What a difference a year makes

On March 2, 2012 Jay took this picture of John Henry wearing a new shirt and holding onto me.  (If you can't read his shirt it says "Big Brother to Be 2012).

On March 3, 2013 we took this picture.  I guess John Henry found someone else to hold on to.  I think it turned out pretty great for both of them!

Same baby?

When people see Schuler they are quick to say that he looks just like JH did when he was a baby.  I have a hard time seeing it.  They look like they are related (which is a good thing) but they do look different.  See below:

Baby John Henry

Baby Schuler 

Baby John Henry

Baby Schuler

Same outfit and blanket, approximately the same age, but different shaped head and cheek bones.  The mouth is also a different shape but it's hard to tell because JH had a paci (something that Schuler refuses to have).  Maybe it's just me, but I see two different babies.  

Not forgotten

The past few posts have been just Schuler. So to prove that John Henry has not been forgotten, here are some recent iPhone pictures of our oldest (and most crazy) child.

Hamming it up after his bath.

Getting ready to go shopping with Mommy.  This is his "I'm ready to spend money" face!

Checking out a hat in the dressing rooms at the Gap.

Pondering as to whether or not we should buy it.  (We didn't).

What's wrong with our house?

John Henry does things at daycare that he refuses to do at home.  The most recent thing/accomplishment/shocker is using the potty.  John Henry wears pull ups ALL day (with the exception of nap time) at daycare.  He seems to have no problems going potty (both 1 and 2) at daycare.  However, the second he gets home - nothing.  And he specifically asks for a diaper at home and wants nothing to do with wearing a pull up.  Why?  Shouldn't you be more comfortable using the potty at home as opposed to a public potty?  Apparently not.  Definitely something we are working on.  

More Daycare Fun

Below are some recent daycare pictures. Schuler is having a blast in the infant room and I couldn't be happier.

Finger painting!

And sitting in the highchair, with the help of a lovie blanket.

Bouncing away the afternoon.

I'm sure you're wondering why I don't have any daycare pictures of John Henry.  That's a good question.  I'm pretty sure it has to do with the fact that he's busy running, singing, and using the potty.  When you're that busy, you don't stop for pictures.

RSV

We went in for Schuler's 4 month "well" check today.  It didn't go as planned.  Instead of getting 4 month shots, we were told that he has RSV.  Not exactly the health direction we were hoping for.  Looks like this house will be under quarantine for at least another week.

Rough

It's been a rough weekend. Actually, it's been a rough two weeks. I've been sick with two different colds for two weeks, John Henry has been sick for the past 10 days, and Schuler has been sick for four days. Jay's still in denial but I'm pretty sure he's caught my second cold.

 

Below is a picture of some of our medicine that is used so much we don't even bother to put it away.

 

 

Sweet John Henry hit the trifecta.  Strep, Bad Cold, and Stomach bug.  (Yes, he believes the forehead thermometer is now a toy since he's seen it so often.)

 

Thankfully Schuler has been a pretty happy sick baby.  You should hear him cough.  It's beyond pathetic.

 

John Henry probably had the worst weekend out of anyone but we did get a few moments of happiness.

 

We're keeping our fingers crossed that this ends soon but I would stay far away from our house.  It's definitely germ central.

Daycare Pictures

I love when the teachers send me pictures of my kids during the day. Here are some of Schuler that were sent recently.

Schuler the Artist. 

 

Enjoying some time in the swing.

 

Staying warm on a cold day.