Thursday, May 7, 2009

3 to 4

still trying to adjust. the jump from 3 to 4 kids has been BIG for us! i really did not think it was going to be a big adjustment. steve thinks it is because he (we) are old ... i think it is that we are out numbered! it has been SO fun having a new baby in the house & it has changed our ways. everytime we all go somewhere- we have to add the 3rd seat in the sequoia. such a hassle! we have loaded the kids in the car several times to go to dinner & then decided take-out would be a better alternative. i think once crew gets a little older it will be better - i won't take him to the ballpark & don't really like running errands & kids to activities with him. too much gunk still in the air.
he is a good baby- very mellow & content. he had jaundice so we had to have him under the lights for a couple days & i was feeding him every 2-3 hours. i think he got in the habit of snacking because he wants to eat every 2 hours but not really getting a full feed in before he falls asleep. has not helped with us trying to get sleep at night when he is up & wants to eat every 2 hours. so, we are going to start to work on him going longer at least at night - even if it means middle of the night baths to really wake him up. the joys of getting a baby on a schedule ...
brock has been much better with him- he always want to "help baby crew" and actually he is alot of help! keegan is the "little mom" as we expected her to be. jake has surprised me, he is SO into him. it is good to see his sensitive side come out.
life is good - just trying to adjust. i got some pics so i will post them soon.

2 comments:

Brando and Annie said...

I want to come see all of you and baby Crew! I can't wait to see more pictures of him! Let me know when you are up for having some visitors and we will come see you guys!

mom of fab five said...

i think the interation between the siblings and a new baby are just the greatest--it won't be long before he is having them jump through hoops for him---totally understand the loading everyone in the car--it was a great day when my oldest was finally old enough to stay home with the baby--that day will be here before you know it. Soooo what are your plans for Manchester--are you going to make it?

Talk to you soon