Not-So-Nap Time

So lately, Gabe has been very resistant to taking a nap. I am pretty sure that he thinks that he is missing out on some incredible fun Chris, Alex and I are having while he sleeps. Although he stays in his room (thank Goodness), he brings about every toy and book he can find to bed. Yesterday I counted 16 books in bed with him, and by his attitude, I am pretty sure that he didn't sleep a wink.
Today was pretty much the same thing, only at least I have evidence that he slept!

Cookie Time

So who wouldn't love to eat a cookie as big as your head.
FYI- I paid for this one for the next 2 hours.
(Thanks Ryan and Lauren)

You betcha they're brothers

One's just a little plumper than the other.

Gabe

Alex

They should sell dryers with cribs on top

Then I could get a nap while my clothes fluff and my baby is soothed. I should get a patent, because these things really work. Look how calm Alex is, considering he was screaming bloody murder just seconds before. Good thing I do a lot of laundry these days.

Brothers

Luckily, Gabe has taken to Alex very well. He always wants to hold, hug and kiss Alex. Although we need to remind him to be gentle, he is very sweet, speaking to Alex is the high pitched voice he usually reserves for kittens and puppies. Here are some of their first moments together.

Bath Time

Alex's first bath:
This bath went pretty much the same as Gabe's fist bath. Lots of screaming and a little peeing.

Alex's latest bath:
Ahhhh, much better.

Playing Catch Up

As it turns out, I had way more time to blog before I had a newborn. Go figure! It's amazing how the day can go so fast when you accomplish very little, so I will try to catch you up on a weeks worth of photos and events.
We spend lots of time nursing, cuddling and changing diapers. We are definitely getting used to each other, and Alex is getting over his frat boy schedule of sleeping all day and "partying" all night. He does have quite the appetite and is nearly back to his starting weight of 10 lbs.

Conversations with a Toddler

Gabe: Doin' Mommy?

Me: I'm feeding Baby Alex.

Gabe: Baby Alex drink a Boo Boo?

Me: Yes, honey.

Gabe: He hurt you?

Me: No, honey. Baby Alex gets milk from Mommy's Boo Boos.

Gabe: Ohhhh. I try it?

Me: Ummm no, honey. You have too many teeth.

Gabe: Okay, Mommy.

Baby Alex has arrived

I just wanted to let you all know that Baby Alex has finally arrived. Although he was a little later and MUCH bigger than expected, we are happy to be home and doing well.
Please enjoy the photos of our precious bundle of joy, as I will be spending the next week taking back all the pink clothes I purchased last month.

Stats:
Alexander Robert Flores
March 9, 2009 3:04 AM
10 lbs, 0 oz
21 inches

Last Chance

Well, I have a deadline. Dr. G has given me until Sunday morning to go into labor, or I will be induced. I have started dilating, so I am pleased with that news. As much as I don't want to be induced, I am really ready to be done being pregnant. And honestly, thinking back to college, I do much better on a deadline. I was always staying up late the night before a paper or test. So maybe this is a good sign.
On another note, look how pregnant (and tired) I am. Although the horizontal stripes aren't doing me any favors, I do feel as BIG as I look.