Big Boy at 2 Months

This second month was a tough one for me.  Kyle started waking up more and showing signs of how Jack was as an infant.  I think with my hormones and all, it kind of made me freak out a bit.  

Kyle started taking only 45 minute naps because he wasn't able to soothe himself to the next sleep cycle...unless he was in the swing.  I think this was also in part because even though he was on a schedule, he didn't have a consistent routine.  Some days we'd be taking Jack to school or picking him up during Kyle's nap.  I could always tell when Kyle had slept in his swing, the car seat or being held by someone because he wouldn't sleep in his crib for nap time.  I kept telling myself not to get so uptight about naps because Kyle was still a great sleeper at night.  Someday he would learn to take a longer nap in his crib.

By the end of the 2nd month things were looking up and I could see the light at the end of the tunnel.  For me, that is three months.  I always said if I could make it to three months I'd be good.  By then, babies have much better head control and aren't just a little blob...they turn into babies, not infants.

Stats:

Weight:  13 pounds, 8 ounces

Height:  23 inches

Schedule:

7:30-  Wake up, eat, and play

8:30-  Nap

10:00-  Eat and play

11:15 - Nap

1:00-  Eat and play

2:15-  Nap

4:00-  Eat and Play

5:30-  Nap

6:30-  Eat and Play

7:20-  Bath and Bedtime routine with about 3 ounces of milk at bedtime

Midnight-   Daddy feeds 2 - 3 ounces depending on how awake Kyle is

Anywhere between 3 and 5:30-  Mommy feeds 4 ounces and puts back to sleep

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The day Kyle turned 8 weeks he slept from 7:45 - 6am or 6:30am with Daddy feeding at midnight.  This meant I didn't have to get up in the middle of the night to feed him.  So far he has done this for a week! 

When Jack is home, not at his preschool (he goes to preschool Monday/Wednesday/Friday), the boys seem to be on opposite schedules.  When Jack is up and playing Kyle is usually asleep.  I feel like Jack is saying "Where's Kyle?" and I always say "he's sleeping".  But the few times they are both awake, things seem to go well. 

Love this picture.  Jack playing in his room with his "Island of Sodor" while Kyle is watching him.  It looks like Kyle is trying to touch Jack. 

Jack likes to sing to Kyle and hand him lots of toys.  

One Saturday morning, strolling and then playing at the park as a family.  Jack rode in the stroller most of the way but as you can see on his face, he sees the playground and is ready to play.

Jack holding his baby brother.  I can't wait to see them grow up together and watch them play.

Kyle playing on his green mat upstairs in Jack's room.  This is what Kyle does when we are upstairs.  He has started noticing the blue bird that spins around and makes noise.

Kyle also began to smile and talk this month.

Kyle loves the around the world mat.  He can now see the lights and grins ear to ear when it is playing.  He also loves to look at Ping the Red Panda.  He can also kick the rattle ball.

Kyle smiling at Jack.  Jack likes to say "Baby Kyle talkin me!" with excitement.

My brother and his wife came down for their baby shower so the next few pictures are of family members that got to hold Kyle that weekend.

Kyle's first official restaurant was Trail Dust.  This is a little funny to me because we never go here.  We went because we were trying to show Jacquelynn and her mom a Texas style dinner/atmosphere.  Here is Kyle and Papa Steve.  It was incredibly loud so even if Kyle fussed no one could hear him.

 KK and Kyle.  Ben went over to his parents house with both boys while I hosted the baby shower.

Sissy and Kyle.  After the shower, my mom (Mimi) hosted a cookout.  Sissy and Kyle stayed inside where it was much cooler.  It was right around his last nap.

Grandpa, Jack, Kyle and Papa.  Love the generations present.

My dad, Grandpa, getting Kyle to smile and talk.

Brotherly love

Kyle rarely sleeps on his tummy.  Jack slept solely on his tummy by two months for his naps.  Kyle mostly enjoys his swing for his naps.

Smiling at the lights and music and animal faces.

Kyle talking on his mat.

Kyle had his first play date.  Actually, Jack was having a playdate with his friend James and Annabelle, James' sister, came over too.  Annabelle is one month older than Kyle.  The two of them were on this mat for maybe 5 minutes together.  It was so cute to watch them.  Kyle couldn't seem to keep his hands off her.

Can't wait till month 3 to see how much he's grown and what new things Kyle will be able to do.