The Pubchara Family: 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

William 2 Months

Woah! 2 Months already, my big boy?! I don't know how to explain it, but you just fit. You fit into our family so perfectly, I can't put it into words. Everything seems so normal. It's like you've been here. We were just waiting for you to be here in the flesh. Maybe these feelings that I feel are because you've been in my heart since I started praying for you. You are so special to me.

Length: 24 inches
Weight: 13 pounds
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Dark Blue

Feeding: Breastfeeding exclusively. You like the TM. And your growth proves it.

Diapers: Size 1, barely. Size 2's are in your future. Like after we finish this pack.

Clothing: 0-3 months. All newborn clothes are packed away. And by packed away, I mean in a pile in your room.

Daily Routine: Mommy is back to her routine. You however- Eat, Play, Sleep. You sleep really well at night. You definitely know that night time is for sleeping.

Things You Do: You lift your head up and chest during tummy time. You grasp things, like Mommy's finger. You smile. You coo. You love to see your sister. You spit up. A lot. This is something that started in your second month. At your 2 month visit, the doctor was amazed by you. You were on the table and you rolled over for her. I'm not counting it as your first time- only because I think you had a bit of an advantage because of the angle you were at. Doc says you did it though.

Sweet Moments: The first time you smiled- you had just turned 6 weeks old. Almost to the minute. I laid you next to me in bed and we were laying side by side. I looked over at you and you turned your head and smiled the sweetest, most loving smile. I knew you were so happy to see me. That moment made me forget about how tired I was. I'll never forget that moment. My heart melted.

Favorite Toy: You enjoy tummy time most when you are on your tummy time mat pillow.

Funny Moments: I thought it was funny when you pooped all over the bushel basket during our family photos. Daddy didn't find the humor and was frantic about all the apples being thrown away- including the ones that were no where near you.

Milestones and Other Events
November 2, 2013- First Birthday Party(Morgan) and Baby Shower(Crystal) to attend
November 9, 2013- First Family Photos
November 13, 2013- First smile
November 28, 2013- First Thanksgiving
December 3, 2013- First time to roll over at 2 month check up

Questioning this photo shoot

Definitely not liking the picture taking

Then Princess walks in and announces she's going to school.

Back to the picture taking. This face.

Daddy said you needed something to hold.

Instant comfort once you got your BF, Ellie

That mouth.

And Behind the Scenes....

All of us in one photo. I love Ava's face.

I don't know what to say, but I love this- the chaos in our living room- to
Ava walking around her brother- to Will and his 2 Month Shoot.
Love.

Because one picture taking device is never enough.

Thanksgiving 2013

This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for. We have means to provide for our family, a roof over our heads, food in our bellies, and the list goes on.

But what I am most thankful for is our precious and newest addition to our family, Will.

My Blessing

Our Family

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving, in our home, with my Dad and his wife, my father in law, my sister and her husband, and my sweet niece.

This was a special Thanksgiving since it was the first in many years

that both my sister and I were with my Dad.

Pamela, Arnold, and myself were up at 6 am to see 'Arnold the Turkey'

off in his "Death after Death," as said by Pamela.

Pamela and I spent the morning cooking and prepping for our feast.

The Turkey

Homemade Apple Pie

After dinner we watched football and enjoyed our time spent together.

It was a simple, but rich Thanksgiving.

The Menu:

Appetizers: Chips with Salsa and Black Bean Corn Dip & Deviled Eggs

Main: Turkey and Gravy, Apple Pecan Dressing, Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce, Mashed Potatoes,
Broccoli and Tomato Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Salad, & Hawaiian Rolls

Deserts: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Fruit Pie (Brought by Arnold's Dad), Fresh Whipped Cream

I LOVE this silly girl!

Friday, November 22, 2013

William 1 Month

My sweet boy. I have fallen hard. So hard in love with you. Don't all girls fall in love hard? Mommas are no exception. You stole my heart and I don't want you to ever let it go. You are so beautiful. I can't stop staring. Your lips. Your fingers. The way your little mouth moves when you are sleeping. You are so quiet. You don't have a real cry. You grunt. And occasionally call out. But no real cry. You are very laid back and easy going. Daddy calls you 'Hiccup.' Once you start hiccuping, it's like you can't stop. Ava loves you. Really loves you. You have fit into our family so well. There was no adjusting- it's like you just slipped in because you were always meant to be here with us and we were just waiting for you. You have brought us nothing but joy and we are so blessed that you are ours. This is just the beginning!

Length: 22 inches. 21 inches at 2 weeks
Weight: 10 pounds, 5 ounces. 8 pounds, 10 (?) ounces at 2 weeks.
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Dark Blue

Feeding: Breastmilk. You had a little formula in the nursery at the hospital. Daddy tried to give you a bottle one night, so Mommy could sleep. You and I have been doing amazingly well with breastfeeding. No problems latching. No problems with supply. Everything has been perfect!

Diapers: Newborns from 10/2-10/27. Currently size 1.

Clothing: I squeezed you into a newborn onesie one last time on November 1st. And by squeezed, I mean you were a stuffed sausage. Currently 0-3 months.

Daily Routine: Sleepy Newborn Phase. Sleep, Eat, Diaper Change. Repeat.

Things You Do: You are so strong. Your head control is so advanced. That was nice when your sister
scooped you out of the swing and carried you across the living room at 2 weeks old. No floppy head for you! You are very alert. Your doctor has even commented that you are so alert and that you are going to be a very smart boy!

Sweet Moments: The first time you stared into my eyes. Like really stared. You stole my heart. Seeing all the sweet moments between you and Ava is so special. From holding hands, to her giving you little kisses, to her putting blankets on you when I am not around. She loves you. I want nothing more than this to be the beginning of a special relationship the two of you will have.

Favorite Toy: Ava has introduced you to your elephant. He doesn't have a name yet and there's a good chance your sister has stolen him. You enjoy your swing. We've started tummy time.

Funny Moments: Ava carrying you across the living room was funny after the fact. Mommy thought she was going to have a heart attack.

Milestones and Other Events
October 2, 2013: You entered the world at 4:21 am.
October 4, 2013: We brought you home from the hospital.
October 7, 2013: First Doctors Appointment
October 8, 2013: First Bath at home.
October 9, 2013: Your circumcision.
October 17, 2013: 2 week appointment
October 22, 2013: First Tummy Time. First bath in the puj tub.
October 29, 2013: Newborn Screening.
October 31, 2013: First Halloween.
November 2, 2013: Attended your first birthday party and baby shower.

Halloween 2013

Halloween was very simple this year. Ava was a Super Hero! Captain America's Daughter to be exact. This was accidentally decided. I ordered the costume and didn't pay attention to who the super hero was. Ava loved it of course! Her favorite part of the costume was the cape. She ditched the mask for Trick or Treating. Will wore his Boo onesie and a caterpillar hat for some pictures, but he ditched the hat for Trick or Treating. He's so young that I didn't get him an actual costume this year. I took Ava and Will Trick or Treating and Arnold stayed home to pass out candy. Ava was so sweet saying 'Trick or Treat' and 'Happy Halloween' and 'Thank you' to all the people who passed candy out.

Happy Big Sis

Super Hero Pose

My Hungry Caterpillar

Ava pushed herself into this photo.

I love the "realness" in this photo. baby. girl. dog.

And this was the last time I painted his face.....

Prior to Trick or Treating, while I was making dinner I caught Ava moving all the candy from the candy bowl to her Halloween bucket. I asked her what she was doing and she says, "Mommy, I'm cleaning up this mess." Well, Momma just cleaned up the Halloween mess and Ava is waking up to a lot less candy!