Week 8 Update

COOPER:

I cannot believe that Cooper is already eight weeks old today.  I feel that we are starting to see signs of a routine, which is nice.  I am happy to report that for the most part he is getting at least a 4 hour stretch of sleep (at least on the first leg) at night and in his crib to top it all off.  He has become more alert to his surroundings and warms our hearts with lots of smiles and coos.  

Likes:  Mason, kisses, musical animals, pacifier, mirrors, baths 

Dislikes:  Car Seat (this has been the hardest part since we plan any outings around his naps so that we don't have a screaming baby in the car or at our destination), being overtired, dirty diapers

MASON:

Mason is still adjusting to being a big brother and not being able to do things right now, but is getting used to it.  He does really well with Cooper and it is so cute to watch them interact. Surprisingly, in the last 4 weeks we have seen great progress in 2 of our biggest challenges:  potty training and sleeping in our own bed.  Although we still have a couple of accidents now and then, Mason has been wearing only underwear during the day for the last two weeks.  He is quite proud of himself and his potty successes, which usually results in a call to Daddy afterschool to say things like "Daddy, I went poop on the potty at school" (oh how our conversations in life have changed).  Also in the last couple of weeks, we have not been joined by Mason in the middle of the night, which marks the longest stretch that we have had a kid-free bed in the last 3 1/2 years.

Likes:  Playing baseball outside, Mario Kart Wii, sunglasses, PBS Kids shows, making new friends

Mason has become quite the ladies man.  At our trip to the zoo this week, he made friends with another little girl at the zoo park.  It is so cute to watch him interact with other kids.

Dislikes:  Being told "wait until Daddy gets home"