Week 2 with 2 kids

After numerous weight checks at the doctor, Eliza finally is back up (and past) birth weight, so now we actually get 2 weeks off from going to the doctor's office with her (had become an every other day thing). She is doing well - you can tell that she is growing & getting stronger - starting to outgrow some newborn outfits and trying to lift her head a lot more. She has the sweetest little newborn smiles - you know the ones when everything is just right in their worlds... clean diaper, full belly and about to drift off to sleep and then rewards you with the most precious smiles! She appears to have a bit of a prissy side to her - she already knows how to poke out her bottom lip and she often purses her lips, she loves to be very warm with soft blankets, and she loves her Daddy's arms (and, believe it or not, singing!!).

We are trying to spend some alone time with Drew each day and get him as involved as he'll let us let him. I don't know if it counts to say that he saw his first movie ever at the theater - does it count as your first if you don't make it through the end? We made the attempt to see The Princess and the Frog today but due to his running commentary throughout the film and desire to walk the aisles of the theater, we left midway through and left wondering just which princess the frog will decide to marry. Maybe we will give him another 6 months or so before trying that one again! We also celebrated Daddy's birthday last week, which was a big hit with Drew. He said "Happy Birthday Daddy" a few times, which I think made Brad's birthday, and attempted to sing the birthday song. He especially enjoyed Daddy's birthday cake, as you'll see in the pictures below.

We actually caught a little smile on the camera So cozy & sweet in Mommy's arms Feed me! All bright-eyed and ready to head to the doctor's office Woooohooo! Birthday cake!!! We were finally able to go outside and enjoy some milder weather this week. Drew LOVES the park!