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1 Month

Not everyone would be AS excited about this as I am, but the OCD in me loves the fact that both Zachary and Jeremy were born on the 17th of the month. So when I am keeping track, people ask, or for purposes of the blog, I can easily explain the age of both my children.

Jeremy is one month! This is what we've learned so far. He is a very sweet little boy. He loves his sleep. He is big, yet still so small. He will probably have big blue eyes but they could be green. He might grow up to be a beat boxer - he makes some pretty amazing sounds and its hard for him to poop sometimes (just learned that a couple days ago). He has long fingers and likes being outside. And the jury is still out on whether or not he likes to be swaddeled, can't seem to figure that one out just yet. He likes putting one arm over his eyes when he sleeps!

We have also learned that Zach is a great big brother. He is so nurturing, except when he isn't getting enough attention, he might throw something at my head or pee in his pants! (only happened once, btw). Jeremy never seems to bother Zach and he loves holding him. He calls him "my baby," is very protective and is thrilled when I drop off or pick him up from preschool so he can show Jeremy off.

What I have learned about myself.. I am enjoying the baby phase much, much more this time around than last time. It might be because I was working from home with Zach and so the crying and not a lot of sleeping would really stress me out. I literally have nothing to do now that the bris and birthday party are over and the thank you notes and announcements are out. I still worry, but not as much. My arms are getting nice and toned again! I cook a lot more when I am not working and we all benefit greatly. I also learned that I still can not walk into a children's clothing store without wishing I had a little girl, but besides that I am so in love with my two little boys and I feel very complete. I was hoping I would feel that way once Jeremy arrived - and I couldn't ask for anything more.

Happy One Month!!

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Happy Birthday to my amazing, funny, loving, wild, adorable big boy! I seriously can not believe three years has gone by. Each birthday is definitely bittersweet. This one for me especially since its more than likely my childbearing days have come to a close. Looking back on last weekend, it is also made me see Zach's independence - I don't think he spoke to me for more than a minute at his party - and that was only because Abbie was giving him a hard time. :) He was really in his glory, so happy, having so much fun. We asked him what he wanted this year and he told me "Friends, Great-Grandma, a BIG bounce house and chocolate!" Happy Birthday Baby!


First, we celebrated at school! Yes, I made it there, with Jeremy and all!

Check out that stance!!


bounce house all to himself!

Cheers!! Thank you all for an amazing morning!!

One funny thing ... Josh and I buy alcohol at all our events and no one EVER drinks it. So, we still buy it but have been cutting back. We only bought 18 beers this year and leave it to all the mamas of Zach's friends to drink them up! There were none left!

July... so far

We wanted to start a tradition last year of running the Woodbridge 5K every 4th of July. We were not sure we would be able to pull it off this year so we didn't sign up ahead of time. Both Zach and Jeremy were up by 6 am on the 4th so we packed up and headed out there. Zach was the only one who did any running this year but we were happy to make it out and finish. Jeremy of course slept the entire time and Zach really didn't want to stay in the stoller but we still loved it. Headed back to Fairside for some neighborhood fun. It was tricky this year with the little man but Zach definitely had a great time.

My first drink - Josh didn't think I could handle it - come on!! (sorry mom and dad)

In other July news, We taught Zach how to dip his cookies in milk - he loved it!

Jeremy's first bath

3 weeks ....
and almost 3 years old!

Jeremy gained a whole pound at his two week checkup - needless to say, I was thrilled!

And Josh and I celebrated 5 years of marriage over the weekend! We had an amazing dinner out. A huge thank you to my mom and dad for coming down to help us with that. To many, many more Josh - I love you!

Rewind

And just before the new addition arrived - Zachary finished up his last day in Ms. Lilliam and Ms. Lorena's 2 year old classroom. We celebrated by making tie-dye shirts, having a party and going to Boomers!! This year he has learned to say please and thank you, get rid of his diapers, ask for help, tell his his friends when he doesn't like something, count to 20 (almost), sing his ABC's, recite the ha'motzi, defend himself, laugh uncontrollably and make us so very happy. We are so proud of him.