Potty Training

Potty training is super hard work ( I really think labor is easier)! Jason took off 5 days from work and together we did potty boot camp. This consist of taking Liam to the potty every 15 minutes and trying to go potty the first day he went once. The second day 5 times and the third I lost count! : ) He completed his sticker chart in about 5 days and picked out a monster truck as his prize. We are still working on #2 it is hit or miss, but we will get there. Potty training is very hard work if you have a strong willed child because until they are ready they aren't doing it. I told my pediatrician about grandparents giving us a hard time that Liam is not trained yet (he is 2.5) and he just laughed and said he is on the earlier end of potty training for boys he said normally boys learn between 3-3.5 years old, and that I was doing great having him completely #1 trained and #2 always takes a little more time to get used to. Regardless I am so proud of Liam he is doing a great job and this helps me out a lot during the day only one child to change diapers with! Cant believe how fast my little man is growing up, but this part of growing up I am completely excited and happy about!!!

Mother's Day 2013

This was my first mother's day being a Mom of two! We had a great day although I slept most of the day I was really sick : ( , but it was very nice getting to snuggle my boys all day and just relax with my guys! They made me blueberry muffins, a card, and I got a L and C layered necklace. I am so lucky I get to be their Mom they are the best present I could ever receive.

 

 

Letters to Colin-2 months

 

Dear Colin

I can't believe you are 2 months old. You are such a great baby. You started sleeping through the night at 6 weeks 10pm-6am and I am amazed! I think having Liam around keeps you awake a lot during the day, but I do make sure you get three good naps 1.5-2 hours or else you are not a happy camper. You love sitting in your bouncy chair kicking and still enjoy your play mat. The mamaroo is not your favorite, but you will tolerate it for about 10 minutes. You love to look at your brother and smile at him a lot. You guys get along great he is always trying to hug and kiss you and you eat it up! We took our first trip to Burlington at 8 weeks and you are a good traveler. We had to stop and let you eat halfway through, but that is only because we had to stop a lot for Liam since he is potty training. You love to snuggle and be held and are starting to drool a lot (I hope you are not getting teeth yet) You are still exclusively breast fed and I am so proud at this point with Liam he was getting formula once in awhile(so I could get a little sleep) and I am able to pump so when I am out of town or away from you, you still get breast milk which I am even more proud of. I don't care what anyone says breastfeeding is very hard work. At your 2 month appointment you were 12.2 pounds and 23 1/2 inches. You did great with your first shots you screamed really loud and then the nurse allowed me to immediately nurse you which calmed you down right away. You are such a sweet boy and I am so glad you are part of our family. I love you so much and so proud to be your mommy!

 

 

 

 

 

Letters to Liam 2 and a half

Dear Liam,

You are 2 and a half. I cant believe how big you are getting. You are such a talker these days. I picked you up from preschool today and asked you what you did today. You told me you made a sand castle with Lilly. It's the first time I asked you something and you gave me such a descriptive answer. All of a sudden I thought I have a little boy now not a baby. Although, I have known for awhile now you are not a baby it really hit me today when you said that! You still love to read your favorites right now are Good Night Moon and Where the Wilds Things Are. Every night after I tuck you in you ask for a "Mommy hug, Mommy kiss, and Mommy Eski (Eskimo Kiss). I always whisper I love you before I get up and lately you have been saying "I love you Mommy, good night dreams". You are definitely the funniest person I know, you love to make people laugh with the things you say and the faces you make. Since Colin has been born your behavior has improved, you love to help with throwing diapers away and giving him his pacifier.  You are such a loving and caring big brother.  The tantrums have decreased a lot so maybe the terrible twos are over(positive thinking!) Because I have had to take it easy lately you have gotten really into watching movies your favorite is Brave which you call Merida( the main characters name). I try to make special time for me and you now that you have to share most of your time with your brother. We have planted a tomato and gone out to breakfast together and you seemed to really enjoy it. I love the little guy you are becoming and have so much fun with you everyday. You are such a joy and make me smile every single day. I love you to the moon and back little star!

Love,

Mommy

 

Washing Mommy's Car

 

Reading Where the Wild Things Are

 

 

Celebrating your half birthday at Kilwins

Brotherly Love

Liam wakes up in the morning and always ask where Colin is, this morning I had Colin up and ready in the living room and he went over and said "Hey Colin" and gave him a hug and a kiss. I couldn't catch Colin's smile, but its so sweet how excited he gets when he sees Liam. You can already tell he is in awe of his big brother!

Picking Strawberries

We have been trying to pick strawberries for weeks now. Getting out of the house with two children is so hard, but this was well worth it. Liam had a great time he wanted to pick the green berries and didn’t understand that they wouldn’t taste that good : ) Colin even got to enjoy helping us pick the berries in his carrier. Tonight we are using some of the strawberries we picked to make a strawberry cake. I have never made one before and I am really excited to see the outcome!

Colin 1 month

Colin I can not believe a month has already passed by. You are such a good baby you sleep about 5 hours at night at a time and take about 3 naps a day. You are a very calm happy baby. You rarely cry and love playing with your brother and your play mat. We have taken you to restaurants and stores and even the Azalea festival this weekend and you always sleep the whole time. After 7pm is our main time together to snuggle and play. If I am not holding you at that time you fuss because you know its our special time since Liam has gone to bed or your Daddy is home! I look forward to the months to come and watching you grow. I love you and am so happy you are here!!!