LOVE this picture of my kiddos...Chase loves kettle corn and Jake is snoozing away. (This stroller is awesome. Thank you, Grandma and Grampy!)
Good times!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
picture overload!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
A Month of Pics
Chase likes to wear shoes and carry things around all day.
He also likes to read the newspaper...if you look closely, you'll see it's a toy ad for Toys R Us. :)
This little chunk is getting cuter and cuter.
Grandma and Grampy came for a visit and we went to the Children's Museum!
My two handsome boys all ready for Jake's blessing.
Jake's blessing....this is the only pic where we are all somewhat looking at the camera and smiling together :)
For our ward party, we were robbers and Jake was our loot.
Daddy was able to come too! For trick or treating, Chase dressed up as Scooby Doo and Jake was Superman (those pictures are on my phone, though)
Chase helped carve his first pumpkin!
Our pumpkin lit up, but looks kinda weird! haha..
Happy Halloween, everyone! Can't wait for Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
A little of this, a little of that.
Chase has kept me BUSY BUSY BUSY lately. He has discovered EVERYTHING. I find toys in random places now (the sink, his high chair, the ottoman, to name a few) and find my house being a disaster 99% of the time. But, you know what? We are having a blast spending all day together and I wouldn't change it for the world. The one word I would use to describe Chase is a "sponge". He soaks up everything I say or do. He repeats every word and wants to know the name of everything! He has really good hand-eye coordination and can throw things very far (he pretty much throws everything). He CRAVES the outdoors all day long. I feel so bad when it is 100 degrees outside and we have to stay indoors...only a few more weeks hopefully until the weather cools off! He is my little buddy and nothing makes me happier than when he greets me with a smile and "mama!" in the morning.
Jake is a crazy eater. He is fattening up quite well! He has a small bout of fussiness from about 5-8 every night but other than that, he is getting into a fairly consistent routine. He eats about every 3 hours and his longest sleep period at night is about 3-4 hours. I was looking at baby pictures of Chase last night and could see a resemblance between the two. Some people have already told me that they look alike!
Daddy gave Chase a yoohoo and boy oh boy did Chase love it!
The monsoon season this summer has been awesome. It's flooded the street many times and Chase just loves playing in the water. This is an "action" shot...he is always on the go!
We went to the Phoenix Children's Museum and Chase LOVED it. We were there for 4 hours and afterward he passed out in the car...he NEVER sleeps in the car so we knew he had a good time! This was the "climber". Jake and I are down below.
This was the "fort room"...he loved peeking through to see us!
What a dream come true! Kitchen stuff that was his size and he could play with without getting into trouble!
Mommy and her boys! (Side note: this free moby wrap has been an absolute DREAM. Jake will sleep for hours in that thing!)
Jake usually spends his days sleeping or in his chair...very exciting, I know.
Chad also started a new job at Youth Development Institute and he loves it. We are so blessed to have each other and our healthy boys. It is truly amazing to be a stay-at-home mom right now. I count my blessings every day and I am overwelmed by how many I can count. The Lord has blessed us SO much and I am grateful every day for it!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
One Month
Jake has turned one month old! Adjusting to two children has been hard for me; I thought I would be a lot better at it, to tell you the truth. I've learned that I'm no super mom and sometimes the housework won't get done every day. Or every week...BUT I am learning every day how to juggle the demands of two small children.
Jake is a very good eater, the exact opposite of his bother. He definitely will be bigger than Chase! Chase had a hard time with Jake, but every day he is learning and as long as Mama gives him attention, too, he does ok. He gives him hugs and kisses and waves to him when he's in his bouncy chair. It's so cute!
Jake has the most beautiful skin--I say this because Chase suffers from eczema and never has had such smooth skin. Chase's skin finally started to clear up after he turned 1 but he still has his bad days. I'm so glad we won't have to struggle with another baby with ezcema!
Jake has started to sleep for about 4 hours at night. He nurses usually around 3 hours but sometimes every 2. He LOVES being held. I usually have to rock him to sleep. He is very alert which is the exact opposite of his brother. It's funny how these little babies come with all sorts of personalities, even as siblings!
Well, I am writing this post super early- 5:30 am so I can't take any pictures of Jake right now. Hopefully I will soon and can put them on the blog! Here are some newborn ones, though:
Jake is a very good eater, the exact opposite of his bother. He definitely will be bigger than Chase! Chase had a hard time with Jake, but every day he is learning and as long as Mama gives him attention, too, he does ok. He gives him hugs and kisses and waves to him when he's in his bouncy chair. It's so cute!
Jake has the most beautiful skin--I say this because Chase suffers from eczema and never has had such smooth skin. Chase's skin finally started to clear up after he turned 1 but he still has his bad days. I'm so glad we won't have to struggle with another baby with ezcema!
Jake has started to sleep for about 4 hours at night. He nurses usually around 3 hours but sometimes every 2. He LOVES being held. I usually have to rock him to sleep. He is very alert which is the exact opposite of his brother. It's funny how these little babies come with all sorts of personalities, even as siblings!
Well, I am writing this post super early- 5:30 am so I can't take any pictures of Jake right now. Hopefully I will soon and can put them on the blog! Here are some newborn ones, though:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Baby Jake Made It!
It still amazes me that moments and even a few hours after I give birth, I can still remember every labor pain and every detail. Each hour that passes in the hospital, though, seem to erase some of the pain and blur most of the details. I like to write my experiences down while in the hospital because those fresh memories dull over time. I also know that if this wasn't the case, most women would probably stop after one child. :)
Ever since the beginning of this pregnancy, I knew things would be different. Not in an "ominous, spiritual" kind of way, but just a "this is my second pregnancy and I know it won't be the same as before" kind of way. So even when I printed off the same birth plan I used for Chase, I knew that it wouldn't go quite as smoothly as Chase's birth. I prepared my mind that I might need an epidural this time so I wouldn't be emotionally disappointed afterward if that's not what I really planned and wanted.
I really was ok letting Jake stay in my tummy as long as possible because I know how hard it is to have a newborn. Until about 2 weeks before my due date. Then I started to feel "done". It was hard to bend, walk (I carry my babies VERY low), lay down, get up, etc. And I was trying to get the house ready while taking care of a busy 18 month old. My mother in law was coming a week before my due date to get everything ready and Chad already had his time off scheduled. The rest of his family was coming August 4 so to say I felt a "little" pressured would be an understatement! My due date of August 2 came and went. The following day, Chad and I went to Dave's BBQ to get some spicy food. We also walked around the mall for a few hours and one of the janitors in the bathroom told me my "baby was coming very soon". (That's polite talk for "you are about to POP, girl") I also had some random people taking my picture at the carosel...I must have been large enough to be posted on the internet, apparently.
The following day was Saturday, August 4. I woke up and decided to get totally ready- cute hair, make up, outfit, the whole nine yards. (It's hard for large pregnant ladies to do things like this.) Chad's sister Marnie just flown in and his other sister Megan was to arrive some time in the afternoon. We all went swimming (well, since I had just spent all that time getting ready, I actually just sat at the side of the pool sweating abundantly) and everyone was having a good time. We came home and Chad and I decided to make a trip to Sprouts to get some castor oil. I really wanted this baby to come before Chad went to work and everyone had to go home. I knew I was going to need their help for the first few days after the baby came. So I was desperate and bought castor oil!
Around 2 pm I took 1 tablespoon and chased it down with OJ. Then an hour later, I did it again. I decided to take a little nap around 3 and woke up to period-like cramps. Crazy enough, I actually enjoyed these little cramps/contractions that came every 15 minutes or so. I was so ready to have the baby (mentally, emotionally, physically) that I welcomed the onset of labor. I read that castor oil could have the effects of bringing contractions but not opening your cervix so I felt like this could end any minute and that it wasn't "the real thing". Around 6 pm, I opened a contraction timer on the internet and timed my contractions. (This whole time, I was in my room while everyone was outside or in the family room) The contractions were about 2-3 minutes apart and lasted for 40 seconds. Since I still felt mentally good, I surfed the internet for 30 minutes or so. I still didn't think this was real labor, for some reason. I really didn't want to get to the hospital and have them say I was at a 2 or something disappointing like that. I took a shower at this point and started to have trouble standing every time a contraction came. I got out of the shower around 730, I think. I got on the exercise ball and had Chad massage my back. The contractions were coming fast and hard now, faster than I thought they would. I labored with Chase for 12 hours so I did not expect to have them so hard and fast after just a few hours. I told Chad we needed to call the doctor around 8. Well, we lasted till about 7:40 and he called. (Later the doctor said she heard me in the background and knew we needed to get to the hospital...NOW) Chad started throwing stuff in the car and he called his mom because she had just gone to drop Marnie off somewhere. I couldn't walk to the car without Chad and without stopping every few steps. I remember seeing a couple walking around the neighborhood when we went out to the car and they probably thought I was crazy or something...moaning and groaning during each contraction.
I finally made it to the car and Norma still wasn't here to watch Chase (he was asleep in bed). I yelled to Chad that he'll be fine and to just DRIVE. I had a few contractions in the car and it was horrible pain. I told him to drive slow, but also fast. (Poor husbands always get mixed signals) We drove away and passed Norma on the way over. I remember telling Chad that if I was only at a 2, I was going to get the epidural. Everything was happening so fast and strong. I wasn't expecting it. The car ride was awful and walking into the hospital wasn't any better. The sweet, but stupid receptionist actually thought I was going to sit down in her office and do paperwork at this point. I was shaking and struggling to stand in the hallway. The wheelchair came and wisked me into triage. I was checked and the nurse said I was at an 8! Holy smokes! I was happy, but in lots of pain. I started to close my eyes and try to get through each contraction. The rest of events in triage are a blur--I remember them asking questions, trying to start in IV, etc. I was then wisked away to L&D. I remember the lights were REALLY bright and I kept asking people to turn them down or off. (I had dim lighting when I gave birth to Chase and it really calmed me) Since we didn't have time to pass out our birth plan, they just ignored me. My IV fell out and they had to do another one on the other hand. She checked me again and I was still at an 8. I'll leave out the obscenities I yelled to Chad during this time and begged for the epidural. (I really think that having everything happen SO FAST and chaotic really threw me off my game and I couldn't get into the "birthing zone" that you need to be in to deliver a baby naturally so I wanted the drugs) Chad told me I had come too far and that the epidural wouldn't work in time. I had no sense of time or understanding of what he was telling me so I wanted the epidural anyway! I got the epidural and I remember feeling lots of pressure. I still felt every contraction but they started to slow down a little. I really wanted to be numb when I pushed because it really hurts to push!
About 5 or 10 minutes later (maybe it was even sooner, I really don't know) I told them I wanted to push. Let's just say the epidural DID NOT work in time. That's right- I felt everything. Luckily, I only pushed 3 times and he was born! (Side note: my doctor broke my water and everyone kept saying how much water was pouring all over the place! It released some pressure which felt good)The epidural was too late, but I was shaking so much as a result of the drugs. I really didn't like it. Jake was actually born with TONS of vernix- the cheesy looking stuff that covers their skin in the womb. He had a great cry and was super alert. His head was perfectly round- everyone kept commenting about it. He definitely wasn't in the birth canal for very long! He was born at 9:20 pm weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and 21 inches long. He was the perfect baby and I was so relieved he came! Unfortunately, my doctor started stitching me up, thinking that the epidural was working. Needless to say, I let her know that I needed a local anesthetic. I started to feel the effects of the epidural- shaking, numb legs, extreme fatigue, etc. When I gave birth to Chase, I felt AMAZING afterward. I helped give him a bath, was calling people, etc. This was foreign to me- having to lay in bed and just want to sleep after having a baby.
Our families came to see Jacob Reily and they couldn't believe that he came in 5 hours. I am going to make sure I go to the hospital right away for the next baby because I don't want to have a baby in the car!
I had to wait a couple hours for the epidural to wear off and wait until the cafeteria was open to eat (I was famished!) my first meal after giving birth. All you ladies know, that first meal always tastes amazing! It was nice to get to our postpartum room and just have "us" time. I held Jake that night and while I did, I missed Chase. I couldn't believe that my heart had opened to let Jake in. I loved my two boys the same and I wanted them to be together with Mommy and Daddy. I can't really describe it, I just know that at that moment, I became a mother to two children and it felt so right.
Even though the recovery was long and hard, I am so glad that Jake came quickly and when our extended family was here. It was so nice to have them help with Chase and make meals for us. Thus far Jake has been a VERY vigorious eater, sometimes eating every hour and a half. It is tiring but I know that breastfeeding is very important to me. My milk dried up with Chase because he was a lazy eater and I didn't want to pump/feed him as often as I should have. Chase has been a little jealous of baby brother. He gets upset when I am feeding him and has tried to hit him a few times. I feel bad that he doesn't understand what is going on, but I know they will be great friends in time. :)
Ever since the beginning of this pregnancy, I knew things would be different. Not in an "ominous, spiritual" kind of way, but just a "this is my second pregnancy and I know it won't be the same as before" kind of way. So even when I printed off the same birth plan I used for Chase, I knew that it wouldn't go quite as smoothly as Chase's birth. I prepared my mind that I might need an epidural this time so I wouldn't be emotionally disappointed afterward if that's not what I really planned and wanted.
I really was ok letting Jake stay in my tummy as long as possible because I know how hard it is to have a newborn. Until about 2 weeks before my due date. Then I started to feel "done". It was hard to bend, walk (I carry my babies VERY low), lay down, get up, etc. And I was trying to get the house ready while taking care of a busy 18 month old. My mother in law was coming a week before my due date to get everything ready and Chad already had his time off scheduled. The rest of his family was coming August 4 so to say I felt a "little" pressured would be an understatement! My due date of August 2 came and went. The following day, Chad and I went to Dave's BBQ to get some spicy food. We also walked around the mall for a few hours and one of the janitors in the bathroom told me my "baby was coming very soon". (That's polite talk for "you are about to POP, girl") I also had some random people taking my picture at the carosel...I must have been large enough to be posted on the internet, apparently.
The following day was Saturday, August 4. I woke up and decided to get totally ready- cute hair, make up, outfit, the whole nine yards. (It's hard for large pregnant ladies to do things like this.) Chad's sister Marnie just flown in and his other sister Megan was to arrive some time in the afternoon. We all went swimming (well, since I had just spent all that time getting ready, I actually just sat at the side of the pool sweating abundantly) and everyone was having a good time. We came home and Chad and I decided to make a trip to Sprouts to get some castor oil. I really wanted this baby to come before Chad went to work and everyone had to go home. I knew I was going to need their help for the first few days after the baby came. So I was desperate and bought castor oil!
Around 2 pm I took 1 tablespoon and chased it down with OJ. Then an hour later, I did it again. I decided to take a little nap around 3 and woke up to period-like cramps. Crazy enough, I actually enjoyed these little cramps/contractions that came every 15 minutes or so. I was so ready to have the baby (mentally, emotionally, physically) that I welcomed the onset of labor. I read that castor oil could have the effects of bringing contractions but not opening your cervix so I felt like this could end any minute and that it wasn't "the real thing". Around 6 pm, I opened a contraction timer on the internet and timed my contractions. (This whole time, I was in my room while everyone was outside or in the family room) The contractions were about 2-3 minutes apart and lasted for 40 seconds. Since I still felt mentally good, I surfed the internet for 30 minutes or so. I still didn't think this was real labor, for some reason. I really didn't want to get to the hospital and have them say I was at a 2 or something disappointing like that. I took a shower at this point and started to have trouble standing every time a contraction came. I got out of the shower around 730, I think. I got on the exercise ball and had Chad massage my back. The contractions were coming fast and hard now, faster than I thought they would. I labored with Chase for 12 hours so I did not expect to have them so hard and fast after just a few hours. I told Chad we needed to call the doctor around 8. Well, we lasted till about 7:40 and he called. (Later the doctor said she heard me in the background and knew we needed to get to the hospital...NOW) Chad started throwing stuff in the car and he called his mom because she had just gone to drop Marnie off somewhere. I couldn't walk to the car without Chad and without stopping every few steps. I remember seeing a couple walking around the neighborhood when we went out to the car and they probably thought I was crazy or something...moaning and groaning during each contraction.
I finally made it to the car and Norma still wasn't here to watch Chase (he was asleep in bed). I yelled to Chad that he'll be fine and to just DRIVE. I had a few contractions in the car and it was horrible pain. I told him to drive slow, but also fast. (Poor husbands always get mixed signals) We drove away and passed Norma on the way over. I remember telling Chad that if I was only at a 2, I was going to get the epidural. Everything was happening so fast and strong. I wasn't expecting it. The car ride was awful and walking into the hospital wasn't any better. The sweet, but stupid receptionist actually thought I was going to sit down in her office and do paperwork at this point. I was shaking and struggling to stand in the hallway. The wheelchair came and wisked me into triage. I was checked and the nurse said I was at an 8! Holy smokes! I was happy, but in lots of pain. I started to close my eyes and try to get through each contraction. The rest of events in triage are a blur--I remember them asking questions, trying to start in IV, etc. I was then wisked away to L&D. I remember the lights were REALLY bright and I kept asking people to turn them down or off. (I had dim lighting when I gave birth to Chase and it really calmed me) Since we didn't have time to pass out our birth plan, they just ignored me. My IV fell out and they had to do another one on the other hand. She checked me again and I was still at an 8. I'll leave out the obscenities I yelled to Chad during this time and begged for the epidural. (I really think that having everything happen SO FAST and chaotic really threw me off my game and I couldn't get into the "birthing zone" that you need to be in to deliver a baby naturally so I wanted the drugs) Chad told me I had come too far and that the epidural wouldn't work in time. I had no sense of time or understanding of what he was telling me so I wanted the epidural anyway! I got the epidural and I remember feeling lots of pressure. I still felt every contraction but they started to slow down a little. I really wanted to be numb when I pushed because it really hurts to push!
About 5 or 10 minutes later (maybe it was even sooner, I really don't know) I told them I wanted to push. Let's just say the epidural DID NOT work in time. That's right- I felt everything. Luckily, I only pushed 3 times and he was born! (Side note: my doctor broke my water and everyone kept saying how much water was pouring all over the place! It released some pressure which felt good)The epidural was too late, but I was shaking so much as a result of the drugs. I really didn't like it. Jake was actually born with TONS of vernix- the cheesy looking stuff that covers their skin in the womb. He had a great cry and was super alert. His head was perfectly round- everyone kept commenting about it. He definitely wasn't in the birth canal for very long! He was born at 9:20 pm weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and 21 inches long. He was the perfect baby and I was so relieved he came! Unfortunately, my doctor started stitching me up, thinking that the epidural was working. Needless to say, I let her know that I needed a local anesthetic. I started to feel the effects of the epidural- shaking, numb legs, extreme fatigue, etc. When I gave birth to Chase, I felt AMAZING afterward. I helped give him a bath, was calling people, etc. This was foreign to me- having to lay in bed and just want to sleep after having a baby.
I had to wait a couple hours for the epidural to wear off and wait until the cafeteria was open to eat (I was famished!) my first meal after giving birth. All you ladies know, that first meal always tastes amazing! It was nice to get to our postpartum room and just have "us" time. I held Jake that night and while I did, I missed Chase. I couldn't believe that my heart had opened to let Jake in. I loved my two boys the same and I wanted them to be together with Mommy and Daddy. I can't really describe it, I just know that at that moment, I became a mother to two children and it felt so right.
Even though the recovery was long and hard, I am so glad that Jake came quickly and when our extended family was here. It was so nice to have them help with Chase and make meals for us. Thus far Jake has been a VERY vigorious eater, sometimes eating every hour and a half. It is tiring but I know that breastfeeding is very important to me. My milk dried up with Chase because he was a lazy eater and I didn't want to pump/feed him as often as I should have. Chase has been a little jealous of baby brother. He gets upset when I am feeding him and has tried to hit him a few times. I feel bad that he doesn't understand what is going on, but I know they will be great friends in time. :)
Monday, July 23, 2012
Apparently I'm behind.
I have 10 days until my DUE DATE. I am crazy nesting this week until my MIL comes on Friday and I can relax until baby brother comes. I have actually been "that" pregnant lady who scrubs baseboards and vacuums their kids toys...oh the joys of nesting! But here's what we did for the past few months:
Chase loves to "help" Daddy in the yard. He usually gets incredibly dirty or wet. Sometimes both. He is definitely all boy!
"But Dad, I don't want to go inside!"
For Mother's Day, I got totally spoiled. I woke up to breakfast in bed and this little poster that Chase made me. I still have it hung up on the fridge. Apparently Chase found something more interesting UNDER the fridge...
Happy Memorial Day! It's a little blury, but I love the pure joy on Chase's face.
This little guy has such spunk sometimes. I just love it!
We went to Sedona for my birthday weekend. This was when we went to one of our favorite restaurants, El Ricon.
This little swimming/fishing hole was awesome. Sedona is so gorgeous!
This was Chase's first time eating ice cream. We bought an ice cream maker at the beginning of summer and I've been trying out different recipes. Chase loved licking the blender!
Happy Fourth of July! This is Chase and his friend Marley. We went swimming at Basha pool that day and had a BBQ later in the evening. We saw the fireworks from the car because we were a little late getting to them :)
One day I looked over at Chase and he had put Daddy's hat on backwards. It was so perfect that I had to take a picture! So cute.
Maybe my next post will be a picture of little brother...hope so!
Chase loves to "help" Daddy in the yard. He usually gets incredibly dirty or wet. Sometimes both. He is definitely all boy!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Another dedication.
To this guy:
The best person I have ever met. Ever. He is the hardest worker, the kindest friend, and still gives me butterflies every day. Not a day goes by that I don't thank my Heavenly Father for sending me this man and for giving me enough brains to say YES to him for eternity! To the best husband and father a girl could ever ask for- love you more, babe.
The best person I have ever met. Ever. He is the hardest worker, the kindest friend, and still gives me butterflies every day. Not a day goes by that I don't thank my Heavenly Father for sending me this man and for giving me enough brains to say YES to him for eternity! To the best husband and father a girl could ever ask for- love you more, babe.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
All about Chase.
My due date is rapidly approaching which, for some reason, I have had mixed emotions about. When I was pregnant with Chase, I COULD NOT WAIT another minute to hold my sweet baby! With this pregnancy, I find myself a little sad sometimes thinking that Chase and I won't have "just us" time anymore. Our whole world is going to change and I can't believe that the past 18 months have gone by so quickly for the both of us. I am extremely excited to hold our baby and trust that a mother's heart will grow to fit her growing family, but I still want to document everything about CHASE for this post. I know he might feel a little neglected in the coming months and I just want to remember everything about this sweet time in his life.
Chase has started to sleep in until about 8 or 8:30 which is extremely unexpected because he used to be such a regular "7 AM" kind of a kid. We absolutely love it, but Chad and Chase don't get to spend as much time together anymore because Chad goes to work anytime between 8 and 8:30. :( Chase absolutely loves breakfast foods. Pancakes, fruit, yogurt, and cold cereal are his top picks. He WILL NOT let me feed him anymore. Due to his new found independance, I always remove his shirt before I hand over the food and eating utensil to him. It's a messy business, but he gets MOST of the food in his mouth.
Chase absolutely LOVES our dog, KC. He loves to climb on him, pull his ears, chase him around the house, and give him doggie treats. I am so glad that KC is such a good dog to kids!
Since it is so hot right now, I purchased a slide for our playroom. Chase loves to go up and down on it all day long! He is very into climbing right now.
Chase has recently learned how to give "kisses". It is so cute! He puckers his lips and smacks one on me anytime I ask. I fully take advantage of this because I know it won't last forever.
He also has started to really enjoy books. I have always read to him, but he's never been interested before. Now he will go pick one out, sit on my lap, and help me turn the pages. His absolute FAVORITE is his "Goodnight Moon" book that is a recording of Grandpa reading it to him. We read it every night, but it isn't enough. Everytime we go into his room, he runs to the bookshelf and points to it.
Chase absolutely loves water. We have a little swimming pool for him out back and he loves to splash, get wet, and "blow bubbles" (that is mostly him getting his face wet and snorting up water). I am glad he is such a little fish!
Chase's vocabulary is growing rapidly. Some words include shoes, light, mama, dada, dog, ball, no, yes, and he "jabbers" all day long. I love when he scrunches up his face and puckers his lips as he says "no no" and points to the stuff he's not allowed to touch (dog bowls, decor, etc.)
Lastly, Chase is pretty shy. He doesn't like adults very much, but likes to play with kids. I'll admit, I like it when he snuggles close to me when he's timid around new people. He has such a sweet personality and I love seeing him grow every day. He definitely has a strong-willed side and we've been struggling with eating and throwing food. A lot. In fact, every day. But, my patience has been tested and I know that it is just a phase. In fact, everything Chase does is "just a phase", but instead of hoping it'll pass, I have found myself hoping he will stay like this a little bit longer. The days go by slowly, but the years pass by quickly.
I know that Chase will be such a wonderful big brother and won't even remember this time when he WASN'T a big brother, but I will. I will remember every smile, every hug, every kiss. No matter how much he grows over the years, he will always be my baby.
Chase has started to sleep in until about 8 or 8:30 which is extremely unexpected because he used to be such a regular "7 AM" kind of a kid. We absolutely love it, but Chad and Chase don't get to spend as much time together anymore because Chad goes to work anytime between 8 and 8:30. :( Chase absolutely loves breakfast foods. Pancakes, fruit, yogurt, and cold cereal are his top picks. He WILL NOT let me feed him anymore. Due to his new found independance, I always remove his shirt before I hand over the food and eating utensil to him. It's a messy business, but he gets MOST of the food in his mouth.
Chase absolutely LOVES our dog, KC. He loves to climb on him, pull his ears, chase him around the house, and give him doggie treats. I am so glad that KC is such a good dog to kids!
Since it is so hot right now, I purchased a slide for our playroom. Chase loves to go up and down on it all day long! He is very into climbing right now.
Chase has recently learned how to give "kisses". It is so cute! He puckers his lips and smacks one on me anytime I ask. I fully take advantage of this because I know it won't last forever.
He also has started to really enjoy books. I have always read to him, but he's never been interested before. Now he will go pick one out, sit on my lap, and help me turn the pages. His absolute FAVORITE is his "Goodnight Moon" book that is a recording of Grandpa reading it to him. We read it every night, but it isn't enough. Everytime we go into his room, he runs to the bookshelf and points to it.
Chase absolutely loves water. We have a little swimming pool for him out back and he loves to splash, get wet, and "blow bubbles" (that is mostly him getting his face wet and snorting up water). I am glad he is such a little fish!
Chase's vocabulary is growing rapidly. Some words include shoes, light, mama, dada, dog, ball, no, yes, and he "jabbers" all day long. I love when he scrunches up his face and puckers his lips as he says "no no" and points to the stuff he's not allowed to touch (dog bowls, decor, etc.)
Lastly, Chase is pretty shy. He doesn't like adults very much, but likes to play with kids. I'll admit, I like it when he snuggles close to me when he's timid around new people. He has such a sweet personality and I love seeing him grow every day. He definitely has a strong-willed side and we've been struggling with eating and throwing food. A lot. In fact, every day. But, my patience has been tested and I know that it is just a phase. In fact, everything Chase does is "just a phase", but instead of hoping it'll pass, I have found myself hoping he will stay like this a little bit longer. The days go by slowly, but the years pass by quickly.
I know that Chase will be such a wonderful big brother and won't even remember this time when he WASN'T a big brother, but I will. I will remember every smile, every hug, every kiss. No matter how much he grows over the years, he will always be my baby.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Baby Brother
Chad surprised me with a 3D sonogram session for my birthday and here are a few pictures of our little guy:
Here he is smiling for us:
He has a little dimple chin like his big brother:
He is so cute!
He is itching his eyes:
Little curled up toes!
I highly recommend 3D sonogram pictures. It was so amazing to see our little guy in such clarity. The place was incredible--so kind, friendly, and gave us extra pictures. I hope we can do it for our next baby, too!
Here he is smiling for us:
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