Well things here in Iowa are going well. Jim is still off of work which is allowing us to have a lot of time together as a family. Alexa is still going to preschool every morning which gives her a break from the house. This last week it was actually 60 degrees here a couple of days so we were able to get outside and walk a little bit, she even got her bike out and rode it to Grandma's house. She really liked that. Now today we've had another snow storm so we're back to being inside and in our winter coats.
We've all stayed pretty healthy. Ethan did have a cold which was not very fun for a 5 week old. He's doing much better now though. The cold didn't stop him from eatting though, we took him to be weighed yesterday and he's up to 12lbs and 14.8oz at 7 weeks old. It's hard to believe that he started at 7lbs 1oz. Other than gaining weight he's spending more time awake during the day and he even coos. He has grown to love the just looking at the ceiling fan even when it's not on and of course sister Alexa entertains him. We have to keep an eye on the two of them though because Alexa also likes to try and pick him up and move him around when she's holding him. It's a good thing that God knew what he was doing with babies and the amount of cartilage they have.
I have 4 more weeks off of work before returning to the clinic job with Dr. John. I'm excited and sad at the same time to go back. It will be nice to be out of the house but I'm going to miss spending all of this quality time with the two of them. We still have to decide on a daycare for the two of them together. We're praying and hope that God will lead us to someone that will love our children and take such good care of them.
Well I'll update when we have new pictures. Who knows how big he'll be then. Have a Happy Valentines Day! God Bless
