Fun-Filled Friday

Our day started with bringing Dylan to school for his second day of transition (only for an hour but no Mommy and Daddy). During drop-off, his teacher comes to the car, takes him out of the car seat and off they go. He had no tears but can't say the same for Mommy. When Mommy picked him up, his teacher told us that he walked into the classroom like he's been there for weeks and did very well. Dylan told us he sang songs, read a story, washed his hands, ate his snack and played with his friends.

Dylan's valentine's craft

After school, we had several of Dylan and Mommy's friends over for a Valentine's day party.

Rice Crispy treats

Cupcakes

Valentine's day craft with their valentine's

ready to party

Dylan's 1st day of Preschool

We were up at 7 AM for D's first day. Daddy took the morning off from work and we all had a hearty breakfast at Panera. Dylan was so excited and kept talking about the wiggles car that he saw from the open house two weeks prior. When we got to the classroom, he didn't want to participate. "I want the wiggles car, Mommy." He knew exactly where the car was, but unfortunately, we had to wait to get in the playroom. After a few minutes, he warmed up and joined the other kids. Every so often, he would look around for Mommy and even asked Mommy to sit with him during snack time.

Logan joined in the fun too. The school had a babysitter for siblings and he didn't cry even just for a little bit.

The first day is only for an hour and parents can stay with the kids. Then the second day is also for an hour but without parents. After that, the kids are there for their full 2.5 hrs.

His reaction when we told him he's going to school

for breakfast: sausage, egg and cheese on a croissant

and apple juice

a family event (although it doesn't seem like Logan is too happy that we had to wake him up early to take D to school)

such a big boy

walking into school by the himself

story time... of course, he's the only one NOT sitting

listening to his teacher

snack time

we ALMOST got a smile from him

He asked Mommy to sit with him

his first art project. he drew the eyes himself

After he heard it was time to go to the playroom, he quickly grabbed the teacher's hand.

the boys went for the cars and trucks while the girls played with dolls and kitchen

the wiggles car (to his left) and the fire truck - he can't stop talking about them

What happens when Dylan is left alone with Logan

This is what Mommy returned to after being away for a couple of minutes

Logan: Mommy, please help me

Dylan's firsts

For someone who isn't much of a TV watcher, Dylan did well for his first movie at the theater. Daddy took Dylan to a local theater that had a showing for a 46 min Thomas the train movie. He loved it and came home to tell Mommy all about it.

The next day, we had him try ice skating. Although it seemed that Daddy was more excited, Dylan did well for his time. Our goal was to just get him used to the skates and if he goes in the rink with Daddy, then it's an added bonus.

he couldn't wait to get his skates on

showing off his skates
(btw, his super short haircut is courtesy of Daddy. To say the least, Mommy was very upset)

Not sure what to think of the ice. At one point, we were worried he got Mommy's athletic abilities... which is pretty much close to none

getting a pep-talk from Daddy. Dylan is starting to feel more comfortable at this point

Since he did well, Daddy rewarded him with cookies which we think Dylan enjoyed more than the ice.

Preschools (with an Update)

Now that Mommy has been home for almost 3months and with the arrival of baby Logan, Dylan has become very clingy and too attached. Since he hasn't been around kids on a regular basis, he really doesn't know/like to play with others (unless it's Ate Cece). So while Mommy is home for maternity leave for another 5 weeks (boohoo), we are hoping to find a preschool for a 2.5 year old to get him ready for Pre-K3 in the fall.

There are so many different things to consider, lots of questions to ask, several interviews with teachers, and countless open houses. Our goal is to have him in school in the next couple of weeks as a trial basis.

Who knew the process can be so intense?! With the stress of it all, Mommy doesn't know if she'd rather be back at work at UMDNJ/CINJ with her patients or looking into preschools for her 2.5 year old!

Update:
On Friday Mommy checked out Elements of Learning which came highly recommended by friends. She liked the teacher and their curriculum but not too impressed with the facilities. However, we know several kids who go there and they just love being there. It was definitely a candidate and they can have Dylan start right away. We had decided that night that we'll send Dylan there on Tuesday.

On Saturday, we all went to St. Dunstan's open house for their preschool 3year old program for the coming fall. While talking with the teachers, we realized that they have a program for 2.5yo that will be starting Feb 5th. And lucky us, there's only ONE spot left. We jumped at it and registered Dylan right on the spot.

We knew right away he'll love it there when he didn't want to leave. We had to bribe him with food to get him out of the playroom.

SO, our little boy will be starting in two weeks - which only means Mommy has two weeks to emotionally prepare herself.

Logan at 2 months old

For the past 8 weeks, Logan has been sleeping in his swing during the day and at night. We actually ended up buying a second swing for the upstairs because we could not get him to sleep elsewhere. Two days ago, we tried transitioning him to the bassinet at night. So far, we've been pretty successful. Hopefully, he'll continue to sleep well for us in the bassinet.

Now during the day is a whole different story. He loves his swing so much and we're not ready to take it away from him just yet.

Stats at 2 months old: 11 lbs 8oz; 23 inches

(Interestingly enough, at this age, Dylan was the same exact weight, but 25.5 inches long.)

he's found his fingers and he loves them!

his fav spot - the swing

so tiny next to teddy

two adorable little boys

our butterball!

Logan Update

Since the day Logan was born, Grandma has been asking to babysit the boys. The day before New Year's Eve, we gave in. Daddy and Mommy went on a dinner/movie date and left the boys with Grandma. It was the first time Logan was introduced to a bottle and to our surprise, he took it with no problems at all. Probably because he knew he had no choice! This only means one thing... Mommy and Daddy will get to go out more often and Grandma will be enjoying lots of time with the boys.

At 8 weeks old, Logan is a lot of more active and awake during the day. Our hearts melt when he smiles and coos. Dylan thinks it's absolutely funny. We have officially nicknamed him BUTTERBALL which perfectly fits his chunkiness and sausage legs. WE LOVE IT!