Elias has always loved his bath...Jacob is beginning to love them as well. When I first put him in his little bathtub, he wasn't really sure what was happening, but now when I put him in there, he's all smiles. He giggles when I spray him with O Blue, the sprayer hose. Bath day is always a chore, though, with both boys. Do I bathe them the same day, or try to alternate days? It seems like on bath day, we're in the bathroom all morning!
This past week I've actually started bathing them at the same time. Jacob's baby tub fits perfectly cross-wise in the tub, leaving plenty of room for Elias' bath chair. And I think they love being in there together. Yesterday during baths I was spraying Elias & Jacob was just watching and grinning. Then Elias started drinking water from the sprayer & Jacob just cracked up over that, which got Elias clowning around more. Bath time is going to be so much fun with everyone in the tub. Just remember to bring an extra towel, because it's definitely in the splash zone!!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Quick Update...
Time to wake up this morning - Jacob is rolled over, playing songs on the pull toy in his crib..."3 Blind Mice, 3 Blind Mice"...I go to get Elias up, and he's standing in his crib wearing nothing but a diaper. I guess he's figured out how to take off his zippered footie pjs. Good Times, Good Times!
Monday, February 23, 2009
How time flies!
The weekend just flew by - the boys spent the night with Gran-Gran & Paw-Paw on Friday, then Pancake Day Saturday, a church thing Saturday night, and church & youth on Sunday! Where does all the time go?
Zach was off on Friday, and spent the day painting the downstairs hallway. Elias got so upset that he couldn't spend time helping Daddy (toddler with a 5 gallon bucket of paint? No Way!) he just stood at the baby gate and cried. Saturday, after we went and ate pancakes, Zach & his dad hung trim in the hallway. Again, no place for Elias. He, Jacob & I spent the day in the living room, playing & watching playhouse disney. He finally got so tired he fell asleep sitting on the couch, upright; I laid him down on the couch and he snoozed for a few hours. That night was a tough sleeping night for him - he had sinus stuff, plus he hadn't slept in his bed since naptime on Friday. I finally fell asleep on the couch with him. Jacob, however, has been sleeping like a log! He's going to bed around 9-9:30, and sleeping until at least 5 am. A clean diaper & quick bite, and he's back to sleep for a few more hours. Yay!
Jacob has also started eating cereal & bananas. He's so funny with them - each time we sit down to eat, he has to remember how the spoon works. You can just see him trying to figure it all out, when he tastes a few bites and gets so excited! Seems like he'll love fruit, just like Elias does!
Zach was off on Friday, and spent the day painting the downstairs hallway. Elias got so upset that he couldn't spend time helping Daddy (toddler with a 5 gallon bucket of paint? No Way!) he just stood at the baby gate and cried. Saturday, after we went and ate pancakes, Zach & his dad hung trim in the hallway. Again, no place for Elias. He, Jacob & I spent the day in the living room, playing & watching playhouse disney. He finally got so tired he fell asleep sitting on the couch, upright; I laid him down on the couch and he snoozed for a few hours. That night was a tough sleeping night for him - he had sinus stuff, plus he hadn't slept in his bed since naptime on Friday. I finally fell asleep on the couch with him. Jacob, however, has been sleeping like a log! He's going to bed around 9-9:30, and sleeping until at least 5 am. A clean diaper & quick bite, and he's back to sleep for a few more hours. Yay!
Jacob has also started eating cereal & bananas. He's so funny with them - each time we sit down to eat, he has to remember how the spoon works. You can just see him trying to figure it all out, when he tastes a few bites and gets so excited! Seems like he'll love fruit, just like Elias does!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
What?!?!
I just came back upstairs from putting in my contacts. I left Elias in the livingroom watching Handy Manny. When I reach the top of the stairs, Elias walks over to the gate, wearing his shirt. Nothing else. He took off his diaper and overalls, and then peed on his overalls. Imagine my shock! I guess we'll be stepping up the potty train.
In other news, this much better - Jacob slept the whole night through again last night. I think I've found his trick: Feed him milk, then cereal before bed. He's started eating fruits, too. Loves the bananas, apples & blueberries.
In other news, this much better - Jacob slept the whole night through again last night. I think I've found his trick: Feed him milk, then cereal before bed. He's started eating fruits, too. Loves the bananas, apples & blueberries.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
A Full Night's Sleep Makes All the Difference
Surprisingly, everyone slept all night long! Yippeee! I was rather shocked that Jacob made it all night, but definitely grateful. This morning, after I got him up & changed & fed, he played on the floor while Zach got ready for work & I folded clothes. Next thing we know, he's rolling over, belly to back, then to belly again. I think he surprised himself with so much movement on his own, but wasn't too upset by it. He spent the rest of the time on his belly, 'talking' to a rubber duck - too funny! They seemed to be having some serious conversations!
Yesterday we made a trip to Kmart (to avoid going to Walmart!), and just like at Lowes, Elias kept trying to turn around to see Jacob. He's always trying to watch out for him when he's in the swing or pack-n-play. E is almost tall enough to see over the side of the playpen, so he grabs hold of the side and stretches that last inch or so. He's always throwing toys in there, so Jacob has something to play with. Thankfully, it's usually soft toys, so it doesn't hurt!
Yesterday we made a trip to Kmart (to avoid going to Walmart!), and just like at Lowes, Elias kept trying to turn around to see Jacob. He's always trying to watch out for him when he's in the swing or pack-n-play. E is almost tall enough to see over the side of the playpen, so he grabs hold of the side and stretches that last inch or so. He's always throwing toys in there, so Jacob has something to play with. Thankfully, it's usually soft toys, so it doesn't hurt!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Busy Weekend!
We had such a busy weekend, but lots of fun with the boys. Friday night, they got to stay with Aunt Faith while Zach & I went to a Valentines dinner at church. Zach's parents also stopped by with Valentine surprises. The boys got stuffed dogs that sing Burt Bacarach's Close to You. Love it!
On Saturday, everyone was up early, so we went to breakfast at Waffle House, then a quick trip to Lowes. Elias was really tired during the whole outing, but Jacob was a sweetie. When we were in Lowes, Elias was sitting in the cart seat, and Jacob was in his car seat in the basket. Elias kept turning around to see Jacob or talk to him. So cute!
Both boys took naps when we got home, and the Catoes stopped by for a bit. Jacob woke up, so he got to visit - very talkative! Then we spent some time with Poppy, who brought more stuffed animals - yep, dogs! before we went out for lunch. We had thought to go to B'ham, but never made it, so we went to Mater's pizza, then Walmart & the Mall. Both boys were pretty fussy, so we didn't stay long. Elias, true to form, still had to wave to everyone as we were leaving. :o)
Sunday we were up early for church; I got to play with the boys while Zach practiced with the worship team. Elias was up onstage with our friend Amber, and he wanted to sing in the microphone like Daddy. Of course, then he didn't want to give up the mic for Amber to sing! We spent the rest of practice dancing around and chasing each other. Then, when everyone was arriving for church, Elias kept going around telling people 'morning!' A regular little greeter.
Both boys slept during church - so sweet. They must not have gotten their naps out, though. We went to lunch with Zach's family, and they were both fussy! Meals out, we're 0 for 3 this weekend! By the time we got home, neither one wanted to take a nap, even though we tried to get them to sleep several times. So we watched E run around & play, while J played in the swing or saucer. Finally around 5:30 p.m. Jacob fell asleep in my arms. Elias went strong until after 8 p.m.!
All in all, it was a fun weekend to spend together as a family. Now for a few days of rest before the week picks up!
On Saturday, everyone was up early, so we went to breakfast at Waffle House, then a quick trip to Lowes. Elias was really tired during the whole outing, but Jacob was a sweetie. When we were in Lowes, Elias was sitting in the cart seat, and Jacob was in his car seat in the basket. Elias kept turning around to see Jacob or talk to him. So cute!
Both boys took naps when we got home, and the Catoes stopped by for a bit. Jacob woke up, so he got to visit - very talkative! Then we spent some time with Poppy, who brought more stuffed animals - yep, dogs! before we went out for lunch. We had thought to go to B'ham, but never made it, so we went to Mater's pizza, then Walmart & the Mall. Both boys were pretty fussy, so we didn't stay long. Elias, true to form, still had to wave to everyone as we were leaving. :o)
Sunday we were up early for church; I got to play with the boys while Zach practiced with the worship team. Elias was up onstage with our friend Amber, and he wanted to sing in the microphone like Daddy. Of course, then he didn't want to give up the mic for Amber to sing! We spent the rest of practice dancing around and chasing each other. Then, when everyone was arriving for church, Elias kept going around telling people 'morning!' A regular little greeter.
Both boys slept during church - so sweet. They must not have gotten their naps out, though. We went to lunch with Zach's family, and they were both fussy! Meals out, we're 0 for 3 this weekend! By the time we got home, neither one wanted to take a nap, even though we tried to get them to sleep several times. So we watched E run around & play, while J played in the swing or saucer. Finally around 5:30 p.m. Jacob fell asleep in my arms. Elias went strong until after 8 p.m.!
All in all, it was a fun weekend to spend together as a family. Now for a few days of rest before the week picks up!
Friday, February 13, 2009
roll over, roll over
I figured that since this blog will be predominantly about Elias (he is older, into more stuff, & just generally funnier right now!) I'd be sure to take time to write something about Jacob. He's beginning to figure out how to roll over - he's rolled over by himself a few times in the last 2 months, but nothing consistently. Now he's getting to where he'll roll on his side to be able to see more of what's around him. Yesterday, he was laying in his pack-n-play while I cleaned up after Elias. I laid him down in the middle, with some toys around him, and when I walked back by he was holding and playing with a toy that had been farthest away from him in the very corner of the pack-n-play. Big Boy, getting his toys all by himself!
Jacob also loves to play in the exersaucer. At first he wasn't sure if he was happy there, since the first time he got in it Elias came over and 'showed' him how all the toys work. Loud and Fast. But now Jacob thinks the saucer is the most fun thing ever. He loves to sit in there and bounce around. I was downstairs grabbing the laundry, and he was upstairs in his saucer, and all I could hear was what sounded like animals running & jumping around upstairs. At first, I thought we had animals between the floors, but then I realized that it was Jacob, bouncing around in the saucer!
He's so social, if you pay attention to him. He'll sit there and coo & goo & try to talk to you. He'll do this for hours! So so cute!
Jacob also loves to play in the exersaucer. At first he wasn't sure if he was happy there, since the first time he got in it Elias came over and 'showed' him how all the toys work. Loud and Fast. But now Jacob thinks the saucer is the most fun thing ever. He loves to sit in there and bounce around. I was downstairs grabbing the laundry, and he was upstairs in his saucer, and all I could hear was what sounded like animals running & jumping around upstairs. At first, I thought we had animals between the floors, but then I realized that it was Jacob, bouncing around in the saucer!
He's so social, if you pay attention to him. He'll sit there and coo & goo & try to talk to you. He'll do this for hours! So so cute!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sleeping is Over-rated
Most of the time the boys sleep really well - 7-8 hours at night, plus 2 good naps (2-3 hours at a time) during the day. Every once in a while, we have a rough night, where there isn't much sleeping going on. This week, we've had 2 so far. Monday night, Jacob wakes up a 3:20 a.m. to eat. Then, Elias woke up at 4 a.m., so Zach brings him to bed with us. Then Jacob wakes back up at 4:45 a.m., ready to play, so we all go upstairs to start the day. We had 2 really good naps that day, so I didn't really mind too much.
Yesterday they slept through the night, but neither one really wanted to take naps. I finally got them to sleep by 8:30 a.m., and they slept for a while. Yesterday afternoon was not as blessed. The weather radio kept going off just as Elias fell asleep. Then when the weather finally passed & I thought he'd be going to sleep, the UPS guy rang the doorbell. Ugg! Elias finally laid down around 3:30 p.m.
Last night, however, Elias was up around 2 a.m. Zach got up and changed him, but he wouldn't go back to sleep, so they went upstairs to play. Elias must have fallen asleep, because Zach put him back to bed around 3 a.m. Just in time for Jacob to wake up at 3:40 a.m. to eat. He cooed for a while, then finally went back to sleep until about 5 a.m. So Jacob & I went upstairs to play & he's just now fallen asleep at 7 a.m. And now, Elias is talking in his crib, meaning he's ready to get up...maybe we'll get a good nap this morning? I can only hope!
Yesterday they slept through the night, but neither one really wanted to take naps. I finally got them to sleep by 8:30 a.m., and they slept for a while. Yesterday afternoon was not as blessed. The weather radio kept going off just as Elias fell asleep. Then when the weather finally passed & I thought he'd be going to sleep, the UPS guy rang the doorbell. Ugg! Elias finally laid down around 3:30 p.m.
Last night, however, Elias was up around 2 a.m. Zach got up and changed him, but he wouldn't go back to sleep, so they went upstairs to play. Elias must have fallen asleep, because Zach put him back to bed around 3 a.m. Just in time for Jacob to wake up at 3:40 a.m. to eat. He cooed for a while, then finally went back to sleep until about 5 a.m. So Jacob & I went upstairs to play & he's just now fallen asleep at 7 a.m. And now, Elias is talking in his crib, meaning he's ready to get up...maybe we'll get a good nap this morning? I can only hope!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
First Post
I thought I'd create a blog to keep up with the boys' accomplishments. I have baby books, but Elias has grown past his, and poor Jacob doesn't get much written in his since I usually have to find it before I can write anything down, and by then I'm having to chase down Elias or comfort Jacob. By the time I remember I was about to write anything down, I have to find the book again. So maybe here I can keep a log of what they're up to, and, since my family is all over the country, they can see what the boys are up to, as well.
I'm also not super-great with computers, so maybe I'll even learn something on this adventure!
I'm also not super-great with computers, so maybe I'll even learn something on this adventure!
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