Joshua is colicky, and it's hard on both Jacob and me. However, Jacob deals with it 100 times better than me.
Joshua was crying on the way home from my parents' house tonight.
Jacob reached over and grabbed his brother's hand. I looked back while we were stopped at a red light.
Jacob: "Don't worry, Joshua. I'm here. No matters. That's what friends are for."
He just about brings me to tears daily with how sweet he truly is to his family. (Also, he says "no matters," meaning "no worries," adorable!)
Then, he tells me that Joshua is only crying because it is dark outside. "That's what's the matter, mommy." Very true, Jacob.
These two boys are going to be buddies, and I am loving every second watching them grow closer even at such a young age.
Tonight we spent an hour in Jacob's bed together reading stories and laughing. Joshua was laughing, Jacob was laughing so hard he had tears in his eyes, and I had tears of joy because I realize how special little moments like these are, and how lucky I am to have two wonderful boys.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Quick Update
I'm too lazy to mess with pictures today...but a quick update on the Lewis family...
Joshua: He just turned two months old on Thursday and had his well-visit on Friday. He weighs a whopping 14 pounds. Boy loves to eat. We were concerned because we've been noticing the past few days that one side of his head is getting flat. We now just need to make an effort to force him to look the other way so he can even back out. Apparently a lot of babies are getting a "flat head" because of being put to sleep on their backs to prevent SIDS. We'll be keeping an eye on his head to make sure it starts to even out. It's not too noticeable, but enough to make a mamma worry. He also slept through the night for the first time this past week...two nights in a row. But, last night he woke up twice again. But, we'll take what we get!
Josh is smiling like crazy, getting a really good grip, tracking objects extremely well, getting better head control, and starting to really look for Jacob. Jacob also seems to calm Joshua down. Joshua is not fond of tummy time, which is funny because Jacob loved it. He loves to be swaddled still (and Jacob hated it) and likes to fall asleep on his own (which Jacob hated). As much as they look alike, they are very different. Joshua still has his bouts with colic, which is hard, but we are getting there. He mostly cries for only two or three hours now instead of like six or seven.
Jacob: Jacob is such a joy, and so smart. I am amazed at how he puts things together and how his mind works. He just loves to talk and figure things out. He's been really into pretending to be other people now. He played pirates with my mom for a while the other night and was Smee. He was Mickey Mouse yesterday and made me Minnie Mouse. He has no problem using different objects and pretending they are something else. He's now getting the concept of introducing himself to other kids, so now he'll say "I'm Jacob," when he's playing with other kids he's never met before. He loves his little brother, and is great at taking care of him. Jacob has such a kind heart, and is getting quite sensitive when we tell him not to do something. He feels bad when he does something wrong or when someone else is upset. I can't believe we are getting closer to his third birthday. Crazy to think how old he is getting. He also is still saying he doesn't want to use the potty, but tells us every time he is going potty. Jacob is now counting to 14...we were stuck on 12 for a while, but looks like we are moving on!
Me: I've started working out again...man, it's hard! You forget what getting back in shape feels like! I'm just enjoying staying home with the boys, but also very tired and stressed at the same time. I am actually amazed at how easy taking both boys out alone has been. I thought I would be a mess, but Jacob listens extremely well, and it's been easy so far to run errands and do things during the day without freaking out. However, the other night we ran to Kohls and I forgot a pacifier for Joshua. Thankfully, Kohls sells them, so I took us straight there and ripped one open and popped it in. Crisis solved. Best $3 spent.
Bob: Bob was chosen for another training at school in Cincinnati in March. I'm proud of him and everything he is accomplishing at school. He's busy with teaching, and continuing to work his second job for insurance purposes. Although we enjoy having "extra" money (when I say extra, it's just that we feel like we don't have to live off of mac n cheese, haha), but I would LOVE to have him home every night again. We'll see when that can happen. Darn you, insurance. Whoever said teachers have good benefits is crazy.
Jacob, Joshua and I went to the zoo last week to just do the inside Oceans building. We were basically the only people there, which was nice. Jacob loved taking his time at each tank and really wanted to do the whole zoo, but it's so cold. It was great getting out of the house and having a change of pace despite the bad weather we've been having.
Joshua's baptism is tomorrow. We are so excited for our little guy. It still amazes me our whole family is here and we are now enjoying things as a family.
Joshua: He just turned two months old on Thursday and had his well-visit on Friday. He weighs a whopping 14 pounds. Boy loves to eat. We were concerned because we've been noticing the past few days that one side of his head is getting flat. We now just need to make an effort to force him to look the other way so he can even back out. Apparently a lot of babies are getting a "flat head" because of being put to sleep on their backs to prevent SIDS. We'll be keeping an eye on his head to make sure it starts to even out. It's not too noticeable, but enough to make a mamma worry. He also slept through the night for the first time this past week...two nights in a row. But, last night he woke up twice again. But, we'll take what we get!
Josh is smiling like crazy, getting a really good grip, tracking objects extremely well, getting better head control, and starting to really look for Jacob. Jacob also seems to calm Joshua down. Joshua is not fond of tummy time, which is funny because Jacob loved it. He loves to be swaddled still (and Jacob hated it) and likes to fall asleep on his own (which Jacob hated). As much as they look alike, they are very different. Joshua still has his bouts with colic, which is hard, but we are getting there. He mostly cries for only two or three hours now instead of like six or seven.
Jacob: Jacob is such a joy, and so smart. I am amazed at how he puts things together and how his mind works. He just loves to talk and figure things out. He's been really into pretending to be other people now. He played pirates with my mom for a while the other night and was Smee. He was Mickey Mouse yesterday and made me Minnie Mouse. He has no problem using different objects and pretending they are something else. He's now getting the concept of introducing himself to other kids, so now he'll say "I'm Jacob," when he's playing with other kids he's never met before. He loves his little brother, and is great at taking care of him. Jacob has such a kind heart, and is getting quite sensitive when we tell him not to do something. He feels bad when he does something wrong or when someone else is upset. I can't believe we are getting closer to his third birthday. Crazy to think how old he is getting. He also is still saying he doesn't want to use the potty, but tells us every time he is going potty. Jacob is now counting to 14...we were stuck on 12 for a while, but looks like we are moving on!
Me: I've started working out again...man, it's hard! You forget what getting back in shape feels like! I'm just enjoying staying home with the boys, but also very tired and stressed at the same time. I am actually amazed at how easy taking both boys out alone has been. I thought I would be a mess, but Jacob listens extremely well, and it's been easy so far to run errands and do things during the day without freaking out. However, the other night we ran to Kohls and I forgot a pacifier for Joshua. Thankfully, Kohls sells them, so I took us straight there and ripped one open and popped it in. Crisis solved. Best $3 spent.
Bob: Bob was chosen for another training at school in Cincinnati in March. I'm proud of him and everything he is accomplishing at school. He's busy with teaching, and continuing to work his second job for insurance purposes. Although we enjoy having "extra" money (when I say extra, it's just that we feel like we don't have to live off of mac n cheese, haha), but I would LOVE to have him home every night again. We'll see when that can happen. Darn you, insurance. Whoever said teachers have good benefits is crazy.
Jacob, Joshua and I went to the zoo last week to just do the inside Oceans building. We were basically the only people there, which was nice. Jacob loved taking his time at each tank and really wanted to do the whole zoo, but it's so cold. It was great getting out of the house and having a change of pace despite the bad weather we've been having.
Joshua's baptism is tomorrow. We are so excited for our little guy. It still amazes me our whole family is here and we are now enjoying things as a family.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
He puked letters
Jacob was up all night last night screaming. I thought he had an ear infection, so I went in there and stayed with him most of the night. He woke up every 15 to 30 minutes screaming in pain and reaching for me, but still didn't get much sleep. Finally, by the morning, he was so exhausted he fell asleep on the couch and slept there until 9:15 when I woke him up to go to the doctor.
On the way to the doctor, Jacob starts screaming. And crying. When he cries, I know the next thing is puke. Yup.
Puke all over his shirt, pants, car seat, back of the passenger seat in front of him, floor, side of the car, and everywhere. Poor guy.
I called the doctor's office and rescheduled, turned the car around and drove home.
His clothes are currently in our front yard. Still. It's been that kind of day.
We came inside and he seemed to be better after a little while. So, I made him some soup for lunch. ABC soup. Where the noodles are shaped like letters.
Fast forward to 4 p.m.
We are on our way to the doctor, again. I thought ahead and brought a change of clothes. Bob was home, so he was driving.
Then I hear screaming. And crying.
I grabbed the blanket off of Josh's carseat and threw it over Jacob's body. He threw up his red popsicle.
And, the letters. Whole letters. His puke was full of the damn alphabet.
Sorry, Winnie the Pooh blanket we have had since Jacob was born. You are now in the trash at the doctor's office. There was no hope for you, covered in red and ABCs.
Jacob has the flu and an ear infection...his third since Christmas. So, they are starting him on a new medicine in hopes of totally clearing the infection and we have a follow up at the end of the month to check his ears. I'm praying we aren't headed towards tubes in his ears.
On the way to the doctor, Jacob starts screaming. And crying. When he cries, I know the next thing is puke. Yup.
Puke all over his shirt, pants, car seat, back of the passenger seat in front of him, floor, side of the car, and everywhere. Poor guy.
I called the doctor's office and rescheduled, turned the car around and drove home.
His clothes are currently in our front yard. Still. It's been that kind of day.
We came inside and he seemed to be better after a little while. So, I made him some soup for lunch. ABC soup. Where the noodles are shaped like letters.
Fast forward to 4 p.m.
We are on our way to the doctor, again. I thought ahead and brought a change of clothes. Bob was home, so he was driving.
Then I hear screaming. And crying.
I grabbed the blanket off of Josh's carseat and threw it over Jacob's body. He threw up his red popsicle.
And, the letters. Whole letters. His puke was full of the damn alphabet.
Sorry, Winnie the Pooh blanket we have had since Jacob was born. You are now in the trash at the doctor's office. There was no hope for you, covered in red and ABCs.
Jacob has the flu and an ear infection...his third since Christmas. So, they are starting him on a new medicine in hopes of totally clearing the infection and we have a follow up at the end of the month to check his ears. I'm praying we aren't headed towards tubes in his ears.
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