3 Weeks Old

It's been three weeks since we brought Miles home from the hospital and we've been doing
really well.  Ryan decided to take an extended paternity leave this time around which is
awesome.  Not only is it great for him because he gets to spend so much time with the boys,
but it is really helpful for me.  He has been so attentive filling up my water bottle (which is
honestly done a million times a day while I'm nursing), making us breakfast, giving the boys
baths, getting them ready for bed...the list goes on.  I don't know how I would have done it
all without him here.  I'm sure I'd find a way, I probably just wouldn't be as sane. ;)

It's been really fun to watch the three of them together.  They are having a blast.  We've
been hanging around the house a lot and spending most of our time outside.  We blow the
pool up in our backyard nearly every single day and lately there has been a post dinner
water gun ("shoot gun") fight to end each night.  Even Joe, who used to steer clear of the
water, is joining in on the fun.

When the boys aren't swimming, we're hanging out in the front of the house watching them
ride their bikes/cars/scooters/etc. up and down the sidewalk, or chilling on the front lawn.

And Miles is doing what he does best these days...sleeping.  He is such a good baby!  He
sleeps, wakes up to eat, and then goes back to sleep.  He has a few periods per day when
he is alert for a little while and I'll take him outside to lay on the grass and look up at the
trees.  But after a bit he starts to get a little fussy and I know he's ready to go back to bed.

He does OK at night in regards to going right back to sleep.  The problem is he wakes up
every 2 hours which can make for a long night.  He falls asleep while he's eating and
I'm so tired that I let him and decide we should both just go back to bed.  But then he's
hungry faster and is up quicker.  I'm working on keeping us both awake so he can eat longer
each time and hopefully extend those nighttime stretches.  Fingers crossed. 

A few photos of my sleepy buddy.

 

Happy 4th of July!!

Smile

Sure it may be gas, but that doesn't make it any less sweet. :)

 

The First Bath

Snuggle Buddy

Close your ears American Academy of Pediatrics...yes, I sleep with my newborn.  I tried to

put him in his bassinet the first few nights, but after him waking up every 30 minutes I

decided my sleep and sanity were more important that following all the rules.  I know Miles

will be safe next to me.  I have no big blankets on him, and my head is next to his body so

there is no way I can roll onto him.  Plus, is there anything better than snuggling with a

newborn??  I've literally woken up nose to nose with him multiple times.

As much as I love my sleep,

I am definitely going to miss this once he moves into his own bed.

Grandma and Grandpa's Visit

My mom and Larry stayed with us for a week and a half after Miles was born.  We love

having them and they are just about the easiest house guests you could ever ask for.  Plus

the boys love spending time with them and it gave me more time to focus on Miles,

so it was great all around.

Overall the first week with Miles home was great.  There has definitely been some adjusting

by everyone, but obviously that was to be expected.  Miles is up every 2 hours or so to eat,

so I am adjusting to fragmented sleep.  As for the boys, they are adjusting to life with a new

brother.  It's not a problem with them not liking him.  They love him like crazy and always

want to be around him.  The problem is the influx of energy we're currently experiencing.

Leading up to Miles being born, we were on the go all the time.  Swim lessons in the

morning, followed by a trip to the pool, lunch, naps, and possibly a post nap swim as well.

We've been relaxing a lot this first week so the kids have been cooped up in the house.  It is

honestly like they are bouncing off the walls.  They're not listening as well, to put it mildly,

and acting out more.  I truly believe once we can get out and move a little bit

things will get back to normal.

Here are a few pictures from Miles' first week at home.

 

We couldn't have asked for better weather.  For being the start of Summer it was super mild

which gave us lots of opportunities to hang out in the yard.

We also managed to get ourselves out to run a few errands.  Miles wasn't the biggest fan of

the car at first.  He would cry so hard that he would hold his breath.  We had to keep looking

back to make sure he was still breathing.  Hopefully the disdain for the car is short lived.

At least he looks cute in his carseat.  SO tiny!!

 I did my best to let go of Miles long enough to give Grandma and Grandpa

some quality snuggles. ;)

But when Miles wasn't available, Owen was happy to fill in.

Thanks for taking such great care of us Grandma and Grandpa!!  We love you and were so

glad you got to come and meet the newest member of our family!!

Going Home

 

I think it's safe to say Owen and Joe are happy to have their new little brother home.