date with jackson: the CIRCUS!

When I realized that the circus was coming to town I knew that I wanted to take Jackson- I knew he would love it and I also knew we would be needing some one-on-one time at this point with so much of the past month being devoted to getting settled with Jonah. 

The circus did not disappoint...

jonah daniel: ONE month

Jonah turned one month on Friday- a MONTH! This past month has honestly been somewhat of a blur and I'm ready to start his second month off on a better foot. He is the sweetest and most cuddly baby, but I've unfortunately been sick almost this entire time with what we thought was a severe sinus infection, but actually turned out to be an abscessed tooth which ended in an emergency root canal on Friday. Fun! But I'm so thankful to be out of pain for the most part now and am more than ready to move forward and able to actually enjoy this little guy. So far Jonah looks a lot like Jackson's baby photos, but I think with some different features that remind me a lot of Dan. His laid back, easy-going nature is a lot like Audrey was at this age with pockets of Jackson in there too when he insists on being held during parts of his naps or at nighttime. Overall, this little guy has completely stolen my heart. We love you, Jonah bug! 

Jackson at one month HERE.
Audrey at one month HERE.

my little jonah bug.

{life lately}

Lots of baby snuggle time... at all hours of the day and night. 

Nothing makes me happier than organization and order. Dan finished designing and building the shelves for the new bathroom this week and we implemented a new rules/reward system for Jackson and Audrey.  

Sleepy boy. Here's to hoping this week his sleepy time happens more during the night. 

Messy little monsters during art time.  

While the night time duties are exhausting, they are so worth it for the Jonah snuggles. There is nothing better than having a baby sleeping peacefully on your chest.  

Daddy's helpers in the kitchen. They took advantage of a cold and snowy Sunday by baking. The peanut only bakes in her panties.  

This was also our first week on our own as Dan went back to work after his 2 weeks off for Jonah. Overall it went really well although by the end of the week my lack of sleep was starting to get to me. Jackson and Audrey have done a good job of playing together during the times I need to tend to Jonah- here was one time I overheard them upstairs reading books together. Jackson loves to teach Audrey and every once in awhile she actually listens and lets him.