A first time for...lots of things!

It's amazing how much has changed lately. Tyler is growing up so fast, and sometimes Nate and I look at each other and can't believe that we have TWO kids! Ethan has been colicky, making for long days and even longer nights. He has gas, and a LOT of it! After trying everything from elimination diets to colic tablets to baby chiropractics, we finally found baby probiotic drops. He's not cured, but things are definitely getting better & not worse! We still have to hold him a lot, and he still cries in pain, but at least now he's not inconsolable anymore. There's nothing worse than not being able to comfort your baby. We've shared a lot of sleepless nights and a lot of tears.
Tyler has had quite the adjustment getting used to a new baby. When Ethan was first born, Tyler pretty much just ignored his existence. Luckily, we have lots of family around that helped take Tyler on the days that he felt most neglected. After a few weeks, his attitude changed to dislike. One day, Nate & Ty were driving when Tyler started singing the Primary song "Happy Family." When he got to the end he sang, "We are a happy family! Because baby brother isn't part of the family!" Sad, but a little funny at the same time.

It's only taken two months for Ty to not only realize that Ethan is now a permanent fixture, but for him to start liking him! Now he talks to him, plays with him, and even asks to hold him!

Tyler had his first trip to the dentist. To prepare him, I told him all about what would happen and that he would have to keep his mouth open for a "really long time." He did great! And he took my advice a little too seriously...he wouldn't close his mouth for the entire time he was in the chair (45 minutes!).
And I know this may be a silly first to post about, but we were so shocked we just had to take a picture. Tyler & I had the stomach flu this week, which means lots of TV. Apparently he was so tired from being sick and not sleeping well, that he fell asleep in the middle of "Cars." He has NEVER in his 3 years of life EVER fallen asleep while watching TV.
Ethan had his 2 month checkup. Just like his older brother, he has doubled his birth weight already. He's now 12 lbs. 8 oz. and 22.5 inches. His pediatrician couldn't believe that he was the same skinny little baby that we brought in two months prior. Ethan has also started to coo and smile.
Finally, it was Tyler's first day of preschool today. He was so excited that he wore his backpack around all morning and couldn't even finish his breakfast. He just kept asking if it was time for school yet. Unfortunately the excitement quickly vanished once we actually GOT to school. He clung onto my leg for about 15 minutes and wouldn't play with anything until all the kids had arrived and he could then cling onto the teacher instead. :) When I picked him up though, he said that he had so much fun and asked if he could go back to school after his nap.