Thumb Sucker

To suck the thumb or not to suck the thumb?  That is the question.  Heber has recently figured out that he can suck his thumb.  It's cute to watch him put his thumb in his mouth and then practically grab his face with his remaining fingers.  But the question I have is whether I should let him get used to sucking his thumb?  I think I would prefer the pacifier over a thumb because a pacifier can be weened from and then tossed where a thumb cannot.  It's kind of attached and can't be tossed away.  As it is, he still prefers a pacifier, but will calm himself with his thumb if he can get it to his mouth.  Meaning, I really don't have much to worry about now, right?  Either way, who knows what will happen.  Eliza only occasionally sucked her thumb, obviously prefering the pacifier.  Maybe Heber will be the same way.  And then again, maybe not.  I guess we'll see what he decides.  Choose the pacifier!

My Nutty Kids

Sometimes I wonder about my kids, including Scott!  Just kidding.  Eliza is one strange little girl sometimes and it can be quite entertaining.  The other day Scott's mom and I were sitting at the kitchen table talking.  Eliza decided to entertain herself by using her unusual organizing skills.  Her object of choice?  The refridgerator! 

Yes, she decided to move everything around and stick bottles into drawers and pull the produce out of the bins and move them elsewhere.  I can't tell you exactly how she was trying to organize.  All I know is that she was trying to shove as much stuff into the drawers as she could.  I was having too much fun watching her engrosed in rearranging the fridge that I just had to let her go.  A week later, I still haven't reorganized it yet.  Oh well.

Heber is still as cute as can be.  He just went in for his two month check up and he did really well, despite the five shots he got.  Poor kid.  He was pretty cranky all day yesterday, to say the least.  Luckily, today he is back to his old self.  He weighed in at 12 pounds.  Good grief!  They marked the table to see how long he is but the doc forgot to actually measure that so I did those at home.  He is now 21 inches long.  That's my boy!  Healthy and strong.  That's all I could ask for.  I did feel kind of bad for the med student who came to check him out.  The pour guy introduced himself and then informed me that it has been a couple of months since he has had pediatrics.  He looked a little lost, but I'm not worried about Heber and the doc came in after and checked him out.  No worries.  Just hope the med student gets a little more comfortable and I think he'll do just fine.

For as much of a handful these two can be, they really are good kids.  Even Eliza is a little angel, that is when she isn't loving her brother to death (literally), talking back and trying to be the adult.  She is a big help.  Can't wait for her to get out of her current phase, but that just brings on another one which could be better or worse.  Oh well.  Batten down the hatches and prepare for one exciting ride!

Happy New Year

Well, Christmas was a ton of fun. We were lucky to have Scott home with us. He was supposed to snow plow, but the weather turned out to be nice so he got to stay home. Eliza had a blast opening up her presents and she ended up with a pretty good haul this year. Heber just slept the whole time. Too cute.

Eliza and her gifts

Then, both of our families came out for Heber's baby blessing. We had a very full house, but it was so worth it. Eliza loved playing with all of her many uncles and with her grandparents. I have enjoyed it too because I got to have help with Eliza. It's not easy keeping up with her amazing energy level, but I wouldn't have her any other way.

Heber's baby blessing

All the family is here

Eliza and Uncles sledding in the backyard

It's fun to watch Eliza with Heber. She can be a little rough in her loving, but I think she's learning. Just have to keep an eye on her and reign her in sometimes, but other than that, I think she's doing alright. Hope you all had a wonderful New Years!