Mommy's little helper

Ava is being such a big helper with her little brother. She sings to him, tucks him in, and of course he gets lots of kisses. Now i'm noticing what a big girl she is, her baby days are gone!

It's been so beautiful here lately that we spent the whole weekend outside, grilling out, going to the park. Vann loves the fresh air i think, only because he sleeps so well when he's out there. He continues to be a very laid back little boy, staying up quite a bit of the day and just eating and sleeping through the night. Our tulips are starting to bloom in the front yard, and we put up the bouncy castle in the back yard for the kids. Here's Vann taking in some tummy time..

My chunky monkey

Somebody loooves their bottle... I think he is making up for lost time! Finally he fits in his 0-3 month clothing, but i have a feeling he'll grow right out of them before too long..

Doc appt today

Vann weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. today at the doc's office, 19 1/2 inches long (no wonder his preemie clothes don't fit him anymore)- AND we got to get rid of the monitor (yeiii) - he didn't need it anyway. They were very impressed that he is holding his head up so well while he's on his tummy.

Vann has been eating more often lately, he must be going through a growth spurt! He got another bath today (see pic) and wobbled like a weeble when i turned him on his belly, it's so big and round! Ava got to hold him for a bit after his last meal, she was oozing sisterly love all over the little guy.

Easter Sunday

Here's Vann doing what he does best. Ava helped me give him a bath yesterday. She held her hands over her ears while he protested his exposure to the chilly air. He didn't like it at all except when he got to be turned on his tummy. Thankfully he has his awake time during the day and continues to just wake up to eat through the night. The sleep deprivation is not as bad as I remember when Ava was young, but then again it's only been a week.... The ped. visit was fine, he was up to 6 lbs. 6oz. Wednesday, gaining almost an ounce a day here at home. Easter was nice, Jayme took Ava to the Museum of Natural History to see the dinosaur bones and I caught a couple naps with the wee man at home.

Vann's doing great, eating well, sleeping and pooping right on schedule! We take him for his first pediatrician appointment tomorrow. Here's a shot of him just chillin' in his crib.

Getting settled in..

Vann is settling in and doing very well. Here are a few pics from his first days at home.