2 months with Jonathan

We have really enjoyed having Jonathan in our family. We are all adjusting really well. Some days I still feel a little frazzled when I have to go out with both of them, but each time we go out, I get a little more confident. I have been taking both of them to Tot Town (a big open gym play time for Trey) on Mondays and to Bible study every Wednesday and then out to lunch with our friends. I still don't feel very organized. I had some people warn me before Jonathan was born that we shouldn't expect him to be a good baby because Trey was such a good baby (why do people say crazy things like that to pregnant moms? ) But he is a good baby - he does like to be held a little more than Trey did. But then again, we probably held Trey just as much - we just didn't have a toddler that needed out attention as well.

Jonathan had a great 2 month well baby check up with Dr. Kennedy. He weighs 13 lb. 10 oz. (90%) and is 23 inches long (57%). He is thriving! He is still being exclusively breastfed - we haven't had to give him any formula even once. I pump before going to work and then pump a couple times at work. I love nursing and feel like it is something wonderful that I can give to him. Jonathan has been doing really well for David since I went back to work nights on January 31. He has been sleeping all night for him - in fact, I came home from work last week at 8 am, and Jonathan was still asleep after having been put to bed at 7:30 the night before. He isn't sleeping that long every night for me - most mornings he is waking up around 5 of 6 and then goes right back to sleep after feeding. He is smiling and staring to coo and "talk" to us - it is absolutely darling.

Trey is doing well with Jonathan - still working on the gentleness part with him. I found him straddling Jonathan the other day while jumping up and down on him - kind of like riding him like a horse. It is frustrating to know how to help him be gentle except keep reinforcing over and over. Trey had a little trouble listening in church this week his teacher said. He kept putting baby dolls in the cabinet, shutting the door, and walking away. Hmmmm... try not to over analyze that one too much. Trey likes to give Jonathan his pacifier when he is crying and does try to share his toys with him. I am so happy they are so close in age so they can become good buddies.

Bath time with Brother

Trying to smile - so hard to catch one on camera

Jonathan has beautiful blue eyes