2 Weeks!

Miles was 2 weeks last Tuesday and he is doing great! He is up to 9 lbs (which still isn't as big as Elly was when she was born!) He is a good baby who eats well and sleeps well. He's got a little bit of a day/night confusion thing going right now. He'll sleep for up to 5 or 6 hours during the day, but gets up every 3 or less at night. We're currently trying to figure out how to get him to switch.

Elly is doing much better adjusting to him being here now. She loves to hold him and kiss him. She's back to being sweet most of the time. Mom and Dad are also adjusting. Two kids is a little crazy, but we are getting more used to it. We really love them both and are sooo grateful to have two happy, healthy children. Here are some pix from my 2 week shoot with Miles and the last one is of Elly at 2 weeks.
 
 
 
 

Elly Quotes

Elly: Dad, it's my job to control the universe.

Elly Quotes

While watching "Backyardigans":

Elly: "Mom, you like Uniqua and I like Tasha."

Me: "Sure. Why is that?"

Elly: "Because Tasha has smooth skin like I do and Uniqua has pink spots on her face, like you do."

Me: "Awesome."

Elly: "And Dad likes Tyrone because he has big nostrils like Dad does."

1 Week

I decided to take pictures of Miles each week to see his growth. I also did this with Elly and I am taking them on the same blanket. Many people have said that Miles looks like Elly and they definitely have similar features. But, I think they look quite different. It's an easy guess which one is which:
 

 

They are similar in newborn behavior so far, though. Miles is a really good baby. He sleeps well and eats well. He'll go 4 hours in between feedings just like Elly did. She even went longer, I think because she was bigger. Miles had a doctor's appointment when he was 7 days old and he was back to his birth weight- 8lbs. 3 oz. Elly was a whopping 9lbs. 5 oz. Even though it's only a pound, they feel different to me. I think it's their different body types also. Elly was super squishy and round. Miles is more lean and muscle-y. Elly's legs were rolley and chubby. Miles' legs are thin and toned (from all that kicking of my insides!).

All in all, we are so thrilled to have Miles with us now. He makes us super happy even in that tiny do-nothing-but-sleep newborn phase. Elly is adjusting better and better each day. Maybe, just maybe, someday she'll be back to the angel three-year-old that she was before he was born.

The weirdest thing about having Miles is that now...we have KIDS! Plural.

Sibling Time

Elly Quotes

Doc (Lacy's Dad): Elly, I have a surprise for you.

Elly: Yay! What is it?

Doc: Look! (revealing a chocolate bar donut)

Elly (looking confused and excited at the same time.) It's a...a...treat log!

Elly Dancing at Restaurant

We went to a Mexican restaurant the other day, and Elly couldn't fight the urge to let her Latin heritage shine.

Miles

Elly and Miles

Mom's in California...Apparently

Elly Quotes

Lacy:  "OK, I'm ready. What are we going to play?"

Elly:  "Tag. You're it!"

Lacy:  "But I can't play tag."

Elly:  "OK.  Then we'll just play You're It."