The saddest face ever

Isn't it funny how babies facial expressions can change so quickly?  The picture below was taken just seconds after the one above.  Oh, how I love this boy!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

In honor of the Cars 2 movie...

...here's Grant and his cars.

Cars lined up on the couch.

Cars lined up across the hall.

Cars lined up to go down the ramp.

Little cars lined up across the piano.

Cars lined up down another ramp.

Cars lined up upside down (shhhh! that means they're sleeping).

And yes, the Car's 2 movie comes out on DVD this week.  Can't decided if we should get it and watch it right away, or wait to have Grant get it for Christmas.  It was the first movie we ever took Grant to see in the theatre, and he loved every second of it.  It would be a handy time killer to have around our house at this newborn stage of life we're in right now.  Hmmmmm.

Graduating

Last night Brett graduated from his basinet in our room to a crib in his own room.  Our baby boy is growing up.  ha ha ha!  :)

Big Brother

Grant adores Brett.  It's sort of like the way he adores puppies.  He's quite entertained by the little guy.  Especially when Brett cracks a smile or sneezes.  Last night Grant held Brett and helped feed him a bottle.  Totally on his own, Grant started doing "This Little Piggy" with Brett's toes.  It was so cute!  We got it on video too, but I don't really know how to upload that, sorry.

Grant is all about Mom at bed time.  He'll barely let Keith help him get ready for bed.  Last night I was feeding Brett and Grant came running in, calling my name, and had to hop up on the chair with us.  Oh boy, what am I going to do?  I was worried about having a newborn in our home again, but it's the two and a half year old that's giving me a run for my money!  Good thing he's so cute!  :)

Yes, that's Brett's pacifier in Grant's mouth.  He thought he was pretty cool.

One more thing...

Brett is sleeping right now.  He just let out a belly laugh.  Apparently he thinks something's very funny.  I love it when he laughs in his sleep.  He does it quite often.

Dad and his boys :: Stripes

Bedtime Story

We think Brett looks adorable in these stripes.  I love that this is a side snap onesie.
We don't do any over the head outfits with newborns around this house.  Maybe in a few more weeks.  

Matching Hairlines

When Grant was born he looked a lot like Keith.  He still does.  We're thinking that Brett looks a lot more like me.  This is my dad holding him.  The hairline says it all.

Would you like to meet him?

Monday night.  Family of 3.

Wednesday morning.  Checked in.  Had a GREAT nurse.  Hooked up to IV.  Waiting...
Waiting...Waiting.
Doctor breaks water.
WOW!  OUCH!
Epidural.
Relax.
Wait for a little bit.

Push for about 10 minutes.
Ta Da, he's here!
Welcome Brett Dru Jackson
8 pounds 12 ounces (wow, he's BIG!)
21 " long
3:08 pm

Family of 4.  Um...Grant really didn't want to take a picture.  Can you tell?
He looks kind of crazy here.  He was so hyper at this point and just wanted to run around.
He didn't really get the fact that there was even a baby in the room.

Father & son bonding time.

Ready to go home.

Check out those big round cheeks.  And his dimple!  I was so excited that he has a dimple just like Grants.

Brett is such a good baby!  We love him so much!  He's very calm and snuggly.  He eats soooooo fast!  He sleeps great, and so far he only cries when he's hungry (knock on wood).  He shares his birthday with Keith's Grandma.  She passed away just last year.  Brett's middle name (Dru) is the nickname that my mom's dad went by.

Grant is getting used to having a new baby in the home.  He's not quite sure about it all yet.  He has been very much a mama's boy for the past little while before Brett was born and continues to be so.  This'll take some more adjusting for him.

Keith is very helpful.  He keeps Grant fed and entertained all day.  He also went to the grocery store and had the house all ready for when we got home.

I'm doing much better than I did after having Grant.  I felt like I'd been dropped into another world after having Grant, and that I was a different person.  It was very hard.  But this time I feel like I've already been in that different world so it's not much different.  So far I am enjoying everything as much as I hoped I would.  Baby blues stay away!

40th Week : A Quilt

This is the week!  Baby boy #2 should arrive on or before Wednesday.  I'm scheduled to be induced Wed morning if he hasn't made it here by then.  And let me just say that after the way I've been feeling lately, I can't believe he isn't here yet!!!  I'm sure he's good and ready for his big debut.  I can't wait to meet him!

Last week I finally finished a quilt that I started at the beginning of this year.  I think it's pretty good that I'm finishing it within the same year!  I picked a bunch of my favorite fabrics at the store, cut them into 4 inch squares, and then threw them into a bag and mixed them up.  Then I randomly pulled them out and sewed them together.  I love all the different colors and patterns.  It's so fun to look at.  The back of the quilt is a former denim duvet cover that I had from 12 years ago.  My mom came over and helped me hand quilt along every other row.  Now that it's done, I can't wait to put it to use as our official picnic/outdoor blanket!