Big Little Man

On Monday Jack had his 2 month checkup and just like I thought he is a big man. He is now 13lbs and 23.5inches long. He is in the 90th percentile for weight and 75th percentile in height. Last night Vince tried putting on 3 month pjs and little guy couldn't stretch his legs out so we are now officially in 6 month clothes. I am still in shock. Time to reorganize his dresser! :(
He loves to smile at mommy, blow bubbles, has started coo'ing, and enjoys watching big brother Joseph run around. As sad as it is to see him growing so much so fast, I'm happy. We are truly blessed to have two healthy little boys.

Big boy!

A morning melt at the park

Night Night cuddles

I get a lot of help from this cutie

All smiles

The Macho 2 Month Old

Jack turned two months this week and mommy managed to have a little photoshoot. Unfortunately, I couldn't get him to crack a smile this time. I've noticed over the past week that his eyes are starting to change colors(maybe it's just me) but still not sure what color they will permanently be. I was very shocked at how blue Joseph's eyes are. I had it in my head that he would have brown eyes like his daddy..I was very very wrong. Therefore, I'm very curious as to what this little mans will be. Only time will tell.

Next week we have our next doctors visit and will see how much more this little chunk has grown. He's already wearing outfits that Joseph wore at 6 months and we have also just had to up his milk again. He is now taking 30oz a day!!! Praying my milk supply will keep up with this hungry hungry hippo. And if not, I'm ok with it just as long as he remains a happy little camper. Happy baby, happy mommy. 

Always blowing bubbles

Those cheeks! He gets it from his dada. 

It wouldn't be a photoshoot without this cutie pie too....and the sacred ball...

Uhhhh mom, you might want to turn around really quick...

Ok, photoshoot over.
(I seem to be raising monkeys)

Sleeping Baby!

This week Jack officially began sleeping through the night! Mommy and Daddy are beyond proud of this little man. It feels amazing to be getting 7-8-9 hour stretches now. Dad's actually functioning like a human being at work and mom is beginning to have A LOT more patience. Sleep is a wonderful thing. Thank you Babywise! Even Jack is happier...not that he was an unhappy baby to begin with but he can light up so easily with a smile now. Joseph was a very happy baby but I don't remember him smiling this much at this young age. I absolutely love it. Vince and I have even caught him laughing a few times! We must be funny or funny looking :) He's beginning to follow us around the room, especially Joseph. We are already interested in what big brother is doing.
In other news, Joseph has finally kicked the Wubbie(pacifier) habit. I noticed that he bit a hole in it and I really didn't need him biting the rest off and choking on it...so I was forced to cut it off completely. We've had a few rough naps but we are on day 5 and doing better and better at falling asleep on our own. Jack on the other hand can't keep his in on his own and some days makes mommy want to rip her hair out with the fussing :) All in all it's a happy house full of happy babies.

Always smiling for mommy

Now that's a well rested baby!

Bathtime is one of our favorite times of the day

Diaper babies

Kicking the Wubbie habit

More milk, please!

Summa Summa Summa time!

Yes, it's very hot here in the swamp. Today our car read 106! Needless to say, the boys and I don't venture out very much during the day, therefore our summer tan lines are null-and-void. However, today was daddy's day off and we decided to make it a family day down in the city. We spent the morning at city park where they have a small amusement park and a play area for little ones like Joseph. I've been dying to take him to the carousel and we finally were able to do it! He wasn't as excited as I was as he clung to his wubbies with a tight death grip but seemed to enjoyed it knowing mommy was having fun. Jack unfortunately was kept in his stroller...sweating.
I've included more recent pictures of our little 6 week old chunk. He has started giving us lots and lots of smiles this week! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

I'm so cute, Mommy

I'm even cuter with my eyes open, mommy

Is this look cute enough?

How about now?

I see you Penguin and I'll get you soon enough.

So cool in my babiators

Night night kisses for Jack Jack

Fourth of July

Our little Jack is becoming not so little. Today he finally had his one month checkup (he's actually 6 weeks today though). He is a whopping 11lbs 12oz and 22inches long! Such a growing boy! The pediatrician and I both agreed that he may surpass Mr. Joseph at some point. He is in the 95th percentile for weight and 75th for height. It all makes sense to me as he is eating SO much. He takes 7 bottles a day at 4oz...a very hungry fella. Still wakes at 3am but starting to extend his nighttime sleep a teensy tiny bit. Over the past week he had a brutal (B.R.U.T.A.L.) growth spurt. Mommy is still recovering from the lack of sleep...however we muscled through it and today he is back on track. Today was also our very first time out and about just the three of us. On our own. No help. WE SURVIVED! I came home feeling extremely confident with this whole having two kids thing. :) The trip to the doctor was a breeze but I have a feeling all trips won't always be this easy ;) but thankful they were both so good for me.
We recently had my sister and brother-in-law in town for a visit and it was a blast! Unfortunately, the two little girls couldn't make this trip but we enjoyed their visit nonetheless. Jack was super stoked to meet his aunt and uncle. He enjoyed all the extra cuddles and mommy enjoyed all the extra hands to help out! Thanks Taylors!!!
For the Fourth of July, Vince and I were so exhausted from our families visit and all the running around that we stayed in and enjoyed a cozy family weekend just to ourselves. I did try and get pictures of the boys but quickly realized its a little too early for sibling pictures with these two...

Hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth!

I'm HUNGRY!!!

Ok, one picture and then it's mealtime, mom.

Thats as good as it gets with these two...

Showing my guns!

Jack Jack is 1 Month Old!

Our little Jack has just turned one month old. Everyone warned me that the time would fly by having two and they were right. He is doing excellent and a pretty easy baby. I am still breastfeeding and he seems to be gaining enough weight. Once we know his stats I will update everyone but from what we can tell, he's starting to sleep longer at night which means he's getting PLENTY of milk.
Over the past month, our Pascazio family came to visit. It was a packed weekend of lots of activities with 5 boys! 5! We had a blast.

And then there were two...

It's been two weeks now since we welcomed our new little bundle to the family. Jack was born on May 26th at 7:45am weighing in at a whopping 8lbs 6oz and 21inches long. (I now understand why this pregnancy was so miserable however he was worth every pain, jab, and hot flash he gave me for 9 months.) I never thought much of the Apgar score when Joseph was born until we had Jack who scored a perfect 10! The doctors and nurses were impressed to say the least. Acing our first big test makes for a very happy mommy.
Jack is nursing like a champ! It's definitely hard work but I'm happy to be able to have this kind of bond with him. Joseph never let me nurse which lead me to pump. Nursing has been a lot easier, for sure!
I'd like to say that Joseph is adapting perfectly fine with a new baby in the house but I'd be lying. He has started acting out towards mommy which I know is normal but still it breaks my heart. He doesn't pay much attention to Jack but definitely knows he's around. The hardest part during the day is when he wants to sit in my lap and it's already occupied with an infant. It's rough being an older brother. Vince and I have quickly realized how hard it is with two but we really are loving it. We've already ventured out of the house a few times and it's only taken us an hour to pack it all up and be pulling out of the driveway! I'd say that's a win. Still, keep us in your prayers for sanity, peace, and rest. :)