Lazy Day's

Trysten 1 1/2 months old

Harlowe's bed head, first thing in the morning. Trysten is one month old.

Things are getting better, now that it is time for me to go back to work. Only one week left, yikes! I am nervous for Dustin because I know how hard it is to handle both kiddos. We have mapped out a plan though, hopefully we have time to get the kids bathed and fed before I leave for work so it will be easier on him. I plan to work every other night, so we will see how I adjust and the family does. Pray for us, ha.

Harlowe is almost two years old, her birthday is coming up in October. She is growing so fast and talking up a storm. Everyone thinks she is so smart, but I am sure every parent thinks their child is smart. She loves, loves, loves Dora the Explorer, that is her fave show for now. She still loves to read books and we are trying to teach her, her colors and numbers right now. She knows her anatomy due to her little brother and my mother bought her a boy baby doll. It was so funny, we were out for ice-cream the other day and out of the blue she started yelling penis and vagina. I don't know where that came from but it was so funny, my mom, me and Dustin busted out laughing. I know not the best example because she probably thinks it is a joke but it really was so funny. 

She is loving her baby dolls now, she drags them around the house, changing their diapers, feeding them and tucking them into bed, it is the cutest thing. I was really worried about the transition with Harlowe but she loves her baby brother, she is really rough with him but she is always kissing him, hugging him and wants to hold him all the time. 

What can I say about my baby, Trysten is a big, big boy. And when I say big, he is 13 pounds and 13 ounces at two months. He is in nine month onesies, they are big but he is growing so fast so I really don't want to waste money. I have all his weights and lengths so I will post them next time, everyone is asleep so I am trying to blog in lightening speed, ha. Trysten is doing better on the sleeping thing, he is sleeping from 11pm to 5am which is pretty good for him. What can I say, he needs his food, ha. Hopefully Dustin will wake up at 0500 when he is hungry but doubtful, ha. He is drinking about 5 to 6 ounces per feeding, I am still breastfeeding and it is a job in itself. I have had some break down's where I wanted to quit but I am sticking with it and I am glad that I have because it is getting easier each day. He is cooing and smiling a lot and it just melts my heart when he looks at me and smiles.

To be totally truthful, I wasn't bonding with him like I thought I would at first. I think I was so stressed and frazzled it was hard. I was getting used to him and didn't get down his cues and wants until about two months. Now I think I have it down, he had really bad reflux at birth and was really fussy most of the time. I think I was feeding him too much, although now we are in tune so it is a lot easier. But now I can say, my heart has grown so much and I truly love this little boy and I love holding him and I miss being close to him. He is totally different from Harlowe and I love them both, it is so nice to notice the differences in your children. They are so different but so loved. He has blonde hair and blue eyes so far, he has the nicest, cutest lips and makes the sweetest sounds. I am totally in love.

I thank God everyday, we have two healthy children. It is hard but I love each and everyday. It is a crazy life but I love my life and couldn't have asked for anything more.