Guess Who's Two Months!

That's right, Cooper!!!

Actually, his official two month mark was last week, but with the snow and ice we had to reschedule his two-month well baby check for today.  Wow, this little one has been doing a LOT of growing over the last month.  You might remember Cooper's one month milestones and his one month well baby stats.

Over the last month his head circumference has grown an inch and a quarter, grew an inch in length, and gained nearly three pounds!  Seriously.  His official numbers are:

• Head circumference: 16 inches
• Length: 23 inches
• Weight: 11pounds, 13ounces

He was a real trooper for Dr. A, too.  Actually, for the first five minutes he was in the room with us, Cooper was all smiles and was chatting up a storm.  It was quite cute. 

Things he has mastered over the last month:

• Very social!  He loves to smile and "laugh" at people.  Still waiting for his first belly laugh, but it's coming!
• Loves to talk, especially after a diaper change.  He will tell you story after story.
• Continues tummy time, but not a big fan.
• Lots of body control.  Loves to suck, chew on his hands - usually as a fist or base of his thumb, way back on his hand.  Great neck control.
• LOVES his brother and can watch him for extended amounts of time.
• Quiet observer - he loves to watch what's going on.

Eli Quotes

Eli comes up with some of the funniest things sometimes and I always mean to write them down and always forget them by the time I get around to posting.  Today he had a couple of whoppers.

We have had the most wintry of winter weather over the last week.  The past 6 days have been filled with excessive amounts of snow, ice, rain, and wind.  This morning the majority of the snow and ice had finally melted away, but were in the midst of a wind advisory - expecting gusts into the 50 mile an hour range.  We were thankful we made it through the worst of the snow and ice keeping our power and hoped we would fare the same today.  As we were sitting around, he asked me, "What do you want this evening?"  Thinking he was referring to dinner, I said "Broccoli Cheddar Soup," since that was what we were going to have.  I went on to ask him what he would like.  His response?  "Power!"  HAHA

There was something else that really got me laughing, but I can't remember what it was off the top of my head.  :(

Cute moment.
Jess had just changed Cooper's diaper and was playing with him when Eli walked up and said, "Hey! He's trying to ride a bike!"  This was as little brother was kicking his legs while lying on the floor.  Too funny.

It is quite frustrating that I can't remember the other one.  I can remember where we were, sitting in the car at the light waiting to turn.  I remember laughing so hard.  Now why.....hmmmmmmmmmmmm.   I hope it comes back to me.

Cuties

I'm posting one handed right now so there won't be a lot of text, but I'm one lucky momma.  I have a great hubby and the two most amazing little boys.

We love our BumGenius cloth diapers.

Handsome.

Cuteness!!

Snow!

When there is snow the big kids play.

 Eli and our neighbor, Juston.

Day 3. After playing and trampling the first heavy fall.  This is what was left after the second big dump.  We probably got a good 7-8 inches.  Eli loved it.

While the big kids play outside, the little one plays inside.

Holy Ice, Batman!

Snowmageddon has turned into an ice storm overnight.  We woke up with half an inch of ice covering everything.  EVERYTHING.  

Let There Be SNOW!

Today marked day one in Snow-ma-geddon.  We'll see if that is truly the case as we are supposed to get snow now through at least Wednesday.  I'm not going to hold my breath, but we'll see what's in store for the greater Puget Sound area as the week progresses.

We woke up this morning with a light skiff of snow covering the deck and trying to cover the yard.  It didn't last long.  As the day wore on, snow would come and go: there'd be snow on the deck, then nothing for a few hours, then a little more snow, then nothing.  Around 2:30 or 3:00, it picked up and stuck!  Of course Jess took Eli out to play in the snow and Cooper and I ventured out for a few minutes so Coop could see his first snowfall.

Mr. Cutie in Daddy's hat

 When Cooper and I came back inside, he was one happy little boy so I had to grab the camera.  

Hanging Out on a Lazy Wednesday

There hasn't been a lot happening around here today.  Cooper and I took Eli to preschool this morning then came home and hung out together during the two hours before we were off to pick up big brother.  While I was getting our dinner going in the crock pot (Chicken Tortilla Soup - mmmmm) Cooper hung out in his stroller.  For whatever reason, he will sit in it for a period of time whereas the swing and bouncer he doesn't really sit awake for very long.  We must work on this...

This afternoon we bundled up and went outside so Eli could ride his bike and/or scooter around the block.  One our first lap, Cooper fell asleep.  Seeing as though he hasn't had a very good nap today, I didn't want to come back inside and wake him up so we grabbed the movie that needed to be returned and headed out for a real walk.  The sun was shining brightly but it was still pretty cold - low 40s.  We were all bundled up, so it was OK and the walk felt great!