Thursday, January 31, 2013

Kisses and Hugs - Big Brother Love

Everyone asks how John Henry is adjusting to Schuler.  Since the day Schuler was born I've given the same answer.  John Henry LOVES his brother.  I mean loves him so much that he wants to constantly kiss him, pat him, hug him, burp him, feed him, and just be close to him.  I knew John Henry was an affectionate child but I didn't realize how affectionate he would be with his brother.  I know that one day this might change, they might beat each other over the head with their baseball bats or golf clubs - but until that time, I'm relishing every moment of brotherly love I see.  Nothing makes me happier.
 
I'm so happy we were able to capture the first moment John Henry met and got to meet (and touch) Schuler. 
 
And after that moment, if Schuler's around, John Henry wants to be as close as possible.  Close enough to touch at all times. 

 
John Henry's favorite place to kiss Schuler is the top of his head. 
 
 
For the first month we tried to hold him back for fear he would smother the poor child.

 
But you can't hold John Henry back.  If he wants to give Schuler a kiss, he's going to give him a kiss.

 
Even if we have visitors.

 
And even if Daddy is holding him.
 
 
At the one and half month mark we started letting him hold Schuler, which meant even more kisses.

 
Winter kisses and hugs.

 
Even Schuler's big feet need some love.

 
More kisses.

 
And more...

 
And a Christmas hug!

 
Do you notice that Schuler sometimes looks scared?

 
He just can't escape his brother's love.

 
No matter what!
 
 
I think Schuler's so used to it now, he likes it.  We'll see how long it lasts!


Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Broccoli for Oreos

Tonight we ordered Chinese.  I ordered my usual, Chicken and Broccoli. The plan was to share my chicken with John Henry and he could have left over green beans (which is one of his favorites).  The plan was going fine until I offered him some of my broccoli.  He ended up eating ALL of my broccoli.  I got one piece.  ONE piece and he had the rest.  Since he took all of my broccoli, I took his Oreos.  I guess it's a fair trade!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Brother Talk

Just a conversation between brothers.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

BIG Day

Today was a big day in our house for three reasons:
 
1.  Schuler slept in a sleep sack and not a swaddle
2.  Schuler and John Henry got a play set in the back yard
3.  John Henry went potty in the big potty at school!!!
 
I doubt that 1 and 3 will be regular occurrences for some time, but it made for a great day today.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Catch Up

So I have lots of posts that are in draft format and I will finalize and publish soon.  I promise I'll cover Christmas, Schuler's monthly updates, and more.  I'm trying, I really am!

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Déjà vu ???

Does this look familiar?

  

 
It's Schuler sleeping in the soft toy "pit" on his first day of daycare.  Where have you seen this before, you ask?
 
Oh, when John Henry was in the infant class.  Same soft toy "pit".


 
Gotta love it!