Hiatus

I think 3 months is the grace period for the post-birth-release-from-all-expectations-or-responsibilities, and since I have exceeded that, it's time to update the blog. So happily I will proceed.

I thought the easiest way to do an update would be to tackle one family member at a time, so we'll start with the most adored one:

CREW

In his short 3.5 months, Crew has accomplished many things, including:

1. Surviving the "brotherly love"
2. Developing luscious, Mac-rivalling kissing cheeks
3. Giving ear-to-ear smiles (that create triple chins)

4. Joining the Jedi Council

5. Getting a clean bill of health from the cardiologist--no more heart murmur
   (doesn't that look like a healthy, delicious baby?)

6. "Talking" (according to Mac, Crew says some amazing things, like "I want to hold that Chewbacca" and "I like Mac more than Carter")



7. Sleeping through the night (!!!! Just last night, from 9:45 pm to 6:45 am !!!!)

8. Being a noncommital sucker: he does both the thumb and the binky.



9. Mastering nursing (we nearly gave up), but being a picky eater. (I am still straining taco seasoning for onion particles. Crew often wails in the evenings, despite being an otherwise super-chill baby, so I've tried to be very careful what I eat. Enchiladas? Adios. Broccoli? Don't go near it. Dairy? I avoid it (mostly). Perhaps it is the chocolate . . .)


10. Looking like half of each of his brothers (like Carter from the nose up, like Mac from the nose down). We have an appointment with the developmental specialist in a couple of weeks, but as far as we can tell, he is developing normally and we are THRILLED! Thank you to all of your calls, emails, comments, etc. after Crew was born. We are so happy he is here--he was definitely worth the wait!