He Keeps Growing

He just keeps growing and growing. I tell him to slow down a little...but he isn't listening.

He is finding his hands. It is so fun to watch.

This was his favorite binki for a bit. Now he prefers the smaller, more traditional binkis.

When I get the rare treat of having both the boys close enough to me for a picture Michael will tell me, "Look Rackie, you has boff yooz boys!"

Kevin, Michael and Ethan all look a little bit alike. Two of these babies are Kevin. Can you guess which ones?

Ethan sleeps like his daddy. He likes his arms over his head and one leg sticking out. I had him all bundled up and he squirmed and fussed and wiggled until he got this tiny leg out. Then he fell fast asleep. I can't really blame him. I like my foot sticking out too!

More to Love

I am way behind. Life got really busy and for a while I was just holding Ethan or playing with Michael. Very little of anything else happened...for real.

Michael has been so excited to be a big brother. Almost as excited as his daddy was way back when Jimi Jo was born. They both really loved holding their babies. Those big grins tell it all.

I know Jo misses her boys. I sure wish we all lived closer.

They even pull the same faces in pictures. Funny boys!!

Ethan LOVES to watch Michael. He is very interested in everything he does.

Even watching Daniel Tiger's neighborhood is must see TV.

Jo and Ethan....I can't wait for her to get to know him.

He is so beautiful. We have loved having him here in our home. He brings a little bit of Heaven with him and we all can feel it.

Michael and Ethan at the same age. Can you tell them apart?

Our Focus

Our days are changing. We have shifted our focus to include this new baby into our every day lives. Michael loves to see his baby brother and calls him Eefitt. Is is the cutest. Over night he became a big boy...not our little toddler any more. He is a good helper too.

He is so excited to see when Ethan is awake. He likes to interact with him. Of course he doesn't understand why Ethan doesn't smile at him or talk back. But he is learning to be gentle and quieter  around Ethan. 

This set up we have is pretty perfect. Abby is the main care-giver and while Kevin is at work, I am the back up. Michael hasn't felt jealous or put aside at all. If he needs his mom I take the baby. If Ethan needs mom, I focus on Michael. It has been wonderful. I couldn't love them more.

The Newest Addition

He is here! After 9 months growing in his mom's belly, 3 days of laboring at home and 12ish hours of labor and delivery at the hospital, on May 16, 2016 Ethan Douglas was born!

8 pounds on the nose and a length of 21 inches he is healthy and ready for anything.

He isn't a fussy baby. He is content to sleep. Abby has to wake him up to feed him. I'm pretty sure that will change....but for now...he is just heavenly.

He has the best, most kissable cheeks ever!!

Big brother has been hearing about this new thing called a little brother for months.

He was so excited to see him for real and finally learn what all the fuss has been about.

Their bond was noticeable from the start. These two are going to be buddies.

Michael was excited to hold him. He was also happy to get mom's lap back!!

When he is awake he likes to look around and just chill. 

Of course another baby is a welcome addition. I am so beyond grateful that they are living so close (with us). I love every minute I get to spend with these precious boys.

He is just beautiful.

Papa likes him too and is calling him Bug (Michael is Butch). So our little Bug is finally here!!

Welcome to our family beautiful Bug.

Ethan looks a little more like Kevin than Michael does. But they both look a lot alike. 

Michael wanted to wear Ethan's hat from the hospital. Silly boy!!

And then he was content to watch PBS Kids on Abby's phone while we chatted. He is pretty easy to take places.

I just love this tiny human. He is perfect.

My two grandboys. I couldn't be happier or more proud. They are the light in my life and I couldn't love them more.