catch up

Matthew and Thomas have both started soccer. Thomas just finished up his practices. He liked it but mainly just ran off and we had to chase him down to get him to join the group. Matthew seems to be enjoying it but gets tired after the first 30-45 mins. They are playing much better together now. Thomas is no longer napping because he wants to play with Matthew when he gets home from school. They are both still great big brothers to Andrew. Andrew is crawling and cruising now. He is still a great baby. Very laid back and goes with the flow. I do drag him around everywhere, but he is such a trooper even if he has to skip a nap. He already appears to be a picky eater. He loves yogurt, but most of the other stuff I have to force feed. He is still doing baby food. I have just started introducing more table food, which he seems to like but still isn't completely ready for. At his 9 month check up he weighed 16 lbs 14 ozs (8%) and was 28" long (33%). He is right on track, and we are so happy with him!

Happy Birthday Thomas

Thomas turned three on the 13th. He had the best time at Lynn Meadows for his party. All of his friends came to help him celebrate. Happy Birthday Thomas! Both boys have started soccer. Matthew will actually be playing games, Thomas is just practicing but seems to love it! We are enjoying watching them. Andrew is officially mobile. He is crawling all over. He is such a happy, sweet baby. The boys still adore him and love interacting with him more now. It is fun to watch them. Matthew and Thomas have gotten to where they play really well together so that has been great!

A few pictures from Christmas

What we have been up to

December is always a busy month. Matthew had his school play. He was an alligator elf and did great!I think he enjoys getting on stage and dancing. He never seems scared and looks like he has a good time. We took the kids to Christmas in the Oaks in New Orleans. We rode the train, carousel, and looked at all the lights. The boys had a blast! We have been decorating the house, making cookies, wrapping presents, and finding Sam (our elf). Matthew is really excited about Christmas this year. I think he has a good understanding of Santa and what Christmas is about this year! We are all really looking forward to seeing everyone over the holidays, and the boys can't wait to play with their cousins! I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

6 months

Andrew had his 6 month check up. He is still doing amazing! The doctor is not concerned about him at all and says he is right on track! He weighed 14 lb 11 oz (6%) and was 26 1/4 in (35%). He is rolling all over the place. He can get up on all fours so I bet he will be crawling within the next month. He talks all the time and is such a happy, good baby. He loves to be held and cuddle with you. He is such a sweet baby. We started cereal and he seems to like it. He opens up his mouth and takes it very well. So far he is a clean eater :)

pumpkin patch, Halloween, and bike ride

Matthew had his first field trip to the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago. He even got to ride the big yellow school bus! He loved it. The big boys were Buzz lightyear for Halloween and Andrew was Superman during the day and a pumpkin at night. Matthew got a new bike for his birthday so Thomas got Matthew's old bike. We took our first family bike ride the other day. It was nice having both boys on a bike!

2 months and 4 months

Ok, so I think I forgot to post about Andrew's 2 month check up so I am going to double up. 2 Month check up was great! He weighed 10 lbs 2 ozs (10%) and was 20 3/4 in long (5%) The doctor was very impressed with his weight gain since birth and didn't foresee him having any delays from being early. 4 Month check up was today. He also checked out great! He weighed 12 lbs 15 oz (6%) and was 24 3/4 in long (34%) She wasn't too concerned about him not gaining more. I did check Matthew's numbers and Andrew was almost exactly the same as him and 2 and 4 months so I am not worried at all. Andrew is cooing and laughing a lot these days. His tummy seems to be more mature now so he isn't as gassy as he has been. He is rolling over and sleeping anywhere from 8-10 hrs at night. He loves to be held and played with. He kicks his arms and legs around like he is dancing all the time. He loves taking baths and is a great baby. He does get fussy a lot and has been drooling so I think he has already started teething. It seems to bother him more that it did Matthew and Thomas. He loves his wubanub! Here are a few pictures of him