Almost 12 weeks

It is hard to believe how fast time is flying by. Matthew will be 12 weeks old on Thursday and is really becoming his own little person. He's found his voice and will babble and coo whole conversations. I just wish we knew what he was trying to say. He'll just carry on chattering away as we talk with him. He's very alert and doesn't like to sleep during the day. Thank goodness he's a good sleeper at night. We are so enjoying these weeks of babyhood and know that they are so fleeting.

Adam is LOVING preschool so much that we are adding friday mornings to his schedule. That should give me a little more time to get things done, which will give me more time to focus on Adam after school. Adam also just started swimming lessons. He has always loved the water and mastered blowing bubbles and kicking in his first 30 minute lesson. Michael Phelps, look out! He's been doing really well at doing things by himself and has been getting himself dressed in the mornings. He has a great sense of style and wants his outfits to be "super cute". Though yesterday, I had to send him back to the drawing board when he wanted to wear red shorts and a red shirt that didn't match. He then decided to trade the red shirt for red socks...

I am loving that there is a hint of crispness in the air. Fall is my favorite time of year and I can't wait for sweater weather. We're still working on our home improvement projects! Our paint cans have been purchased and we are ready to open them up and get that paint on the walls... Such fun!

Happy October tomorrow!

2 Months and Growing!

Today Matthew is 2 months old! It is also our 3 year anniversary. We were remarking this morning how much our lives have changed in the last 3 years. What a journey it has been!

Now, onto Matthew... He had his 2 month doctors appointment this morning. He weighs 12 pounds, 12 ounces. That's more than a 4.5 pounds gained since birth. No wonder my back is tired from carrying him around all day! He's grown 2.5 inches in height as well. He's in the 90th percentile for height and 75th for weight. Quite different from Adam who hovered around the 25th percentile in his early months. Matthew was diagnosed to be a healthy and happy baby. Though he doesn't sleep much during the day, he's pretty easy at night - just eating and sleeping without much fuss. So, though I am sleep deprived, I'm still functional. :)

Adam started preschool last week. He had a bit of a struggle transitioning to the classroom without mom or dad by his side. But this morning, he cried for less than a minute when I told him I was leaving and then was quickly distracted by making a project with glue. He's doing very well and is proud to be a big boy with his backpack and lunchbox. I am still struggling with the idea that my baby is off to school and getting all of us ready and out the door in the morning is definitely a family effort. I can't imagine having to do it every day since he's only going to school two days a week! He was so inspired by his first day of school that he decided he needed more time at his desk at home... hence the photo. ;)