Update...

So it has been a month and some days since my last post... it has definitely been super busy around here, but let me catch you up with what has been going on around here... since Jonathan's arrival things were busy in our house. Dad and mom arrived and dad definitely got busy with different projects around the house. He installed a much needed closet light in my linen closet,tiled a beautiful back splash in my kitchen and fixed the base board that David attempted to fix himself a year ago. We also had a patio installed which looks amazing, all we have to do now is get some furniture for the outside to truly enjoy it (oh and if it can get a few degrees cooler that would be even better!) One more thing... we also took a very short road trip to Connecticut to visit with our friends Pete, Melissa and Terissa! I know its crazy...who in their right mind would have all this busyness and travel weeks after having a baby... me that's who! It was super busy but all so worth it!

Life has definitely changed and for the better, although its taking some getting used to. Yes life is hectic, and there is a bigger lack of sleep for everyone but we have been given the opportunity to be parents once again and that is a true blessing. Matthew's life has definitely changed because of this tantrums have started appearing (yuck!). I have noticed however that if we keep super busy he has a great day. It's hard though because I can't really take him places like I want to with Jonathan being so little it makes it a bit harder, so we try to get creative here at home.. doing different crafts or playing with his favorite...bubbles!

Jonathan has gotten bigger and is more alert now... he starting to smile alot more and coos when he is on the swing. Ah.. he finally likes to sit on the swing and the bouncer. He used to cry as soon as we put him on it but now he lasts a bit longer... enough time for me to either put a load of laundry and fold... or empty dishwasher and cook! I am hoping he starts liking it more so my house can get back in some type of organized order! We shall see... Thanks to my mom who usually comes over and gets is back in shape in a matter of seconds... we love when she comes over!

Well that is all for now... hopefully later on tonight I can download some photos of the patio and the kitchen (and of the kids) and post them as well.

Jonathan James is Here!

It has been a week since Jonathan (JJ) has arrived and what a wonderful blessing and addition to our family he is! Yes we had forgotten the sleepless nights, countless diaper changes and the fussiness of it all but it is all worth it. Thank goodness we have had some wonderful help from our parents! My mom watched Matthew while we were at the hospital and stayed with us the first week home! Then mom and dad came down and are staying with us for the next two weeks. It has been a lot of help and we are so grateful to have such wonderful parents! ( We have even kept dad super busy with tons of projects!)

The delivery this time was a lot better than the first time. It went really quick. My contractions began at around 6am on Saturday morning and we headed out of the house at around 7 am. Got to the hospital and checked in at 8:30 and at 11:45am Jonathan made his entrance into the world. I was rather amazed at how fast it really was. He weighed 8lbs and was 20.25 inches long. He did lose some weight while at the hospital so we left and he was 7lbs. The first visit to the pediatrician was great... he did gain a few ounces so she has him coming back this week again to check his weight and make sure he is gaining weight properly.

Matthew is doing better than I expected as far as the baby goes... he isn't completely ignoring him and he has his moments of wanting to help. He will not kiss or touch the baby but he does call JJ his baby. His behavior however has gone haywire... I think to get attention he is acting out more than usual. He has thrown some tantrums and has crying fits. To me the hardest part is making sure that he receives enough attention from both me and David. I think so far we are doing a good job of it and I want to keep that up.

Well that's the update so far... I will continue blogging as I get a chance... here are some photos of Jonathan and Matthew too!

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June 2nd, June 3rd.. still no Jonathan

Well the due date has come and gone... another day has gone by and still Jonathan has not arrived. He must really like being in mommy's warm belly because he is not budging so far. We have been scheduled for a induction on Wednesday. That is the earliest that they can get me in! I am really praying that he will come tonight or this weekend. So that is what is happening in our little world... I will keep you updated when Jonathan makes his debut into our world!

Matthew's 2nd Birthday

Here are photos of Mathew's second birthday!

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Jonathan Update

Went to the doctor today for the beginning of my weekly appointments until Jonathan arrives on June 2nd (or so they say!) The doctor says he is measuring great. He should be around 7 lbs or so... He also said I may be 1 to 2 cm dialated... but we shall see next week. We are not fully prepared... the house looks like a hurricane has gone through it.. we are still in the process of moving Matthew to his new big boy room and getting ready for David's and Matthew's birthday party this Saturday. I guess I should get my bag ready just in case Jonathan decides to make his appearance a bit earlier than June 2nd... we will keep you updated!

Easter and Spring Break!

What a great break this was... I can't believe we are back at work... Here are some photos of the things we did during our break!

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BUM...

So almost every Sunday morning we see these wonderful hot air balloons in our neighborhood... today they were in our front yard and moved to our back yard. Well I got Matthew out of bed because he like his nerdy parents love looking at them... well he is learning how to say balloon but he still cannot do the letter Ll so instead of balloon we get bum... here is a short video of him talking about the balloon!

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