John at 2 Weeks!

Here are a few of John's 2 weeks pictures. I have lots more- but didn't put them all on. Anyway where do I begin???? I know it's been a while- you can guess that I'm very busy at this point. We are settled now and things are going great. John is doing great as well. However.... he is giving us a hard time. He seems to be a bit fussy and cries a lot. We hope it goes away with age, so we'll see. He is growing and is even much bigger than these pictures. His 2 month appointment is August 23rd. So I will be anxiously waiting to see how much he weighs. Grace is doing good too. She is still very jealous- but I am hoping that will go away as well. So.... Grace is starting school next week. It was a tough decision (on my part) but it's something that I know will help her and give her something to do. She will go to a Montessori School for a few hours in the morning 3 or 4 times a week. See in Boston we had at least 2 play dates a week, church twice a week, and with her being the only child- we could just do more. Now it's nothing. I know she is getting board and misses being around kids. We will go to the park or mall and she will run up to kids to play. So I know school will give her some friends and time away from her crying brother. BUT- I do get sad when I think about it. I know it's not a long time- but the first day I am sure I will be a mess. I am excited to be with John alone though. I feel that Grace still takes up most of my time- so this will be good to bond with him. Oh yes- and to get some errands ran and all that!!! Everyone knows it's a lot easier with one than two. So I will keep everyone posted. Now for Adeyiza... he goes back to work on Monday. I (we) are going to miss him so much. It's been so nice to have him off for the month. I still don't know how I'm going to do all this without him. But I guess most people do, so I will have to remember that!!! That's about it for now. I will try to post more frequently. I do have some more pictures on my camera that I haven't downloaded yet... but I will soon!! OK good night!

Where John goes..... Grace follows!!

Grace loves to do whatever John is doing. It's pretty cute!!!

Baby John

John is doing great. Doesn't he look big? I bet he's gained at least another pound or so. His 2 month appointment is next month. Grace still has her jealous moments. We are working on that. The past 3 days have been hard for her. I am so thankful Adeyiza has this month off. He's been a huge help and I will miss him when he's back to work. However - I am glad he's had a taste of being a stay at home daddy. Most men don't get a whole month off- he realizes just how hard (but good) it is. Anyway- I'll post more pictures later. I just had to get John on here!!

Just daddy and the kids!!!

Just the three of them!!

Big Sister

This was today. We were getting ready to go to the park. It's been so nice out. I love MI weather!!!

I am 1 Month Old Today!!!

Today John is 1 month old. Can you believe it???? He is doing good. It's been very crazy busy though. I know mom and dad are probably still tired from all of us. We sure do appreciate all they've done and keep doing for us. My mom, kids, and I left Boston on the 29th. We left Adeyiza and dad to load up and move our stuff to Michigan. The kids and I stayed in MI for a week while Adeyiza got our condo set up for us. We all joined him on Monday this week. We have a cute 3 bedroom condo that Adeyiza had picked out. I knew he would do a great job. He has good taste:) We will be here for a year- and then get a house. Grace is doing well adjusting to her OWN room. I love that she can play and have all her toys with her. John is sleeping in our room and is doing well too. Of course some nights are not so good- but I guess we are still working on it. I am being spoiled though having Adeyiza home with me this month. I don't even know how I will manage with out him. Sometimes it's like having twins- but I know it will get easier when we settle and get on a routine. I love the location of our place. We have a really cute park across the street. Grace loves it!!! OK well they are BOTH sleeping- so before I miss my chance I need to shower. I will post summer pictures soon.

Papa did it!!

Papa chased Grace through the tunnel. She loved it !!! She laughed and laughed!!

Little John

I love this picture of John. He is changing by the day. He has another appointment this week. Last week he gained 3oz back from his birth weight. I am pretty sure he has gained at least 3 oz again, if not more. We shall see. OH and crunch time!!! I packed again today and will continue to until we leave. So many things to do these days. The days just fly by. I am soooo excited to move back to MI. I can't wait!!

Tickle Tickle

Grace is getting better day by day. Today she started rubbing his head. She will play with his toes and say, "Market......home.....wee wee wee". Which means she is playing this little piggy with him. She still has to sit by me when I feed- I would post a picture- but it's probably not appropriate. Ha ha. But it's cute!!

Tired?????

Perhaps I am over working Meme and Papa. I know it's a lot of work taking care of Grace and I guess me as well. BUT- I am feeling so much better and trying to help out more. I don't know what we are going to do with out them. It's been wonderful. We have less than a week until we move to MI. So excited- but yet a bit scared. I am just a bit nervous about flying with the two of them. Mom will be with me- so it should be ok. It's still hard flying with youngsters. We will manage I am sure!!!

Papa Time

Here is Papa with John. John loves to hear Papa sing to him. I can't wait until Papa takes John fishing like he does with my nephews. Soon enough Little John!!

Big Sister

Here is Grace and John playing together. Ok- not really. But things are getting better with Grace. She is still pretty jealous- but yesterday she did give John a kiss. She is starting to show more interest in a positive way. I put John on his tummy and Grace got down next to him and kept saying "baby". She even says John now. It's so cute. I am sure as time goes by she will learn to share mommy and love him!! Other than that, things are going great. Yes- much more work, but we are thankful to have Papa and Meme here to help us. I am feeling better each day. Still very painful- but it's getting better

Oh and John is 1 week old today. Can you believe it???????? It's already been a week.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Yesterday was Adeyiza's birthday. It was a great day. We got to spend it with him since he had it off. It was his last day off before returning to work today. Later that night we went out for dinner. I know.... I left John for an hour so soon. (ok well the restaurant is in our apartment building- just in case they needed us. So technically we didn't really leave- just went downstairs for an hour. I have yet to give John a bottle and don't plan to until he is much older.) It took me 3 months with Grace to leave for that long. Things change with kid 2. We needed a night alone and plus we have FREE sitters. (Grammy and Papa). So- it was a nice day for all of us.

Let me explain..........

Yes- this is John smiling with Grammy. Yes- he is in a pink blanket. My mom came out of the room and had him in a pink blanket. I about died. I said take that off!! But it was cute so I took a picture. Then.... this ended up being the cutest picture yet!! They are both smiling!! :)

Oh and I am still working on my boy supplies. Since I REALLY thought it was a girl, I didn't buy too much. So John will probably be in pink more than he wants!! Ha ha... it's ok though... he will never know!!!

John Adowoowa Momoh

He's here!!!! John entered the world at 8:40 AM on Thursday morning. Everything went great! He weighed 8.2 lbs and was 20 inches long. He was a screamer when he came out. I love that first cry. I couldn't believe it was a boy. I was shocked. I really thought it was a girl. He is doing great and is very healthy. He is a good eater and sleeper. I am slowly recovering and trying to rest in between him and Grace. C-sections are not fun.... very painful. But I am just thankful for a healthy baby boy- that's all that matters.

Now lets talk about Grace!!!!! She is acting very clingy and cries when I hold him, change him, and feed him. I hope she gets used to him quickly. I feel so bad sometimes and also torn between the two. BUT - I am doing everything I can to make her feel secure and comfortable all while doing what I can for John as well. Anyway- just wanted to catch everyone up on what's going on. I will post some CUTE pics soon!!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day !!! We love you.

Love- Grace and John

New Favorite Animal

Out with the "Bear" and in with the "Giraffe". Grace has a new favorite animal now. It's Melman the giraffe. She carries it around with her just as much as she did with the bear. At least this one isn't so big and bulky. Much easier to take to the store and other various places. :)

Grammy and Papa made it here tonight. We are so thankful they are here to help out while Lil Momoh enters the world. Tomorrow is a day to get everything done while we all anxiously wait. I am doing fine- and think I am ready.... well at least physically. I feel a lot of pressure and I do get contractions once in a while. Nothing consistent- just uncomfortable once in a while. OH and sleeping.... not happening. It's hard to sleep. Not only am I uncomfortable, but a bit excited/nervous/scared all wrapped in one. But- I would say I am more excited than anything. OK I will try to post pictures of Lil Momoh as soon as I can. I should be out of the hospital by Sunday. At least I hope so. They have a system for c-sections where you stay 4 nights 5 days- but my doctor said if I'm doing good then we'll see when I can leave!! OK that's all. Night Night!!