Brothers

We were glad that Reid was a boy (not that we wouldn't have loved a girl too) because Evan likes calling things that match brothers.  We explained that baby Reid is his brother because they have the same Mommy and Daddy.  Evan thought that was pretty cool, so he requested to eat his breakfast next to Reid today, and he also asked to hold him.  Evan checks on Reid and likes to know where he is.  He was not too pleased that Auntie wanted to hold Reid the last time she was here.  He kept suggesting places where she could put the baby (in the crib, Mommy, in Evan's room, in Reid's swing, in Reid's chair) so they could play.

Super Dude

Good friends of ours sent Evan a big brother gift in the mail today.  It was a cape, a mask, a water gun and a rocket thing (I'm not sure what the rocket does, and Evan wouldn't let me get close enough to tell).  As soon as he opened it, we HAD to watch Super Why on TV.  Then, Evan started calling himself Super Dude.  Here are some pictures of Super Dude flying around the house to keep it safe. 

The Welcoming Committee

Reid had some visitors this weekend at the hospital.  Evan, Auntie, Mimi, Papa, Grandma Mary, Auntie Judy, Mr. Geoff & Miss Amy, Mr. Logan, and his Godparents (Mr. Travis & Miss Tara) all came to greet him into the world.

He had a great first night at home.  He fell asleep at 12:30, took a bottle at 3:30 and 6:30, then slept until 7:30.  Only the last hour was in my arms.  He likes to snuggle, so we figured out the baby swing would snuggle him just right.  (Evan hated the baby swing, so we're glad to get some use out of it.  I think Reid has used it as much at Evan has at his point.)

Evan is slowly getting used to Reid.  At the hospital on Friday, he was much more concerned with getting out of town with Mimi and Papa, who kept him until Sunday afternoon.  Auntie kept him until Monday afternoon, and he had a GREAT weekend.  Evan showed mild interest at the hospital and no interest last night.  This morning, however, the first thing he wanted to do was to see his baby.  He gave Reid his "poppy" (Evan's term for a pacifier), ran and got his Baby Einstein music player because it was his idea, and wanted to feed him.  We'll get more sweet pictures of the boys soon.  Reid already likes watching the Happy Hurricane (Evan).

 (Papa and Reid)

 (Mimi and Reid)

 (Daddy, Evan, and Reid)

 (Grandma Mary and Reid)

 (Auntie Judy and Reid)

 (Ti and Reid)

 (Mom, Dad and Reid)

 (Miss Amy and Reid)

 (Miss Tara, Mr. Travis and Reid)

 (Mr. Logan and Reid)

 (Evan checking out Reid on Sunday)

 (Reid all ready to roll out of the hospital yesterday)

(Evan giving Reid his poppy this morning)

The New Addition!

Reid Michael Connors arrived at 11:07 a.m.  He is 8 lbs & 20 inches long.  Mama is doing well and was very excited to meet her sweet lil man.

My mom thinks this one is a "little genius."

Here is Mimi's little genius with a trash can on his head.  He thought it was the funniest thing this afternoon.  And, of course, instead of being a good mom and stopping him, I snapped pictures because he's a goof.

A break in the rain...to mow.

We have had a very wet April.  I think the weather people said it was only 1/2 inch from a record set in the 1800's.  Something like 8 inches of rain has fallen.  Mike's baseball game got rained out (well, the field did - it didn't actually rain that afternoon), so he was able to zip home and get a quick mow in.  Evan helped him.  3 days later Mike still mowed twice.  On the plus side, everything is pretty and green now.  :)

Easter Pics

We had a quiet little Easter last week.  On Saturday, my mom and sister colored eggs with Evan.  (This is not my favorite activity, so I was very grateful I had some help.)  On Sunday, Mike went to church, and Evan & I stayed home.  I'm pretty far along with this pregnancy, so hard, wooden pews and I don't mix these days.  Evan was a little spooked with the idea of a rabbit barging in the house and leaving stuff.  He was cool with the eggs & prizes, but uncool with the stranger in his house part.  For a day or two he kept asking us to come with him from room to room to keep him safe.  We explained to him (several times) that we locked the door back up and watched him (the Easter Bunny) leave to go to his own house.  It took a few times, but eventually Evan was OK with it.