Six weeks

From top to bottom, this is one sweet boy!

Seven!!

Our biggest boy turned 7 yesterday, although it does not seem quite possible that 7 years have passed since his birth- I remember it all so clearly still. I guess the birth of one's first child is not something easily forgotten! Sam's Grandma B and Jane are visiting us from Iowa, so we had a fun family party for Sam this weekend. Grannie and Grandpa M. came over for a yummy dinner and present opening. We reminisced about Sam's birth, as they were all in San Francisco with us for the big event, as were some of you, my faithful blog readers!! We are planning another party with his friends for this coming weekend, hopefully at a park, weather permitting.

Quote of the Day

We've finally gotten around to toilet training Patchie, although why exactly we decided to do this with a newborn in the house, I'm not quite sure. But, it did seem like time, so that's what I've been doing these days- nursing the baby and running to the bathroom with Elias. Yesterday he pooped in the potty and when I asked him if he was sure he was all done he said, glancing down into the potty, "Oh yeah, because that one is awesome!"

5 weeks

I know I keep saying how fast time is flying by, but really now- 5 weeks, already? Slow down, baby! He is growing so fast- getting chubby little cheeks and the start of an adorable double chin. He is starting to have some longer awake periods which is nice, and of course, those heart-stoppingly gorgeous little grins. He consistently sleeps for at least one 4 hour block at night and is always down for a nice afternoon nap with me, if I can squeeze it in. All in all, it's been a good 5 weeks. I'm trying hard to soak in all of his sweet babyness, because I really know how very fast it all goes.

The payoff

These first real smiles, when your baby is awake and looking right at you, are really what it is all about!

Hallelujah!

Atticus slept for 6 straight hours last night! What a keeper he is!!

Sling Time

Atticus and I are starting to venture out of the house just a little bit- mostly to hang out in the front yard with the two big boys. Here is Atti, all snuggled into a New Native Sling we borrowed from a friend. It's a pretty sweet ride. Maybe tomorrow we'll try a little stroll around the neighborhood!


Look who knows how to smile for the camera already!