Another Giant...

Our newest little man could slow down at any moment, but as of right now he's trying to keep up with big brother. We had his 2 mo appt. today.

Stats:13lbs 11oz, 24.5in

Both at the top of the charts and almost exactly what brother was at the same age (14lbs, 25in).

Still quite baffled as to where these large boys came from. I want them to stay my little men forever.

Thayer is 2 months

My littlest man is 2 months old today. It's going by so fast, but at the same time, it feels like he has always been a part of our family. He is the sweetest baby around. Very calm, quiet, and most recently happy. His personality is realy starting to shine. I have been enjoying long smile/coo sessions every morning. I can't get enough of those smiles. As cheesy as it sounds, they warm my heart. He still sleeps a lot, but when he is awake he is a happy boy.

He is so handsome and has the fluffiest patch of hair on his head. He is proving to be quite the big boy like brother. I'm interested to see just how big at his appt. this week.

Love you, Thayer 

Halloween

First school halloween part. The pirate fireman.

 

My fireman (because he asked for it) and my football (because I found the onesie in hand-me-downs). Halloween was so much fun this year. Henry is old enough to quasi understand and was so excited about it. He loved saying trick or treat... thank you... happy halloween. By the end all he could muster was happy halloween, but it was adorable. Thayer of course slept through it all. Next year he can join the fun.

Pumpkin Patch

So Big

Token tractor pic

We made a trip to the pumpkin patch 3 times this year, but our favorite is still Lee farms. This is our 3rd year in a row. It's so fun to start traditions and make more memories. This was Thayers first trip, but I don't think he opened his eyes the entire time. Next year he can join the fun. As Henry grows everything gets a little more exciting and fun. I still love ALL holidays and its fun to have someone to get excited with.

Preschool

He wasn't excited about posing for the camera

Henry started school! Our smart, energetic little man needed something of his own. We found a 2's class for him at a school down the street and he is loving it. He's very excited that he is "big" enough to go to school. He says he already knows his letters, but he's excited to learn his numbers. We're excited for that too. Can't believe how quickly he's grown up. It's even more magnified now that Thayer is here. Where does the time go?

Thayer is 1 month old...

All snuggled up, ready for a walk.

First and only time on the playmat thus far.
He likes it, but doesn't stay awake for long.

 

Henry wore this same outfit for his 1 month photos.
Gave me a little sense of deja vu.

Just really shows you how large Henry is...

He slept through most of his (attempted) 1 month photos

The token "alert" shot

Sleepyhead

Can't believe how quickly the time passes. That's especially true with the second child.Thayer is a lot sleepier than Henry was and pretty easy as far as babies go. This makes him kinda hard to notice when you have a loud, energetic, exhuberant 2 year old to contend with. 

At this point he sleeps most of the time waking for feedings, diaper changes, and short 15 min stints of quiet/alert time. He has a very calm nature, but can go from 0-60 in a second if he wakes up hungry or with a dirty diaper. I am SO in love yet again. I didn't know how it would be possible for me to feel this much for another child, but it is! 

We are loving being a family of 4. This child is actually giving me baby fever. Can't stop thinking about a third. Bill doesn't think we should push our luck ;). After a month I can finally say that we are settling into a routine.  Henry is geting used to his little brother and gives him lots of love. He has his moments of 2 year old angst, but generally has an unwavering love for our newest family member. He is so proud that he is a big brother. Today I caught him telling Thayer all the things they could do, because mom wasn't in the room. These boys are going to be trouble ;).

Fireman Henry

 

We've been talking with H about what he wants to be for Halloween. He's changed his mind a few times, but then settled on a fireman. We were at costco the other day and found the perfect (well made and good quality) fireman costume. We got the camera out a little too late, but when we let him put his costume on he had more joy then I have ever seen. He was soooooo excited. He has been wearing it around hte house everyday since. He's just about the cutest fireman I've ever seen.