Snowshoeing in the neighborhood...only in Minnesota

A note from Brady today! Remember back in the day when I would cry when Daddy took me outside to play in the snow?  Well, I'm soooo OVER that and I'm ready for new adventures. I LOVE playing in the snow now - this past Sunday night we got about 4-5 inches of white fluffy snow. After dinner, Daddy and I headed out for a "special" sled ride.  Dad strapped on his snowshoes, grabbed his poles, and grabbed his winter camping ice fishing sled and we went on a long hike around the neighborhood. I loved every minute!  Thanks Daddy for taking me out to do special things...I love you!  Because it was dark outside, we even got to wear our headlamps.

Ready to go!

Oh, I helped shovel too!

Shoveling Machine

Snowshoeing in the neighborhood, I got a free sled ride from Daddy!

Little Squeaker Update

Hey people, me...Bennett Sherck here today. I just woke from another nap and am wide awake for the afternoon so thought I'd spit out a quick blog with some recent pictures! It's been a fun ride the past few days!  Auntie Cami came to visit us all the way from Sioux Falls where she lives. She had to ref a basketball game at Concordia on Saturday night but was able to stay at our house both Friday and Saturday nights!  My brother Brady, Daddy and Gma got a chance to go to the game but I had to stay home because I've had a stuffy nose lately. Yes, stuffy nose. How is it possible that I'm only two weeks old and already have a cold??!  I think it's because Brady has been sneezing on me and rubbing my head and getting in my face when I'm crying saying "Bennett, it okay"


Me and A Cami. Brady shooting Cami with his cardboard gun. Ha.



We made homemade flatbread pizzas with Cami's visit.

Me and Daddy



Everyone is calling me "Little Grumpy Old Man"

 

I'm an angel, right Mom?



My first bath

My butt. Cute, huh?

Gma Durham

Brady & Gma had PLENTY of time spent in the fort.

It was a sad day yesterday as Gma Durham left back to California after her 9 day visit.  We were so happy to have her here to play, babysit, cook, clean, be the laundry lady and MUCH MORE!  She is so much fun and we will miss her a ton.

News alert!  Today I'm 17 days old already.  Last night, I slept in my crib for the first time ever and it was comfy.  Yes, comfy but not too comfy I still woke every hour (HOUR) to feed.  Mom and I are taking complete advantage of naptime during the day while I figure out my daytime & nighttime sleeping routine.   Other than this, I'm doing great - eating well, pooping non-stop and my parents think I will grow big and strong very quickly if I keep up this pace. I sure hope Mama can keep up with my hunger cravings before she goes bonkers in her head.
Today, Mom and I headed to Target for a quick power walk, an excuse to grab some margerine and qtips.  It felt great to get out of the house but I'm praying for springtime to get here soon so we can spend some time outside and so mom can start workin her bootie by walking me all over the neighborhood.  Thanks again for all of the calls & visits - we are so lucky to have such great friends and family. 

Peace out.

Chunky Monkey!

A quick note from Mama here today!  We're doing great with adjusting to the new addition in our household - the real test comes next week after my slave (my mother) leaves and I have to cook, clean and do laundry on my own.  Ha!  Bennett is doing great - still working on sleeping for more than 2 hours straight at a time but that should come around, hopefully soon!

Sleeping like a...baby.

 My awesome, loving husband went to work last week...I guess the mother 'gift' for having a child in the Sherck family doesn't include diamonds or jewlery but a new vehicle!  Bill and I found the exact perfect vehicle, a GMC Acadia to replace my 5 yr old Honda Accord.  It's very nice and I'm excited to have a larger vehicle to haul the boys around and to have the extra room.  Thanks Bill! 

New 'Hockey Mom' vehicle - ready to haul hockey gear

 We had our follow-up doctors appointment today for weight check-up to make sure Bennett was up to his birth weight. Can you believe this...since the last appointment, in 7 days he has gained a whole lb!  Chunky dunky monkey!  Way to go Bennett - keep eating away and you will grow big and strong!

12 days old, Bennet has gained 1.5 lbs since leaving hospital! Wow!

 Physically, I'm feeling MUCH better than at this point post partum with Brady. Day 4 after giving birth to Bennett I went on my first 1.5 mile walk around the neighborhood and it felt great!  I'm trying to nap as much as possible so I don't completely hit a wall but overall am feeling great!

Mom & Bennett at doc, waiting for Doctor to arrive.

We'll continue to keep up with the blog with updates and pictures!  We can't wait for everyone to meet our new little peanut - he is the biggest blessing EVER!

Sneak Peak: Gma California Visit

"Gma, let's hide in the fort!"

The weekend is over? Wow, time flies!  Gma Durham came on an airplane on Saturday and we've been having a blast!  A few pictures below - sneak peak of her visit!



My brother Bennett - 1 week old. I think he looks like a grumpy old man.



Me, Gma Durham and Bennett!  She loves her 'boys'

This is what I call my rocket ship.



My brodder Bennett

Hey peeps, it's me, Bman Brady Monster...sharing a quick foto for you of my little brother, Bennett. I love rubbing his head. He's not very much fun yet because all he does is sleep! When I get home from daycare I yell at him WAKE UP BENNETT WAKE UP BENNETT WAKE UP!!!! And...he never does.  Mom said once he gets older he may be awake more often.  I'm doing great - a little stuffy nose today but I'm still my same old self!  Happy Friday - Later!

I'm 4 days old...check-up with Doc MBM

Hey people, it's me...Bennett Sherck.  My Mom told me about this blog and that I get to share turns with my big brother Brady with writing updates.  Since Brades is always busy at daycare I think I'll be taking over for a couple weeks.

I'm doing GREAT!  I had my first doctor's appointment at PIP on Tuesday with my love, my sunshine Doctor MaryBeth Mahoney!  She is Brady's doctor and he told me great things about her but NOT about her nurse helpers.  I heard she is nice but those nurses will soon start poking me with shots. Ouch.  Not yet for a couple more weeks...

Here are stats for my first appointment at 4 days old

• Weight: 5lbs, 14 oz. (3%)
• Height: 18.5 inches (10%)
• Head size: 35cm (25%)
• Cuteness level: SOARING out of this world

I'm just a little peanut, just like my brother brady was when he was born.  I'm working on eating, barfing, pooping and sleeping but Doc MB said I need to focus on the eating thing this week so I can gain a little more weight.  I go back to the office to see her next Wednesday.

Pics attached in no specific order! Many more to come....Gma Durham from CA arrives on Saturday for an entire week and we have several visitors that will be stopping by to meet me, the big cheese of the family! This week dad has already showed me how to play flight simulator, Brady has asked me to play hockey with him (over and over again) and Mom just tells me I'm 'so darling' all of the time.  Sounds like her and Daddy are feeling very lucky to have two cute, healthy, handsome little boys and I don't blame them!  I'm so excited for all of our family adventures: camping, skiing, cabining, fishing, traveling and much more.

A few people have asked...will I have a nickname? Well, for now my name is Bennett and you can call me that.  Mom & Dad have started calling me a few nicknames around here already like Squeaker (I squeak when I cry and it's precious) but you can call me Bennett.



Yep, i hate doctors just like Brady

Little Peanut Sherck

Look at these cute toes!





4 days old, squished in the car seat with a frown



See this pic? Yes, you're right I just may be a thumb sucker.



Please welcome...Bennett John Sherck!

Introducing the new addition to our family, Bennett John!  We headed to the hospital about 530am on Friday 2/18 because I was having consistent contractions and baby BOY SHERCK #2 made his appearance at 11:17am - 6 lbs, 2 oz & 19 inches long. 

This delivery was a COMPLETELY different experience than the rush when Brady was born.  We arrived to the hospital, was monitored for contractions for an hour, spent an hour walking laps, and continued to progress and labor on my own.  As I was told, "you're made to deliver babies", I progressed VERY quickly therefore was not able to receive an epidural but did receive a 2 hour spinal block which was heaven sent and made the experience so much more comfortable.  Dr. Sarkinen was able to lay out a plan for the day and it went faster than normal but, Bill is a little bummed he doesn't have any GREAT stories to tell about the delivery.  He thinks it was funny and says there was "coffee" talk during the delivery of Bennett due to the spinal block.  We are very lucky to have two healthy, beautiful little boys and can't wait to see them grow!    Pictures in no order attached below from the past few whirlwind days and MANY MORE to come as we continue to get in a routine, get sleep and adjust to the addition of another baby, brother and family member in our household.  We arrived home on Sunday and are looking forward to having Brady with us later today as he's been staying with Gma & Gpa Sherck since early morning on Friday!  Brady has already been asking us if Bennett can play hockey with him.

Thank you everyone for the well wishes...we cannot wait for you all to meet him!



Bennett one day old




10 fingers and 10 black toes




Ellie & Zoie will make GREAT babysitters, eh?




I knew the time was here when I saw this sign:)

 

Daddy & Big Bro watching Sponge Bob





The new Sherck Family!  Aren't we cute??

 


Shortly after delivery, whew! Tired!




Mama and her boys





Brady says "I like my brodder Bennett"

 


Gma Lisa




Gpa Becker




Gpa Sherck




Think I look like my brother?  HECK YEAH!!



Let's look back 2 years ago on Valentine's Day - oh how I've changed....

Brady 11 Weeks Old

Headed for daycare this morning and was reminiscing about my first Valentine's Daycare party at Shellis...had to look back with pictures - one from when I was 11 weeks old, and one from this morning.  Do I look the same?
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Brady- 27 Months Old




The turkey baby is definitely done - 38 weeks



It's been a fun weekend around our house, embarassing for my Mama, but I attached a picture of her TORPEDO belly with my new brother/sister. She is still feeling good for the most part, other than a sinus infection she's been fighting since last week. She finally went to the doctor and was prescribed amoxicillin which is helping! The picture to the left isn't her best - well, to be honest (sorry mom) isn't her prettiest but atleast all of you who don't see her can see how she has grown! She is working on handing things off at work which is a chore in itself! I helped her with all of the laundry this weekend so...I think we're ready for the baby, right?  If there is no activity this week, she will head to her appt on Friday to find out the date of the scheduled induction. She is continuing to have contractions here/there but nothing consistent!



I spent Saturday this weekend with Mom/Dad test driving new vehicles for Mom!  We were exhausted by the end of the day but I was a TROOPER and was such a good little man.  In the past 4 days, she has looked at a Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Citadel Durango, Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, Honda Pilot and GMC Acadia.  With the new addition of the new baby, Dad thinks it's a good idea to get Mom in a bigger vehicle. We're in no hurry, but just starting to look!
Dad and I bonded this weekend. Know why? Because he built me a huge fort (see below); it had a door, windows, flag and Dad also made an atenna not pictured. He also carved out in cardboard guns & walkie talkies.  I now know how to say "Breaker Breaker Daddy"

My Fort

 Dad headed out with good friend Wayne early this morning to wade fish the Mississippi River.  He had a blast and with the record setting temps of 50 degrees today, it was PERFECT for him to get away! Pics posted  below...I can't wait until I'm old enough for my own pair of waders so I can go with him.

Big Fish on the Missisippi



Turkeys by the River





Big Fish



Bathtime! Brady 27 Months

I ended the weekend with a huge bubble bath...can't beat it.  Have a great week everyone!  Tomorrow is Valentines Day so I prepared treats for my daycare friends and something special for Shelli too! I need to write this in my post today that I'm a talking machine and sometimes I don't stop!  Today I picked up one of my toys and said "Mom, this is a rocket man" and while we were also watching a DVD of Curious George, I said "Oh gosh Mom, this funny"  I'm really having full conversations now and can't believe how many new words I have learned in the past 6 months!  My new latest thing is the CAR WASH - I ask every day if we can go through the car wash. Ha!