Month 2!

Presenting Winston Churchill



Just kidding - it's Noah Michael!

With his big brother.


Oh my God - those chubby cheeks.




I can't believe it has been a month since I last posted, but we've been super busy over here. We've moved into a new house and we've been hanging out with family and friends the whole time. It has been incredible to be able to see everyone whenever we want. My dad stops by after work all the time, Aunt Ella, Aunt Wanda, Brittany, Aunt Genie, Jess and Sarah have all babysat. One night we went out with our house guest, Rocky and came home at midnight to find 3 babysitters - Aunt Wanda, Sarah and Aunt Ella. We actually started out with 2, but it made my heart burst to see everyone. We are so lucky! It's funny because Evan has always been such a momma's boy, but poor little Noah is passed around so much, I don't think he knows who I am. He thinks he has 8 mommas. I think it has a lot to do with the nursing too. Evan strictly breastfed. Noah prefers the bottle (except for the middle of the night - I'm so happy I don't have to make a bottle when I'm half asleep) so I have to constantly pump my milk and then bottlefeed him. Such a pain having that extra step except now anyone can watch him because he doesn't need my boobs. In fact we had a crazy day today... Thank God Aunt Genie, Uncle Dan and Jess were visiting because my $150 breast pump finally quit. It was on it's last leg, but today was it. Unfortunately, Mike took the car to Philly today... So I had to get poor Uncle Dan to drive me to CVS to buy a quick replacement.

Yesterday Noah had his 2 mo. well visit and he has gained 6 lbs. since birth! Here's his stats...

Weight: 13 lbs.10 oz 86.71%
Height: 2 ft. 82.84%
Head: 15.75 in. 47%

Also, poor guy is starting reflux meds, just like his brother. I'm just glad it isn't affecting his weight - poor little guy. As for our life here... I'm not going to lie and say it's hearts and rainbows all the time. It's HARD. very hard. I have a 3 year old jumping off the steps and running around, plus a crying baby, plus moving into a new place. I'll be honest and say I've had some breakdowns. Thank God for Mike and the family... Everybody's here all the time to entertain the big boy and the baby, giving me a break. Another great thing is Marti came with John, Jude and Maggie. Evan was dying for some kids and he had such a great time playing with them (and Becky) all day. In fact, Becky came over for a sleepover when Mike was away and I think Noah, Evan and I gave her a good dose of birth control!

Also, my little Evan despite stripping naked everyday and running around like crazy has been way better than I ever could imagine. He's actually grown up quite a bit, peeing in the potty by himself - MOMMY! I PEED ALL OVER THE SEAT! Without me asking he calms the baby - either by turning on his musical play pad, popping in a pacifier, or even a bottle. Evan baby, you're awesome. When Marti's kids arrived last week, John got out of the car and said "Mom, Evan got big!". It's true. He's a little boy. I don't know if it's because I have a newborn, but he's lost so much baby in his face and body.

Here he is with his dad.

Noah's 1st Month Update

poop poop poop
pee pee pee
I'm so cute
look at me!




11 pounds of pure Noah!

He actually projectile pooped on me today. He shot my arm, the blanket hanging on the edge of his bed and everything in between!

Our little Noah is looking more and more like Evan as he's growing. Evan, but with a little less hair at that age, and a little chubbier. Even though he was a full pound lighter at birth, he's surpassed Evan in weight in the weeks that followed. His face is rounder and he eats a lot more. He does seem to suffer a bit from the reflux issue that Evan had, but at least I know how to nip it in the butt by eliminating dairy and caffeine from my diet.

Mike and I had Dave, Lea, Gisella, Michael and little Mikey over to see the baby. My poor guests came over on Saturday and I hadn't even brushed my teeth yet and the house was in shambles. Thankfully they know me well enough to expect that and it was fun to have everyone over. Lea taught Evan about talking "stickies" on my Mac and now Evan's obsessed with it.

Evan's friend Audrey, her little sister Sammy and their mom Shari came over yesterday for a playdate. We walked to the park and had a picnic dinner. It was a little chaotic with the 2 infants and both Shari and I had to stop for a nursing break and to chase away the hungry squirrels. Evan had a late bedtime because we didn't walk back until it was turning dark (we were actually the last people to leave the park), but it was fun. Shari brought over this delicious vegetarian dish for me and Mike - I think Mike will actually like it, it's that good!

Evan's having fun with his new brother despite some tantrums focused on me and Mike. He's very sweet with the baby, but a little off-kilter. He's been shy at school once the baby was born and stays by me when I drop him off instead of running off with his friends. Also, at gym class he wanted me by his side for the first half of class instead of running off and jumping off the equipment like a crazy man. He also always wants Mommy to put him to bed all the time and he hangs out and tries to get my attention when I nurse. Other than that, the little guy is doing amazingly well for as Mike says Noah is for Evan the "playdate that never goes away".

Noah's first visit to Grandma's and Pop's

Noah had a busy day! Aunt Ella, Aunt Donna and Olivia visited in the morning.





Becky and Janice visited later in the day. They brought over the funniest t-shirt that Bob picked out. I will post a shot of Noah wearing it when he wakes up tomorrow. So funny! He also got a surfboard tummy matte from Becky. Very appropriate since we're moving to the shore.


Becky manhandles Noah.


I'm wearing my lovely nursing smock.



Evan got some sparklers and pops from Becky.


Here he is playing with them before bedtime.

Aunt Brittany time

Play All Day!

That's what Evan sings every time Aunt Brittany comes to visit. Thankfully Brittany has been helping us out big time. She came over 2 weekends in a row and took off 2 days of work. She's been my slave girl, taking Noah in the middle of night after a feeding when he's having a hard time falling back to sleep. She takes Evan to the park, puts him down for naps and bedtime, gets him dressed in the morning. I wish she could just live with us, but unfortunately she has a life in Brooklyn. Poop. Here are some Aunt Brittany highlights...

First of all cute hands.



And feet!



Cute baby!


Brittany and Noah joined us at Evan's school for the Mother's Day Tea! There the kids sang a bunch of songs to their mommies. Then we all sat down for tea and snacks. I learned from Evan's teachers that Evan eats foods at school all the time that he never eats at home - like cream cheese and strawberries on cinnamon sugar graham crackers! Just when you think you know someone...



Carrying my big boy like a baby after the Mother's Day Tea.


We walked to the Adobe Cafe one night for Mexican (Evan loves the guacamole). It was beautiful eating outside, but it was one of those crazy nights when Noah nursed the entire time and Evan just wanted to dance with Aunt Brittany on the sidewalk. Here they are on Main St. at Le Bus for lunch after Noah's 2nd doctor visit.



Let me tell you about the doctor visit. The doctor tells us before Noah's weigh-in that normally strictly breast-fed babies loose some weight in the first couple of weeks. I didn't think anything of it remembering van had lost some weight at first. So then she weighed Noah- and he had gained 2 lbs since his birth! What a little piggy

At his doctor visit...




Dr. Cronin looks at Noah's stats on the computer.



Last night the boys (Mike, Evan and Noah) hung out on the porch with Stephanie, Brandon and their friends.

Our first family of 4 outing

The Please Touch Museum!

We've had a quite a few outings since Noah was born. Some were good, some were crazy, but each time we learn a little more.

Right before we were about to leave.





Noah poses with Captain Noah! I, again, in my lovely nursing smock.

Easter Egg Hunt

Going back a few weeks...

Dying eggs.




Eating yummy food.


We found out Easter baskets the next day.


Had the Easter egg hunt...



And found an Easter snake! We tried to feed him an egg, but it didn't work out.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Some cute random stuff...

A few weekends before Noah was born... I miss this long hair. The entire family has prohibited me from ever getting his hair cut again. Brittany is especially upset about it. UPDATE: Mima and PoPo love the new do'! So not the entire family...


Here I am pregnant. I'm so happy Noah is out. I was so sick of being preggers.


Grandma visits and helps take Noah to his first doctor visit.



Here we are at Noah's first doctor visit.

I give Noah kisses.


And he kisses me back!

EVAN'S SCHOOL PICTURES