First Tub Bath

I finally decided to put William in the baby tub for a bath instead of the sink. He didn't think it was such a good idea.

Yeah Big Girl Pants!!!!

Ellie finally "gets" using the potty and is VERY proud of her beautiful My Little Pony big girl pants. Yeah Ellie!

5 Weeks Today

Unsuccessful

I was trying to take photos of the three kids today, but no one would look at the camera or smile. So I gave up and took a shot of the only body parts they would show off, their feet.

Nicholas

Eleanor

William at One Month

William is one month old already, time flies! He is a fairly contented and happy little baby. He doesn't like to burp or be dried off after a bath, but other than that he hardly ever cries. He can push his head up when on his stomach, smiles more and more often (still not for the camera though), sleeps for two 4-5 hour stretches at night, and loves to nap in the swing. Nick and Ellie just love him to death. Nick can't stop kissing him and Ellie likes to come up with pet names for him, the current one is "Wilkie".

The Unhappy Little Fraulein

I was trying my childhood dirndl on Ellie today, but she was apparently not in the mood for a multicultural experience. We'll try again another day, have to start practicing for Oktoberfest!

Our First Outing to the Park

I was finally brave enough to venture out by myself to the park with three kids. Quite a bit of planning necessary to get out the door! Nick and Ellie had a great time burning off some energy on the play structure and rock climbing area, while William did his usual- sleep.

Baby Mohawks

Poor William's platinum hair wants to stand up on end every time I wash it. Nick thinks it's funny and Ellie just wants to pat his head like he's a pet.

Groucho Ellie

Lullaby

Ellie was trying to help William fall asleep by singing him lullabies and saying his prayers for him. Too cute! He seems to be listening to her too....

The Little Bakers

Nick and Ellie were big helpers at making brownies tonight. I think more of it ended up in their mouths and on their faces than in the oven, but they had a great time anyway!

William at Three Weeks

William is three weeks old today, still cute as ever! Another "almost smile" caught on camera, but he still refuses to allow his big open mouthed smile to be photographed. He pushes up on his arms when lying on his stomach, tries to sit up when in the Boppy pillow, and is sleeping a little better at night. He likes taking a bath, and doesn't mind the car seat unlike his siblings!

William was dressed in one of Nick's old outfits today, I just couldn't resist doing some comparison photos!

Taming the "Wild" in the Backyard.

Nick, Ellie and Payton were exploring the wilderness in the back of the yard today. Payton seemed to enjoy it and settled in for a rest. The other two weren't too sure about venturing in any farther as the neighbor kids claim there are snakes back there....

She's Been "Jammed"!

Eleanor went two rounds with a peanut butter sandwich at lunch today. We're thinking the sandwich won, or at least the grape jelly did!

Almost a smile....

William started smiling at his mother today. So sweet! Unfortunately no one else has seen him do it, and he frowns as soon as the camera appears. So far this is the closest to a smile picture that I've been able to catch on camera. Stay tuned....

William at Two Weeks Old

William is such a wonderful little baby, we are so enjoying having him at home. After two weeks he is working on his cute little "double chins", looking more like his big brother every day, of course sleeping a lot, and finally has a belly button! It's tub bath time!

Just Like Mommy!

Ellie has had a fascination with me nursing William and today she decided to creatively recreate the "look" with leftover plastic Easter eggs.

Finally, a baby who likes the car seat!!

Little William spent the better part of the afternoon in his car seat taking Nick to and from school and running some errands. He seemed to actually enjoy it! He fell asleep instantly and stayed asleep the whole time. I took him out to feed and change him and then back in he went for the next errand and he fell asleep again... Hopefully this trend continues, it will definitely make life easier!