And here's Brittany with her best friend since elementary school, Jeannine, who happens to be 1 of 2 of our blog followers. Thank you, Jeannine! Brittany is the other...
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This is Mike's post, but I had to get rid of the photos of me. Greasy hair is one thing, but it looked like someone punched me in the face in the winery shots (we went to Hawk Haven winery for Sangria Sunday a few weekends back).
Here's some beachy summertime photos in their place! Here we are in Stone Harbor (but yes, OC is still our favorite).
Napping on the beach in OC. Notice the "Instent"? Evan, Noah and I picked it up at the Ac-a-me and it's been perfect for the little boys (and mommies) to nap in on the beach. It lets us stay there for hours and hours.
More beach and more napping. This shot was taken after Evan ate 3.5 slices of Mac's pizza. I have no idea where the food goes on this skinny boy until he goes to the bathroom.
Wait... Someone isn't napping here.
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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.
The jeep is back
My dad put a new battery in Olivia's old jeep. Check Evan out...
And here's Brittany with her best friend since elementary school, Jeannine, who happens to be 1 of 2 of our blog followers. Thank you, Jeannine! Brittany is the other...
And here's Brittany with her best friend since elementary school, Jeannine, who happens to be 1 of 2 of our blog followers. Thank you, Jeannine! Brittany is the other...
Clifford
... At our local library. Literally only a block away! The picture was taken after Noah threw up all over me.
SUMMERTIME, AND THE LIVIN'S E-Z, PART 2
This is Mike's post, but I had to get rid of the photos of me. Greasy hair is one thing, but it looked like someone punched me in the face in the winery shots (we went to Hawk Haven winery for Sangria Sunday a few weekends back).
Here's some beachy summertime photos in their place! Here we are in Stone Harbor (but yes, OC is still our favorite).
Napping on the beach in OC. Notice the "Instent"? Evan, Noah and I picked it up at the Ac-a-me and it's been perfect for the little boys (and mommies) to nap in on the beach. It lets us stay there for hours and hours.
More beach and more napping. This shot was taken after Evan ate 3.5 slices of Mac's pizza. I have no idea where the food goes on this skinny boy until he goes to the bathroom.
Wait... Someone isn't napping here.
Noah is 3 mos. old
We thought we'd class it up a bit and put Noah in a tuxedo onesie.
I had to post a million of these because he's just so damn cute.
So Noah's eyebrows are starting to grow in and so is more hair (although he's losing his little mullet in the back. Now it's just a little patch). His hair looks like it's coming in darker too. He's still talking away "Ah-GOO!" "Ah-GA!" and "GEEEEE". If you start cracking up, so will he in the funniest laugh ever.
Evan's been a huge help and I'm not being sarcastic or funny. He really is. He entertains Noah and stops him from crying. As Evan calls it - babysitting! He gets toys for his baby brother, bottles, pacis... Anything for "his" baby. One morning Evan got up late while Noah was taking his morning nap in the guest room. Evan looked around and said that he missed Noah.
It's really awesome... He doesn't even try to manhandle or hurt the little guy, like older kids do when they're jealous and pretend like they're trying to love the baby. He's the type of kid you can trust to sit with his brother while you're trying to make breakfast, lunch or dinner. He even calls him his best friend!
Noah is still not sleeping through the night though. He was doing good for a strictly breast milk fed baby for a while - only getting up once a night for a feeding then passing out again. BUT... the last week has been really rough. He's been up many times each night and sometimes has a hard time falling back to sleep, which turns me into a zombie every day. It doesn't help that Mike has been in Denver for the week. Maybe Noah senses that? Please start sleeping again baby... Please?
I had to post a million of these because he's just so damn cute.
So Noah's eyebrows are starting to grow in and so is more hair (although he's losing his little mullet in the back. Now it's just a little patch). His hair looks like it's coming in darker too. He's still talking away "Ah-GOO!" "Ah-GA!" and "GEEEEE". If you start cracking up, so will he in the funniest laugh ever.
Evan's been a huge help and I'm not being sarcastic or funny. He really is. He entertains Noah and stops him from crying. As Evan calls it - babysitting! He gets toys for his baby brother, bottles, pacis... Anything for "his" baby. One morning Evan got up late while Noah was taking his morning nap in the guest room. Evan looked around and said that he missed Noah.
It's really awesome... He doesn't even try to manhandle or hurt the little guy, like older kids do when they're jealous and pretend like they're trying to love the baby. He's the type of kid you can trust to sit with his brother while you're trying to make breakfast, lunch or dinner. He even calls him his best friend!
Noah is still not sleeping through the night though. He was doing good for a strictly breast milk fed baby for a while - only getting up once a night for a feeding then passing out again. BUT... the last week has been really rough. He's been up many times each night and sometimes has a hard time falling back to sleep, which turns me into a zombie every day. It doesn't help that Mike has been in Denver for the week. Maybe Noah senses that? Please start sleeping again baby... Please?
Fun with Mima and PoPo
It was an eating and present opening extravaganza!
Plus we pulled up one night to see a big, fat skunk hanging out in our back yard!
Plus we got in a fight with a bunch of SH snots!
Here's our weekend with Mima and PoPo- their first visit to our new home! We had Christmas in July while Evan opened all his gifts. Plus Evan opened up a Diego watch with his name on it and a Diego scooter from the Giffords. Evan insisted that we take it to Stone Harbor when we went out to dinner that night. He LOVES that scooter. He scares us a bit on it so Noah, Evan and I had to walk to the sporting goods store down the street from our house to pick up cute little knee pads for Evan's skinny little knees. We had to pick up skate boarding pads and they're a little big, but Ev will grow into them.
Here are some pics. Notice they're all of us going out to eat. We Cronins love to go out to eat. Evan actually ate an entire crabcake and half of my salad this night. Make sure to ask Mima and PoPo about the gang war that we were all a part of in Stone Harbor, but we were able to escape cruising at a swift 10 ft/hr. with Evan on his scooter. We're always asking for trouble.
Shirt courtesy of the Giffords. It's been Evan's favorite line ever since. "Ev, time to go to bed." His response is "Bedtime is for sockers (sic)!"
At the Lobster House. Evan and I split a broiled combo. He ate the flounder and crab cake and left me the shrimp, scallops and deviled clam. He's playing with a submarine that Mima and PoPo bought him for Christmas. It's still his favorite toy as of today!
Noah's pissed that he couldn't eat shrimp.
And breakfast at South Dock!
We hope they come back to visit us soon!
Plus we pulled up one night to see a big, fat skunk hanging out in our back yard!
Plus we got in a fight with a bunch of SH snots!
Here's our weekend with Mima and PoPo- their first visit to our new home! We had Christmas in July while Evan opened all his gifts. Plus Evan opened up a Diego watch with his name on it and a Diego scooter from the Giffords. Evan insisted that we take it to Stone Harbor when we went out to dinner that night. He LOVES that scooter. He scares us a bit on it so Noah, Evan and I had to walk to the sporting goods store down the street from our house to pick up cute little knee pads for Evan's skinny little knees. We had to pick up skate boarding pads and they're a little big, but Ev will grow into them.
Here are some pics. Notice they're all of us going out to eat. We Cronins love to go out to eat. Evan actually ate an entire crabcake and half of my salad this night. Make sure to ask Mima and PoPo about the gang war that we were all a part of in Stone Harbor, but we were able to escape cruising at a swift 10 ft/hr. with Evan on his scooter. We're always asking for trouble.
Shirt courtesy of the Giffords. It's been Evan's favorite line ever since. "Ev, time to go to bed." His response is "Bedtime is for sockers (sic)!"
At the Lobster House. Evan and I split a broiled combo. He ate the flounder and crab cake and left me the shrimp, scallops and deviled clam. He's playing with a submarine that Mima and PoPo bought him for Christmas. It's still his favorite toy as of today!
Noah's pissed that he couldn't eat shrimp.
And breakfast at South Dock!
We hope they come back to visit us soon!
Evan, the Photographer
One day Evan took these pictures in the guest room. He's actually pretty good once you tell him to stand back from the subject.
He took some photos of me and Noah.
Noah shows off his magnificent forehead. Marti, if you read this - Maggie's blanket is behind me... You left it at our place!
Evan's "light-up plane".
My manicure courtesy of Mike.
An adorable shot with my baby. Please ignore my greasy hair. I don't get too much time to get fancied up these days.
Good job, Evan!!
He took some photos of me and Noah.
Noah shows off his magnificent forehead. Marti, if you read this - Maggie's blanket is behind me... You left it at our place!
Evan's "light-up plane".
My manicure courtesy of Mike.
An adorable shot with my baby. Please ignore my greasy hair. I don't get too much time to get fancied up these days.
Good job, Evan!!
SUMMERTIME - AND THE LIVIN'S EZ!
Evan gets in to a close up with his brother after a game of street hockey, bubble hockey, and driveway chalk decorating, all done with Sarah.
Noah couldn't be happier to be chillin' outside on a night like tonight. Cheeks in the House!
Noah couldn't be happier to be chillin' outside on a night like tonight. Cheeks in the House!
monsterMONSTER TRUCK Ride
Monster Truck Rides on the Beach? That's right! This ain't no joy ride - this is the real deal! When I left on my last business trip, I told Evan that if he was a good boy, that we would reward him with a Monster Truck Ride on the Beach. Guess who was a good boy...
Noah was so impressed with his big brother, and can't wait until he is big enough to ride with him!
Back on the Boardwalk, Evan drives a truck his size. Look at that sky - it was a beautiful night!
Evan finished up his night with a boat ride....
...and then a quick ride on the swings. We then walked back to the car, hitting every free sample on the boards between the pier and where we parked; The Fudge Kitchen, Polish Water Ice, and a cinnamon Auntie Em's pretzel. Only suckers and shoobies buy food on the boards! Check out Evan's cool light-up sandals that Aunt Wanda and Uncle Larry gave him. He loves them and insisted on wearing them to the boardwalk at night!
Noah was so impressed with his big brother, and can't wait until he is big enough to ride with him!
Back on the Boardwalk, Evan drives a truck his size. Look at that sky - it was a beautiful night!
Evan finished up his night with a boat ride....
...and then a quick ride on the swings. We then walked back to the car, hitting every free sample on the boards between the pier and where we parked; The Fudge Kitchen, Polish Water Ice, and a cinnamon Auntie Em's pretzel. Only suckers and shoobies buy food on the boards! Check out Evan's cool light-up sandals that Aunt Wanda and Uncle Larry gave him. He loves them and insisted on wearing them to the boardwalk at night!
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.
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".
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.
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.
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