Thursday, January 31, 2008

Grandma Janet



It has been awhile since the last post mostly because I have been working with Matt on getting him to sleep on his own. This week has been much better compared to the last three months. For two nights now, Matt has been waking up only once and has slept the entire night in his room (no couch for us at 4:00 in the morning). A dear friend told me to give a bottle to Matt before bed (thank you, Annie) and I think it has made a difference. He is such a little moose with his round head and double chin but he is sleeping better.
Life would have been completely unbearable if it weren't for Grandma Janet. She will come over in a pinch and will watch one of the boys at least once a week. She has been a lifesaver. Between the bitter cold and Matt wanting to be held all the time, Terry and I would not have survived for long without her help. I hope Janet survives Saturday night when she will watch both kids for the first time!
Jack has been a character. Terry and I are loving life with him. He is talking so much and is actually very funny. He tells us that he wants to play with his trains for "two more minutes" and then he will go to bed. He also will tell Terry about his day when he comes home from work. The kid remembers everything and will tell Terry things that I don't think he notices during the day. I wish he would stay this way for awhile. We have already noticed that he does not run to the window to see the fire trucks nor does he line up his cars at our window bench anymore. Jack has now moved on to reading by himself, playing with his trains and working on puzzles. I wish I could make Jack stop growing and make Matt grow a few months.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Happy Matt




Matt has been very fussy the last few weeks. We have tried changing my diet, letting him cry a little and giving him prune juice for possible constipation. As we learned with Jack, I think it is only time that will help. This week has been better. He is starting to be very vocal and loves to smile. He is going to bed on his own and has taken a few long naps during the day without us holding him (a major feat and great for my sanity).
Today was one of his best days. My girlfriend, Maureen, came to see him and he had lots of smiles for her. In the afternoon Matt could not stop smiling so I had to take about 50 pictures(and 2 videos). He was so cute I almost called neighbors to come look at him. I really hope this is a turning point for him.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Not a Pretty Sight

I really think Matt is constipated, even though the doctor doesn't. So today I decided that I would try to "help" him poop. I had a lot of luck until Matt decided to pass gas and a small speck of poop shot right into my eye. With two kids there are a lot of disgusting things that I have dealt with but this one took the cake. I had to shower right away. In the end, Matt seemed to be very thankful and has not been as crabby.

Monday, January 07, 2008

The Durkin's


It is a rare treat that all of the Durkin's (my mom's family) can all get together. We had a great time catching up this past weekend.

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Dad and his Boys





Terry, Jack and Matt got all dressed up to support their beloved team in the Rose Bowl. We were all disappointed later that day when Illinois lost.
While Terry spent the day watching the bowl games, the boys and I went to my parents. We had a fun day. Ricky is soooo good with Matt. Matt loves to stare at him. It is fun to watch.