Where did October Go?

We stayed very busy in October. We backed out of our house offer, but the house inspection, floor samples, etc. took up a lot of our October time. We were sad to not be moving to a new, better neighborhood and a larger house, but relieved at the same time to not have to deal with it right now. Moving sounded like a lot of work.

Levi is growing, growing, growing and has been more fussy this month. Our doctor said peak fussiness is around 6 weeks and I believe him. Levi is already a better sleeper than Dylan so their is hope for me to one day get some sleep. Dylan had been staying busy with school, swim lessons and playing with Tyler. Another perk to not moving is that Tyler is right around the corner. Below are some new pictures of Levi.

Big Baby Boy

Yesterday I took Levi to the doctor for his 1 month check-up. He was very well behaved considering we had to wait over an hour and a half. I was all mad but then our doctor is such a nice guy I did not even complain. Levi got a good report and seems to be growing fast. His stats are below and he is over 1 lb. bigger than Dylan was at 1 month. I am hoping this means he will be a better eater and sleeper.

Height - 22.5 inches - 75-90 %
Weight - 11 lbs, 2 oz - 75-90 %
Head - 15.5 inches - 75-90 %

Today I took Dylan to school for the first time since Levi was born. It went smoothly until I had to leave and Dylan got upset. I was expecting this - he has not been crying for Steven but I think since I had Levi with me he thought we were going to go have fun without him. Hopefully he calmed down quickly after I left. Before we got out of the car he asked if Nana (my mom) could pick him up. I thought that was very cute and sweet - she has been picking him up for almost a month now. I told him Nana was on vacation and he said please Nana pick me up. Too cute.

Weekend and House News

We put an offer on a house in Nottingham Forest 8 this weekend - which is exciting and scary! If all goes well we will close on November 20th (although probably not move until mid December) so now we just have to work on selling our house. Steven and I are both excited about moving to a safer, more family oriented neighborhood but getting a little sad about leaving our wonderful neighbors and cute, little home.

This weekend we have been enjoying the beautiful weather. On Friday I was adventurous and took both boys to the park behind Town & Country. It is a great park and we saw 3 girls from Dylan's class there. Dylan loved all the green space to run around and chase the birds. Yesterday we went to Natalie's baptism. It was a very nice ceremony and then dinner and the Getz house. Below are some more cute pictures of my boys - do you think Steven has his hands full?

Sweet Baby Boys

Last night Steven had a work function and I had both boys in Dylan's bed trying to get Dylan to go to sleep. I could not read to him because I was holding Levi (who would fuss if I put him down) so I just had to snuggle with both my boys and sing them bedtime songs. I was a teary eyed mom because I felt so blessed to have such sweet, healthy, beautiful baby boys. It was once of those moments I hope I remember forever.


New picture of Levi.

Hello and more pictures

We are surviving and actually doing well. Dylan and Levi are both sweet little boys although they both like to be awake at night. Must be something in our genes! Levi appears to be growing - we go to the doctor next week for his 1 month appointment and will see how much he weighs. I have been pretty much home bound with Levi but for those of you who know me know that I kind of enjoy that. We did escape to Steven's office last week and I did invoicing for one day. Levi was very well behaved at the office. We have also had a lot of company which has been nice to socialize for awhile.


Steven has been doing his best to keep Dylan busy. They have been to birthday parties, swim school, Gymboree and playing with friends as much as possible. On days I have both boys by myself Dylan is pretty good at staying in his pj's with me and just hanging out at home. Steven was not too impressed when he came home from work yesterday and Dylan was still in his pj's at 5pm.


Sleepy boys:


Our attempts at potty training:


Dylan and neighbor Ethan:

Dylan and Tyler:

Dylan loves school

Dylan is loving school. We had his first teacher conference today and he is doing very well. She said he is good at communicating and socializing with the other kids. Below are pictures of him getting ready for school and actually taking a nap at school on his nap mat. We are so proud of our big boy!

Levi's 1 week

Today we took Levi for his 1 week doctor appointment. His stats are below and I compared them with Dylan's and they were pretty much the same size at 1 week. Levi has been eating well and sleeping a lot (better during the day of course). Dylan is starting to show more and more interest in him and now likes to kiss and touch him.

Levi at 1 week:
Weight: 8 lbs. - 50% - Dylan was exactly the same weight
Height: 20 1/4 inches - 75% - Dylan was 1 inch longer
Head: 14 inches 1/8 inches - 50% - Dylan's head was exactly the same size

Steven and I are tyring to adjust to the busy lifestyle with a newborn and a almost two year old. My mom and Madalena have been a tremendous help!


My precious boys!


First bath at home.