Starving

Eating has always been a passion of mine, but recently Momma has taken food to a whole new level. Suddenly I have gone from eating just milk (still my favorite) to gourmet meals of peas, carrots, squash seasoned with garlic, and green beans. All of course are prepared by my personal chef, Momma. I must say as much as I love her savory dishes, she makes a mean smashed banana. Oh my goodness, bananas are a-mazing. I have figured out too that all I have to do us squirm and squeal (aka cry), and she will feed me even faster. I'm working on increasing my palette daily. To all my friends out there,I would have to give apples two thumbs down. Maybe Momma will figure something out to help me like those better. In thinking a little apples with my oatmeal would be superb. For now I will continue enjoying my milk (seriously it is so good I even wake up craving it) and hoping and praying Momma keeps those smashed bananas in stock!

~XoXo
Liam, Guest Blogger

Little Piggies

Liam found his feet! No need for toys this Christmas. Liam can entertain himself!

Goggles Anyone?

I don't know about you, but anytime I try something new for the first time a necessary accessory is a set of goggles.  Jacob had so much fun climbing his first tree with his cousin Austin over Thanksgiving!

Jacob's Christmas Tree

Liam has been asleep since 5:30. Matthew went to the band concert, then a movie. J and I had a date. We ate cookies, decorated his Christmas tree, sang, and best of all, we cuddled. I simply love my baby boy. He makes my heart melt every day.

With A Star On Top

J asked for days to put the star on top of the tree. I couldn't get the energy to decorate though. Liam was in theists of a growth spurt when Matthew put up the tree. We finally got the tree together, and J helped Daddy with the star. This was such a sweet moment. I❤them. Liam loves the tree too!

And The Verdict...

Liam liked his green beans! He had already eaten, but tonight was the first night he stayed up past 5:30 since I made them! Liam had a few bites before he decided to spit them out. Overall I am claiming a victory. I am absolutely in love with my two little boys and their daddy. I love doing even the smallest things with them. Tonight we took the boys to the school swim meet. Liam squealed anytime one of the kids would dive. We asked the swim coach (our friend Alex) when she was going to start a K3 swim team. Jacob loves to swim and said he wants to be on the swim team "tomorrow."

Simply Adorable!

Green Beans... No These Really Are Green.

I made Liam's first batch of baby food today. I cannot believe my baby I old enough (five months) for solid food. The doctor said to go for it, so we are. He has been eating a little oatmeal now since his four month check up. Some days he loves it, other days not so much. I don't know if he will like green beans or not. We shall see. I made most of Jacob's baby food. There are some things, like prunes, that I refuse to make. I will probably be more laid back about Liam's diet. His pediatrician suggested that he eats what we do. I have a really good food processor so I plan on just keeping it on the counter. Liam has already tried mashed potatoes and loved them. I am going to have to start giving him a spoon to play with while I feed him. From day one of eating oatmeal he wanted to hold the spoon. The day I shared my mashed potatoes he was reaching for my plate. He also had a French fry the other day when we were out. I helped him with it of course. Again the fry got rave reviews. I am bound and determined to make Liam's food too. Have you ever seen the baby food at the grocery store? The green beans aren't green. They look like mud. Considering we as a family are working towards eating less processed foods, Liam should a well. I used to always season Jacob's baby food with garlic and other spices. I will do the same with baby L! I know we are already super busy, but this is so important to me. I'll update with the verdict soon!

Jacob's First Day of K3

Isn't he too cool?

 

He is so big.

 

Jacob already knew his teacher Mrs. Wood making the day a little easier.  She greeted him at the door with a hug and birthday surprise.  We LOVE Mrs. Wood.

 

 He got to be the line leader the first day of school.  He was so proud.

 The first day of school was also his birthday.  I cannot believe my baby boy is already 3!

I think he had a pretty good day, don't you?

Happy Monday!

Sometimes There Just Aren't Words...

A Farmer and His Pumpkin

I am pretty sure Jacob and Liam had three different costume changes for Halloween. For Trunk N Treat they were Peter Pan and Captain Hook. For school they were a pumpkin and a farmer. For actual trick or treating Jacob was Batman and Liam was a pirate/ bear. It was a little cold outside so we had to improvise.

Brother Love

I came in the other morning to Jacob holding Baby Brother. I love that they love each other.

Bumbo Life

Rolling Over

Well a few weeks ago Liam rolled from his back to his tummy. He hasn't done that since. Yesterday during tummy time he rolled from his tummy to his back. He is really getting good at tummy time! I love to watch him play. Jacob likes to lay with him on his mat and play.

Morning Update

Well, the oatmeal worked!  Liam slept from 7:15ish to 4:00.  That extended his sleep pattern by one hour.  When he woke up, he wasn't really hungry.  He just needed to burp and wanted to nurse back to sleep.  He was only up for 10 minutes at best.  If I can get him to learn to fall asleep on his own, then we will be in good shape!  The bad news was that he was not super hungry this morning.  Hopefully we will find our way with introducing new foods. 

Yes Please...

So I took Liam for his four month check up today.  You read that correctly, he is four months old.  I know.  I can't believe it either.  He is a healthy baby boy weighing in at 15 lbs 6 oz (45%) measuring 26 inches height (79%) and 17 inches for his head (68%).  From what the doctor said, he is on track developmentally as well.  Of course, I didn't need the doctor to tell me that.  I had decided with Liam not to introduce solid foods until he was six months old.  He has been nursing just fine and is thriving.  If you have seen his fat rolls, you know he is not lacking any nourishment.  Today however, the doctor told me recent studies have shown it is actually better to start the babies earlier at 4 months.  This is assuming the baby doesn't gag on the foods presented.  Studies have shown babies who begin eating solids earlier have less of a chance of developing food allergies.  She also said I don't have to follow a strict schedule of introducing foods.  The only thing I should avoid is honey.  Well, that information threw me for a loop.  Could we wait until six months to introduce solids?  Of course, but it wouldn't hurt either.  She also said it might help him sleep a longer stretch through the night.  She had me at "sleep." Guess what we tried tonight?

Oatmeal!

Liam LOVED it.  He even tried to help me feed him.  Seriously.  He was grabbing at the spoon and had no trouble at all opening for the bite.  I should have guessed I would have another fat kid!  After all, he takes after his momma.  (Please dont' go thinking I have poor self-esteem.  I am perfectly happy with the skin I am in.  I just like to eat, thus, I am a "fat kid.")

Fingers crossed for a good night!

Two Little Pumpkins...

Can you believe this picture was shot a year ago. 
My how Jacob has grown in just a year's time!

He can't read.

Tired of taking pictures.

The title of the post was two little pumpkins, and so far all you have seen is one.  I'm sure you're getting ready for me to show some love to my newest little pumpkin.

Trying to get Liam to sit up for this picture was a little difficult.
 He has great support of his head, but he would slowly start to
lean if we didn't have him propped up just right.

Jacob was so excited to hold "Baby Brother Liam."

Jacob 3 Years

Liam 3 Months

We had an awesome time at the pumpkin patch.  Jacob enjoyed petting the bunnies, going down the slide, playing in the moon bounce, riding the horses, and of course picking out a pumpkin!  He wanted to take them all home.  Liam loves to be outside.  He would stare up at all all of the interesting signs they had.  At the end, he finally fell asleep in my arms.  I love cuddling with him.

Ladies and Gentlemen...

"I've got to go potty, ladies and gentlemen!"  That is the phrase I just heard coming from Jacob's mouth while in the bathtub.  He has been saying "ladies and gentlemen...now batting Nemo!"  He has seen one to many Braves games and has a Nemo toy in the bathtub.  Our other favorite phrases right now are:

"Is that a great idea?"
"I'm Batman!"
"I need the paci for just a minute."
"We'll have to see!"
"I found it! There it is right there!"
"What???"
"I need to take a break."

Being home with him all summer has really been a lot of fun.  I'm gonna miss him when school starts back.

Already Making Fun Of Me

So I bought myself a tripod.  I wanted to do some maternity pictures, but I didn't want to spend money on them.  I decided a $28 tripod would be well worth the money.  Little did I know, Jacob would have been willing to take the pictures for me.  When I set the tripod up, he said "no Mommy, I do it."  He also wanted to be in all the pictures.  I have every intention of taking maternity pictures with him, but last night he was in his PJs....not quite the pictures I was envisioning.  He decided to "pose" for me though.  I am not sure where he got his moves from.  I can tell you, he did not see me doing them.

******************************* WARNING: Belly Alert******************************

If you do not want to see my pregnant belly, stop reading here.

Baby Boy #2 is making himself at home in my belly.  He is also making me have an outtie belly button... something I have dreaded in pregnancy.  I would rather have heartburn.  No wait, I take that back.

Easter 2012

He had a sweet ride to the egg hunt.

Seeing the eggs for the first time.

He was just a little excited.   Just a little.

He was not a fan of the home dyed eggs. 
They were cold.
 He typically handed those to me.

Showing Momma his eggs.

Best Buddies