It's the most wonderful time...

A couple weeks ago when we ventured out to the mall, they had Santa out there. My mom and I stopped to see how Colton would react. He gave Santa a high five but didn't say anything. Last year, he flipped out! Like screamed when we got close, so this way much better than last year. Ever since we saw Santa, he has been so excited if there's been one on TV or if there's been a fake one anywhere else we've gone. Oh and a snow man...gets him so excited! Christmas lights do the same. As well as any Christmas movie on TV. He is pretty much obsessed with anything Christmas!! Which is totally exciting for us!

We are planning to take him to a couple of light displays around. And of course we're recording anything Christmas on TV. I would REALLY love to get his picture taken with Santa this year too.

Having kids makes Christmas so much better! It's fun to see everything through their eyes. This year he's reacting to everything and gets so excited. We have all of our decorations out, but we just need to set everything up and put up our tree and house lights. He will be super excited when we do that!

This picture is while he's watching the Grinch cartoon. I love his excitement!!

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Of course, we did what everyone else did...we ate! Yesterday morning, we had breakfast, got ready and headed to my aunts for Thanksgiving lung with the family. I LOVE holiday meals! Although, I will say, I'm not a huge fan of turkey. I'll eat ham over turkey any day. YUM! We had the whole spread...turkey, ham, 2 salads, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, reg green beans, dressing, home made Mac n cheese, rolls, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and peach cobbler. Delish!! Corbin slept most of his first Thanksgiving and Colton ran around like a 2 year old. Colton crashed as soon as we got in the car. The best thing about Thanksgiving lunch...leftovers for dinner!! I decided that one day, I would love to host a holiday dinner at our house. I really enjoy cooking and I just think it would be fun to do it at our house. Like I said...one day.

I hope everyone else had a great Thanksgiving as well!

It happened

After 5 weeks, it finally happened...Colton WANTED to hold Corbin! We have asked him since day one if he wanted to hold his little brother and he's always said no and kind of freaked out if we tried to put Corbin in his lap. He's always been good about giving him kisses and hugs, telling him he loves him. When he's awake, Colton will say "Heeeyy!" and wave at him but he's always said NO when asked if he wanted to hold him. Until tonight.

Corbin woke up from a nap and Colton went over and held his arms out. We asked if he wanted to hold him and he said yes. We told him to go sit in his chair and he did. Corbin was fussy so it didn't last long. A little while later, I asked of he wanted to hold him again and he said yes! He held his arms out again. I told him to sit in his chair and he could hold him. He ran over to his chair and elf his arms out again and I laid Corbin in his lap. Colton smile and looked down at Corbin and had a proud look on his face. It was seriously the sweetest thing!!!! It took 5 weeks but I'm glad Colton finally wanted to hold
Corbin. I know they will be beat buds!

Shopping Day

Last week, Adam returned to work after before off for 3 weeks. Not going to lie...I have been scared to go anywhere by myself with the two kiddos. For fear for one of them having a major melt down. But, like any normal human being, I was getting cabin fever by just staying home. First, we would just go to my moms for a couple hours. Well this week, I ventured out shopping...with my mom. But still, I took the chance to get out with both boys. We don't have a double stroller yet, so I pushed one and my mom pushed the other. We went Wednesday to the outlet mall and they both did great. Today, we went to Penn Square mall, then back to the outlet mall and both did awesome again!! When we were leaving Penn, I let Colton push Corbin. He was so excited!! He smiled the whole way!



Once we got home, Corbin passed out cold! I guess it was a big day for him too! I told Adam that we need a double stroller pretty soon, so I can actually go places by myself...even if it's just out for a walk in the neighborhood. This momma is beat and ready for bed! Yes, it's 9:00 on a Friday night and that's perfectly ok with me! Good night!

One month

Corbin is one month old today! Crazy how fast time flies!! I can't believe it's already been a month since this sweet boy joined our family.

Weight: as of 2 days ago, 10 lbs 14.4 oz
Sleep: still sleeping about 18 hours a day. He's getting up twice a night to eat. During the day, he's more alert.
Clothes: we've graduated to 0-3
Diapers: wearing size 1
Misc: he's starting to like a pacifier! We are also working on social smiles. He's working in it! He likes to be held upright and not laying down unless he's really tired.

We went to the dr a couple days ago because I had suspicions that he had a little acid reflux. He does and we got some meds to help out. We're on day two, so hopefully we really start to see an improvement soon.

I know I keep saying this, but I am so proud of how well Colton does with him. He really loves his little brother. Of course mom and dad do too. He is a sweetheart and loves to be held close and cuddled. Yes there are some sleepless nights but that's to be expected, and we couldn't be more happy that's he's here with us! We can't wait to watch him grow! I especially can't wait until he starts smiling at us! I am one happy momma!!

Colton the Helper

Thus evening I decided to make cookies while Corbin was asleep. Of course, Colton wanted to help me. I got everything out and sat him up on the counter next to me. I measured everything, handed it to him and he poured it in the bowl. He did great until it came time for the mixer. He does not like the sound of it, so at that point, he was done. It was so cute though that he wanted to help me and he did such a great job!! I wish I had a picture of it. Next time I will for sure.

Also tonight, we introduced the bottle to Corbin. I plan on exclusively breast feeding (given I keep my supply) but in the event I'm not around, I want him to be comfortable with a bottle. I asked Colton if he wanted to help feed Corbin and his face lit up, he ran over to us, grabbed the bottle and held it with a big smile on his face. He was so proud that he was able to help. Of course, my hands were full and I don't have a picture of that either. I will next time, because it is absolutely precious!!

Colton has been so much help and he's such a big boy, I sometimes forget he's only 2. I love him to pieces and love playing and cuddling with him. He's so sweet! And he is ALL boy! Christmas will be fun with him this year. I can't wait!!

Brothers

Colton is getting more comfortable around Corbin. He's always been good with him, but now he wants Corbin to lay next to him while watching Mickey. He kisses and hugs him on his own ad tells him that he loves him. It's seriously adorable. I hope that they will be best friends! These pictures melt my heart! Enjoy!!