2 weeks old

I can’t believe it has been over 2 weeks since little Andrew arrived.  Since I know how quickly they grow up, this time around I am trying to cherish every moment with him.  Yes, I am exhausted but that’s okay.  He is such a good baby so far.  He sleeps great and can sleep in his swing, bouncy seat, and even flat on his back.  He is now 7 lbs 8 oz and is in the 75% for height and 25% for his weight and head circumference.   I am amazed at how much I love him.  I wasn’t sure what it would feel like to love 2 children but it’s amazing.  My love for Tyson and Brian have also grown immensely.  Didn’t think it was possible, but it is!

Tyson is doing so well with Andrew.  We’ve had a few moments of jealously but honestly he’s shown more love and kindness towards him than the other.  As an example, the other day while changing Andrew’s diaper Tyson was trying to have Andrew hold his Thomas the train.  If you know Ty at all he doesn’t do well sharing his Thomas trains.  I was amazed and kept telling him what a nice brother he was being!  Here’s some pictures of Ty holding Andrew for the first time.

 

Here are some pictures I took the other day of my sons!  Just so you know I didn’t pose Tyson at all.  Oh my, I love these 2 so much that sometimes I feel like my heart is going to burst!

 

 

 

Andrew is born

Andrew came by a scheduled c-section.  I was only slightly scared this time.  Everything went super smoothly.  One of the main things that I remember is that I could tell they had already started the surgery (not painful of course, just a lot of tugging.  It’s hard to explain unless you’ve had one) and Brian wasn’t in the room yet.  I yelled out “Hey, where’s my husband?!”  And I hear “oh yeah, let’s get him in here”.  Crazy!  Anyway, we were suppose to have the c-section at noon but the day before they called me and said they needed me at the hospital at 5:15 am!   So Andrew arrived at 7:42 a.m., 20 inches long and 7 lbs and 12 oz.  I thought for sure he’d be smaller because 4 days before the ultrasound tech said he was about 6 lbs and 6 oz.  Haha!  That first day was very difficult because I was in a lot of pain and the medicines just weren’t working.  I was on so much medicine that the nurse said, I’m gonna stand right here because with this much medicine your heart could stop beating!  Uh, yeah.  However, the very next day was much, much better and from then on has only improved.  This recovery has been a lot easier and I’m so grateful for that!  The stay at the hospital was great and thanks to my mom for watching Tyson so Brian was able to stay every night in the hospital with me.  I kept telling him he could go home and that I’d be fine but deep down I was so grateful he was there.  Andrew lost quite a bit of weight the day before we left but he’s starting to catch up now, thank goodness.  Here are some pictures from the hospital! 

Night before Andrew was born!  I felt large but was I really that big?!  Yeah, I guess I was.  Suppose I’ve already forgotten how uncomfortable that can be ; )

Freshly cleaned

 

First time holding Andrew

 

Proud daddy!

 

Favorite spot to sleep.  It was a no fail position.  It was kinda funny!

First picture as a family of 4!

2 days old!

Ready to leave the hospital!

Right when we got home from the hospital on Valentines Day!  Tyson was so cute and excited.  He ran right up to us to be in the picture too!  I was actually baptized when I was 8 on Valentines Day.  Pretty neat, huh?

Dentist

Brian took Tyson to his very first dentist appointment.  Brian said he did great and didn’t seem to even think it was scary.  He got a tooth brush, tooth paste and a ball.  Success!  He looks slightly hesitant in the pictures but Brian says he really wasn’t!

 

Brian Passed!

About a week before Andrew was born Brian finished taking both of his licensing tests and passed!  It was a lot of work and a lot of time away from each other.  Every evening consisted of him going to our bed room closet (I should have taken a picture of his make-shift study desk) right after dinner.  It was basically like I was a single mother and 8 months pregnant.  Very difficult and stressful at times but so worth it!  Everyone is so proud of his hard work and dedication!  Here is a picture of Brian holding the proof that he passed both tests.  Notice his facial hair.  He started growing it and decided that he wouldn’t shave until he passed.  I wasn’t too thrilled about it but figured whatever helped him.  I certainly wasn’t gonna get in the way : )

Christmas 2010

I am trying really hard to get this blog updated before Andrew gets here.  I have 7 days.  I can’t believe it.   I’m so ready but I’m not ready all at the same time!  Yahoo!

Christmas Eve Snow

Riley, Abby, Tyson, Brian, Terry and Marilyn all had a snowball fight on Christmas Eve!  There was no way I was going to be involved in making snowballs and building forts so I decided to take pictures.  I think I ended up with almost 200 pictures.  It was pretty difficult to narrow down but here are some fun pictures from the day!

Tyson with the dump trucks in the snow

Trying to make a snow angel but the snow was too hard

Playing with Dad and learning how to throw a snowball!

Brian’s fort

Brian insisted on wearing this mask.  I thought for sure it would freak Tyson out.  It didn’t but I still wanted him to take it off so I could take pictures of his face! : )

 

Tyson shoveling some snow

 

And the fight begins…if you look closely you can see snowballs in the air!  It was pretty fun watching these guys.  You’ll also notice that Tyson is almost in every picture in the middle.  I suppose he wasn’t worried about getting hit.  He was busy playing : )

 

After the snow merriment, Marilyn suggested making cookies for Santa.  She had already made the dough and brought it! Thanks Marilyn for being so thoughtful and letting us in on the fun!

Me and Ty with the cookie decorated!

Christmas Day

Here are some pictures from opening presents!

Admiring the stocking

Posing with dad

Trying on his stocking.  He kept calling it a sock and wanted to try it on. 

Since I seem to be non-existent in these photos I’ll put this one up.  I actually ended up taking this present back (because it didn’t work) and got a Belgian Waffle maker instead.  I was pretty bummed it didn’t work.  I HATE ironing Brian’s work shirts so I was pretty stoked about it.  Oh well, it’s the thought that counts ;)

Enjoying rolling around with the wrapping paper…sometimes you wonder why you get your kids gifts when really all they need is some wrapping paper to play with :)

Love this picture.  After he opened the Thomas Mega Blocks he was glued to it even if he was opening another present.

In the evening we went home to open some presents from my parents.  I think the most memorable moment for us on Christmas was Tyson’s reaction to these air bubble packets that came in the Amazon boxes.  He would jump up and land on them and they would POP really loud.  He thought it was hilarious and so we all did as well.  He figured this out Christmas morning but the best pictures are from that evening.  Look at that tongue and the air he got!

Showing off his new computer

 

Tyson and Dad posing by the tree!

It was a fantastic Christmas.  We had so much fun with Brian’s family.  It was also really neat to see how much Tyson has grown from last year.  He ripped open the presents like a pro and loved every single thing he got!  The joy on his face from that day just makes it all the more special.  I’m bummed however, that I didn’t get a picture of our family together, again.  What is with me and Christmas and not getting a family picture?!  I will need to remind myself 50 times this coming Christmas : )