Hooray for me! 7 week milestone

Told ya' I'm working on the sleeping thing.  Last night, I slept from 10pm-1:30pm and then again from 2:15-6:15am!!!!  This is the best night of sleep I have had since I was born.  I know I'm probably jinxing it by writing this today, but today we are celebrating! 

Later, Bennett

Convo with Brady 2.4

Brady 28 months

 Hey, Mom here. I've been meaning to write a post about Brady lately as this is his baby book and I want to make sure I capture my thoughts (at the moment.)  At this time in Brady's life, 28 months old - Bill and I are AMAZED by this little man. Even though he has his 2 yr old tantrums & everything that goes along with a 2 yr old, he is such a good little boy.  He is kind, funny and very inquisitive which we adore.  We are proud, we feel that he's talking at about a 4 yr old status and proves this to us daily when he talks non-stop.  To be honest, I love it. We love it so much and it makes us happy every day to have this little boy in our life. 

Now that he's older, we do talk to him a lot and tell him about many things.  He often (100x a day) asks "what's this called?" Needless to say, we have some funny conversations.  As we're getting in the Acadia the other day after daycare:

Mom: Brades, how was your day?
Brady: Good.  We did puzzles and planted flowers.  (You willl need to know that the day prior, he pointed at one of Shelli's empty flower pots and asked me what it was.  I told him that it was a flower pot, and Shelli would be planting her flowers in them once the weather gets a little nicer"
Mom: You planted flowers? Really?
Brady: Yep.  Hey, Mom.  We go get an ice cream cone? (eye crean cone)
Mom: Ha. No Brades, it's dinner time soon when Dad comes home. We need to eat dinner.
Brady: Awh. Mom, can we  pleeease go straight, take a left and go eat donuts? Sound good, alright?  (those were his exact words)
Mom: Donuts? You want donuts?  Like I said, it's dinner time and we need to eat dinner with Daddy.
Brady: Moooom, I love donuts so much. They nummy.  Please?
Mom: We're going to eat dinner soon, maybe after dinner if you eat well you can have a popsicle.
Brady: Oh. Yeah. Possicle (popsicle).  Alright. Whoa. Look at that basketball hoop, Mom!

He is in a phase and loves to do puzzles.  He can whip up a 24 piece puzzle in no time...which is funny because the box says "ages 3+ yrs"  It's a nightly ritual that he and Bill read his favorite book "Z is for Zamboni" sent to him from Karis & Steve.  He knows Bobby Hall, Bobby Orr and knows the referee sign for interference and will say "Interference, go to the box!"   He has been VERY good with his little brother and will try to do anything to calm him, including trying to pick him up:(  I'd like to say he's outgoing, but is still shy/quiet around people he does not know and large groups of people. 

 

Tomorrow Bennett will be 7 weeks old already!  He is a growing WEED!  This week, we headed to the doctor for a quick check-up with Dr. Fatima because of Bennett's horrible gas (crying/straining/grunting) and reflux.  He weighed in at 10lbs 9oz on Monday and I'm sure has gained more since then!  He is already ahead of where Brady was at this 2 month check-up appointment....We're trying some Zantac for the reflux and I'm on a no-dairy diet to try and help with the gas. We have not seen improvements in his farting ability so do not believe that it's dairy in my diet/breast milk.  We will continue to research as we want our little man to feel content and happy!  I posted the picture above, now that the weather has been a little nicer, we've been able to get out for a couple walks.  He looked too funny - fat guy in a little coat.  He was happy though and I'll take it! :)

FLU-B-GONE

A recap of last week at the Sherck household

• Sunday: Brady sick with the flu
• Monday: Brady sick, Mom headache during evening
• Tuesday: Brady sick, Mom headache and  small fever in afternoon and evening fever 103.5
• Wednesday: Brady on the mend, Mom in bed with flu
• Thursday: Mom in bed with flu
• Friday: Mom in bed with flu
• Saturday: Mom out of bed, but still low grade temp
• Sunday: Headed to church as a family, relaxed around the house and made taco soup in the crock pot for dinner.

We would not wish this flu on ANYONE and sure hope this nasty bug does not reach your home.  Please remember to wash your hands often, drink a lot of fluid and be healthy to stay healthy!  We are so glad that Daddy and Bennett have not gotten the flu and are praying that they stay healthy!

Our Mom is still sleeping in the guest room tonight (for the 5th night in a row) but think she's beginning to truly feel better even though still having a few sweats here & there. Thank you to our awesome, awesome daddy for taking care of us during the nighttime so that Mom could rest up and get better.  She sure was sick.  We hate the flu and need our Mama back!  Mama must love him too because I hear she's letting him go fly fishing tomorrow?!?!?!  Um, hello Dad - why are you always so secretive about these things...why can't we come with you?

I want to be SUPERMAN

Mom picks her battles, I get to fly like superman on Bennett's swing.

Bennett flies like Superman too!  (when he's sleeping)

No Contentment

Hey, Bennett here! A quick post on a Monday evening while I'm chillin' on the couch with Daddy watching some of his manly shows on DVR while Mom is out for a long 50 minute walk. Today Brady was home with us because he has a temperature so she needed to get out of the house to blow off some kid steam.  She doesn't know how those stay-at-home mama's do it.

As you can see by the blog title, something I want to share with you.  Unfortunately, I'm going through a fussy phase. I sure hope it doesn't last long - but...I'm not sleeping much longer than an hour at a time, I'm awake a lot during the day and cry often.  I grunt like I'm a hippo, have gas and can't fart and even after I drink milk I'm still not content. I hope it's just a quick phase.  I really think that my parents are hoping for this as well.

Some of the pics attached are things that DO make me content, atleast for a little while.
1. Baby Showers - Saturday we hosted a baby shower for Erin Purdy (& Mark) to shower their baby boy to be born in a short few weeks. We are SOO excited for them and for my new friend to arrive! We had a blast and what made me content - I was held the ENTIRE TIME by all of the ladies.

I was bummed I didn't get a shower cupcake!



Bro Brades and Mama

My girl, Julia.



The girls - missing some that left early

2. Exersaucer: I lasted for 3 minutes playing in the play gym. Only three.

I don't sleep...ever.

3. Baby Bjorn: Again, most of the time that Mom is holding me and walking around I'm content (sometimes)

Baby Bjorn = content

Notice the Webster dictionary. I'm still growing...

Whats up, people? MY DEER IN HEADLIGHTS LOOK

 A few pictures of Brady while he was home with us today sick with a temp and the barfs (flu).  It sure was different having him home from Shelli's - I like it but for sure didn't get as much attention as I normally do!  Hopefully he goes back to school tomorrow so Mama can hold me ALL DAY LONG!

My brother was sick. Mom told me to 'pipe down' when he fell asleep



Even a 2 yr old sick kid can create a water color masterpiece to pass the fever.

Becker Family

Toasting to Gma Becker with Baileys on the rocks (her favorite)



It's never fun to attend a funeral, however it was nice while we were attending Gma Becker's funeral & celebrating her life in Kansas City, we were able to share it with our wonderful family!  Some of the best pictures below of the Becker clan - all together!

Aunt Sharon - a natural!



All Becker cousins plus two spouses, the only one missing is Brady & Bill!



Seesters



What do the Sherck boys do on a Saturday with no plans?

Well, to answer the question above, we go on ADVENTURES!  Last Saturday Mom wanted us out of the house so she could nap with Bennett so we took about 6 trains/light rails all over Minneapolis for a boy's outing for the day.  I had a BLAST - thanks Daddy for thinking of such a great fun day for me.  I've posted some of our favorite pics below from our special day.  Love, Brady

I bought tickets.

The Northstar

I love you Dad!

I sat in about every seat on the Northstar, I was so excited!

Baby Blues

Our boy lunch hot spot

We had a gyro, but dad was calling it "hot dog" meat so I'd eat it.

Minneapolis - cool pic, huh?



Brotherly Love

A quick note from Mom...with a few casual pics of the boys lately.  Bill and I are so proud of Brady for being such a good big brother even though we know the taunting, fighting and competition will begin with a blink of an eye. Everyone here is doing GREAT - keeping busy...enjoy!

First spring walk - bundled up

 

Brady climbed in the crib to be with his brother



Brotherly Love - we love these boys so much!



Brady asks all of the time "Can I hold it?"

 

Chunkers McGee



Brady's new hockey fort



Happy St Patty Day (from Bennett)



4 weeks old



We will miss you Gma Becker

KC Visit June 2010

We are very sad to share that our GGma, Great Grandma Becker passed away last Friday early morning.  Even though I didn't get a chance to meet her in person, I have heard wonderful stories from Brady and my parents about how cool, spunky and a truly wonderful woman she was.  She lived a good, fun life and we look forward to her spending an eternity in heaven.  We know she is dancing, singing songs and drinking Baileys on the rocks in her special place with Gpa Becker and Uncle Dan.  We will miss you dearly Gma.  I've posted a couple pictures below that we hold with strong memories of Gma....we know that up until the day she passed, she checked the blog multiple times a day.  Brady and I commit to keeping it up for you as you we continue to share our life journey with all!

At 3 weeks old, I was able to fly on my first airplane ride with Mom to Kansas City to put Gma to rest with the family. We are very happy we were able to celebrate her life with her friends and family. On another note, I was a VERY GOOD baby as well and I traveled well with Mama. We made it home safely yesterday and plan on sticking around for awhile.

Gma at Mom & Dad's wedding May 2007