My Boys

are growing and time is flying. 

Jack had his first day at his preschool last week. He is in the Early Childhood class now and it is a multi-age classroom. There are 3, 4 and 5 year olds in there. He has adjusted to his new teacher and "big boy works" nicely. There are several other Spanish speaking individuals in there including the teacher...which pleases me to no end! He really enjoys his time there and comes home talking all about what he has learned. This week he talked about the procedures for re-shelving his works and using the bathroom. He revisited the "dry pouring" and "sink or float" works. He also shared his new knowledge of the sphere and the ellipsoid. We are so pleased with the learning that is taking place. Lets hope it sticks!

Luca turned 6 weeks this weekend. I just love the weight he is gaining. I love me a chubby baby. His latest behavior is not so pleasing. He has decided to fight naps here and there and he has also learned how to cry loudly and for longer periods of time. Sigh. There goes my easy going baby. Not sure how we will ever make it through a church service. Not quite ready to put him in the nursery yet. On the brighter side, he still sleeps well at night and has started to smile for us. God knows I need those smiles. They melt my heart away and they re-energize me and make those fussy moments a little more tolerable. 

Big Brother

Answer to my last post: Yes, the top baby is Jack and the bottom baby is Luca. :-) Here is big brother playing outside in the sprinkler. He has grown into his big brother role nicely. He is very sweet to Luca. He no longer covers his ears when Luca cries. Instead he rubs Luca's head and tries to console him. Things that he has said to or about Luca:

"It's okay Luca. " 

"It's coming Luca."

"What's up with this little guy?" 

"What could he want?" 

"I sure am a good helper." 

Jack has had his moments of frustration and is generally more needy than normal but we cannot complain or blame him. He needs and wants all the attention that he once had. Things that he has said to us:

"Okay, I give up!." (When waiting for a snack)

"I need one of you in here with me."

"I need someone to play with me." 

"I'm bored." 

We are learning how to split our attention between Jack and Luca. Sometimes we do a good job and other times not so great. We pray that it is more of the good sprinkled with just a little of the not so great! :-)

Thing 1 and Thing 2

These are my two boys. They are in the same blankie and in the same bouncer. (Bouncer has since been replaced because the vibration died! Need that vibration.) Any guesses as to who is wh0? 

         

      

4 Weeks Old

Luca is 4 weeks old today. :-) He keeps us on our toes. He swings back and forth from being predictable with his sleep and eating routine to being completely unpredictable. I guess he just likes to mix  things up a bit here and there. 

Things we know about Luca at 4 weeks old. (Which may change tomorrow but today this is what we know.)

1. He likes to be held all the time.

2. He likes to be rocked. 

3. He does not like to be rocked right after eating. He will throw up.

4. He likes the white dog, white dog page found in Brown Bear, Brown Bear. (most visually stimulating) 

5. He sleeps in a bouncer with the vibration ON. 

6. He does not like his arms wrapped up in his blanket but requires them inside the blanket in order to actually sleep through the night. 

7. He snores and grunts while sleeping. 

8. He does not like baths.

9. He does not like walking after he sleeps. (contributed by Jack)

10. He does not like to play when he wakes up. (contributed by Jack) 

11. He likes his bottle at any temperature. 

12. He likes his Daddy most. :-) 

13. I think he may have the beginnings of cradle cap. ughhh. 

Guy Time

Luca at 2 Weeks

Luca has turned out to be a really good baby. His first night home was his only fussy night. He sleeps for most of the night and wakes up only to eat and for a change of diaper and then goes right back to sleep. He is starting to put a little weight on and he is super sweet. We are so happy to have him here with us and we are extremely grateful for his easy going personality. (We hope it lasts!) 

A little tummy time 

Big brother helping to entertain. Jack has done really well adjusting to Luca. He is sweet to Luca, never complains about the attention given to him and is always ready to help out. God is Good. 

Introducing the Newest Member of Our Family

Pictures are long over due but most of you have seen pics on facebook. I started to load these 4 pictures Sunday morning and I am just now getting to making the actual entry. Our 2 sons take up much of our time these days. :-) 

Luca Fox=boy... several people have heard the name and thought girl. 

Tired Todd

Mommy with her 2 boys- Thank you Grandma for taking this photo

Welcome home Luca! (well aware of the floppy head/neck problem here)