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!

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: