Some Recent Pics...

This will probably be my last post for a while, since my move is slated for this weekend and I'm sure it will take some time before blogging is high enough on my endless to-do list! So here are some recent pictures of the boys to hold you over...

And I don't want to jinx it, but I feel like Luke MAY be turning a corner in the nursing department. He's had a couple good days and I am SO HOPING that this continues (and that it leads to better weight gain). And I've also started trying to get him to sleep for the night around 7pm, like Kyle. He's still wakes every couple hours to nurse, but I would like to establish the 7 to 7ish timeframe, to set the stage for letting him cry-it-out when he starts gaining better. I absolutely CAN'T WAIT until both kids go down at 7pm and I have that daily kid-free window. And I REALLY can't wait until Luke sleeps through the night and I get can get more than a couple hours of uninterrupted sleep! I'm hoping my new house will be somewhat of a turning point for me, with things getting a bit more manageable.

Luke is now consistently rolling over from his tummy to his back (he still needs some help going from back to tummy). Here's a video of it...

Running for the bus...

Since Kyle wouldn't demonstrate this yesterday for Nonnie and Jayne, I took a video of Kyle "running for the bus" with his backpack on...

Visit with Nonnie and Auntie Jayne!

We had a great visit with Nonnie and Auntie Jayne today. Kyle had his typical 2 yr old "mood swings" when things didn't go his way, but he definitely enjoyed the visit. He very proudly grabbed his prized yellow car when Auntie Jayne arrived (which she gave him for his birthday). And he really liked saying "I love you" to Nonnie...and I think Nonnie enjoyed it just a little bit too ;)

And Luke took a great (rare!) 3.5 hr nap today so was very well-rested for the visit. Jayne put it best...Luke's a good sport. He just goes with the flow and takes it all in. And he was MUCH more accommodating with photos than his brother!

And thanks to both Nonnie and Jayne for all the generous, thoughtful gifts! Kyle LOVED opening them (including Luke's), but then was quick to say "want more", as he looked at the stack. And also thanks to Grammy for providing the delicious meal! Only two more weeks of bumming off Grammy's wonderful hospitality...

Luke's 4 Month Well Visit

I forgot to mention that Luke had his 4 month well visit last week. He measured 15 lbs 4 oz and 26.5" long. The pediatrician thought he looked great and wasn't too concerned with his poor weight gain. It still concerns me though, because he "wants" to be eating/gaining more than he is (but air bubbles/discomfort are preventing it). Hopefully things turn around soon in that department.

As we did with Kyle for the first 12 months, I've been taking weekly photos of Luke. And here he is today, 19 weeks old!

And as always, Kyle wanted in on the "photo shoot" action...he never passes up an opportunity to snuggle with his bro :)

Visit with the Foleys

We had a fun post-Christmas visit with the Foleys today. The kids enjoyed all the commotion and extra attention, and they LOVE all their generous, thoughtful gifts...thanks Foleys!