Monthly Archives: February 2012

Shrimp and Scallop Cocktail and Roasted Potatoes

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Cupcakes

I whipped up this tasty treat on Saturday night before our dinner and movie with A. A had popcorn shrimp with waffle fries, and we had shrimp and scallop cocktail with roasted red peppers. It was from my new cookbook … Continue reading →

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Three Weeks Old

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Cupcakes

I cannot believe three weeks have already passed! Here is what we have been up to! My husband went back to work this week. Sad. A is still asking if Daddy gets to stay home each day. As you may … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Cupcakes

Before J was born A was very excited about his arrival. I wondered how he would feel when he actually arrived though. I think this picture pretty much says it all.  

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Sleeping Like a Baby

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Cupcakes

Whoever came up with the term “sleep like a baby” and references it to sleeping well is seriously misguided. It has been easier to adjust this time around to the lack of sleep as before we had A I had … Continue reading →

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Pizza, Pick 3, and a Movie

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Cupcakes

One of the ideas we started since J arrived is weekend movie night. My sister and her family have been doing this for awhile and I really liked the idea. We thought it would be fun to start for A, … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks Old

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Cupcakes

A little re-cap of our second week with baby J. J is now 8 lbs 5 oz (WHAT!), and 21 and 1/4 inches long. Suffice to say he is growing and eating a lot. We are still working on schedules, … Continue reading →

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And now M is 6!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Cupcakes

Happy Birthday to my sweet nephew! He told me matter of factly at his party that “he will always be the oldest”. He also has told me that he will teach A how to play with baby J. Hilarious! I … Continue reading →

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First Bath

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Cupcakes

My husband said to me the other day…”you think babies would evolve to learn that baths and diaper changes are a good thing”…HA! Not so much. J disliked the bath almost as much as he dislikes diaper changes. Apparently we … Continue reading →

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First Doctor’s Visit

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Cupcakes

J’s first doctor visit went great! His billirubin levels were fine, halleluiah for no billi-bed this time around! He was back up close to his birth weight 7lbs 10 oz (he was 7 lbs 13 oz at birth), and he … Continue reading →

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One Week Old

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Cupcakes

Baby J! You are one week old! Where did this week go? Let’s see what J is up to this week: – You are taking about 2.5-3 ounces of formula. You go about every two and half to three hours … Continue reading →

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