Our One Month Old and Twenty-One Month Old

Can you believe how fast time is flying??? My little boys are growing, far to fast for my liking. Jacob turned 1 month on the 20th and Collin turned 21 months on the 22nd. We are still adjusting, although I think a lot of our the adjusting may have something to do with trying to adjust to an almost 2 year old while being slightly sleep deprived. Collin is just a little sponge. He learns words I did not even know he had heard. His newest word is "med-sin" which is what he says when he wants him gummy vitamin. He still loves Buzz Lightyear, and it is the word he uses for tv, movies, and his sippy cups. Although not a whole lot of Toy Story has been watched since he takes movies out of the DVD player and misplaces them. He loves to help with Jacob. He was helping me give Jake a bath this afternoon. He hates to watch him have his diaper changed, he always says "ohhh, ohhh, Jakie." We are quick to assure him all is well. Collin is getting more and more independent, something that is hard for both parties. We stay home a lot, just because the strive for independence warrants a lot of tantrums. And boy can he throw them with the best of them. But I know with time, this will get better.

Jacob is growing. He does not speak or do anything really amazing, he is just cute, and sweet, and cuddly. He still is very much in the newborn stage, something I love and will soon miss. When I see his cousin, it makes me sad because I know my little baby will soon be out of the snuggly newborn stage, and will be quickly into the discovering the world stage. Jacob has his good nights and bad nights. I go back to work in two weeks, and I am hoping he will continue to move towards sleeping longer. Much of the night I hold him either on my chest or in my arms. I love holding him, and I know he will only be little for such a short time, so truly I will let him be little for awhile.  The monkey is one from when he was at Primary's. It is a build-a-bear monkey and it even makes sounds. I think it is cute to take a picture each month with the monkey to see how he is growing. He still has tons of blond curly hair, and it is growing longer and is still so curly and cute. I just love to hold him against me with his soft tufts of hair. We go into the doctor in a week and half for the RSV vaccine, so I will find out how much he weighs. I know he is growing, because his newborn clothes are getting to small, both in length and width. Anyways, I need to get to sleep. I just want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful for so much in my life, but very grateful to be able to go to bed, knowing my guys are all safely in bed and under the same roof. What miracles we have blessed with.