New addition

In March we welcomed new baby boy to the family. We kept baby's gender a surprise, and everyone except for Grandpa Y thought we were having a girl. Even at the very last minute, the OB said she saw a lot of hair so she's also betting it's a girl. When the little one came out and the doctor said "It's a boy!" everyone was surprised and laughed with joy. We've decided his code name will now be "HMC". More on that later.

Jr and DT came to the hospital to visit the following day, and both were so excited to meet their new little brother. Ever since he found out that a new baby was coming, he voiced his preference for wanting a little sister, "because I already have a brother". We tried to prep him beforehand that the baby could still be a boy. He didn't really understand why we couldn't just pick the gender and would say, "but I want a sister." We were a little worried about what Jr would feel once he found out that he has another brother, but thankfully Jr is really attached to HMC. Jr will always come over to give his baby bro a kiss and say "Love ya, Buddy!" DT too will try to kiss him wherever he can, saying "He's so cute!"

DT is very much a little boy now. He can speak much better so that strangers can understand almost everything he says. He and Jr are having full conversations (as much as little boys can have). Not too long ago they were working on a coloring page together. Jr was coloring while DT was picking out the colors. Mommy was eavesdropping and overheard DT complaining, "Don't go out of the lines." Jr retorted, "I'm doing the best that I can!"

We stopped going to Gymboree a few months ago. It was just too busy on the weekends. Both Jr and DT are still going strong with swimming lessons though. Jr is in level 3 and can swim several laps. DT is still in the toddler class but earned his level 1 ribbon a few months ago. He loves the water and gets so excited once he's in the pool.

So HMC means "Hot mess C" because this little guy has trouble keeping his milk down after eating. We basically need to do a full load of baby laundry every day. Despite this, he is still growing like a champ. He was born the smallest of the 3 at 6 lbs 8 oz. By his 2 week appointment he had gained a full pound. At 7 weeks old now, he is starting to coo and smile a little. He especially loves lying on his changing table and kicking his legs. So far we think he's the most relaxed baby of our 3 boys.