Christmas Part II and NYE

The week after Christmas we packed up (almost everything we own) and headed to Waco for a couple days to celebrate with Greg's family. Colton has been a champ with traveling. We have gone to Waco twice since he was born and both times he slept the whole time there and back! I can't even believe it. It is so nice that the Aunts and Uncles and cousins and Mimi all live close by so we get to see the whole crew at once. The girls absolutely love it there.

They spoiled us with gifts as usual. And Jill had prepared some really fun group games that we played. 

Colton really is such a good baby. He was happy with all the attention and chaos and did a lot of napping.

Uncle Jamo participated in the coloring (actually I think we all did) and Aunt Mel Mel gave Colton some aggie training.

On New Year's Eve we did the Waco Escape Room. It was so much fun. A good family friend was so nice to watch the kids for us. Well except for Hollyn who came with us and Colton who came and slept through the whole thing. We didn't make it out but we came SO CLOSE. Now I am dying to try out one in Houston.

We didn't quite make it to midnight but we had a great NYE!

Colton 2 Months

Size: At your 2 month checkup you weighed 12lbs 10oz (71% ), you were 23in long (64% ), and head was 86% . I don't think they measured you accurately though. I think you are definitely longer than that. You wear 3 month clothes although they are almost too small.

Sleep: Every day is so different. Plus it's hard to even attempt a schedule because we are on the go so often with school drop off /pick up, therapies, appointments, moms group, errands, etc. You sleep a lot throughout the day and we never know when you are ready to go down for the night. Sometimes it's 9pm, sometimes 11pm. You wake up once or twice a night to nurse. If we are on the go you almost always sleep.

Eat: You eat about every 2-3 hrs during the day, and sometimes a longer stretch if you are taking a long nap. You are a great eater and you have adorable rolls to show for it. Sometimes you spit up a little but not every time.

Likes/Dislikes: You like being in the car or stroller, the swing, your playmat, and the Bjorn. You like baths and you like when we talk and smile at you. I don't think there is much you dislike. Well maybe getting excessive kisses from your sisters. Oh, and tummy time. Still not a fan.

Skills: Smiling! You started smiling a few weeks ago and it is the best!

 Colton you are such a good, sweet, happy baby. You hardly even cry. You are a true joy. I love you so much and I am soaking up every snuggle. You are growing fast yet I feel like you have been with us for so long. I love all your cute faces and your precious smiles and your soft baby skin. I am so so thankful to have a little boy!

Christmas for 5

We had a wonderful first Christmas as a family of 5! We stayed at our house for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and it was nice and relaxed. Christmas Eve we mostly hung out around the house and then went to the 6pm church service. They didn't have childcare so we had the whole crew together. Lainey didn't even make it to the start of the sermon. She did NOT want to sit still so Greg took her in the lobby. Colton was good and sort of in and out of sleep. After the service we changed the kids into their pajamas and headed to Starbucks. I nursed Colton while Greg got our coffee drinks and milk steamers for the kids. Then we went to look at Christmas lights. It was so warm that evening so we were practically sweating drinking coffee and the kids in their fleece pajamas. Colton cried a lot, which is unusual for him. Lainey was kinda fussy too. Christmas cheer! But we did enjoy seeing some good lights while listening to Christmas music. This is my favorite tradition.

My parents came over early Christmas morning. I made a big breakfast casserole and red velvet pancakes. We kept the living room doors closed and the  girls waited patiently to see what Santa brought.

After breakfast we went in the living room to open the gifts. Christmas with kids is so much fun. I love seeing their excitement. They opened stockings first and then we took our time opening all the gifts and playing with them. It was a beautiful warm day so we spent a lot of time outside with Cambry on her new bike and Lainey with her plasma car. Colton slept so much that day. I think he hit a growth spurt because he did a lot of nursing and sleeping. We ate a big meal with my parents in the afternoon. It was such a wonderful Christmas!