23 Days

Really? Has it been that long already since Scott was born? I can't believe I've survived this much. Half of it doesn't really count, well most of it actually because my parents were here when I got home from the hospital and then Kurtis has been working from home in the little office we created in our upstairs loft. So, I really haven't been on my own with these 2 little ones for much more then a few hours. I'm dreading the days ahead but figure if I've made it this far, I can make it even more.. right?

Scott is 23 days old. He's grown so much already! I'm know he's gained at least 2 pounds making him over 9 pounds now. He's fitting into some of his clothes better and filling out those little cheeks. He is getting better at sleeping at night, much to my relief. Kurtis has been sleeping either on the couch or on an air mattress also upstairs so I can have the baby in bed with me. It's much easier that way but I do miss my husband. Scott has some gasy issues that make him a little fussy but hopefully that will go away soon with some new nursing tips I'm trying. I'm hoping that I don't have to cut out dairy like some suggest. At least he's a good eater. He also doesn't like to be put down very much, probably because of his discomfort. Poor thing grunts all day and night. He sounds like a little horse! However, he DOES like a binky! YAY!! Sarah would never take one, or a bottle, and I'm so excited that he likes his binky. He still makes a face when we first put it in but it is a big help sometimes.

Sarah has been giving us trouble sleeping. Going to sleep is her big issue. She loves the attention she gets when she comes out of her room and I can't help but laugh sometimes when she comes out with a big grin, sneaks around the corner to see if I can see her and says, "Hi!" in her little voice. I can tell she's also a little bored and annoyed that Scott is taking up all our time. I try to keep her involved but it's hard. I also feel bad when I have to let Scott cry because I'm changing Sarah's diaper or otherwise have my hands full for the moment. Oh well, they won't remember this.. right? I'm not permantely damaging them.. right? She also doesn't know how to control herself around him. She is so sweet and gentle one minute and then slaps him another. She also likes to lick him.. those are her kisses. She is interested in him, which is good.. but maybe a bit too interested sometimes.

 He loves his tummy

Little homie

 What Sarah does ALL day. Did I mention she also likes to try to pull his hair? Nice sister

 Her kisses, more of a forehead kiss

 He's such a little old man!

 Sarah loves to hug him too

Oh, Sarah got this little teapot for Christmas from our neighbor. She LOVES it! It plays music and does all these cute sounds and she carries it around all day. It hasn't gotten annoying, yet. It's fun to see her start pretending!

It is still odd to think that I have children now. Meaning, more then 1 child. I mean, having 1 child takes getting used to but not I have kids. I think you enter a whole new world when you have kids. Now we're a 'bonafide family' Kurtis says. I'm so so grateful we're all healthy, safe, warm and have each other. I guess I just have to get used to an even more messy house, crying and tantrums becoming more frequent, absolutely NO time to myself (my vacations are the to the grocery store), food on the floor (but easier to clean with my new Shark steam mop!), kid TV shows (for Sarah to watch to give me a minute or two) and more kisses and hugs. It is a wonderful life.