Could it be......

a smile????

Yep - it sure is!!

Excuse the image quality - it was dark in his room today.  But, he was in a good mood so I took a couple quick pictures.  We had a banner night - he ate at 9:30pm and didn't wake up to eat again until 5:30am and then went back to sleep until 8:15am.  THERE IS HOPE!!   Of course, I didn't got to bed until 11:30pm and then woke up at 2:30am (out of habit I guess), then woke up at 3:30am and had to pump (ugghh) - then 5:30am to feed him.   Ahhh, the life of a nursing mother.   But I'm excited at the prospect of longer sleep duration for both of us so it's a good day!  He's been spending more time awake lately, looking around, gurgling and giving us a few smiles here and there.  Jeff even got what I would consider a bit of a giggle the other night.  He got Kylie to laugh first too - he's better at the goofy noises.  :)

Things are going well, although everyone is still tired (even Kylie who is avoiding naps at all cost).  Jeff is fighting a cold, among other things, and his job has him very busy.   I hate to keep thinking "it will get better" because then we forget to (try to) enjoy the moments we are in.  Jake is already 7 weeks old and although the time seems to drag on - it has flown by at the same time.  How can that be?

I find myself wanting to get out and do more, but not having the motivation to do much after showering and doing just the basic household chores.  Kylie LOVES her baby brother but has this new way of getting under my skin after too many hours in the house.  It's hard not to be frustrated and impatient with her - and to remember she's only 3(almost) and just wants our attention.  Ahhhhh, the guilt that begins to take over.  Not enough energy and attention for the older child and the younger child has to get by with whatever is left....  But, somehow they all grow up fine don't they?  I look at my husband and his siblings and I am inspired by the relationship they have.  They truly love each other and would do anything to help the other out. It's a testament to their parents and I'm very happy to have two beautiful children that will get to experience life as a sibling.  I am an only child, so I have never experienced a true sibling relationship.  I've always kind of made up for it with friends - who I consider my family.  

Anyway, I digress.....

In closing - a couple more pictures.  This first one is a face I see a lot! 

And finally, just to give you an idea of his size!  He fits into 3-6 month clothes already!