Rolly Poly

Let the games begin. Thomas rolled over from front to back yesterday.

Life as a Family of Four

I'd say we've officially adjusted to being a family of four. Not that we have it down by any stretch, we've just come to terms with our new reality. 

The first 6 weeks Thomas pretty much ate constantly and didn't sleep for more than a 1-2 hours at a time. Fortunately though, just as I was heading back to work, he figured out his days and nights and completely turned a corner. He's even slept through the night several times, but he still has a healthy appetite. At his 2 month appointment he was 24 inches long (91.7%) and 13.75 pounds (86.4%). 

After insisting his name was Rocky at first, Ryan started referring to him as Rocky Thomas briefly then he pretty much became "my baby." Ryan continues to be a loving, sweet, gentle, adoring big brother. For someone as active and rambunctious as him, we've been pleasantly surprised at how well he's taken to big brotherhood. Ryan also moved to a new preschool which is right by our new house. He's doing really well there and the school is very well-suited to manage him:) 

I headed back to work after six weeks and we're exceedingly fortunate to have Mimi Jane and Pop Pop Steve watching Thomas during the day. It's been so incredibly helpful and made it much easier to return to work knowing he's with family. We didn't anticipate being in such a fog for the first six weeks but once Thomas got the hang of this sleeping thing, we've been more social lately. We were able to do our usual round of fall festivals after Labor Day: Cole Camp Fair, then Laurie Hillbilly Festival, then the Plaza Art Fair, then Clay Center's Piotique, then the Weston Applefest. Todd and I wrapped up the season with the Fall Harbor Hop sans kiddos. 

with Kelli and Henry

with cousin Jack

with cousin Olivia

with Aunt Ali

at Daddy's office

with a very proud big brother

I left him drying after a bath and came back to find the towels shifted with just a little nose poking out. 

bedtime books are a family affair

his first boat ride

our little inch worm loves sleeping on his tummy

Thomas took Ryan's "room" at the lake so Ryan moved into the den and got a bunk bed leaving enough room for BOTH he and the giant catfish

very proud of his letter "Y"

at the Cole Camp Fair

with Charlie at the Fair

they had zebras instead of ponies at this year's Hillbilly Festival in Laurie

playing on Uncle Grant's ranger at the farm

decorating the human statue at the Weston Applefest

with Henry at the Applefest - we took the same picture of them 2 years ago:)