What a big boy...despite reflux issues...

So Patrick went to the MD on Thursday for his 1-month check-up and weighed in at a whopping 9lbs 13.5oz and 23.5 inches. I can't believe how big he's gotten in just 5 weeks - he was 7lbs 3.5 oz and 20 inches at birth. I especially can't believe how well he's growing since he has pretty bad reflux and seems to spit up everything he eats. The MD wants to avoid any meds for his reflux since he is growing so well and he honestly doesn't think that they really work - Matt agrees. And I hate to medicate him just because it's such a pain in the butt to change his outfit (or mine) 3 times a day and always smell like spit-up (like a TRUE BLUE mommy!!). Hopefully it will get better soon. Of course this morning it was like a geyser - he had the hiccups and with every hiccup, "Here comes some more!!"

Jack is, I believe, starting his TERRIBLE TWO's early. He is just being so ornary and acting so frustrated with everything. Nothing goes his way. He is being great with Patrick, loving on him and kissing him, but every little thing is just a huge upset to him - which he shows by squealing and the top of his lungs and whining incessantly. I hope it'll pass soon. He has spent a lot of time in TIME OUT (which involves simply 2 mins in his crib with the door shut to let him (and me) get a grip). He seems to respond pretty well to it and behaves for a little while afterwards.

The end of last week was absolutely beautiful weather-wise. We spent a lot of time outdoors, which he (and I) love. I cleared the deck of all remaining leaves and branches and then we took Jack's high chair outside to give it a good wash-down (it was nasty!)...

I can't wait to see everyone next weekend for Easter. I'm sure that Jack is going to LOVE the Easter Egg Hunt at Dennis and Judy's. Plus, we get to see Granny and Amber/Ronnie/Kids for Sunday lunch before that. I hope the weather's nice. Speaking of, I am going to go straighten up the house some so that we can go outside when Jack gets up from his nap. The forcast is calling for a high of 70 with plentiful sunshine in seneca, sc which makes me a happy girl!!!