Playing a game with Jordan

Katie & I had a lovely afternoon browsing Barnes & Noble while drinking our delicious Starbucks :) 

(Thank you Mom for watching the boys!)

Lucas is so happy when he's on the changing table (except when he's being changed!)

Katie, a dear friend from college, hanging out with Lucas while she blogs 

Katie's Blog!

We rang in the new year with cuddles & movies.  Jordan had the flu :( 

A Family of Four

David and I are so happy to introduce  ...

Lucas David Thompson! 
Born 11/18/11
6 lbs 13 ozs, 19 inches long 

Our family of four!

Big brother Jordan & Lucas

Life has changed once again in the Thompson household! We are all adjusting to being a family of four and it is an adjustment, that's for sure.  I forgot how many diapers & clothes a newborn goes through.  Lucas is (so far) a very easy baby! He sleeps a good 3-4 hours at a time during the day which I am so thankful for as it enables me to get things done around the house & spend time with Jordan.  He is rarely fussy, dislikes diaper changes (as all babies do), and tolerates his big brother as Jordan tries to 'play' with him (somewhat roughly at times, I must admit).  Lucas looks very serious & contemplative, even suspicious at times, when he is awake.  I like to imagine he's thinking "why are you making these silly and scary faces at me? I know you mean something to me, but right now I'm not sure why.  Can you leave me be? I have more important things to do, like sleeping and eating".

Jordan is enjoying the role of big brother.  It is so cute to hear him comfort Lucas when he starts to cry -- "it's okay baby!! I'm here. It's okay baby".  The hardest part is my active & loving big boy does not understand that he cannot roll over on Lucas, run his trucks over him, or grab his hands and vigorously shake them.  It has been quite a transition and a period of teaching/learning, but we're getting there :) Jordan likes to help with diaper changes as well.  By that I mean he stands there holding his nose exclaiming "Baby Lucas went poo poo! Stinky!".  So very helpful isn't he? :)

David & I are taking it one day at a time.  Some days are more challenging than others, but we wouldn't trade them for anything :)

Preschool

My big boy started preschool two weeks ago!! When David & I found a preschool that had an opening & they accepted him, I was ecstatic. We had known for some time that Jordan was ready for preschool, and needed it socially (way too much energy to be cooped up at home!).  I am so thankful that my boy loves preschool :) He looks forward to it, makes a beeline for the toys when he's dropped off (mom who?), and always comes running to me with a smile on his face when I pick him up.  Jordan goes two mornings a week, comes home, has lunch & then naps.  Tuesday & Thursday - my favorite days of the week!

A funny note about the preschool application:  I was asked to list Jordan's strengths, weaknesses, and other character traits.  "Is your child a leader or a follower? Please give example".  "Is your child shy or confident? Please give example".  As I was working through this (and reading the questions aloud) my brother jokingly asked if Jordan was applying for a job.  Let me tell you, it felt that way! I resisted the urge to type up a single spaced paper on how my child was bright, articulate, friendly, and just the bestest little guy around!!

Halloween is around the corner & Jordan is going to be an orchestra conductor!  We will make him a baton (that might not be a good idea actually ... .  While I am sure Jordan has grown, my hope is that he will still fit into his tuxedo from March (ring bearer in a wedding).  If he does not fit into it, then his costume will be non existent.  Maybe I'll have him carry a pumpkin around and he can be Peter Peter pumpkin eater.  Food for thought.  :)