Cooper Update: 2 months old

Cooper had his two month check up on Monday (two weeks late thanks to the July 4th holiday). He had a GREAT report. He is now 12 lbs 3oz. He is in the 60% for kids born on May 2nd. He would be in the 90% if born on his due date! I love my chunky babies! He is 22" long and his head is 15". These are both 30% for kids born May 2nd. We are so thankful that he is growing like he is. The doctor said he would never know he was a preemie if it wasn't written in his chart!

He continues to be on a good schedule. He typically eats every 3-4 hours and can stretch it out to 5-7 hours between feedings. The other night he slept from 11pm to 6am and it was wonderful! Unfortunately, he has been back to his 4 hour feeding schedule at night since then. Such a tease...

His hair has thinned out a good bit on top but he did not lose it completely. Anne and Bob both went bald just on the top of their head around 6 weeks old and looked like little old men for a week or two. I'm glad he didn't do that. :-) His hair is still brown and his eyes are starting to turn blue like his sister's! He also has one dimple like her.

Anne asked why "Coopey" (as she calls him) always has his eyebrows up. He always looks a little surprised when Anne and Bob are around! The loud chaos might have something to do with it :-)

After taking this picture of Cooper smiling, I now think that all three kids look more alike than I realized.

I try to do "tummy time" for Cooper every day, but Anne and Bob end up down there with him crawling all over him... He is loved! 

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers for our sweet little guy! They are working!

Summertime

I can't believe how fast summer is flying by! I'm sure being sleep deprived doesn't help. We have been busy since Cooper came home from the hospital. Here are some pictures taken with my iPhone to prove it...

We have been to the park with friends.

 Cooper had his first play date! Dear friends of mine had baby girls very close to Cooper. Caroline was born one week after him and Jane Evelyn was two weeks after her. 

We have been swimming. 

and Bob entertained us. He is not afraid of some pink accessories!

I have had early morning snuggles with Cooper.

Anne had fun at a birthday party.

We had friends over for a cookout. I found the kids snuggling like this while watching a movie. So sweet!

The plastic baby pool has been my friend on hot afternoons after naptime. It keeps them both entertained! They are into giving hugs these days. Also very sweet!

 Another hug while playing in the baby seat.

 Cooper meeting his great-grandmother.

We went to Wee Flip for the first time the other day. It is a big room filled with toddler sized swings, a trampoline, ball pit, etc. A & B loved it and C snoozed in his stroller most of the time. We will be returning soon! Great indoor play option on a hot summer day.

There is a lot of dress up at our house. Anne changes outfits multiple times a day and Bob loves an accessory like a hat or tiara :-)

They think the baby swing is for them and take turns pushing each other (aka scream and whine over who gets to swing). 

 All this fun makes for some sleepy babies!

Hopefully I will be back soon with pictures off my good camera and our trip to Point Clear for the 4th of July!