Gabe is 2 and Lincoln is 3 months!

My OH My... has it really been that long since I've blogged? I always tell myself that I really need to blog- but then I get tired and let's be honest...there really aren't enough hours in the day? Why didn't ya'll warn me that having 2 kids would keep be super- SUPER busy!? 

Well, it's been 3 months since I've updated on here. Lincoln Alexander is growing so SO SO fast. I seriously can't believe it. My little man is holding his head up and he LOVES standing up. He's trying to "talk" a lot more and he absolutely loves watching his big brother. I even got a video of Lincoln saying "HI!" Ok, maybe it was a complete accident- but he still said it. 

Life with 2 little boys has been quite busy. You'd think I would have lost at least 50 pounds by now! haha. But seriously, those first few weeks- I wasn't sure I was going to make it. The lack of sleep alone could make a person lose her mind. haha. Gabe was getting up early and Lincoln was staying up all night long. Eating constantly. And yes, I mean CONSTANTLY. I was exhausted. I think I slept with my little man on the couch for the first 2-3 weeks. I did everything I could think of... I kept the room quiet and dark, I laid him down with his head elevated, I played music... i did everything!! What did I find that finally worked? The Fisher Price Deluxe Rock and Play Sleeper. Yes, I'll give this sleeper 10 stars all day long. It literally took about 2 nights for Lincoln to get used to it- and then after that he was sleeping all night long in that thing. It was a dream come true. And this Mommy was very happy to finally get some sleep- in her bed!! haha. 

I must admit though, Lincoln is a pretty easy-going boy. Those first few weeks it seemed like he just slept, pooped, cried, and ate. But now, he's up a lot more during the day. He has a smile that can melt your heart. He's just beautiful. 

Gabe LOVES his little brother too. For the first week or so, he wasn't quite sure what to think. But now, he loves him. He hugs Lincoln all the time, gives him kisses, and he even tries to help Mommy get Lincoln to stop crying. A few weeks ago I was in the kitchen. I had gotten Lincoln settled into his swing and Gabe was watching Mickey Mouse. I finally had some time to do a little cleaning. And of course, Lincoln started crying. By the time I walked into the living room, Gabe was holding Lincoln's pacifier in his mouth saying "shhhh- baby." haha. Granted, Lincoln was still crying, but it was priceless- and actually, quite hilarious too. Gabe is always trying to help... the other night Lincoln was napping and Gabe, Jesse, and I were watching a movie on the couch. All of the sudden, Lincoln woke up and started crying and Gabe said- "Uh OH- Baby Cry." It was soooo cute. I love those boys. 

Gabriel is getting to be such a big boy. He's so funny, smart, handsome, loving... the list goes on. I've been letting him sleep in our room since Lincoln got here. I know, I know... I always said I'd never let me boys sleep in our bed but here's my thinking. 1) I like to have my boys close to me- just in case anything were to happen. 2) If I were 2 years old and upstairs by myself, I'd be scared to death. lol. 3) It makes my boy happy. Turns out, our little 2 year old boy is a bed HOG! yep, that's right... he takes up as much room as a grown man. haha. So, we moved his Mickey couch into our room, folded it down, and now that's where our little man sleeps... most of the time anyways. 

Oh yeah, our big boy is 2 years old... can you believe it!? We celebrated his birthday on the 22nd of June. Of course, we had a Mickey Mouse swimming party at Mama and Papa's. My boy is so blessed to have so many people that love him in his life. He definitely got spoiled on his birthday! And what might my 2 year old be up to these days!? Well...

- He LOVES Mickey Mouse and the Chuck the Truck show on Netflix. 
- He loves mowing with Papa
- He loves his vroom-vrooms or car cars... 
- Cows are his favorite animal... 
- then again, frogs and ducks are up there too. 
- Birds are called "P's" - he got that from Papa's Pigeons. 
- He loves playing outside, getting dirty, and playing with rocks
- He likes bananas, pancakes, spaghetti, macaroni, animal crackers, cheetoh's, and oreos. 
- He has a smile that can melt your heart. 
- He loves to laugh.
- He can count to six. 
- He loves playing with cars and anything that makes noise. 
- He's a climber. 
- He enjoys bath time
- He loves his brother
- He can operate an iPad better than anyone I know
- He loves it when he hears the "Choo-choo's" going by
- He has to sleep with his cars and Hippo
- He likes it when we say... 1, 2, 3 GO! 
- Weighs a little more than 20 pounds

Lincoln, my big 3 month old, well here's what he's been up to:: 

- Sleeping through the night... actually longer than Gabe! haha 
- Poops likes it going out of style
- Enjoys having exploding diapers on daddy
- Still breastfeeding
- Loves watching his brother play
- Loves bathtime too! 
- wearing 3 months clothes
- weighs over 11 pounds
- Has a ton of hair
- Likes to play with his monkey on his play mat
- Loves to stand up
- Enjoys moving- and not sitting
- sleeps in the car
- Staying awake more during the day
- Smiles at Mommy all the time
- Enjoys hugs from his brother
- Cries when no one is paying attention to him 
- Sleeps in his rock and play sleeper
- Not a huge fan of his swing or bouncer
- Loves being outside...just like his brother

Anyway folks, that's about all the updating I'm doing tonight. I promise I'll do more soon.. along with more pics! Have a good one!!