25 inches in length. Just as at birth, his numbers are fatter and shorter than Nathan's (enjoy a flashback moment by reading Nathan's particular stats here). Most people who meet Andrew can hardly believe his age and comment on his sturdy size. Yesterday, as I boxed up his 3-month sized clothes in favor of the 6-month size, I can't help but be a little sad and sentimental about his growth. I know this feeling is what inspires people to keep having babies! 
2 Weeks Old







8 Weeks Old


For the most part, Andrew sleeps fairly well at night, often waking only twice (there are always exceptions). His sleep during the day is less consistent, as some are busy running errands and others are stay-in-our-pajamas-until-we-have-to kind of days. Andrew is starting to flash smiles more frequently and spends more time cooing in that sweet baby way. His hand finds his mouth these days and he continues a love-hate relationship with the pacifier (loving it at this moment of napping, hated it last night). 


2 Months

We've signed him up for care when I return to work next month. As much as I enjoy this time of year, it also reminds me that our time together will soon end and I'll go back to work. A gal at Nathan's school gave birth a few days after me and was back to work yesterday. Suddenly, I felt so grateful for this last month together.

Nathan, Two and a half

Nathan is truly turning in a little kid. He continues to thrive at school. He loves his teacher, Miss Victoria and will give the cutest smile when I mention one particular classmate, Zoe. We might have a little charmer on our hands! Nathan is learning his numbers, and will count objects with your encouragement. He does pretty well with 1-9, although 7 gets dropped sometimes. Likewise, he is learning the alphabet song and I catch him singing parts ("E-F-G-H, L-M-O-P, Q-R-S, W-X, Y-Z"). Yesterday in the car, we sang it together and it occurred to me that this song is the first we both use our voices for (opposed to songs where he follows along with hand motions). 

Nathan is becoming increasingly independent, which means there are occasional battles for control. Jeff and I try to provide options, using our best Love & Logic strategies, but there are times when an option is not available and a time out is best. Nathan self selects these mini breaks sometimes, which we think helps him process the expectations Jeff and I have set forth. Lately, we've been working on manners, saying please and thank you. Similarly, we've been working on "No, thank you" rather than the harsh "NO!" that Nathan prefers. 

Nathan starts swim lessons on Saturday so stay tuned for a blog on that!





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