Grandma & Grandpa Porter Visit Recap

Here is a little (overdue) recap from when Grandma and Grandpa Porter were here to help with Vivian's arrival.

No surprise, it was a very busy visit since they arrived on Saturday afternoon and Vivian was born on Monday morning. During the week and a half that they were here, we (or they in some cases) went house hunting, fixed stuff around the house, watched Jackson while we were at the hospital for two nights, went to Milburn Orchards, went to the Blue Rocks game, went to the "secret" duPont gardens by our house, went to Vivian's first photo shoot, went shopping, slept (a little), went to the playground, went to the parking lot so Jackson could ride his Hot Wheel.....and probably other things that I'm forgetting because I was in a post-baby fog.  We couldn't have done it without their help!

The proud grandparents

Vivian getting her first bottle

Grandma probably telling Vivian how much she reminds her of mommy

Bath time

Riding tractor at Milburn Orchards

At the gardens

At the Blue Rocks game

Grandma, Mommy & Viv

Soccer Saturdays

Jackson started instructional soccer a couple of weeks ago through the Delaware Rush league.  It's probably my favorite "class" that he's done so far - we all get outside, he really seems to like it and has made some new friends, and there it's pretty funny to watch a bunch of 3 and 4 year olds run around the field being told not to use their hands.  He has the full outfit - cleats, shin guards, umbro shorts and the "team" t-shirt with annoyingly large Chevy and Adidas logos.  He is definitely his father's son though - he doesn't really do what the coaches tell him to (e.g., put your head on the ball) and instead prefers kicking the ball and playing rough with his friend Darren.  

1 month update

Weight: 10 lbs 6 oz (90th percentile)

Length: 20.5 inches (75th percentile)

Visitors: Grandma and Grandpa Porter for a week and a half, Grandma Honey for a 5 days, Phil for the day

Sleeping/eating patterns: I have been awake a lot more in the past couple of weeks and have developed a sleeping pattern at night, generally going to sleep around 9, and then eating at midnight, 3 am, 5 am and 7 am.  So, while I'm definitely not sleeping through the night, I'm at least on a schedule.  I'm also a good eater, generally eating every 2 - 4 hours.  

My Likes: Eating, pooping, repeat.  I love to kick my legs a lot and mommy has found me in a different part of the cradle than where she put me.  I also like to be carried on the front of mommy's chest when she walks down the street to get coffee.  And I like when brother Jackson and daddy tickle me. 

My Dislikes: Not being held when I know there are people available to hold me.  What is the problem with you people?  When those same people try to stick a paci in my mouth - I pretend to gag if I don't want it.  And what is with the Dr poking and prodding me?

Other milestones: First cold that only lasted a couple of days.  

Trips: None and I haven't even gotten to go to Target yet! Momma says she doesn't want to buy any more stuff that we are going to have to move to the new house.  I also have an appointment on Saturday to get my passport.  Word on the street is that I'm going to Paris in November to meet my new sidekick Vox.  

Looking forward to in the next month: Moving to my new house at the end of October where I actually have my own PINK bedroom and going for more walks once mommy feels better.  Meeting cousin Vox on Skype!

Want to compare me to my brother at this age?  Click here.

Jackson at one month old