It's a Merry Christmas!

Nothing, not even 2 under-the-weather little boys, can put a damper on Christmas!! What a fabulous day!

Stubborn.

Have you ever tried reasoning with a 2-year old? I have, and can I just say that it is nearly impossible?! Maybe it's just me. But for all of you seasoned, wise, and ever-patient parents out there...here are a couple questions:

1- How do you explain to a 2-year old that he must wear his shoes outside in 30 degree, windy Ohio weather without him breaking down and waking up neighbors as you drag him into your apartment building and down the hall?

2- How do you politely explain to a 2-year that he cannot bathe and sleep in his button-down church shirt without eventually giving in and peeling the shirt off of him the next morning?

3- How do you make a 2-year old eat his dinner without making Dad crawl under the table to catch him in his attempt to escape another apparently disgusting meal made by Mom? (fyi...don't make him sit at the table until he decides to try just one bite because he'll sit there and sit there... for well over 45 minutes)

4- And most importantly, how do you NOT laugh when situations such as these arise?

*We are quickly learning that two year-olds are hilarious, emotional, fun, sweet, tender-hearted, and exhausting!

One Month Old!

Max Jensen hit the 1-month marker today...which is just crazy! I have no idea where the time has gone. He continues to be such a sweet baby...really, Max is an angel. He loves to snuggle, and I am taking full advantage of this snuggle stage because it will be gone before I know it. He loves to listen to Sam chatter all day long and perks right up when he hears his big brother. And thankfully Max continues to be VERY patient while Sam works on being gentle!
The transition from 1 to 2 kids has not been completely smooth and easy. It's definitely a challenge! I'm slowly learning how to handle it all. Here are a few things I've learned over the past few weeks:

1) I can put off going to the bathroom longer than I ever thought possible
2) Getting showered everyday has become a major accomplishment
3) Changing 8+ poopy diapers in a day is nothin'
4) Carrying a tantrum-throwing 2-year old, a diaper bag, and a newborn in a carseat is also nothin'
5) My laundry basket fills up every time I turn around
6) I use the words "be soft" and "be gentle" at least 2,578 times a day

Life is good and I'm enjoying learning so many new things!

Anyway...I had to laugh when I got this video of Max today...because I have almost the exact same video of Sam when he was a month old! Enjoy, and listen carefully!

ps...do you think Sam and Max look alike?


Untitled from docktercrew on Vimeo.


Untitled from docktercrew on Vimeo.