Highlights of our Week

This week I feel like we really started in the full swing of things in our new, normal life with two kids! There were many sweet little moments this week, and many moments where I wanted to pull my hair out and cry. The combination of very little sleep and a crazy two year old has been challenging for me. However, I love my boys and I love being a mom, and I'm working on learning more patience!

We had a few [relatively] warm days this week, so we pulled out our new double stroller (that I love!) and went on some walks! It felt amazing to get out of the house and get some fresh air and exercise. Both boys seemed to enjoy it just as much as I did :)

 The boys are wearing their hats that my Aunt Dennette made for them (the same aunt that made Hudson's cute quilt). Chase absolutely loves his, complete with his beloved Lightening McQueen. He just couldn't quite adjust to going out without his regular blue hat on. Both hats seemed like the best solution to both of us, so every time we've gone out this week Chase has been rocking the double hats.

 Nate came to visit! Nate goes to school at SUU in Cedar City, which is quite the drive. He made a special trip up on Wednesday night so he could meet his newest nephew. Chase was super excited about Nate's trip! Chase loves his uncles and loves rough housing and wrestling. We've had quite a few talks about who it is okay to tackle and who it is not (mostly it's only okay to tackle his dad, Papa and uncles. Babies, other kids, mommy, Nana, etc. are off limits) Chase recited to me that morning:
"I tackle Nate! And Will! And Tatie!" I informed him that it was not okay to tackle Katie, so when he saw Will later that day one of the first things he said to him was, "I no tackle Tatie." Looks like we've got that one down. We are still trying to instill in him that it is not okay to tackle Hudson either. Nate is definitely okay to play rough with and Chase absolutely loved having him here! (As did the rest of us- we don't see him nearly enough!)

 Nate never got to meet Chase when he was tiny because he was on his mission at the time, so meeting Hudson and holding this tiny babe was a whole new experience for him. Then Hudson got fussy and my mom took over for quite awhile.

 And Chase wanted to make sure that I got his picture- if the camera comes out it should definitely be used to photograph Chase!

 Thursday morning Nate had to take off to go back to school- we sure loved having him here!

 Thursday Hudson had his two week doctors appointment. We've had to find a new pediatrician and found one we really like, which is a relief to me. Hudson is perfectly healthy and has already gained 7 oz and grown an inch! He weighed in at 9 pounds (58th percentile) and 21.75 inches (86th percentile). So far Hudson has been the sweetest little newborn- mostly sleeps well at night (but does still eat every 2-3 hours all night) and is pretty calm, sleepy and happy during the day. We feel so blessed to have this sweet little guy in our home!

 And sweet Chase is continuing to adjust to sharing the spotlight and having a baby brother. Here he is at lunch today- yes lunch- still in his pajamas. Every time I tried to change him he insisted "No- I wear football jammies" This boy is so sweet and funny and mischievous and frustrating all at the same time. He melts my heart when he kisses Hudson's little head, or insists on randomly holding his hand throughout the day (of course, we will all try to forget the time last weekend when his jealousy got the best of him and he threw a train at his head).