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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Kyler -- October 2013

This has been a very busy month in our family, especially with the arrival of Devin on the 16th. But Kyler has been busy with many new things of his own. He has been growing up into such a big boy. He has been talking a lot more now, and though we are still trying to figure out some of things he is saying, we are very surprised at how fast and clear a lot of his words are. He has been learning so much and picking up on things very quickly. He will notice when objects are the same and point them out to us, and most days one of us asks the other who taught him the word he just said. One morning, Kyler came out of his room with his Crocs on the correct feet, all by himself. Kyler has now graduated to sitting forward facing in the car and loves to point out all the trucks, cars, and basketball hoops that we drive by. We have also installed a booster seat at the kitchen table so that he can sit up a little higher at meals. Speaking of eating, this kid loves to eat broccoli! Yeah, we are surprised too, but we love it.

Kyler continues to be a very social and outgoing kid. He has become friends with a little boy named Cohen at church, and we will often see Kyler following him around or just giving him a "hug" (Ky just kind of leans into people). He loves to put stickers on anything and everything, as well as trying to balance on different objects while trying to shoot baskets. Duncan has become a new interest for Kyler, with his toys constantly being set before him. Unfortunately for Kyler, Duncan rarely plays, and even as hard as Ky tries, he just never seems to be interested. We have visited Post Family Farm a few times, and Kyler always loves to feed the goats and never shows any fear of any of the animals. He also loves the donuts and pumpkins.

Obviously the largest event this month for Kyler was the arrival of his brother Devin. Although he was not sure what to think while visiting the hospital, he has been so gentle and loving towards his little brother. One of the first nights we were all home together, he walked right up to Devin and kissed him good-night without any prompting. He has not been all that jealous and often wants us to "bring Debin" anytime we go anywhere. He has been very gentle with him, often just barely touching his toes or his hand. He loves to help with getting his Mom some diapers and burp cloths, and he seems not to mind all the time that I have to spend with Devin. To celebrate how great of a big brother he has been, we got Kyler his own fish tank for his room. Right now we just have goldfish, but we wanted to let him know how much of a responsible and special big brother he is.

The month ended with Kyler enjoying his first time out trick-or-treating with his cousin KayLynn. Kyler was Superman, and we had Devin dressed up as Batman with Daddy as Green Lantern. It was so much fun to see all my little heroes together.

I think you are a little small for that, Kyler!

Me and my boys! Love them so!

First brother kiss! What sweet boys!

Kyler already trying to share his new puppy

Fun with Play-Doh and letters

Daddy helping pick out a pumpkin

"Heavy"

Riding around with his pumpkin

"I ain't afraid of no goats!"

The goats might want to be afraid of him though

Someday, little boy -- we both love horses!

Coloring his first pumpkin (too young for carving yet)

My attempt at a Superman curl on my Boy Wonder

My heroes!

Cousins getting ready to go trick-or-treating

Even though he was wet, he loved trick-or-treating

Trick-or-treating with Daddy

Someone loves to be outside, even if it is cold out there!

Aren't they cute!

Devin -- Week 3 (10/30/13-11/5/13)

There have been a lot of firsts for Devin this week. On my birthday, we all loaded up and headed to Hagar Park for our first walk as a family of four (plus Duncan). It was so nice to stretch our legs and enjoy the nice fall colors. Devin also went to his first coffee break Bible study with me, and since he is a little young to be in nursery, he enjoyed being cuddled by so many wonderful women while we did our lesson. Devin enjoyed his first Halloween, dressing up as Batman while his brother was Superman and Daddy was Green Lantern. He spent most of the time snuggling with Aunt Lynsey or Grandma while his older brother and cousin KayLynn braved the rain for some candy. He also went to his first church service, but he slept through almost all of it, which is exactly what we want at this age.

Devin continues to grow, already moving onto three-month clothes just like his brother did at this age. We had our two-week appointment and found out that he now weighs 10 pounds and 6 ounces and is 22.5 inches in length. For comparison, Kyler was over a pound heavier and a quarter inch shorter. Kyler continues to love Devin and is often very gentle when he touches him. He loves to bring him toys, almost always surrounding him with things that he thinks Devin would like to play with. Almost every night, Kyler gently kisses Devin on the head without being reminded. Devin is one loved little boy.

Snuggled in the bouncy seat

Mommy having a little fun with blocks...

...but my subject was so cute

Someone likes to kick his legs

A little smile when I try to tell him about a bath

Look at those tiny little leggies!

Just another just cute face

Sleeping on Grandpa

Looking so sweet

Four generations

My sweet boy

He's Batman!

Devin -- Week 2 (10/23/13-10/29/13)

Devin has been such a special and sweet baby. I cannot believe that he has already been getting up only one or two times at night. The best part of his late night wake ups is the cute little giggle that he sometimes has when he is just falling asleep. I love it so much that I ALMOST look forward to his night wakings. Kyler has really enjoyed being by his brother, and it has often resulted in Mommy trying to hold both boys in her lap at once. Thankfully, Kyler listens well when I remind him to be gentle and careful around his brother. We all went on our first family outing to the store, and little Devin shopped like a champ, sleeping through the whole thing. We had fun visiting the pumpkin patch to see all the animals and pick out pumpkins. We also visited Grandma at her work and took some walks outside when the weather was nice. Devin has still been having long periods of sleep during the day, but he has been so wide-eyed when he is awake, wanting to see everything that is going on around him.

He loves to nap in the swing

In the "magic" pink bouncy seat

Loving Daddy snuggles

Baby snuggles are the best...wish they would last forever!

Back in the swing

Looking around while getting a diaper change

"Hi, Bright Eyes!"

Someone looks like he is thinking

Devin's arrival -- October 16, 2013

Our second son had a due date of October 26, but decided he needed to come a little bit early. At my OB appointment during the morning of October 15, he was really quiet during the non-stress test, so the doctor decided to do an ultrasound. The ultrasound confirmed that he was not as responsive as they would like, so they thought it would be best for him to join us early, just to be safe. Ryan was extremely surprised when I called and asked him if he was ready to go to the hospital for us to have the baby, but I was ready to meet out little boy. Everything at the hospital went smoothly, and Devin Matthew Bebej joined us at 2:30 in the morning on October 16. He was 9 lbs and 2 oz, 21 1/2 inches long, and loved immediately. We were not sure of what name we were going to use (we were still debating between two), but Ryan finally felt that Devin was a better fit (even though he initially favored the other name). We spent a few days in the hospital, where he was loved and visited by so many family and friends. Big brother Kyler was not sure about the hospital, but did not seem too upset with Devin arrived home. It was an overwhelming feeling of love and joy as I got to see my sons interact together for the first time!

Devin's arrival

Snuggled up in his little hat

Sleeping peacefully in the bassinet

Such a sweet boy

Tired, but very happy family!

Already has hair just like Kyler did

Long kiddo!

Meeting cousin KayLynn and Aunt Lori

Aunt Lynsey meeting her new nephew

Great Grandma came to visit

Proud Daddy...

...and curious big brother

Getting to know his dinofier

Keeping warm in his blanket

Safely at home in the swing

Me and my boys!

Kyler -- September 2013

This was a month of many changes, and Kyler became so much more independent and helpful. The biggest news was probably that Kyler moved to his "big boy room," but still in his crib to keep him a little more contained. Right from the beginning, he has loved his new room and been sleeping just as well as upstairs, sometimes taking even longer naps! After the third day in his room though, he did climb out of his crib. We knew that he was probably capable of doing this, but when he did and crashed, I think he scared himself enough to not try it again. He did not seem to miss his old room that much, but has been fascinated with the baby swing's music. I guess he likes classical music!

He began doing so many interactions, such a telling Duncan to "sit" when we are eating. Duncan has not started listening to him yet, but he is very authoritative. He loves to eat his cereal in a bowl with milk and really no longer eats in a high chair but will climb onto a chair and eat with us at the table. He is so helpful with groceries, often taking everything out one by one and giving them to me, which allows me to not have to bend down. I love this! When he is asked to put something away, he will, even if he does not fully know where. When he was asked to put away a dirty shirt, he put it in a "basket" like he was asked--it just happened to be the diaper basket. He will put all the toys away in the tub when asked to and go to his crib or the changing table when asked to go for a nap or diaper change. He loves to grab your hand when he wants you to go somewhere and will often point to the ground where he wants you to sit.

We were able to visit ArtPrize again downtown, and as much as he enjoyed the first couple of pieces of art, Kyler soon became frustrated being confined to the stroller and wanted to move on his own. He has loved watching the school buses go by our windows and often will watch and wait for them in the mornings. Kyler has witnessed pregnant Mommy's need to use the "potty" often, which has helped him learn the word and what it means. He will often race to beat me to the potty and will sit on the lid staring up at me, sometimes with a book he has taken with him. We went to the mall to buy a few things for the baby, and Kyler and Daddy had a fun time on the carousel. Kyler picked out the "doggy" to ride (which happened to be a cat), but he was so excited that we did not have the heart to correct him. Either way, our lives have been filled with "uh-ohs" and "boo-boo" kissing, as well as trying to snort like a pig or sound like an elephant. We have a little shadow who wants to do whatever we are doing!