Two Months ago...

 Two months ago, at 10:16PM, I gave birth to a 10 pound baby boy.  It is amazing how quickly these past two months have gone by, but it also feels like Caleb has been a part of our family forever.  I really did not have a feeling as to whether I was carrying a boy or a girl.  My pregnancy was a bit different:  I was much sicker, I craved different things (olives for example), I had sciatica at the end of the pregnancy rather than in the middle, but overall I felt pretty much the same.  I chalked up the differences to the fact that was five years older, caring for a 4 year old, teaching, and getting my second masters degree in reading.  I did not picture myself having a boy, but I didn't picture having another girl either.  My life was Brielle and couldn't see beyond that.  I also did not think I was carrying a 10 pound baby either!  I knew I was big but I didn't think that I was THAT big!
But, it is simply amazing beyond words that I have a son.  It is amazing how well he just fits into our family.  It's hard to describe.  He is such a good baby.  Brielle really adores him so much.  My life is far from perfect, but I am certainly blessed with what God has given me.

Here are some things that Caleb is doing at two months:
*He is eating about 6 oz. every 4 hours during the day.
*He sleeps about 7 hours at night.
*He is losing almost all of his hair!
*He has found his fists and they are constantly in his mouth!
*He is starting to grab things, especially Mommy's hair!
*He loves to go for car rides and loves his swing.
*He adores his sister and she can always get the best smiles from him!
*He is definitely a Mama's boy!
*He loves the tub and hates to have his diaper changed.
*His eyes are on the darker side so we are still wondering if they will be brown or blue (or somewhere in between!)
*He loves to be held upwards and look over your shoulder.
*He has "Soothies" binkies but he really doesn't like them for any length of time.
*He is wearing 0-3 month clothes still but he is growing quickly! (12 lb 8 oz and 23 in)
*We think he looks a lot like his sister but he has such a "boy" look to him!
*He is the sweetest little boy and we just adore him so much!!
 

Pre-K Graduation

I cried from the moment the graduation song started and I saw Brielle until the ceremony was over.  Sometimes I was crying with laughter, but there were still tears.  I am so proud of my little girl and cannot believe that she is almost five and off to kindergarten.  She absolutely loves school.  She loves to write, loves to read, loves math, loves her friends, etc.  Although I have to admit I told Brielle that we needed to continue to practice her Bob Books and her reading since she has been out of school a week and we haven't even looked at them.  She did give me quite the attitude!  :)  She is more than prepared for kindergarten thanks to the staff at The Magical Years.  We debated on whether to send her or hold her out another year because she is an August birthday.  Even in February I was still thinking this, but I am so amazed at how far she has come in these past few months!  Enjoy the pictures from her pre-k graduation!!

Caleb's two month stats!

So, I am finding myself constantly returning to old blog posts to see Brielle's stats at Caleb's age and comparing them to where Caleb is now.  I have said this a million times:  I need to start my blog back up.  I guess you can say that this was my baby book for Brielle. I really need to give Caleb the same!  :)  But to be honest, I am also looking back at Facebook too to see old pictures of Brielle for comparison as well!  Facebook has become quite the baby book too!  So, I hope to catch myself up a bit on the blog for Caleb.  But for now, I will begin with today.

Caleb had his two month well visit today.  He weighs 12 lb 8 oz. (58% percentile) and is 23 inches long (53% percentile).  Dr. Cox said he looks great:  not too chubby and not too thin, just perfect!  We went into the appointment a little fussy because he has a bit of a cold.  He is just a little stuffy and lungs, ears, throat are all clear.  The doctor had the nurse take his temperature to be safe before he got his shots:  three of them and one drink!  He screamed so hard and was a little bit difficult settling down but then he did fall asleep in the car.  He woke up a few hours later to eat and then went right back to sleep.  I'll be snuggling him for the rest of the evening don't worry!  :)

Happy Fourth Birthday Brielle!!

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Funny Little Valentine!

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Brielle's cute valentine outfit made by Michelle of Stitchawish Designs was featured on her blog a few days ago!

A new place to sleep!

On Friday night of the long weekend, Brielle got a new item added to her room: A princess bed! She picked out the princess comforter and sheets online. When Daddy brought them home for her, she said "Thank you Daddy! I so happy!" We are now on a week of her sleeping in her new bed! She made the transition very nicely! She calls for us to come get her...she will NOT get out of the bed without one of us there! It's too funny!

This is Brielle and me getting used to her bed. We watched an episode of Dora on the computer to get comfy! This doesn't happen every night but we did it the first night to she could get used to laying in it.

This is Brielle when I left the room at 8PM on Friday night...

And this is how I found her in the morning after 7!

Way to go Brielle!