Monday, October 29, 2007

Officially a "Terrible Two"

Brady turned two a couple weeks back, but it became more official with a birthday this past weekend to mark the occasion. Forty of Brady's favorite family members, and friends showed up to celebrate with him.

Pappa made a Wiggles cake, and Brady opened lots of gifts.

Yeah for Brady!!!

Cameron Update

Without too much fanfare, Cameron turned one month old this past weekend. As you can see from the pictures, he is getting bigger every day. In a month, he has managed to put on about three pounds and he grew about three inches.

Cameron is still on a feeding schedule that gets him up every 2-3 hours to eat, even at night. Erica and I (more Erica than I) are looking forward to those marathon 6 -hour sleep stretches that Brady was able to muster up by 8 weeks.

Cameron has started to show interest in looking at toys, and is even able to pick his head up when you put him on his belly. He is ahead of Brady in this category, of course, he also doesn't have a head circumference in the 90% percentile like his brother!!!







Friday, October 12, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADY!!!!!!




Dearest Brady, 2 years ago you came into the world at 6:15pm at 7 lbs 10 oz. You have since become quite an amazing little boy. You have such a curiosity about the world around you. You always want to "go bye bye" or play outside! You have embraced having your new little brother better than I ever could have imagined. I hope you never change. I hope you keep your love for life and your ability to find humor in EVERY situation. I hope you are always able to look at the world as new and exciting as you do now. Most of all I hope you know how loved you are!


New Pics




The outfit that Cameron is wearing is the same on Brady wore for his birth announcement. however it is already to small for Cameron!!!
Cameron is a healthy eater. He continues to get up every 2 hours at night. So much for the 4 hour stretch he was doing.


like father like son






The other night Brian was on the computer and Brady decided he wanted to be just like his dada!

Brady has also decided to be like mama and has learned how to pump milk!

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Double Stroller = Experienced Parents

My parents bought us a double stroller as a gift for the new baby, and boy was it useful. We took it to the Topsfield Fair yesterday. Brady gets to sit "shotgun", and Cameron in the rear. Our old carrier fits right into the back seat. We looked at quite a few models, but decided on this one because we liked the idea that it was two seats in a row, not side by side, which is way too wide.

It was sort of interesting pushing it around at the fair, because we went by several new parents with their single strollers, and we knew by having a double stroller, we were instantly viewed as the experienced parents now.

My New Brother

I don't know if you guys knew, but I got a new brother. His name is Cameron. He's a pretty cool guy, for a baby. I mean, he will sit with me and watch tv, and he likes to go in his swing. He also likes to drink milk, a lot!!!

I thinkt he best part of having a brother is knowing that soon, he'll be able to play with me. I already have lots of plans of what we'll do together. I can't wait! I love being a big brother. Now, I want a sister next. Got it mama?

See you all soon!

Love,

Brady

Which Stack is Which? Round 2

Last time, Brady was on the top, Cameron on the bottom. Now, can you guess which Stack is which this time?

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

One week old

So I'm taking a few minutes in between trying to breastfeed, pump, change dirty diapers, and entertaining Brady to update everyone about how things have been going. Cameron is doing very well. We had a Dr. appt Yesterday he's close to his birth weight but not quite so we go back on friday to have a weight check. He's not great at Breastfeeding so I have to pump and give him a bottle and at night we have to suppliment with formula. Generally he goes to bed at 10:00 and gets up around 1 or 2 am for a feeding and then again at 3 or4 for depending. He usually eats has his diaper changed and goes right back down which is nice. He sleeps what really seems like all day except when he wakes up to feed.
Brady is doing well! We took advantage of the fact that Cameron sleeps so much and went to the park today. Brady had a little melt downn at the park when he saw Cameron in his carriage and he said he wanted to ride in it, but once I told him he could help me push it he was better with it. Our double stroller is on the way so that shouldn't be a problem much longer. Balancing time between two children is difficult as I never want to slight either child (I expected this) and we're managing. It really is true that when you have a second child you don't divide your love you simply multiply it!!!!!! Picture soon to follow.