Like Clockwork

Now a month old, it seems Cole has already established a relatively regular nighttime feeding pattern. He eats around 8-10pm (sometimes twice, what a snacker), then 1am, and 5am. These times aren't actually all that bad, since I'm really only waking + returning to sleep for the 1am feeding. When he's done with the 5am feeding I hand him off to Stew for a burp/change, since it's almost time for Lauren to get up anyway, and I enjoy a quick bowl of cereal (I really look forward to that; ah, the little things...)

Breakfast & A Bouquet

Lauren made this adorable paper flower bouquet at daycare for Mother's Day. Her teacher comes up with very creative art projects. Also, for Mother's Day, Stew prepared a wonderful brunch - eggs, bacon, and orange french toast casserole. The recipe is from Cooking Light. The carmel topping is so delicious (it tastes like a fresh-baked cinnamon roll!), and it is a great make-ahead dish - just prepare the night before then pop in the oven for 35 minutes.

My Faves

I love to eat, and sleep, and eat some more. Here are my other 'Top 5' favorites....
- a good burp
- a clean diaper
- kisses from my sis
- getting my hair washed
- snuggle time

3 Weeks and Counting

Grandma Pennie made these yummy baby-blue frosted cupcakes to mark Cole's 3-week birthday. It only seemed fair, since we had cupcakes when Lauren turned 3 weeks too :) This time however, Lauren got to enjoy one as well. But none for Baby Cole, since as Lauren points out, he has 'no teeth'.

Turning Two

Lauren turned two this week, and we celebrated last weekend with a small birthday get-together with the grandparents. She sported a new dress for the occasion, and really enjoyed having everyone sing Happy Birthday to her (she'd been practicing herself all week!) She was a little frightened of the flames from the candles, but we eventually got the smiles out after she stuck her finger in the frosting. She had a blast opening all her presents (it took quite a while!) and got lots of cool things - including this kitchen set from Mommy & Daddy and a wooden cookie baking set from Grandma & Grandpa. She got some really cute clothes too, and upon opening a pair of denim capris, she immediately pulled off her diaper cover and put on the pants - wearing them under her dress for most of the afternoon. Lauren also had a good 2-year check-up at the doctor's; she's up to 35 in (75%) and 25 lbs (25%), and no shots - yippee!

He's Here!

Cole Matthew arrived on Wednesday April 29th at 5:29 am. He weighed 6 lb 13 oz, and measured 19 1/2 inches. Labor and delivery went pretty smoothly, only lasting about 6 hours. We thankfully headed home the next day, after a long, dark, and cold night due to a 'planned' power outage as a result of hospital construction (perfect timing, right?) We also got to participate in the new 'baby LoJack' system at the hospital - note the object on his left ankle. The system still needs a bit of fine tuning though, as we learned... As I was wheeled to the nurse's station and we waited to leave, he apparently set off the (loud!) alarm, locking down all the exits on the floor, and sending a security guard our way. Too funny. Cole is a pretty mellow baby thus far, only crying a bit when he is hungry or needs to burp. He's had a few sponge baths with no major complaints, and finds getting his hair washed very soothing - just like big sis Lauren as a baby :)