It’s Been 4 Months Already??
April 30, 2009
Today is April 30th. Four months ago today I was lying on a hospital bed and as I type this, I think the surgeons were stitching me up after my C-section. It’s hard to believe that 4 months have flown by. On the other hand, Parker has grown so much that sometimes it’s hard to believe that it’s only been 4 months.
We’ve gotten to know each other pretty well in the past 4 months. Parker continues to enjoy his changing table, but he doesn’t fall asleep on it anymore. He likes to kick his legs, and enjoys making the kick ‘n play light up. He likes his Jumperoo, but only for about 10 minutes at a time. Parker LOVES to chew on his hands, and will sometimes choose hands over his pacifier or even a bottle. Parker also likes to grab and hold onto fabric, and sometimes put that in his mouth as well. Currently, his favorite toy is the blue doggie head rattle with a satin blanket body (courtesy of Matt & Abby - thank you!!) and mostly he loves to chew and drool on it.
Our boy who got so good at sleeping through the night (10pm-6am like clockwork!) has now phased into an infant who wakes up to eat at 2:30, 4:30 and 5:30. I’m hoping that this is just a growth spurt, and he’ll revert back to his good sleeping habits soon – I could certainly use the rest!!
Xander continues to be a wonderful big brother – he “watches” Parker for us, tells us when Parker needs his pacifier or a toy, and kisses him goodnight every night. In our bedtime routine, I always ask Xander what he’s going to dream about, and he always tells me, Parker (it’s very cute).
So, the first 4 months have been pretty great. Parker is becoming more interested in the world around him, and more interactive every day. We’re so lucky to have two such wonderful sons!
Shortly after finding out I was pregnant my at times overly stressed mind started planning out what new supplies we would need to purchase for our new addition. A new stroller was near the top of the list.
Last week I started my new job (hooray!) and last Friday day care was closed (staff sanity day). Obviously, I couldn’t take Friday off – it was my first week! Zach had several meetings he didn’t want to miss. So, we asked my mother and sister if they wouldn’t mind watching the boys for us. To make life easier since we live over an hour away, I dropped the boys off on Thursday night. This was Parker’s very first overnight visit, and his first night away from me. Zach went to Philadelphia last month, and Xander has spent the night with grandparents on a few occasions. I had been the one constant since birth, so it was a little hard for me to leave him – especially since he was fussy, and crying when I walked out the door. However, I’m told he calmed down pretty quickly, and after waking up at midnight to eat and get changed, he slept well and was pretty happy and engaging on Friday 
Xander of course did just fine, as he always does with his grandparents.
We have all heard the term “terrible twos” and then there are some out there who swear that three is actually worse than two. I can’t speak to the “terrible threes” – we aren’t there yet. I can agree with people who say that the “terrible twos” really aren’t so terrible. There was a good article on 