Babies and Santa Hats go together so well they should come as a pair.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Watching the Flying Teddy Bears
Ben likes the Teddy Bears attached to the swing. At least I think he does. I do wonder if he's watching the cute flying things or making sure the scary flying things don't get any closer.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Ben Enraptured by a Spoon
Packed
So this is how we packed the van for the trip back to Illinois. Me driving, the boys in their car seats, and Jess and Duncan sleeping in the back. Left Ohio at midnight and got to Rochelle just under six hours later
First Shots
The boys got their first set of shots just before we left for Illinois last week. Matt went first, and I don't think we've ever heard him cry quite that loudly. Ben went next, and I was ready for the windows to shatter, but he probably cries louder every time we change him than he did over the course of the four shots
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
It appears that Duncan has picked his favorite
I think its that they both like to sleep on their stomachs. And no, we don't let Ben sleep on his stomach, but the minute we put him on it, he falls asleep.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Ben was just smiling, I swear
So lets say you want to take a picture of your two month old smiling. He does it only briefly, and randomly. So you seem him doing it, and grab the camera. You point it at him from two feet in front of his face. Then you make all manner of baby noises and funny faces trying to get him to smile again. He does, and you snap the picture. This is what the picture looks like when you do that.
Matt finding his thumb
Matt wanted me to point out that he also has found his thumb and is enjoying it as much as Ben
Friday, December 14, 2007
Matt Catching Up
So I realized the picture I posted earlier makes Ben seem huge compared to Matt. Just wanted to show a picture showing they're not really that far apart
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ben finds his thumb
I know this isn't a good habit, but its so darn cute. So we swap it out for a pacifier as soon as we get the picture taken
My nightly Juggling Act
I've learned to work the remote with my feet. And to get rid of the occasional itch on my nose with sheer force of will
Monday, December 10, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Duncan and Ben
Ben was napping on the bed and Duncan decided he wanted in on some of that action. Duncan not getting along with the kids was one of my biggest worries. So far I'd say it was unfounded.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Duncan and Matt
Duncan continues to get along well with the boys. I keep telling him that he'll really like them once they start spilling food from their high chairs.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
First Baths
Both boys needed their first baths this weekend. Of all the first baby things we've done, this one actually went pretty smoothly. Ben of course did not like a second of it, and Matt hardly woke up.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
So this is a baby you say?
Mike and Shannon visited last weekend. I don't think I've ever seen Mike handle anything so carefully. Couldn't talk him into changing a diaper though.
Mike with Ben and Shannon with Matt. We did dress his namesake appropriately for the visit.
Matthew Being Helpful
Matt seems quite capable of feeding himself here. One handed no less. Next week I'll see how he does driving a stick shift
Personalities Emerge
Here we have a picture of Ben earning his recently acquired nickname "The Loud One." Note the scarlet hue
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Sharing a Blanket
A few minutes later Ben started crying after Matt stole all the covers. I'm already looking into bunk beds.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Duncan and the Boys
Duncan had taken very well to the kids. For the most part he's been great. He'll either ignore them or give them a curious sniff while they're in their crib. When one of them starts crying he gets a bit confused, like he can't understand why they're making all that noise. This is when he'll get up and go sleep in another room
The whole family
So several people pointed out that my previous post titled "First Family Portrait" wasn't entirely accurate. It was missing Duncan. Here is the real first family portrait. Still not quite Olan Mills
Enjoying the new digs
We were a bit worried about only having one crib for now. I think we'll be okay for a few months before they start to get crowded in there.
Jess watching
So one of our first purchases will be those mirrors you can use to watch the kids from the front seat. For their first ride Jess just rode in the back seat. Glad we bought the minivan
Monday, October 8, 2007
The Car Seat Challenge
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Since they were below a certain weight, both boys had to prove they could keep their blood oxygen up while they were in their car seats. Both passed with flying colors and are now cleared to go home! Not quite as official, I also passed my put-the-kids-in-the-car-seat-without-breaking-them test.
Jess and Matt Napping
Everyone keeps saying that Jess should sleep when the boys are sleeping. Done and done
Friday, October 5, 2007
Relaxing with the boys
Between the near constant feedings and checkups. Jess enjoying some quiet time with Ben and Matt.
Matt Must Have Wanted Some Attention Too
His lungs have cleared and he's breathing fine. The Dr. said that it just took him a little longer to clear things up. He never did need oxygen and is hanging out in the room with us
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Benjamin Michael Wetzel
Born 6 pounds, 3 ounces, 19 inches long. Ben is doing fine, and spent a minimal amount of time in the NICU.
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