Emerson-2 months

We took our youngest to the doctor yesterday for her 2 month check-up. She weighs 11.2 pounds and is 23 1/2 inches long, both in the 75th percentile. We also asked the doctor about her gasiness, which is still waking her up in the middle of the night. He said that some breastfed babies just act like it's really difficult to go to the bathroom, but as long as her poo isn't hard, then she isn't constipated. So good news, I guess, and hopefully with moving her to all formula, the gasiness will get better. We're down to 2 nursings a day and hoping to go to 1 next week. But other than that, she is doing well. She did great with her shots (I still hate to hear that cry, but I had Landon to distract me this time! :) ).

Landon still absolutely LOVES Emerson. He always gives her kisses and wants to touch her. He's recently learned how to give a high 5 and is now sleeping without a nightlight. He was waking up every night and would not go back to sleep unless we fed or rocked him, so we turned off the lights and he sleeps all night! YEAH!!

Both kids seem to be doing well and they are keeping us busy. It is nice when both nap at the same time so I can check email and blog! :)

Mystery Guests

Matt left this morning at 4 am for his annual trip to the Boundary Waters with his middle school kids. This year, of course, is much different than in years past since we have 2 kids now. I know he has a blast, but I always miss him like crazy and I know this year was especially hard for him to leave. But with all his planning and packing, he had time to call 3 Mystery Guests who we will either visit this week or will come visit us. How cute is that? He left 3 envelopes with directions on when to go and what time I should open the envelopes to get there on time! What a thoughtful guy. Please pray for him and his group this week to stay safe and the rest of the family as we get help from the grandmas (without that I don't think I'd manage! :) ) to take care of the babies. Hope the next week goes by quickly!

Happy/Sad weekend

We had such a busy weekend with the kids and without. Mom and dad watched the kids on Friday so Matt and I could have some adult time with our Sunday School class. We went to Ruby Tuesdays (YUM) and Paige's Crossing. It was nice to have some time to worry only about ourselves and know the kids were in good hands.

Then on Saturday we went over to the Fryes for the first boat ride of the summer. Landon did not enjoy himself (but it was also naptime) and Emerson slept the whole ride. We had a nice time but also had some issues: ruined keys, umbrellas, and baby's first sunburn (that's right...mark me up for mother of the year :) ).

Sunday was Kristina's last day in Indiana for awhile :(. We miss her already. She was such a great help with the kids and I think she enjoyed herself! :)

Then on Tuesday we took the kids to Bass Pro Shop in Portage (a little over an hr. drive). They both did great in the car. Landon took a nap on the way there and back and of course Emerson slept the whole way. It was nice to get out of the house for awhile and the kids did well in the restaurant and store. Landon got a new hummer toy (his Daddy's such a sucker :) ) which he loves because it has wheels! :)

1st Father's Day 2009