Milo: One Month

Milo turned a month old yesterday! I cannot believe it. He is growing so fast. He is finding his voice and has started to coo a bit here and there. He is patient, but he really has no choice in this crazy house right now. He likes to eat, sleep and poop! He has lost his hair on top and now sports the same hairline that Ian had as a baby. He has moved into Size 1 diapers and mostly grown out of the newborn clothes. I also find that sometimes he smells like biscuits from KFC. What?! Ridiculous, I know. But true. Or maybe I am just craving them...

Ian is still smitten and loves to spend time with Milo. He always wants to play with him and give him kisses. He loves to show him off to anyone that will listen - he probably learned that from me:) Ian has been getting a lot of big brother gifts and congratulations from everyone. But his favorite gift by far came from his Aunt Sue and Uncle Stewart. He calls it his "Dinosword" and will run up to us and say "I scare you?" and then it roars loudly. Cute! The dinosaur does have to take a lot of "naps" in the toy box though. His other new phrase is to grab something and ask, "Who got this for me?" Then when I tell him he smiles and says, "Thank you." He is so polite. I picked him up at Lily's the other day. He asked to go to the airport and I told him that was where we were headed. He replied, "Thank you, Mommy." I shed a tear. It was so sweet.


Yesterday was my first day alone with both boys. I was quite nervous and spent most of Saturday wondering how I was ever going to make it through the day. But like most things - the anticipation of the event is worse than the event itself. We got along great! Ian is a great helper. We loaded up in the car and went to the Vance Brand Airport in the morning. I have been taking Ian there after I pick him up at Lily's during the week. We love to watch the planes take off and land. Occassionally, we get to see skydivers and helicoptors but those are special treats. We all came home for lunch/naps and I was even able to get a quick nap in (amazing!) while the boys slept. Then we headed to Golden Ponds in the afternoon for a little nature walk around the ponds. It was a warm, but breezy day so we enjoyed a snack by the water. The craziest part of my day is always the nighttime routine. There is so much to juggle and Ian needs a lot more than these two hands can get him. Fortunately, Casey got home as we were wrapping up dinner so he could help get Ian settled in. Ian was so excited to see his Daddy!

I've learned a few things in this last month though. Nothing like a being up at Midnight, 2 AM, 4 AM and 6 AM to reflect on life...

1. Breastfeeding is the second hardest thing I have ever done, parenthood itself being the hardest.

2. Daycare is worth every penny!

3. I am able to survive on less sleep, but would never choose to do so. I should be sleeping now actually.

4. My kids are my world. I love them dearly and would do anything for them. My goal is to raise two confident, smart, funny, kind and caring boys.

5. I don't remember the last time I went to the grocery store. Fortunately, I do remember the last time I showered.

6. I am really okay with not having a girl. Someone is trying to tell me something. It's okay - I have a niece I can spoil!

7. I need a bigger car:(

8. I need my Mom now more than ever. Her praise and words of encouragement (and hugs!) truly got me through those first couple of weeks.

9. I have the most wonderful husband and am so blessed to have him in my life. He gave me two beautiful boys and is a fabulous role model for them.

10. Mommy guilt sucks!