Favorite pictures the past 2 months

Liams first wedding

Liam was in a wedding almost a month ago and he did a great job. He was such a cute little ring bearer and with some help from Jason he made it all the way down the aisle and even got applause from the audience!

Colin 5 months and 6 months

Dear Colin,

Bad mom here forgot to write you a five month letter. In my defense it has been a tough couple of months, but is getting easier. You started crying ALOT and wouldn't stop. From the time you woke I would get maybe 10 minutes all day of no crying. I finally figured out you had reflux and as soon as we went back to the doctor things started changing. You have had to try a couple of different medicines, but I think we are finally on the right one. During this time you hardly slept which means I didn't sleep. It was rough little buddy, but now I am proud to say you are a little sleeping champ.  We tried sleep training a couple of times but not until after we had the reflux handled did it work. I used a slightly different method on you then on your brother, but this book really helped! http://www.amazon.com/The-Sleepeasy-Solution-Exhausted-Parents/dp/0757305601/ref=pd_sim_b_15

 You now take 2 naps with no problem and sleep from 7 am to 7pm.  I am so proud of you!! You are also almost crawling. Currently you crawl like you are a little frog moving both legs at one time and it is so beyond cute!! Your favorite person is still your big brother and you guys are starting to play together and interact. Every night before bed he gives you hug and a kiss and makes sure you get your bedtime story.  You have the sweetest personality even when you are upset you are too cute. You love to smile at everyone and love snuggling me in the morning.  Due to your reflux problems we are down to only breastfeeding once a day. It seems to work well for you to nurse in the morning and that is our special time to hang out together. You get very distracted any other time of the day. Now that Liam is back at preschool two times a week we have special Mommy Colin time which is nice. Since you are my second child we do not get as much time together so when we do we definitely make the most of it.  I love you little man and am so glad I get to spend every day with you!

Love,

Your Mommy

On Having Boys

I get asked a lot if I am having a third child. I find this funny because my second child is only 5 months old.  People always say the same thing "Are you going to try for a girl?". This question annoyed me in the very beginning.  I thought wow people are rude and also questioned why having two perfectly healthy boys wasn't enough for strangers, relatives, and friends.  Now when people asked I just say no I love having two boys.  Growing up with two older brothers was great, but I always wanted to know what it would be like to have a sister. Once I found out Liam was a boy I knew I really wanted to have another boy so he could have a brother.  This summer we were at a pool and I met a woman with four boys all under the age of 6. She told me her 5 month old was her fourth boy and I said wow that is awesome and then proceeded to tell her how lucky she was. I thought this lady was going to cry she said I was one of the only people who had ever said anything positive to her about having boys. A lot of the comments were oh another boy, wow you have your hands full, how do you do it type comments. She said it was so nice to hear someone say something nice about her boys. I told her I understood because ever since Colin arrived I have been getting weird comments like that from strangers. Once a waitress even asked where our girl was at and my husband said to her she isn't coming. I thought I was going to fall out of my chair! For me having a healthy child was always the goal and I hit the jackpot with two healthy beautiful boys.  I always asked my Dad if he wished he would have had a boy instead of a girl and he always says no way. I really never believed him until I had my own children.  God gives you what you need in your life and you will love what you get even if you have a gender preference.  I am so blessed God gave me Liam and Colin and so happy they will have each other throughout life. I love my little boys there is nothing better!! : )

 

Parenting

Just a few articles on parenting that I love. Parenting is hard stuff and I can relate to both of these articles!

http://dearbabyblog.com/post/55623094019/early-in-my-career-i-once-sat-in-a-training-that


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glennon-melton/dont-carpe-diem_b_1206346.html

Letter's to Colin 4 months

Dear Colin,
You are 4 months old. Time is really flying. This month we got to enjoy some one on one time together and enjoy your first holiday fourth of July! You are such a joy and are moving so fast you love being on your belly and attempting to crawl. Your favorite things are your play mat and bouncy chair. You love watching your big brother and will turn all the way around in your chair to watch what he is doing. You are such a calm baby, but this month you have decided not to sleep anymore. I really lucked out with you in the beginning, but it looks like you are giving me a run for my money now! I love spending time with you and snuggling. Watching your personality develop is so fun. You are so happy and only cry when you are tired or hungry. You love to laugh. Things that make you laugh are other people laughing and bouncing. I cant wait to see you develop more you are such a blessing and I am so glad you are a part of our family!
Love,
Mommy

Letters to Colin 3 months

Dear Colin

Baby boy how have 3 months gone by? You are officially not a tiny little baby anymore and its making me sad since you are my last.  You can now roll over from your back to stomach you started doing this as soon as you turned 3 months. The doctor was really impressed by that and your ability to hold your head up.  You have now been sick once, you had fluid in your ear and it made you very upset for a couple of days.  Colin you have such a wonderful personality you are so happy and love to smile at everyone especially your Dad and me.  Liam is still your favorite person you love to watch him and when he breaks in on you at nap time and wakes you up, you don't even mind! You just smile at him and go back to sleep.  You are so calm I actually can take you to my physical therapy appointments and you just sit in your bouncy and bounce.  Your favorite thing is your bouncy chair you would bounce all day if I would let you. You also like your play mat, Sophie giraffe, and rattle. You still don't like your car seat, but that is about it! Today you found your toes and you really think they are fun.  I am so glad you are mine I couldn't ask for a better baby! I love you with all my heart!

Love,

Mom