My boys

I feel like we have now settled into a routine with two kids! It's crazy and hectic most of the time, but somehow we make it to the end of each day without completely tearing the house apart and with everyone fed and healthy. Some days go better than others, but we usually go on a walk in the stroller, play with toys, read books, take naps (so far the boys have been pretty good about napping at the same time-hallelujah!), I nurse Hudson every 2 hours while Chase gets into as much mischief as he can. I'm completely exhausted by the end of each day, but so happy and in love with these babies. I'm surprised that motherhood can be such hard work and so enjoyable and rewarding and amazing at the same time. Several times a day I look at their sweet faces and can't believe I'm so lucky to get to be their mom. Then Chase pours a whole glass of water on the floor and Hudson starts screaming and I'm pulled back into the tornado that is our lives these days. It's a good thing they are so cute!

 I took the boys out today to the doctors office- my first time going out with both kids. Due to cold/flu/RSV season, Hudson doesn't go anywhere but the doctors office and a few friends homes. We've gone out in the stroller, but this was the first time loading both boys in the car and going out in public! They both did great, thank goodness. Since Chase had so much trouble gaining weight at the first we weighed Hudson to make sure he's gaining enough. Sure enough, the boy weighs 10 lbs 7 oz! He's gained almost two pounds since birth and isn't quite a month old yet! Chase was 3 months old before he had put on two pounds, so I think it's safe to say Hudson is eating enough! This is bittersweet for me- of course I'm relieved and thankful that he's healthy and gaining weight so well, but I love my tiny little newborn. It is sad for me to think of him growing out of his adorable little clothes and becoming a big baby instead of a tiny baby!

 Hudson's "blue steel" look

 Chase's awesome rug burn on his nose-

due to him thinking it's funny to run around with your head on the carpet.

It doesn't even bother him, which has caused him to reopen it several times.

Whenever I take pictures of Hudson Chase likes to hop down in them

and be part of the action!

Every time I set Hudson down today Chase was practically on top of him,

trying to bond with his brother!

He also "helps" me burp Hudson and thinks it's hilarious when Hudson actually burps.

Now he pats my back and says "I burp Mommy!"