Happy Halloween 2010

Sweet Baby Sounds

Brotherly Love

Look Mom...it's our baby Jackson

1 Month New

Our sweet Jackson is officially 1 month new! Not much to write about so I'll let the photos do the talking :

 

Crazy Hair

Here is the inspiration for this year's Halloween costume...baby rock star!

Bumbo

This little blue seat, aka "the bumbo", is Rhonen's new favorite place to sit. However, it's challenging to get out of, especially with his chunky little thighs. 

3 weeks

Jackson is now 3 weeks old and filling in quite nicely (notice the breast milk rolls starting to form :) There's not much to note about his development...still just eating, sleeping, and pooping. I am starting to notice a daily schedule that he has...although it is of course, subject to change. He's such a beautiful, sweet baby. We are so blessed to have two amazing boys. Oh...just for fun...here's a picture of Rhonen when he was about the same age and in the same onesie! No doubting the fact that these two are brothers!

 

Week Two

Jackson is well and thriving! He has already gained almost two pounds since birth and grown an inch and a half!!!He's really starting to focus in while he's awake. Here's a few updated pictures with a couple funny faces :)

The Adjustment Period

I had no idea what to expect coming home from the hospital. How much harder will it really be with two? My only observation so far...it brings multitasking to a whole new level! Bringing Jackson home to his older brother has proven to be challenging and surprising. Initially, there was so much going on with family and friends that I think Rhonen was a little confused about just what Jackson was doing in our home. He has now warmed up to the idea and is getting used to having a little brother. While Rhonen is excited about Jackson...he is sometimes too excited. It took about a week before he stopped swatting at the baby. And jealousy does arise around feeding time. But considering all of the change that happened over the last few weeks, Rhonen is doing very well in his big brother role. His face lights up when he gets to touch Jackson and he is good at giving "Jack Jack" kisses.

Dustin and I have had to adjust our attention towards both boys...instead of just one. For me I am constantly looking for opportunities to be with just Rhonen. Most of my time is spent holding/feeding one and speaking/feeding/bathing/dressing the other. So when I can steel a moment with Rho I try to make it special. And in the early days of life, the mother is the primary caregiver for an infant...so Dustin looks for bonding time with Jackson. We have all had to give a little one way or another. The end result...our family is drastically different and exponentially better because of our little Jackson.