Christmas 2010

Despite the fact that daddy was gone...I think the boys liked their Christmas gifts...And, as always, loved watching Sesame Street videos together:) (I'm afraid Noah already has a bad TV addiction:()

Merry Christmas Eve from the Kasparian Boyz

Christmas Came Early tonight!

It's way past my bedtime:), but I had to make note of tonight's big event. Noah went to bed for the first time since birth without crying the moment I put him down or soon after! I was so glad that I also had someone here to share the excitement with, "Uncle Phil". He has once again been such a saving grace while Clint has been out of town. Tonight we enjoyed amazing Chinese food together while watching the Steelers win a game...such a perfect evening for not having my poor-hard-working husband around!

My Adventurer

3 Months

Our little man turned 3 Months yesterday. Despite sharing a cold with his big brother, he is still full of smiles and spirit. It is so amazing to watch these two grow together and individually. Noah is our joyful soul, while Chris is the adventurer!

Daddy's Back!

This is how happy both boys were to have their daddy home...Also, a trip to the zoo helped:) Yesterday we spent most of the day at the LA zoo. It was so fun watching Chris discover all the animals and I know Noah loved all the action too. I always say fresh air is the best medicine for kids and yesterday didn't disappoint. Last night Noah went down for the first time without waking up crying soon after and slept almost 9 hours! I guess we need to go to the zoo every day:)

Today, Chris had his 1 year check-up and was very brave like his little bro. So his STATS...22 pounds and 31 3/4 inches tall! He unfortunately has an iron deficiency so we will be supplementing that soon, but besides that all was healthy! Oh yeah, and he chipped his front tooth the other day when he crashed into the coffee table and didn't even shed a tear. Communication with Chris is getting easier every day now. It's amazing how much these little guys understand! I now ask him every night if he is ready for bed and when ready he shakes his head yes and heads for his room, how great is that! I love you so much BIG little man:)

2 months

The STATS are in...14 pounds...23 3/4 inches!!!...Noah was brave yesterday at his two-month check-up only crying once after receiving two shots. He is growing so fast! Not looking forward to Wednesday, I've been avoiding Christopher's 1-year check-up because of how much more aware now he will be of the shots:( Stats soon for Big Bro...

Best Buds

"It's Not Easy Being Green"

I'm so glad that I got Chris this costume for Halloween and that we had several parties this year that he wore it to. If I could I would have him wear this costume everyday...The cutest Kermie ever, if I may say so!

Halloween 2010

I think you will see from the pics below that we had a lot of fun in our neighborhood this past Hallow's Eve!

2 Months

I'm a few days behind, but I figured I better post something soon before another month passes! Time is and isn't flying by quickly. There are days where I look at the clock constantly counting the hours down before both boys' bedtime. Then there are days where I look at both of them and think to myself based on their sizes "Where have the days gone!"

I have yet to take both boys for their pediatrician check-ups, but I will deliver weight and size info as soon as I manage to arrange their appointments. For now, here's an update on our Little Noah...who isn't so little anymore:

He's HUGE!!! Loves to eat like his big bro. Has the greatest smile in the world! Starting to really check-out his big bro like the picture below and often finds him funny. Loves to be held all the time. Sorry Mr. Noah that I had to start sleep training you early:(. Although he cries almost every time I put him down from sleep in my arms, he falls to sleep soon after and still wakes with a smile:)

A quick note about Chris...He now gives kisses on the lips and often gives his little bro several which is the cutest thing ever! He also brings snacks, blankets, and his sippy cup to Noah. On the flip side, he often squeezes poor Noah's feet for some reason which brings little tears to his eyes when mama can't stop the process soon enough.

Each day has its' ups n downs, but one things is for certain, we are soooooo lucky to have such healthy-sweet boys!

Agent Time?

The other night Chris got his first taste of show business filling in as background for the feature daddy is currently working on, and I believe he LOVED it...See what you think...

Here's daddy looking on as his son manages to find the center of the action

Doing what he does best, Dancing!

Yes, we have some teeth coming in

Some Bean Bag play with our buddy Penny Chamberlain

Pumpkin Time!

Last weekend the whole family heading out to Saugus for a day of Harvest Fun at Lombardi Ranch, a family ran pumpkin patch with lots of extras. As you can see below, Chris had a lot of fun picking out his first pumpkin...

Daddy Daycare

Clint gave Noah & I a much needed break from big bro yesterday and took Christopher to work with him. This is how Daddy kept little man under wraps:) No, Chris had a great time and Noah finally got Mama all to himself for a day.

Rollercoaster

Today was a great day! Not a perfect day, but a day where I didn't go shopping while the babysitter was here and contemplate never returning home:) Yesterday was such a day. I had not had decent sleep in over a week's time and it was definitely catching up with me. Even though we had our amazing Rachel here and I tried taking two naps, I was so tired I couldn't settle. After a very frank text to my husband, mama got a night of Ambien sleep out in the studio. Yes, this is what the times have come to! I know it sounds dramatic, but remember my company these days:) The fact that I'm eating dinner before 10pm and posting this blog is a major accomplishment tonight. (And, really forgive my spelling and grammar these days, my brain is mush!)

Below, the boyz chillin outside...

Bear Hug

Christopher has now mastered the art of climbing up on the couch and leather chair. Bear for some reason is now allowing Chris to hug him, not without a snarl or two:)

Super Powers or an Old Soul trying to tell us something?

I think it is the latter of the two. Noah has already turned himself over from his stomach to his back during tummy time. Are we in trouble or what? I wouldn't believe it if it wasn't for the fact that it happened right before my eyes, twice! I also have three witnesses now! At two weeks Noah turned himself over for the first time in front of my mom and myself. I thought maybe a freak incident, but no, just yesterday Noah did it again in front of my good friend Susie and Clint. For many reasons I have thought this little guy to have an old soul but now I'm convinced! I think this is his way of letting us know that he comes already equipped with many capabilities so..."Just chill out about the tummy time and let me take in my new life by lying on my back which I prefer":)

Brotherly Love?

Poor Christopher has been having a heck of a time adjusting to mama's attention to new baby bro. An ear infection that wont go away doesn't help! There have been some tender moments between boys, but my days lately have been filled with a lot of tears...mostly coming from Chris:( Luckily help has come in the form of Rachel, an amazing new babysitter that has allowed Chris to have some much needed "mommy & me" time together again. The weather has been rainy so the pics below are from a recent mall outing and a quick jaunt in the backyard. Ah, to see him smile again...

One Month, here we are again...

I can't believe our little Noah is already one month old today! He really isn't little anymore! As of last week he was already 9 pounds 4 ounces. He, like Christopher, LOVES to eat! So, I'm sure you can understand why it has been a while since I've posted anything...Just in case you can't understand let me give you some insight...Two babies under a year apart = a major juggling act! I now feel like I'm in boot camp for a gigantic circus act. Both boys have already master the act of crying at the same time, or should I say "screaming". Did I mention yet that Chris still has a darn ear infection that his last round of antibiotics did not attack! So, now big brother is on some stronger antibiotics that I pray take action quickly. Noah is having some stomach/sleep issues at night that we are working on. Christopher luckily still puts himself to sleep and sleeps all night even through little one's cries. Christopher also quickly took to his sippy cup with whole milk so I'm at least only doing bottles for one kid, I'm saying my prayers this continues...

Although in one day you can experience everything from a dead car battery, a flat stroller tire, a freaked out dog from thunder, and two babies screaming...I'm amazed how you can go from feeling like the worst mother ever to the luckiest person in the world! I'm also amazed at how I'm still functioning on such little sleep. Truth be told, I'm very happy to report that starting next week I will have help two days a week! I know this is going to be the best thing for me and the boys, mama needs her sanity:)

Here are some recent pics...Noah is an old soul with the sweetest smiles. Poor Christopher is suffering from some jealousy, but luckily I can still manage to get a giggle out of him. The last pic is of Chris hugging Noah. There have been a lot of sweet moments already with these two, as well as some frightening ones:) Oh boy do I have a lot of training ahead:)

Anniversary

6 years...2 beautiful baby boys later...We actually made it out for a fun Anniversary brunch at Castaways today. We are very blessed!

Happy 1st Birthday My Baby Boy!

Better late than never...Baby Noah ended up coming home from the NICU on Chris' 1st Birthday. Although Mama & Papa were very tired, we were very excited to have our entire family home to celebrate the birth day of our first baby boy Christopher Anthony. A couple of our close neighbors that are like family came to celebrate with us. The evening was perfect. Our very talented neighbor, Auntie Cindy, made Chris another amazing birthday cake. Chris had so much fun! I still can't believe my baby is one!