Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Adjusting to two

It has been a month since Brock came home with us and we are starting to slowly get back into reality. The first three weeks we had lots of help with both my mom and my mother-in-law coming to help, my mom and dad taking Madi for over a week, David having a week off work, and lots of help from our friends. Taking care of two kids has some definite challenges, but nothing that we can't figure out with a little practice. So far Brock is a very quiet, sweet little boy. He has been pretty predictable, which has made the transition a little easier on the mama and dad! He is a good eater, likes the binky and the swing, and has started smiling a little. We just can't get enough of him! First picture...family of four!
Madi's first vacation without us... Madi and Grandma Sweat's daily Popsicle break.
Sorry Grandma and Grandpa but I think Madi has a favorite at your house and it's not you! Madison loves my parent's dog Remington. She couldn't stop talking about him when she got home.
Hanging out with Uncle Carson.

More Remy pictures.. and Uncle Cody and Aunt Jana, or Coky and Nana as she calls them.
Grandma and Grandpa... Madi's two slaves for the week.

Playing the Uncle Tanner before bedtime. She had to bring her winter pajamas to Heber with her because it actually cools down at night there. If it drops below 80 in Vegas we start to shiver.

Madi has been handling the new situation really well. At times she acts up a little it seems to get attention, but for the most part she has done really well. One positive change that I have seen from having Brock at home is she is beginning to play by herself a lot better and doesn't have to have me by her side at all times.
Madi giving her little brother a ride in her car. What a nice big sister.
Had to get a picture of Brock and the Wii like his sister:)
Brock's first bath. It looks like he can already hold his own binky.
What a handsome little boy!

6 comments:

The Gertsch's said...

HE is sooo stinkin cute!!! madi is a doll too! i'm glad things are going well for you guys. gosh we soo wish we could see him...and hold him! he is so cute guys...love you lots and lots!!!

jilljohnson said...

You little guy is so cute. 2 is such an adjustment I am still trying to figure it out. There are good day and bad days but I keep telling myslef it is getting better every day.

rachel and brady said...

He is so darling! Congrats, you guys! We just got his announcement, and his pictures are so dang cute! We're happy for you! You have such a cute little family!

Kurt and Jordan said...

he is so cute!!! Look at all his hair!! Was madi's that dark??? You sure have 2 beautiful kids:) CAn't wait to meet him!!!

Kolbi Young said...

Practice makes perfect, right?! I'm sure you are transitioning beautifully! And the fact that Brock likes his binky and the swing!!! Ryker didn't do either of those....Isn't it funny how different each baby is.....I'm sure you are realizing that more and more :)

Lori said...

Brock is SO cute!! We miss you guys. We can't wait to see you soon -- and meet the little guy.