Casen is 2 months old!

This amazing little boy is already 2 months old and it is time to document what he is up to.

 

 

Here is your 1 month post. Your looks have changed some and you have continued to pack on the weight! I love your chunky thighs and cheeks!

 

Stats:

 

11lbs 10oz (50%)

23 inches long (50%)

 

Size 1 diapers

 

0-3 month and 3 month close but you are quickly outgrowing those in length. Even though you are the same length Cooper was at this age I think your body is longer therefore you are outgrowing onesies faster.

 

No clue on shoe size since you still haven't worn shoes. 

 

 

Exclusively breastfed and have your first bottle at almost 6 weeks old. You don't get them often right now but when you do, you do fine.  You will really get used to them soon once you go to day-care.

 

You still spit up after every feeding. Sometimes it is a lot and other times not too bad.  I still don't think it is anything to worry about since you don't seem to be in pain and are continuing to gain weight. I carry a lot of burp cloths with me and usually put a bib on you in the car.

 

You are still sporadic on what time you want to go to bed but you are a great sleeper. At 6 weeks old you slept for 10 hours straight! You usually sleep 8-9 hours, nurse, and then go back to sleep for 2-3 hours.

 

 

You have become so smiley this last month.  You are a very happy and content baby.  I love when you smile at me.  You also have a serious face and have serious eyebrows. You like to play with your tongue and have really started cooing the last 2 weeks.

 

You have gotten a lot more new hair this month and it is light brown.  I don't think you are going to be a blondie like your mommy and brother.  Looks like you are going to take after daddy.

 

You had your first blow out the day after you turned 1 month. I know that is weird to document but I was shocked we made it that long.  And even crazier...you still haven't peed on me or daddy! Cooper had done it several times by this point. I really appreciate you not spraying me!

 

 

You continue to grab things but at this point it isn't intentional.  You have started to love your play mats and the toys that dangle from your car seat.

 

You know mommy, daddy, and Cooper's voices.  When you hear us you try to look for us and will watch me walk around the house talking.

 

At 5 1/2 weeks I left you with Babi. This was my first time to be away from you ever. I still haven't been away from you overnight.

 

This month mommy had kidney stones and due to medicines and a procedure I couldn't nurse you for some feedings.  This was hard on mommy both physically and emotionally.  I couldn't wait to nurse you again.

 

 

At your 2 month appointment you were diagnosed with thrush which I knew before we went, but needed to be diagnosed for sure.  You responded to the medicines quickly and were doing better just 24 hours later.

 

Your brother has become more interested in you this month and I know it will only increase as you get bigger.  He loves to talk to you, give you kisses, put your paci in your mouth (even when you don't want it or are sleeping), and hold you.  He also wants to do things with you like read books, take baths, tummy time, and hold your hand.

 

I sing 'Casen Andrew' to the beat of 'Let's go Ran-gers' and you love it! Not only do you love it, but so does Cooper.  He sings it to you all of the time and claps or move your hands when he does it.  It is so sweet.

 

 

I also sing 'C-A-S-E-N, Casen Andrew is my man' Yes it is corny but I want to remember these things.  I have little songs for your brother as well.

 

You love baths now! And I started using a special shampoo and your cradle cap is gone now.

 

Your hemangioma has continued to get bigger and is now more raised. I really don't like it, but just keep hoping that at some point it will stop growing, get smaller, and eventually go away.

 

 

Casen, you are such a sweet little guy and a wonderful baby.  Every day I think of how blessed we are to have you.  You are perfect for our little family and I love seeing how our lives change and grow with you in it. I love you so much.

 

Mommy

 

Cooper at 2 months

 

5 on Friday

 

1. This sweet boy was diagnosed with thrush earlier this week but it is clearing up fast.  He was showing me the improvement on his tongue earlier this week.

 

2. My company picnic is coming up in September and they always do a raffle drawing early.  It has tons of amazing categories and you choose which one you want to enter.  Some of the prizes are hotel rooms, gift cards, gym memberships, and other stuff.  This year I entered the drawing for a membership for the Fort Worth Children's Museum and I won!  I can't wait to take Cooper.  It will be fun to go in the winter when it is cold and in the summer when it is too hot.

 

3. Potty training is continuing to go well and I am hoping we had a break through yesterday on going poop in the potty.  We will see.

 

4. I have been craving my Aunt Sandra's homemade banana pudding recipe for a while now.  I am tempted to make it but it makes so much and Kyle doesn't like it.  Maybe I will make it once I go back to work and I can take it up there.

 

5. I went to the car dealership 3 days this week- oil change/tire rotation on my car, go back because they messed up a sensor on my tires, and then to get the oil changed on Kyle's truck.  I hate having this done but decided it was time since I am still on maternity leave.

 

This sweet boy accompanied me each time and did great. He smiled and cooed at everyone. Today he passed gas loudly several times. Finally he finished and when I checked his diaper poo came running out onto my finger and the car seat.  So we got there in this outfit.

 

And left in this one.

 

 

I am linking up with Darci for 5 on Friday

 

Have a great weekend!
 

Brotherly love

It seems like each day Cooper loves his brother even more.  He talks to him, holds him, and plays with him more lately which probably has to do with Casen being awake more. 

 

Last night Cooper wanted to read his favorite book to Casen and Casen watched him the entire time.

 

 

Showing him the pictures.

 

He loves watching his brother.

 

Then he asked to hold Casen

 

Then he wanted to give him kisses.  I know Cooper is a blur in this picture but I love that it looks like Casen is ready for the kiss.

 

 

OMG my heart stops.

 

Funny thing is that after the kiss above he went for a second one on the mouth and Casen stuck his tongue out and licked Cooper.  Cooper jumped back and looked shocked.  It was so funny.

 

Then they decided to hang out for some tummy time and Casen just looked for Cooper the entire time.

 

 

 

I can't wait to watch the bond between these two grow.  I know they will keep me on my toes, but I look forward to them really being able to play together.

Ryan and Natalie's Shower

This Saturday I helped host a bridal shower for Kyle's cousin Ryan's fiancee, Natalie.

 

Her colors are chocolate brown and a blush pink.

 

This was the entry

Cute personalized M&Ms

 

The good table with sandwiches, veggies tray, fruit tray, our favorite fiesta dip, chips, and sausage bites.  It was all delicious. And I absolutely love the flowers!!

 

The drink area (horrible lighting) with pink lemonade, sweet tea, and water.

 

The dessert table with cupcakes, wedding cookies, pecan tarts, mini cheesecakes, mixed nuts, and yummy punch.  I don't know about you but I LOVE punch!

 

 

Here is a close up of the cupcakes with the adorable toppers made by my friend Emily.  I think they turned out perfect. Thanks again Emily! Emily does a great job so if you need invites, toppers, birthday banners, or whatever let me know and I will give you her contact info.

Some of the guests.

Casen was a trooper and did great.

Natalie looked cute in an outfit that matched her wedding colors.

One of the guests brought a cute cake made out of kitchen towels and utensils.  So cute!

 

Cooper came by at the end of the shower and got to meet one of the flower girls. He was very shy but liked reading books with Mimi.

Ryan's grandmother (on the right) made this gorgeous quilt for them. It is turned out amazing! She is very talented.

Weekend recap

Friday Casen and I spent the day running errands and hanging out at Mimi and Grandpa's house.

 

I went by the Carter's store because I had a coupon.  They had all of their summer stuff on clearance plus an additional 25% off.  I got all of the goodies below for $58.  They added up to $240 bucks retail!!  Plus I have $20 in Carter's cash to use also!

 

I love the matching crab pinch me pajamas for the boys next summer.  Plus I got Cooper the shark ones to match the ones I already got Casen.  I also got more underwear for Cooper, my favorite sun suits in size 6 months because I have a growing boy on my hands, plus some camo pants for this fall and two shirts and a pair of shorts for next year! I am still so excited with all of my finds.  I am fighting the urge to do more shopping!

 

 

That evening we went to Shady Oak BBQ for dinner. I have said many times that I love their jalapeno ranch dressing so a salad sounded perfect to me. And of course they have great sweet tea and bread!

 

Cooper kept himself preoccupied by playing with the sugar packets.

 

And Casen did this the entire time (I think he looks like a Johnson in this picture)

 

The next morning Cooper was up at 6:15 so once we fully woke up and got dressed we ran to get donuts while Casen and Kyle slept in a little.

 

I let him pick out his own donut and he wanted this one with 'pinkles'

 

 

He loved it! And ended up eating an entire second chocolate donut!

 

Casen and I spent the rest of the day at Mimi's house for Natalie's bridal shower.  The shower was great and I will share more about it later this week.

 

Cooper and Kyle hung out together and bought Cooper a new train because he went an entire day with no accidents (still working on the pooping in the potty). They joined us later in the afternoon where we all hung out.  Cooper made sure his Grandpa gave him a ride on the four-wheeler.

 

 

 

Casen was so good at the shower but he was happy to get home and resting that evening.

 

Sunday we went to Ennis for the day.  My mom met us at church and then afterwards we met my dad for lunch (he went to the early mass).  After lunch we went to my aunt's house and got to meet Matthew James, my cousin Trey's new baby. He is only one month younger than Casen.

 

Cooper was feeling antsy so he decided to go with my Grandad on a four wheeler ride. Cooper loved it and I think my Grandad enjoyed it too.

 

After visiting with my mom's side of the family we headed over to my Granny and Papa's to hang out.

 

Here is a picture of Casen with Papa. Please excuse the orange coloring in the picture.

 

Cooper was so excited to play with a puzzle that he was too distracted for a picture.

 

Cooper had a lot of fun showing Papa the puzzles. He kept asking where Papa was later and said 'I want to go play with Papa.'

 

Later that evening we went back to my parents house so the boys could spend more time with my dad.  Cooper ended up taking a nap while my dad was holding him.  When he woke up he was upset and disoriented.  The minute my dad offered to take him to see the cows his face lit up and he said 'yeah!' My mom ended up going with Casen also to go see the cows.

 

I don't know if you can tell, but Cooper loves the men in his life.  Don't get me wrong, he loves the women too, but he really has a special way of bonding with the various men.  I think he has them all wrapped around his finger.

 

We didn't get home until 8:30 that night, but it was completely worth it. Making memories of my boys with family means so much to me. 

Casen

I know I have a lot of pictures of Casen but that is because I am home with him right now and Cooper is at day-care.

I can't believe this cutie is 8 weeks old and I am 2/3 of the way through my maternity leave.

 

Love this silly one with his tongue out!

 

I wrote this last week and never posted it.