So I have previously mentioned how good this baby is. I can't even imagine how tired I would be returning to work if he was as fussy and colic stricken as poor Ethan was. I remember having to walk him from 4 to midnight every night and if we didn't have a swing for the rest of the time, we would have been in trouble. Jason is so much the opposite that I had to take a pic of his crying just to remind myself it can happen. He does this "eh eh eh" thing for attention when bored or when I want to sleep and he has other ideas but he very rarely wails unless in pain. He is getting more and more alert each day and we are working on using his legs to push up and sitting up on my lap.

It is still hard to leave him every day and I haven't been able to get out of the house without 2 hours of laundry, feeding, chores, dressing kids etc. 8:00 am meetings just kill me but Jeff is such a huge help and there is nothing we can't do together. Mom keeps Jason during the day and I know he is getting the best care and some good bonding time with Grandma.


As quick as it started, so it ends.

Grandma's Birthday

For my Mom's b-day we decided to risk taking all the boys and going out to dinner. Now luckily Maw Maw and Paw Paw were here too so we had lots of hands! We went to Firebirds and everyone was a complete gem! I still can't believe how lucky we are with such a good baby. You put him in a car seat or a sling and he just sleeps for hours. We continued the celebration on Sunday going to Uncle Mikey's to swim and for a cookout and cake. Here are a few pics of the day and the subseqent falling out by all parties involved. Please note the fashion statement with Ethan wearing Grandma's shoes.

Back to work

Christopher arrived today and got to see his little brother for the first time. I have 2 more days home and then it is back to work. I plan to spend some time with CJA and Jason and then prepare for the 2 hours it will take me to say good-bye on Thursday.

I just can't get over how often he smiles and what a happy baby he is. You could set a watch by his feeding schedule and our nights are so regular. We feed him at 11 and then Jeff and I take turns with who does the 3 am feeding. Then he is set until 7 am when Ethan wakes the house. Jason is aleady cooing and making lots of different noises when conversing with us. I feel like he is growing up too fast and that we didn't take near enough pictures of him. I guess it is better to spend quality time than chase him with a camera. Here he is playing in his little rocker.



Our first smile caught on camera. They never do it when you have it handy.


Christopher decided Jason would look much cooler wearing his glasses.

4th of July

I can't get over how fast he is gorwing. I feel like if I blink he will be a year old. Another blink, driving. I just want to hold on to this little fingers and watch him sleep and keep him small for just a little while longer. Here is a pic of his tiny feet next to mine so I can remember how small he was.



I'll try and post more pics soon but this week is wonderfully crazed with a cookout at Michael's to celebrate Independence Day, our wedding anniversary on the 8th and Jeff's b-day on the 10th. For a peek at some pics from the pool on the 4th, check out Ethan's site and peruse the pics.

Happy B-Day to our best Dad! Love, Christopher, Ethan, and Jason

Bath time

The progression of expressions from our first bath is entertaining. I am not sure Jason really trusted me but he never really cried and has started liking them after the initial shock of losing his clothes. He truly hates to be undressed. Totally different from his brother.

Initial reaction.....aaack!

Getting better....

Not so bad....

Finally done