FIVE WEEKS AS A FOURSOME

We're all doing well. The boys are happy and getting along for the most part. Jamie is such a sweetheart, sleeps well and barely complains. He still gets up between once and twice a night, but we expect that to change as he puts on more weight. I'm heading to my parent's house next week with the boys and Scott's joining us on Friday, so it might be a while before I post more pictures. In the meanwhile, here are some pictures from a HOT afternoon at the park with friends so, in Graham's words, "Jamie could stay with Aunt Kayce and Mommy and Grahamy could play."
At least the tunnel slides offered some shade from the scorching heat...
My friend Kayce, her daughter Katherine (almost 8-months) and her niece Kinsley. Ironically, I remember the night Kinsley was born and the day her brother Kip was born (since I was babysitting Kinsley at the time).
What a little stud! He's still swimming in some of Grahamy's clothes, but he's starting to grow those cheeks!!!

As Grahamy says, "Mommy's big boy and little boy."
This is Graham's second wasp sting in a couple weeks and this is after I pinned him down and forced Benadryl into him (per the pediatrician's instructions). The first sting barely registered and since we have a bee allergy in my family, we're now going to be extra cautious outside.


Enough pictures!!!
Jamie is such a sweet baby! He started smiling a couple weeks ago and just can't stop...
Aunt Melissa stopped by when she was in town this past weekend and stayed through a nap, a feeding and a marathon burp session. It was wonderful spending time with her!

A lot to update since the last post and not a lot of time. We are all sleeping a lot more now that we have solved the mystery of Jamie's gassy tummy. He is still a poky eater, but he is once again a sweet, content little guy. Graham is showing more and more interest in his little brother, as demonstrated in the above picture (his first attempt to actually hold Jamie). Jamie's 1-month apt. was this past Friday and he weighed in at 9 lbs. and 4 oz. and measured at 21 inches. He is about the size Graham was at 2-weeks, and is falling at about the 25%, but he was born small and has plenty of time to catch up with his brother.
Out of focus, but I like it because it's before Graham becomes aware of the camera and has time to establish his playboy smile...
Again out of focus (no flash for those little eyes), but I'm trying to take pictures of him with his eyes open...


Graham playing his drums along with Paul Simon...


Grahamy playing his drums under Blankie...
A sweaty Grahamy (we had been playing basketball outside earlier) showing off his magnet tower... Jamie's sleeping on the floor behind him...

Who claims this nose? Who claims the chin?

My two little monkeys!!!

BABY FOR SALE

JUST KIDDING!!!

But, our sweet, mild-mannered, sleepy little Jamie turned into a raging, screaming, monster a few days ago. We ended up dragging our beloved pediatrician into the office for a consult on Saturday morning, only to discover that Jamie has been suffering from a gassy tummy, mainly caused by a poor suck and latch. Thankfully, the nonstop screaming has subsided, though we are still suffering periods of inconsolable shrieks. Graham's solution: We all hide under his Blankie until the crying stops. Unbelievably, he has retained his sense of humor throughout this trying period and he has coped well with this added stress.

The Grahamymobile -- part plane, part train, part car and part helicopter...

So sweet!!!
Grahamy and Jamie having a conversation after our morning walk...

Grahamy showing off his two Grahamy buttons...

Daddy burping both boys...

Graham in front of his two floor puzzles...

These days, Graham insists on picking out his own clothes... Obviously, I pick my battles... So, expect some interesting outfits in the days to come!!!

THREE WEEKS AND A LATE INTRODUCTION

As I began posting these pictures, I realized that I never formally introduced the newest member of our family. So, now that three weeks have passed and we are officially on our own (without Nana, Papa, Grandma or Grandpa), let me introduce James Michael Mellon. We call him Jamie or Baby Roo. He was a peanut at birth (6 lbs. 11 oz. and 19 in.), but he is growing like a champ and was weighed today at 8 lbs. 10 oz. Unlike Graham, who was born with a tuft of dark hair, he's blond. But now that he's starting to fatten up, he definitely looks more and more like his big brother. Graham checks on him throughout the day, pats him on the head when he fusses and tells him good-night. Without a doubt, Baby Jamie Roo is part of the Mellon family!
Pictures of the boys at Dad's kickball game...
Dad in the background...




Grahamy helping with Jamie's first bath...