Whirlwind

Wow - what a ride - and an amazing 3 weeks it has been! I've decided to create a blog for friends and family to follow that live far away. I promise to try and update it at least once a week. This way you can stay informed on what's happening in our world! Some of you are on Facebook and I know can stay updated that way, but this will be another option.

We welcomed our second son, Oliver David, on September 1, 2009 at 12:46pm. He was a WHOPPING 9lbs 3oz and 21 in long. I forget what his head circumference was, but it was BIG. I was very happy with how the induction and birth went - and I was able to go without an epidural again, as I had wished. Recovery has been wonderful - it really is easier after you've done it once already! I don't have to go back to work until the end of October, so we're really enjoying our time together as a family while I'm home. Here are some photos of Oliver.

Snoozing in the bassinet his first night:

The men in my life:

Brothers chillin' on the couch:

Elliott's really been great with adjusting to life with a baby brother. He's interested, but not to the point of smothering. He also doesn't seem to be jealous - YET. He likes to "hold him" on the couch - with mommy and daddy's help. I look forward to seeing them grow up together! ;)

Another big adjustment for Elliott was that he started preschool the week that Oliver was born. He was supposed to start on the 1st, but that was just too much for us to handle! He's done great so far - loves talking about his teachers, Mrs. Bernhardt and Mrs. Satterfield, and the "boys and girls" in his class. He still is having some separation anxiety at drop-off in the morning, but his teacher tells me that it's getting better every time.

With his puppy backpack outside the classroom:

Notice the expressions on the other kids' faces...nice. That's my boy!

Well, that's it for now. I promise that the posts won't always be this long, sometimes they might just be little snippets.

Until next time.....

Sara