Thomas Tidbits...: Birthday Girl

It's been a whirlwind, sleep deprived 3 weeks. I forgot what life is like with a newborn... add a very active toddler into the mix, and we are spent by 5:00 pm. Needless to say, we're already planning our first adult only vacation post Fisher. We love them, we really do;)

Fisher is a growing boy! He gained 2.5 lbs in 2 weeks, so he's definitely got the eating business down. On the other hand, we battle acid reflux and general neediness on a daily basis. Poor little guy is constantly uncomfortable unless he's splayed on top of my chest... hence my lack of blog posting.

Aunt Katie helped us out for about a week, and then Justin's parents stayed with us for 5 days. Top that off with Mom coming down every spare moment she has off work. I can't imagine not having the extra hands on deck. It really DOES take a village! We've also been incredibly lucky with friends dropping off meals every few days.

In the midst of Fisher joining the family, we celebrated Eleanor's 2nd birthday. She really got into the birthday spirit and dutifully sang happy birthday to herself at the top of her lungs as she "winded" down for nap each day in her crib.

We celebrated her actual birthday with dinner at our house with Nana, Bama, Papa, and The Beadles (neighbor friends). The evening was off to a good start until Eleanor sliced her finger on corrugated cardboard while opening a present. She was instantly upset by the blood and the pain... poor thing. So, in order to create a diversion/distraction, I insisted that we blow out candles and eat cupcakes before dinner. That did the trick... you'll see her not-so-happy birthday song below.

We celebrated with Eleanor's girlfriends in true hippy Austin fashion - a yoga birthday party! We had 3 girlfriends and their parents join us for yoga + breakfast + birthday celebration. We all had a blast at The Little Yoga House with our favorite yoga teacher, Abby.

We took Eleanor in for her 2 year check up and Fisher in for his 3 week checkup at the same time (thanks to Bama and Papa accompanying us). Here are the stats:

Eleanor:
Height: 33" - 28%
Weight: 23 lbs - 9%

Fisher:
Height: 21" - 48%
Weight: 9 lbs, 10 oz - 62%

We did a newborn/sibling photo shoot when Fisher was 10 days old. Here's the sneak peek - I can't wait to see the rest later this week:

http://www.ellabellaphotos.com/blog/2014/03/baby-brother-austin-newborn-photographer-ella-bella-photography/

Off to see a SXSW show at Whole Foods.

I feel like she's already a teenager with her accessories.

New mail delivery. Eleanor rides to the mailbox and carts the mail to the house.

First FaceTime with Bama and Papa as a family of four.

Eleanor loves sleep so much that she like to pretend to sleep. She insists that everyone "playing" has a blanket and pillow.

This is Fisher's favorite position. Literally 99% of the day (and night!).

Same position, different chest.

Eleanor loved having Aunt Katie back as her partner in crime.

One of the few moments she sits still... she looks so angelic;)

You can really tell how blonde our little guy is here.

We hit the gym to burn off some energy...

Great Great Aunt Sally comes to visit Mr. Fisher.

Daddy looking calm, cool, and collected.

First bottle down! It took Eleanor 11 weeks. Brother wins!

Birthday girl - how is she 2 already??

Grocery shopping

Play doh from Grammy and Jack was an instant hit!

I missed E being able to sit on my lap in the last trimester. Love the snuggle time when I'm not strapped down to brother.

Sad birthday girl after a gift opening wound. She called the BandAid a "hat for my finger."

Add some pre-dinner sugar and all is well again!

Thomas Boys

So fun having Bama and Papa in town - 2 extra sets of hands was a major bonus.

So this is how I roll these days...

Eleanor had her weekly yoga class on her actual birthday - can you tell how happy she is? Miss Abby gave her a special bindi from India to commemorate the day.