Jack is on the down slope to 2!!!

Wow, we are already 18 months old.. where does time go??? Jack is amazing! He is such a good spirited little fella (as Katie likes to call him!). His comprehension of what we are saying is unbelievable. He follows instructions (when he wants to) very well and understands almost everything we say. His words/phrases are really coming together, he adds to his vocabulary almost daily. He is still eating almost everything in sight, but is burning it straight off with all his activity. He is climbing on everything and unfortunately has started jumping off things thanks to his big sister!

Jack LOVES baby Luke and constantly wants to hold and kiss him. When he holds him it is pure brotherly love and Luke seems to enjoy it as well! Jack wants to do everything Katie does and it is our challenge to have her be a good example to her little brother. He is a cuddle bug especially first thing in the morning and right after nap (or if a stranger tries to say hello). He is not shy with his kisses or pats and my favorite time with him is right before bed when he strokes my arms before I put him down.

He loves to play outside and if he had his way would be pushed on his trike every morning despite the heat. He had a great water fight with Katie & Meme this past weekend and now loves going to the swimming pool with Andy.

He feeds himself really well and always starts off with a spoon or a fork, but usually ends up using his hands!

While bed time has gotten to be a challenge, he is still sleeping well even if he is getting up a little earlier than ideal... but he is just so busy he needed a little extra time in the day to get all his business done.

The most amazing accomplishment so far is using the potty. We are not pushing potty training at all, but he has shown an interest and ability and has started using the potty almost once per day. So hopefully we wont have two in diapers for that much longer.

Jack has loved having Nana & Meme here helping us with baby Luke. He pretty much sticks right to their side and rides along to help with all the errands, he is going to be really bored once he is just stuck at home with me in the Fall!

I love you my little man, it has been a fantastic 18 months! Can't wait to see what you do next!

weight -25.2lbs (50%)

height - 31 inches (85%)

Luke's second check up

Wow, this boy is growing. He is now 8lbs even. So in 12 days he is
already above his birth weight and has averaged 1.5oz gain per day
over the past week. He is sleeping well over night going about 4 hours
between feeds, now we just need to cut down the feed time from 45
minutes!

Jack has been allowed to hold Luke, and they both seem to really like
it. I think Luke is actually safer in Jack's arms, when his arms are full he can't poke Luke's eyes!

Jack is almost 18 months and is starting to string words together. He is also starting to have really enthusiastic babbling conversations, I worry when ge gets going bc he loses his balance!

Katie started her first VBS this week. She was a little reluctant for Meme to leave her on the first morning, but after a great first day, she was eager to go back.

Stay tuned, we have an exciting summer ahead!

Welcome Home Luke

We are home with Luke. He seems to fit right into our little family.
Katie is in awe and continuously declares his cuteness! Jack would
love for Luke to be his own personal baby doll and be allowed to pick
him up. He has settled for a few kisses on the head.

Luke had his first check up today. He has gained 3 oz since leaving
the hospital putting him at 7lb 4oz, so doing really well. He is
slightly jaundice, but nothing a few days of good feeding won't cure.

He has his newborn pictures scheduled on Friday, so I am really hoping
his orange tinge fades a little, otherwise I am going to dress us all
in yellow!

He has been a very good baby so far, he is a perfect little eater,
sleeper & pooper! He has spent most of his first few days in our
bedroom, but we have noticed he loves the light and sounds in the
playroom, I am guessing he can't wait to get down and participate in
all the fun!