Summer in Autumn

The Autumn weather has been unseasonably warm the past few days. We've tried to take advantage of this and spend as much time outside as possible. Louis loves to sit out in the driveway and draw with chalk or play with his toys. Today Gabriel spent the time sitting in his seat watching as Louis played. This was post bath time and I didn't brush Gabriel's hair down right after his bath so his hair dried sticking up.

Born to be a Giants Fan

I am not a sports fan. I can enjoy attending a sports game and will attempt to enjoy a game on tv but it really isn't my thing. I like playing sports but being a spectator has never been of much interest to me. That being said, Matt does love sports. He enjoys watching them when he can. He is a Giants fan so I've taken to picking things up for the kids when I come across them. This onesie was Louis's and now Gabriel's.

Mommy's Gift

Once I made up my mind about where I was going to plan to give birth I went out and bought this onesie for after the baby was born. It was my way of solidifying what I wanted to happen. I've been waiting for Gabriel to grow into a bit but his growth has been entirely different from Leah & Louis's so I just went ahead and put it on him today. A lil big but still perfect.

Happy 2 Months!

The last 2 months have really flown by. We've been incredibly busy with the kids. Between Leah's dance and school schedule, my PTA responsibilities and Matt's new job? Always doing something and going somewhere. I'm very lucky to be home with the boys so I can still enjoy time with them, even though we seem to always been out and about.

Gabriel has changed quite a bit over the past month. He has started to gain weight more rapidly so his face has changed a bit. He is very expressive. Leah and Louis had these huge chubby faces and Gabriel's is better defined so it's easy to see what he's doing with his face more. He has started to babble some and is smiling & laughing up a storm.

2 Month Milestones

Most babies should be able to . . .

• Smile in response to your smile - He is a very smiley baby. He loves to smile back when you smile in front of him.
  

• Follow objects with eyes -
  

• Make noises other than crying
  

• Repeat Ooohs and aahhs

Some babies will probably be able to . . .

• Hold up head at 45 degree angle while on stomach - He likes to turn his head to the side to look around when he's on his tummy.
  

• Make smoother movements - I've noticed his movements aren't as jerky the past few days.
  

• Smile and laugh in response to you - Best smile and laugh ever.
  

• Hold head steady when upright - He still bobbles quite a bit.
  

Some babies could possibly be able to . . .

• Raise chest and head (do a mini push up), while on stomach - I'm surprised but he can push himself up quite a bit. I think it's in part to all the babywearing we do.
  

• Reach for an object - not yet
  

• Roll over one way - He's trying but not quite there yet.
  

• Bring both hands together - He puts his hands together sometimes when he falls asleep.
  

• Bear weight on legs - not yet
  

Matchy Match - Cloth Diaper Edition

I ordered some new one size diapers to try out with Louis (as he toilet trains) and for Gabriel. These are Gro-Via shells. I love that they can change from small to large. I only purchased a few on sale on babysteals.com and now wish I had purchased more of them. They've turned out to be the perfect diaper for the boys.

Pandas...oh my!

There were a few outfits I bought over the past few months that I couldn't wait to get on the baby. This Panda outfit is one of them.

Good Ole Boys

Gabriel is starting to stay awake for longer periods of time. He is also seeing better. It's great to see him look around trying to figure out what's going on.






Good Ole Boys