We survived the first 2 weeks!

Well, we survived the first two weeks as a family of 5 (yes, Baylor our 4 legged pooch is a part of our fam). What I had prepared myself for, was not reality! I prepared for the zombie like state...no sleep, exhaustion, low tolerance for attitudes, and a wrecked household. NOT AT ALL what it has been like. Having two munchkins under two has been a blast! Of course it helps that Caelin already sleeps two-4 hr stints at night and Cade sleeps his usual 10 hours...but it has been relaxing and a great bonding time for our family. We have had no real plans each day and enjoy being lazy and all spending time with each other. Praise God for times like this! Over the last 2 weeks, Cade has adjusted well to his sister and has shared the spotlight well. We make sure Caelin still has little "surprises" for him (stickers, cookies, and little dollar items) every now and then and he gives her kisses on his own. He loves to announce "Caelin crying Mommy Daddy," even if she barely whimpers. He has even tried to share his food a few times. Car rides are interesting as we still have to make sure our loving lil Cade doesn't poke her in the eye while inspecting her face. He also likes to pat his head and say, "Cade is big and Caelin is little." We are so proud of Cade, what a smart and loving lil boy! Caelin has also gone through multiple photo shoots, losing our umbilical cord, first bath (see earlier post), first outing to Gam-ee/Gramp-ee's for dinner last week, playing in the bouncer, swinging in the swing, playing with big brother, LOTS of books with Cade, playing in back yard (on the few cloudy days), and our 2 week doc apt today! Stats from her apt are below, she is one petite angel (despite what she looked like while in Mommy's belly).

2 week stats for Caelin:
Weight = 7lbs, 10 oz. (26%)
Length = 20 inches (36%)
Head Circumference = 14.2 inches

Mommy and Daddy have also managed to not only get sleep, but still have movie nights, snuggle in bed watching TV, go to Starbucks for treats (even if in the drive thru), and our first "dinner date"/outing with Caelin to Lupe Tortillas. I must say, this segment of our marriage has been one of the most exciting. This is where I notice EVEN MORE what kind of a loving and wonderful father Charles is. I have so many favorite memories with Charles, but there is nothing like the times when I see him loving on our kids.

Thank you God for the beautiful past two weeks. The miracle of life ad all the beauty that has come with Caelin, Cade, and being a family...your love is so great.

Colossians 1:9-10 "So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better."