Morning roomies!

The kids are now sleeping in the same room at night.  It took us a while to finally just do this, but we figured out a plan.  First we put Brenna down in her bed then whenever Jace falls asleep we put him in the pack and play in our room.  Then, if Brenna has been asleep for about an hour, we (very quietly, like ninja parents) take Jace in and lay him down.  Done.  We have not had to get up once during the night.  I've heard Jace moving around and talking some nights, but apparently it doesn't bug Brenna.  Thank God!!  It's wonderful not having to tip toe around our room at night and he always seemed to wake up when Nick got ready for work.  Now, I have peaceful mornings as they sleep in their room :)

 

 

Of course nap time is a different story and Jace still sleeps in the pack and play in our room.  Brenna doesn't seem to mind at all the new roomie situation :)

5 months old!!

As unbelievable as it sounds, little man Jace is 5 months old!  He is such a handsome little guy, with such a huge smile.  It is impossible not to smile back at him.  He had a (delayed due to our Christmas trip) doctors appointment and weighed in at 16.8 lbs and is 26 inches long!  Both are pretty close to 50th % for a 5 month old.  He just seems so tall!  and heavy!  He is still a loud squawker and will let you know if he's ready for a change.  He very much likes his alone time to play as well as his snuggle time when he likes to be held. 

 

He loves his 'me time' kicking back in his hot tub :)

 

 

Catching up on some shows with Daddy. 

 

He LOVES his playtime with daddy, all smiles and drool.

 

We had a couple firsts this month, he started some rice cereal. He loves it and within a couple days is starting to coordinate opening his mouth when he wants more.  He also grabs my hand to try to get the spoon in faster.  I gave him some potatoes and he wasn't quite as excited about those.  In fact, he wouldn't even open his mouth for them after a couple bites.  I know they aren't the most flavorful, but they make a nice vessel to get other things in him.  I'm going to try carrots in a couple days. 

 

And....he finally rolled over.  I think he was a little surprised!  Nick and I were both here and Nick had just walked past him when I saw Jace go for the big push to roll. 

We are getting pretty close to sitting on our own.  He's also got two little teeth trying to push through on the bottom.  He loves having his gums rubbed and actually fell asleep while I was rubbing them last night.  Poor little guy.  He was pretty fussy last week about them, and took a couple doses of Tylenol, but this week he seems a little happier.  Feels like they take FOREVER to come in though.

Brenna and Addy's Conversation

Brenna was talking to Nick's cousin Alison's daughter, Addy.  She is about 6 months older than Brenna.  Soooo cute!!

 

Christmas Extras

Brenna and Jace met Emerson :)  Such a sweet little thing.  Wish we lived closer, there would be some epic play dates!!

 

 

I love babies meeting :)  Proud daddies. 

 

Jace looking adoringly at Brenna.  Brenna is so sweet with him and pretty gentle.  For the most part.

 

Our first tea party.  Tu-tu, necklace and all.  So cute!!

Brenna's Second Christmas

Here are some of my favorites from Brenna's Second Christmas:

 

Pretty sure I asked her to smile and she said "no" 

 

She was so cute with Addy.  I have a video of them talking...I'll try to post it.  It is just too cute.

 

For some reason she LOVED the dog bed.  Had a hard time getting her out of it this first day!

 

So, I feel a little guilty about this one.  She was so upset.  For the rest of the vacation, all we heard was the story "ho-ho, sheeet, tears tears, car"  translation: "I sat on santa's lap and I cried.  Then he drove away in a car." 

 

 

Thankfully she was high-fiving and fist-bumping him soon after.

 

Watching the snow fall with Mimi S 

 

 

 Saying Hi to Mimi

My little Christmas peach

 



 

Her first romp in the snow.  She really did enjoy it!

 

Playing with Papa and dancing to the Christmas music :)

 

Showing Mimi Dollar how to wash bottles. 

 

This was our trip back from the airport.  She loved her hat and mittens :)

Jace's first Christmas

Here are some of my favorites from Jace's first Christmas!

 

Big Papa 'baby fishing' (this one still makes me giggle)

His cheeks are catching up to his sisters!

 

Loving tummy time on Mimi S.

 

Hanging with Aunt Di (looks like she is telling Jace secrets about people)

 

He looks sooooo not impressed.

 

Such a cutie!

 

Mimi R givin him some lovin

 

Papa R creating a baby monster!

 

Jace and Uncle Mikey, they look like they're singing a little duet!

 

Big man heading home.  He looks pretty comfy in that seat all by himself.  He actually slept through the entire 1 hour delay and 3+ hour flight.  Awesome.

 

This was our first morning in Michigan.  He had a rough night and just wanted his mama.  Not sure if that will ever get old.

4 months

I know I am waaaaaaaay behind on this blog...so here is the start to my catch up!

 

Our little man turned 4 months the week we first arrived in Coldwater.  Jace is a loud squawker and while he is pretty patient with us most of the time, when he wants something, he has no problem letting us hear him.  He's a very good baby and sleeps well most nights.  His face is starting to fill out and his little wrists are getting thicker and thicker but he is still so long that it's been a slow road.  He is taking his bottles like a champ and eating anywhere from 3-6 oz at a time. 

 

He smiles and coos and drools.  Man does he drool.  I don't feel any signs of teeth yet but I know that's just around the corner.