Entering the real world

The two days in the hospital is like a safety bubble providing an easy environment to adjust to having a new baby.  Nurses around for 24/7 support, cleaning people for your room, and room service for meals and snacks.  By day 2 we were ready to leave the hospital though and get back to reality (although I still miss room service!). 

Our first two weeks at home have flown by.  I often forget what day of the week it is with the round-the-clock feedings, chasing Evan and trying to find some quiet time to enjoy Tyler's newborn moments.  Life is busy, but things just feel a little easier this time around.  Probably because we know what to expect and aren't used to getting much sleep anyway!


Dear Baby Tyler,
You are a sweet and happy little baby.  I love cuddling with you and staring at you during the day.  I work hard to keep you awake so that you start to know the difference between day & night. You're doing better every day (thankfully!).  You make the sweetest noises/coo's while you sleep and I wonder what you are dreaming of. 

Your big brother Evan is very anxious for you to be bigger to play with him.  He always asks to hold you, wants to pick you up, or asks what you're doing/saying.  He likes to help with changing your diaper, bringing you blankets or telling me what he thinks you need. 

You eat A LOT and you're growing every day!  At your 2nd doctor appointment you were 9 lbs, 13 oz, and grew about an inch and a half since you were born.  I'm sure you'll be taller than me by the time you're in elementary school!  Eating & growing also means you go through LOTS of diapers.  I know I didn't order this many diapers with Evan (thanks to Amazon.com for diaper delivery at a great price!). Today I tried to change you on the ottoman in the family room.  Your Daddy warned me not to and I assured him that I would change you fast enough that you wouldn't have time to have an accident on the furniture.  You proved me wrong.  Your diaper wasn't off for half a second when you peed all over the furniture, yourself and me, and also pooped all over.  I couldn't help but laugh as your Daddy ran out to get furniture cleaner.  OOPS!  :) 

Happy 2 week birthday Baby T!

XO,
Mommy

 

Happy mommy moment 

 Getting ready to head home!

 

Mom, stripes really aren't flattering....

 

Tyler's first play date with his favorite cousin Madeyln!

 

Fun play time with Madelyn.  It's easy when they aren't mobile!

 Love this face.  After he eats I just sit and stare at how perfect he is!

 

Evan says "Momma, get my baby out!"  He calls Tyler his baby. 

First outing to a family party.  Evan wouldn't get off this four-wheeler the whole party.

Brothers :)

Great Grandpa with the new great grandbabies - Tyler, Nolan & Madelyn

Evan wanted Tyler to play motorcycles with him.  See the toy next to Tyler?  That's his motorcycle Evan said he could play with.

Sweet baby boy

Chillin' in the swing while mom attempts to get dressed.  One of his last newborn outfits he fit into.  He won't fit into it tomorrow!

First dr. appt.  Gaining weight like a champ!

 

Meeting Aunt Kristie

Evan loves to play with Tyler in his bouncy....because their are buttons he can turn on and off to "help Tyler." 

 

Awake time!

 

Meeting Uncle Danny

 

Sweet, sleepy baby

 

Meeting Aunt Katie

 

Pretty much sums up Evan's endless energy!