The Giant and his Little Bean

Before I had kids, I never thought I would be one to dress my kids exactly the same. However, when I found out I was having another boy, something clicked inside my brain and the need and desire to dress my boys exactly the same became so overwhelmingly apparent. I have made a deal with myself that I would only dress them the same on holidays and special occasions...and bedtime (sometimes). So, without further adeau...here is the first photos of the boys wearing the same "jimmy jams". I am TOTALLY sure that when they are 25 they will look back at these photos with complete appreciation for their mother and they will NOT try to burn them in embarrassment! ;)

And for real...was Nathan EVER as little as Sammy? Goodness, he looks like a giant in comparison! When the heck did he get so...BIG?

(And for the record, he does look like he is about ready to elbow Sambo in the face, I assure you he was not and is actually very gentle and loving towards his little bro)

Brotherly Love

As I am sure I expressed on many occasions, one of my biggest fears in having another child was how Nathan would react and behave towards the new little one (and to me). Well, now that Samuel has been here a few weeks (already???), I have something to report!

Nathan has done extremely well. My apprehension and fear of the unknown is, so far, proving to be just that...fear of the unknown. Nathan LOVES his little brother, and takes the opportunity to tell everyone that, many times a day. He doesn't seem too bothered by a new addition...though he has grown completely attached to me (which I hear is normal). After all, his world has been completely turned upside down with a new baby, not to mention the Ice Storm that kicked us out of our house for a few days. Along with all that, I have found it a little difficult to be super strict on Nathan's schedule (not that I was the Nazi-scheduler before Samuel arrived, but he did have a definite nap time and bedtime...for the most part. Both of which have gotten later and later since Sam has arrived.). As a result I think Nathan does feel a little displaced and insecure about all the changes. Time is the only remedy as we all try to figure out our new normal.

Brotherly love at its finest...here is Nathan "petting" Samuel, as he does many times a day. VERY gently though.

And of course, the photo you all have been waiting for:

Brotherly Kisses.