Jonah went to his 1st braves game and he slept through most of it.
He went in his own room and slept in the crib all by himself. I always put my babies in their own room at 3 months. He did fine. No complaints.
Well he is 3 years old CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! I am amazed at the changes in my little boy. He is doing better with eating and speech therapy. He got a Toy Story cake and I decorated the kitchen with streamers and balloons. HE LOVED IT!
The suspense was adorable....
And here it is a spiderman scooter (3 wheels) so he can ride with Jacob. He has a bike too but hasn't learned to pedal yet. Thank God we made it through those first 3 years. They were hard but so worth the results. We are planning to go to Boston for a team visit Sept. 5th. Jaron will see the speech therapist, plastic surgeon, occupational therapist (feeding) and dentist. I can't wait to hear what they have to say.
Well this what happens when you let the 5 year old stay awake during nap time...he couldn't....
We tried the jumper and he was not sure what to do with it. He is still too little to hold himself up good so we put a blanket behind him. He is doing better holding his head up though.
Well we had his 2 month check up yesterday and he is a WHOPPING 14 lbs. 3 oz. Bigger than Jacob and Jaron both were at this age. He is wearing 3 months size clothes. He is also 24 1/2 inches long. He's growing GREAT! Still enjoying mommy's milk only. It is such a good feeling to know that I have everything my baby needs. I just realized the other day the meaning of his name. I know Jonah means dove but what does dove mean? What did it mean in the bible? The dove returned to the Ark after the flood to let Noah and his family know that everything was going to be alright. To me Jonah was a relief, having a child without a cleft was God's way of telling me that everything is going to be alright. I thought it could never happen. It's almost like the devil was telling me "You can't have a normal baby". I was scared to get pregnant this last time and doubted the entire pregnancy if the ultrasound was right. "Does he really have a cleft and they just can't see it?" So Jonah has been my easiest baby. Even though he has colic from 11pm-12am EVERY night. It's so weird. Just one hour of crying then he's done. The doctor said he would grow out of it around 4 months old.
Jaron loves wearing hat and gloves so this is what they did the other day in the house and it was 75 degrees outside.
Here is one of Jacob's many pictures. He drew this all by himself with no ideas or help from anyone. So detailed. Notice the sail, motor on the boat, sail, stearing wheel for boat, fish with bubbles and jumping dolphin and the captain on the boat oh and don't forget the swirls of wind above his head. SO CUTE!!!Uncle Tim came to visit and showed Jacob how to ride his bike without training wheels. He had dropped his bike a few weeks ago and broke the training wheels so we bought him a kick stand and took off the training wheels. Now is a "BIG BOY"!!!
We dedicated Jonah back to the Lord Sunday at church. He was all dressed up for the occasion.
Jaron singing Jesus loves me. Don't forget to pause the slideshow above so you can hear him.
Well Jacob let his other top front tooth dangle in his mouth for 7 days! Yep it was not easy to look at but he cried when we tried to pull saying it was not ready. So we waited and let him do it on his own. Wednesday when I was in the shower he pulled it and did not even cry. Since he let it hang there so long the other tooth is already broke through the skin. We can see it! So here he is the toothless one and his silly glasses.
They are not always well behaved but how could I not love those faces. They are so handsome! And when they say "I love you mommy" at any given moment it just melts my heart.
Jaron truly cannot get enough of Jonah. He gets fighting mad if I don't let him hold him whenever he asks. He also will just lay with him and stare saying "I love you Jonah". He really does too. TRUST ME!!!
and here' s a good one of him. He asked me to take this one of him holding Buzz Lightyear. He loves Toy Story (right now) They go through phases. He used to love Blues Clues but can't get him to watch it now. He loves Buzz & Woody. We are working on getting the flights to Boston for his 3 year check up scheduled for Sept. 5th. It is a one day trip to meet with speech, feeding, surgeon, and dentist. I can't wait to see what they say!
He is getting to be more alert and aware of things around him. It is so cute to watch Jacob and Jaron talk to him and he just looks right at them.
And this was taken Sunday before we left for church. He is getting chunky!
I took Jaron to the doctor today and I could not resist the scales for Jonah. I put him on there dressed and he weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. !!! I am so happy. It is hard nursing him not knowing if he is getting enough and growing good. So now I know my little man is growing perfect. And I should have figured it out since he's too big for the kitchen sink baths now.
Jonah still sleeps a lot during the day and not so much at night. I am still trying to avoid things that might be giving him so much gas. I soon will be down to plain oatmeal and dry toast with some pretzels for a snack. He really is a content baby. No complaints here.
Jaron sure does love Jonah...he won't go to bed without giving him kisses. I mean pitches a fit WILL NOT go to bed. Jaron is doing much better eating and his speech is coming along much better. I think having a new baby in the house has kinda forced him to grow up. He woke up in the middle of the night last night asking to go pee. He had on a diaper and did not want to pee in it. So that is a major step for him. I was not happy to be woke up but was glad to know he is growing up. So now he is the big brother.
Jacob cannot get enough of Jonah. He just wants to hold him and lay with him and he has even attempted to pick him up while in the bouncer. He always asks when is it time to feed Jonah. "Is he ready for some milk mommy?" And whenever Jonah cries Jacob runs to find a pacifier and help him calm down. The other sunday at church my mom was walking him to the car and Jacob said "where are you going with that baby?" He thought she was taking him home. When we leave to go somewhere he asks "can jonah come too?"
Daddy & Jonah...He looks so little laying on daddy like this. So precious...Here's a little video of Jonah wide awake at 10:30 last night. He is starting to make some noises and is more alert and aware of his surroundings.
My 3 boys all dressed up for church. So handsome. It is rare to get a picture with all 3 of them looking at the camera.
And here is Jonah in his little suit. He is such a happy baby. We have learned that mommy can't eat dairy or it makes his belly hurt ALL NIGHT. (especially blizzards from dairy queen) And I forgot to post Friday after his 2 week check up. He is up to 9 lbs. 3 oz. and she said he looked good and it was not necessary to check his jaundice again. So I am glad that is all behind us. Jonah is still nursing every 2 hours so sleep is rare for mommy.
Well this is what Jacob made with some paper and tape. He said it is a "Buzz Lightyear" helmet. I thought it was very creative.
And here is Jacob holding his baby brother. He just loves him so much. He always gives him a passy when he cries and he wants to help me so much. The first thing he said when they came to see us at the hospital. He said "Mommy, I am so glad you aren't pregnant anymore". He was so worried about me, because towards the end I was so uncomfortable. He is my caring and sensitive child.
1st day home from the hospital and Jaron COULD NOT GET ENOUGH! He loves his baby brother.
He sure does love him. Can't get enough of him. If I would let him I am sure he would sit in the bouncer with Jonah.
