Guess Who, Take 2

Here are the boys at 6 1/2 weeks:

Visitors

We've had lots of lovely company over the past few weeks. First, Omi came to hang out for a few days . . .



Having a little chat with Omi


More tummy time


A snuggle with the boys


Chris & Shana came to celebrate Good Friday with us, and spoiled Charlie with lots of Easter treats! After they left this afternoon, he said, "I got a lot of presents. I got all of these presents because they love me!"

March Madness

I can't believe March is almost over . . . and that Owen will be 5 weeks old tomorrow. How time flies! The little guy had his one month check-up on Monday - he's healthy and happy, and weighed in at 10 lbs 15 oz.

Sleeping beauty


Grandma and the boys


The many faces of Owen








Bath time




Visiting the goats at Celebrity Dairy




Our own little goat - He occasionally makes bleating noises when he cries, which I have tried (unsuccessfully) to catch on video


Making pizza at Marbles


Mommy and her boys




Digging for fossils with Zayveon


Headed home after a busy day out on the town

Rolling Over

I was catching up on some chores this morning, and had Owen on his tummy next to me. He did a few baby push-ups and then rolled over! I decided to see if it was a fluke and rolled him back on this tummy - he repeated his feat two more times, which seemed like enough trials to move us out of the realm of chance. Is it too esoteric to assign a p-value to your child's behavior?

Charlie Update

Charlie is adjusting fairly well to being a big brother. We've definitely had a few temper tantrums here and there, but he mostly just wants to hold and love on Owen. It's been a big help to have him in preschool during the day - he has a chance to run around and play with his buddies, and we have a chance to catch up on our sleep!

Here are a few photos from his various outings with the grandparents over the past two weeks, and a few quotables:

Ready for any weather


At the museum with Omi & Opu




Checking out his new coloring books with Grandma


Investigating Grandpa's whale & shark fossils


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In reference to life changes . . .
"Just like Mr. Miserable - he used to be miserable, but then he became happy. His life changed!"

After a disappointing bathroom trip . . .
"That was technically the smallest poop in the whole world."

When he's done holding Owen . . .
"Can someone please get Owen off of me?"

While "reading" to Owen . . .
"See, Owen, this is the front cover, and this is the spine. Here is the back cover, where the bar code is."

Two Weeks

Owen his celebrating his 2-week birthday today with more sleeping and eating. We just had a visit from our midwife, and the chunk is now 9 lbs 6 oz. He's been doing really well, and treated us to a few nights of 4-5 hour stretches of sleep, and has been awake more during the day. Here are a few photos from the past 2 weeks.

Owen's birthday cake - Charlie and I made the cake part while I was in early labor, and then he and Omi finished it up. He was insistent that the icing be green, and that the cake have cherries on top. Needless to say, it looks a little grotesque - but was very delicious.


Sunbathing on the porch


Dino outfit (What do you wanna bet this kid is going to loathe dinosaurs?)


Asleep with papa


Wide awake


And quickly back to sleep!


A visit from our friends Heather and baby Eleanor


Proud big brother

Guess Who?

We've been getting lots of questions about whether the boys look alike. So here's a little who's who quiz, both pictures are from when the boys were about 1 week old.





Photo #1 is of Charlie, #2 is of Owen. Definitely a family resemblance, although depending on the angle and their facial expressions, the degree of likeness varies. We feel like the big difference is in their chins - Owen's is a little pointier, and his face seems a little slimmer. It'll be interesting to see what happens as time goes on!