Yesterday, Matthew turned 7 weeks old. I can't believe how the time is flying. On the one hand, he seems so new, and on the other, I don't remember life without him. I know it has been a few weeks since I have posted, but I have a good excuse - I went back to work in the beginning of August and juggling working at home with an infant and a 2.5 yr. old has its challenges! Now if I could only get them to nap at the same time, it would be a great help. However, they seem to have their own schedules that have nothing to do with coordinating with one another. :)
Ah, well, I know I will look back on these days of spit up, time outs, and diapers fondly. Fortunately, Matthew is a pretty easy going little guy. He's happiest when he's being held and is very alert and aware of his surroundings. He started smiling at around 4 weeks and can hold his head up like a champ. He's already starting to show us he wants to be mobile by pushing himself forward when he lies on his tummy. He's a pretty good sleeper at night and last night slept from 10:30 to 4. YAY!!!
Adam is really doing a great job adjusting to not being the only child. He's very sweet with his baby brother and kisses his head all the time. He sings the ABC's to him when Matthew is crying, and is always helping me to change his diaper and get him dressed. Adam is growing up so fast. He can already dress himself with very little assistance. He wants to do everything himself and most of the time, he can do it successfully. It is incredible to me the grasp that he has on how things in the world work with only 2.5 years of being here. He knows how to get to our new house and recognizes our old house when we drive past it. He always notices cars that are like mommy and daddy's. He is starting preschool next week and I am struggling with the concept that my baby is starting school. He is so ready in so many ways and I know he will just love it once he gets used to being in a new environment. I am so fortunate to have been able to keep him home for so long.
I am also working with a couple other moms in our neighborhood to start a moms group. We all have little kids and it would be great to have a network of support right here in our little neighborhood. Our first meeting is in a few weeks. :)
Needless to say, I am VERY behind on writing thank you notes for all the wonderful gifts Matthew John received. I promise to get to it very soon. :)
Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day weekend.
