Wow, having 3 kids keeps a person pretty busy (cuddling, feeding, doing laundry, dishes, feeding, changing diapers, repeat, repeat, repeat). I have the desire to get on here and post, but it just takes too much effort when holding/feeding a baby that it just hasn't happened as often as I would like. I still haven't even gone back and finished my birth story, I really need (and want!) to get to that.
Cole is 6 weeks today. I can't believe how quickly these past 6 weeks have gone, especially compared to how slowly the 6 weeks before them seemed to take! Cole is such a nice little baby- so content. He rarely cries unless he wants to eat. He went 6.5 hours last night- went down around 10:30 pm and woke up around 5:00 am to eat (which seems pretty typical, but honestly, I don't seem to keep a close eye on the clock regularly). Sometimes he just eats on one side (yes, discomfort!) and then goes back to sleep until 7 or 8, eats again, and sleeps a little longer. He makes up for those longer stretches when he wakes up in the morning and just before he goes to sleep- seems like he wants to eat non-stop, but I am ok with that because I would much prefer feeding him all day if it means I get a nice uninterrupted stretch at night. Cole usually sleeps on his back (the first of my 3 kids who doesn't seem to mind!) in the bassinet in our room. In fact, I just noticed a spot in his hair on the back of his head that might be slightly rubbed off, thank-you back sleeping.
Cole is holding his head up on his own pretty well now. He has an adorable little smile, though I've yet to see him smile responsively at me- he just kinda smiles off in his own little world. I took out a few of Caiden's 3-6 month 1 piece outfits and a couple other pieces of clothing, and Cole fits them pretty well. He doesn't seem huge or really long, but I have had to take out the newborn and a couple of the 0-3 month pieces of clothing. Mainly the onesie type shirts are too short for him already- so maybe he is just long (which doesn't really surprise me since I seem to have tall kiddos).
It seems like Cole is getting into more of a normal "routine" during the day with a long morning and long afternoon nap in the midst of eating and having a good chunk of awake time. He eats well, fills his diapers just fine, and is starting to seem like he is interested in the lights and other interesting objects around the room. He also seems to enjoy interacting with his siblings. He also calms right down when Phil plays guitar.
I tried giving Cole a bottle on Sunday night. He was not interested at all and pushed the bottle out of his mouth with his tongue. I tried again Monday morning and he let me put it in his mouth, but again, still wasn't very interested in sucking on the bottle. Finally, Monday night, I gave it to him again and he actually sucked on it enough to get the milk down! I was worried he would have a hard time with the bottle since he doesn't really like the pacifier (occasionally he will take it, but usually he gets frustrated when I try to give it to him- we have tried Nuks, Mams, and are now using a Gumdrop Soothie), but I was relieved he took it and I guess at some point in my life I will have some flexibility for freedom.
Cole's baby acne still hasn't cleared up on his nose, but it's getting better. Caiden says the funniest things sometimes. The other day, he was sitting on the floor sweetly talking to Cole, who was sitting in the bouncy seat. Caiden asked Cole, "What is that on your nose? Is that sprinkles, like you put on ice cream?" It cracked me up!
Ellee has been talking more! She has learned a few more words and seems to be willing to try to say words when I ask her to. They don't always sound like the words I'm saying, but she's getting there.
In other news, Phil went to the ER on his way home from work last Friday. He called me before he left work, saying his stomach hurt really badly- like someone was squeezing his insides. He called back a little while later to tell me he threw up. I asked if he wanted me to come get him, but he said he would see how he was doing and call me back. He ended up calling me a couple more times, saying he had to pull over to vomit 2 more times, and to tell me he pulled into the parking lot at the hospital. Thankfully, my mom was here, so I left the big kids with her to get to bed and Cole and I went up to the hospital to meet Phil. After waiting in the waiting room for over an hour, they took us back and diagnosed him with a probable kidney stone. They got him on an IV for fluid and pain meds, and then took him back for a CAT scan, where it was confirmed that he did have a 3 mm kidney stone. They sent us home with pain meds, a few scripts, and instructions for Phil to be up and around moving to try and get the stone to work its way out.
Tonight I am going to Alison's house for a BeautiControl party. I am looking forward to spending time with the girls. I also have a jewelry party on the calendar for next month, just got another invite to another jewelry party soon, and just scheduled to host a Tastefully Simple party at the end of the month. (I went to a TS party last month and really enjoyed it! I debated about hosting a party because I don't like people to feel pressured to buy stuff, but after eating my soup and bread for dinner 2 nights ago, I decided I really did want to host a party. It's good food and who doesn't like a party that is centered around food?!!) Must be the time of year for these types of parties?
I got our taxes finished and submitted last night. How exciting! Can't wait to get our return back to pay off debt. Then we plan on looking for a new (to us) van! We really hope to have one before we go visit my SIL & BIL in VA in May.
Ok, better get back to playing mom. Happy Thursday.
I love bringing him shopping with me- when it's just me and him. He cuddles up in the sling and falls asleep or just looks at me. People comment about how sweet he is or what a good baby he is and it makes me feel so proud. 
