Life With 2 Boys

What a crazy busy life! Since the last time I wrote Daniel celebrated his 3rd birthday! He's 3! We were able to celebrate at our house with both sets of grandparents and Aunt Nens.  He wanted a Mickey cake so we had a whole Mickey theme. I think he enjoyed everything about it!



I can't believe that tomorrow James will be 8 weeks old! He's really starting to change and grow. I noticed the other day that his cheeks are starting to fill out. He is starting to smile, but we only see them a couple of times a day so far. He laughed in his sleep yesterday while I was holding him. I pretty much melted, because it was the cutest thing ever!

He isn't the happiest baby all the time, but neither was Daniel. We think he might have reflux though, so I am hoping his doctor will put him on Zantac to help him. He spits up constantly. He cries in pain until he does. Even 2 hours after he eats he'll still be spitting up...and by that point it's curdled. Ew! Poor little guy. I know first hand while acid reflux feels like. Not to mention he's super gassy and screams in pain from that too. Everyone has well meaning advice, but really, every baby is different and believe me, I've tried many of the things people have suggested and claim are sure fire ways to help. Hopefully he can find some relief soon though.

When he is happy though, he is just the sweetest. He'll coo and just stare and look all over the place trying to take it all in. He's very strong! He can lift his head way off our chests and look around. He about rolled himself over last night on the floor. The other day he scooted himself almost a foot! Crazy little guy!

We think he might have blue eyes! I'm still on the fence though. By this point Daniel's were totally brown. James' are very dark blue, but every once in awhile I almost feel like I can see flecks of brown. I read that eyes don't always change permanently until between 6-9 months, so I guess we'll just wait and see.



Daniel just adores his "baby brudder". He talks in a high pitched voice to mimic baby talk. He gives hugs and kisses. When we're out he'll tell people about James and make sure they know that he's his brother. He can be a little rough when hugging, but we watch closely and it barely phases James! I think they're going to be great little buddies (and probably little troublemakers too)!



I LOVE being a mommy to 2 little boys! I feel like going from one to two kids has been much easier than I anticipated. It's no walk in the park by any means, but I just feel so much more laid back this time. Partly because I've done this before and partly because I take medicine for my anxiety this time. I can't even tell you how much of a relief it is not to feel nervous and anxious 24/7. With Daniel I was worried about every single thing. And while I still worry about both of my boys, it a "normal" worry.

I was never afraid like some moms that I wouldn't love him as much as my first born. I've loved James since the moment I knew I was pregnant. It is truly amazing how much love I feel for each of them.

I've always wanted 3 kids, but financially it's just not in the cards. I feel at peace though. For the time anyway, I feel like our family is complete. I'm in no way ready to make any permanent choices, but unless God sees fit to give us a surprise no more babies. My body needs a good long rest anyway. It was a rough pregnancy. I remember after I had Daniel I actually felt a little sad from time to time. I was so happy to have him here, but I missed all those kicks and hiccups. While I enjoyed them with James too, I don't miss being pregnant at all this time around!

I love our little family, and I feel like we're getting into a fairly good rhythm. It's been so nice having Jacob home on Christmas break to help with the boys. We just celebrated our first Christmas as a family of 4. Christmas has become so much fun to celebrate again. I loved watching Daniel open all of his presents and he even got to help open James' too.







Well, this is as good of place as any to wrap this post up. It sounds like both of my boys are in need of us!