Baptism!

Just a few pics from Fin's Christening on Saturday. He was such a little smushy munchkin in his little outfit. The Priest commented on how full of wonder he was and decided he was meant to be a philosopher. And one of Big G. Had Spaghetti and blue cake all over his face...

Two posts in 2 days?

I know my friend Melissa may have just lost bladder control.

I walked into my room from getting laundry to find this. He was supposed to be doing "tummy time" but, as usual he decided he wasn't a fan. After momentarily freaking that he was asleep on his belly on a boppy (I am a SIDS-a-phobic). I decided he looked like he liked it and grabbed the camera...Yeah, I'd say he likes it. But I am still not leaving the room until he wakes up ;)

The faces of Fin

I am almost back for good, faithful blog stalkers! I had to really TRY to keep myself away while I was on maternity leave. I constantly reminded myself that being with my boys was what was most important for the past few months, and that you all would (hopefully) re-join me in July. We have a big weekend planned. Griffin's Christening is on Saturday and then Sunday is officially my first day back. I have a photo session with a photographer friend of mine from Indiana! I am so happy and honored to have her beautiful kids to work with for my first session back. They'll be spending the week in Disney (in July, bless their hearts) and are taking Sunday off to let me have my way with them -insert evil laugh-. Anyway, I am severely off track, but you know I am a long winded typer.

What I really came on to tell you about is my little one. He's 9 weeks old today and just the pudgiest little cutie ever. We had him weighed today and he's 11 lbs, 10 oz. That's the 50th percentile for those of you who have kids and know about "the curve". I don't think Grady has ever made it out of the 25th percentile, so I was shocked! I guess the mommy milk is good stuff ;).

Personality wise, I can't get over how opposite from Grady he is. Grady was a force to be reckoned with. When he was happy, he was gleeful. When he was not (which was most of the time) he was just a terror. I don't think I got more than 45 minutes of consecutive sleep for the first 9 months with him. Seriously, Fin is lucky he's here. And so are we. He is an absolute old soul in a tiny little man body. He doesn't smile a lot, I really have to work to get him to give me a grin, so each one is very special. He also doesn't cry a lot. He's just sort of content to sit and ponder life with a little knowing expression on his face. I love the fact that they are so different. What an amazing little experiment in nature vs. nurture.

Looks wise, I do have to admit I am a little disheartened. My baby came out with a beautiful olive complexion and black eyes. Chris asked for a paternity test, and had I not known with absolute certainty that the baby was his I probably would have demanded one too. However, as the days go by I find that he looks more and more like Grady. Don't get me wrong, that is in no way a bad thing, but I always wanted a little brown haired boy and I don't think I am going to get one this time either. His olive skin has gotten lighter and his hair almost has a strawberry blonde look to it. Only time will tell, I suppose! He's definately got some blue eyes like his brother though.

I know what you're thinking...why is she telling us what he looks like? Why doesn't she just post some pictures? Never fear. Here they are!

And some of "Thing one" as well. He's sportin' a new do. Anyone who had seen the ragamuffin he had become will now breathe a sigh of relief. Getting it like this involved me bear hugging him in the bathtub while Chris tried to maneuver the clippers without cutting either of us. Let's just say I am glad the neighbors did not call social services. The child hates to have his hair cut.

6 weeks old today.

I can't believe it. And anyone who says boys cannot be pretty has clearly not seen my boys...

Little G does have a bad case of baby acne, but thankfully it's not super evident here. No really, it's like a 14 year old...

Congrats baby A and family!

Your canvas will be on display at Kidz Club as soon as it comes in. It'll stay up for about 3 months and then it will be all yours!

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Baby Fin.

Happy Mother's Day

I hope yours is as wonderful as I know mine will be!

Little "pumkin' nose"

We've been home for a day. Big G has been loving his new role of brother. He totally adores little G. He walks up to him at least 400 times an hour, touches his nose very gently and says "you've got a little pumkin' nose!" We have no idea where he got the phrase, no one remembers ever saying it. I guess it's just his own made up way of telling his new baby brother how cute he is. Really, I don't think the phrase could be more accurate. He has the most precious little nose ever...

Here's a few quick pics we've taken over the past 4 days. I still haven't done a real session yet, but I promise to do it before he hits the two week mark! It would be bad to tell everyone else to do that and then not do it with my own baby!

He's here and he's gorgeous!

Thanks for all the emails I have gotten to check in. Our new son Griffin was born on 4/29/08 (Tuesday) at 1:55 am. Sort of an unconventional time for a c-section, but I had developed some worrisome symptoms and the Dr. thought it was best to take him out! He was HUGE for almost 37 weeks, tipping the scales at 7lbs 2 oz and 18 3/4 inches long. I can't imagine how big he would have been in 2 weeks! YIKES. He had a little stay in the nursery for breathing issues, but was with me in the room after about 15 hours. He's now doing great and nursing and sleeping like a champ (knock on wood). I don't have the hookup cables I need to share pics right now, but rest assured when I am discharged I will come back and share plenty.
Any of you who have orders you are waiting on, please bear with me if they take a bit longer than usual. I will be tying up loose ends in the next few days if I can. Thank you to all of you who were thinking of me, and I'll be back with pictures soon!