The Love Muffin

Hi everybody! So we have been really trying to come up with a nick name for Julian as we have for Peanut. Since 3 months is really the turning point with regard to a baby becoming more social, laughing more and smiling a lot, Julian has proved to be a total love. He is snugly and loves to laugh and smile. So, Love Muffin it is. Or just Muffin.

Life with 2 peanuts has been interesting, fun and of course challenging over the last almost 4, yes 4 months! We can't believe our little babe turns 4 months old on Thanksgiving. Mira loves her little bro and we could not be more proud of how she interacts with him. She can't wait to be able to play with him.

Julian is keeping me hopping at night still unfortunately. And he was supposed to me our GOOD sleeper!! HA!! He was going 4-5 hr. stretches initially but now is doing abut 3. It could be due to his new found skill of rolling over as milestones like these cause bumps in sleep patterns. Let's hope it is short lived!

To all those moms who fear they will not have enough love in their hearts for more than one baby, fear no more. I too was concerned about this. Everyone was right. You love each child individually and uniquely. We Do have plenty of love to go around.

Being a mom to 2 kids still seems surreal to me. Just saying "my kids" is weird. Yet amazing. Each baby is so different too. Mannerisms, sounds, habits, etc. It's so much fun to get to know Julian during this time at home. I treasure nearly every second. (Other than the ones I spend walking back and forth to and from his room all night long!) I feel very lucky to have this time with him. Mira and I were home together for only 3 1/2 months and it was just getting really fun.

Mira is loving preschool and thriving as we knew she would. She is smart, compassionate, nurturing and sensitive. She is clearly teacher's pet as well. During Open House Night the teachers could not say enough positive things about her. We beamed from ear to ear.

So, at this time of Thanksgiving I pause to consider all of our blessings. Two beautiful children, an amazing husband who is a true partner in every facet of parenting and our wonderful life together.

Cheers to all mommies and daddies who make it work, work together and have spectacular kids to show for it. All of our hard work does pay off.