Happy 2-months to Harrison!

We decided to forgo use of my monthly number sticker this time around being Mama felt we should be festive and thought I looked much too cute in this gingerbread man onsie to not snap a few pics in it (yes, she is likely a bit biased)!

 2-months is making me a bit more alert in between feedings and also a bit more sensitive to noise...thanks ME and T!  My MD check-up placed me in the 53rd percentile for length and the 30th percentile for weight (I was 1 oz away from 11 pounds), finding me growing and healthy!

I am starting to melt everyone with a very cute smile and am doing some cooing, both of which my older siblings are finding quite enjoyable!

 Everyone is telling my my eyes are looking pretty blue these days so of course Papa and Eleanor are tickled that the score in the Gore household is even in this area as well! 

So long for now...

 

 Love, Harrison

Happy 20-months to Teddy!

Where is Theodore???

Here I am!!!

My obsession with hats has continued but now with the cold months upon us I have added a new accessory...gloves/mittens.  Mama has finally given up on putting the ones I like away being I was starting my request for them the second we got downstairs in the morning.  My typical routine involves my coming downstairs with Papa, getting my socks and shoes on, and then finding a hat and something to place on my hands.  The shoes stay on all day except when sleeping and the accessories go on/off countless times.  I of course am able to say shoes, socks, hats, mittens, and the words outside, cold, and ride are typically included in my phrases.  Speaking of, my phrases now always include 2 words and have sometimes been up to 4 words. 

Winter is going to be a long season for me when I am at home with Mama alone being our ability to get outside is minimal with my baby brother around.  I have, however, been going on regular weekend outings with Papa and of course get rides in Grandpa's truck whenever I am at his house. 

Though I haven't officially started potty training yet, I did have luck and a huge surprise when I pooped on the potty one night prior to taking a bath.  While I received the most amazing cheering response from my big sisters, I myself wasn't too sure what had occurred and since when asked if I want to use the potty I quickly respond with a very sweet "no".  Maybe my new Thomas the Train undies will help persuade me differently. 

I am having a great deal of fun with the Christmas decorations around the house and have caused Mama to complete more repairs to things with glue this year alone than she has ever had with my sisters in all of their 3 Christmas seasons...must be a boy thing?!?!

Warm hugs to all,

Teddy

Thanksgiving 2012

Counting our blessings today and everyday!!!

 

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!
Love, The Gore Family



Happy 1-month to Harrison!

Where has time gone?  Have you heard this said before on this blog site???  Hard to believe I am already one month old!  I have been a gem of a new baby, though I gave Mama a few minor worries my first few days home in the eating department!  My first two nights home I was eating every 1 1/2 hours and though Mama doesn't need much sleep overall, this was not quite enough...but thank heavens I quickly got into a very nice routine.  



I am the least spitty baby Mama has had thus far, but I have been told by my siblings that I am a big "tooter".  While I am eating I have a tendency to release some air and if Theodore is near by he will say "toot" with a big giggle!

I sleep through just about everything which is wonderful for myself being there rarely is a quiet moment, thanks to the other 3!

As Madelaine would say all I do is eat, pee, poop, and sleep so I guess we have covered everything...

though I am starting to have more alert times which is fun for everyone in our house being they enjoy reading, singing, and talking to me. 

Much love,

Harrison

Happy 19-months to Teddy!

Well what everyone knew was going to happen has definitely happened...since the arrival of my little brother, I no longer look like a baby and instead have transformed into a little boy (who looks gigantic next to my brother!).  Overall I have been a superstar with the transition.  Yes there have been a few more meltdowns, more unpleasant vocalizations (read screaming), more demands, etc. but some of this could also be due to my desire to be independent and have things my way as I approach two. 

 

I very much love to kiss and hug my little brother, hold him, and usually am right by him with my sisters (if not being the one trying to give him his pacifier) if he is crying.

As mentioned in my previous post, I have mastered my families names except for Harrison whom I currently just call baby. 

We have had very mild weather thus far which is right up my ally and has allowed ample outdoor time.  I also have transitioned to just one nap in the afternoon which gives me more time in the morning to play or run errands with Mama and Harrison when the girls are at preschool.  I am a complete social bug when out, saying hello, waving, smiling, and twinkling my big brown eyes!

 Even with the addition of another boy in this house, I still enjoy hanging with my sisters and doing as they do which includes such things as having a snack at their table with them. 

One last picture which Mama quickly snapped the weekend Papa was gone to Texas and she just loves looking at being it displays the love we have for each other (and the love we show each other most of the time despite those other occasional moments...)

Much love, Theodore



At home with Harrison...

Disclaimer:  The following pictures were taken the first two weeks Harrison was home.  We likely look the same in all of them, wearing our pajamas and not having our hair done...but the main point to take away is we survived and are having a blast with our newest addition!  Actually, Mama feels the transition to four was easier than the transition to three (maybe because ME are such big helpers!). 

The crazy big sisters...

 Our hat boy.  This is just a simple stack of papa's hats, being I usually throw in a headband or some other accessory to top if off...

 Harrison's first MD check-up, his watchful sisters right by him...

 Little Mama Madelaine, who frequently can be found reading to him, singing to him, or just talking to him...

 Lots of hold time from my big sisters...

 Theodore is picking up on being a helper as well...

And thankfully this little one can sleep, even when surrounded by it all!

Halloween 2012

Halloween morning, looking forward to a fun-filled evening...

Presenting the Princesses and the Frog...

who of course turns into a Prince when kissed!



 Also can't forget our little peapod...

 Yet another Halloween passed and we didn't make it out of the house to trick-or-treat.  We had a mini get-together (with cousins Leela and Breydin, G&G, Great G Ollie, and Auntie Laura and Uncle Todd) and were having such fun handing out candy, while enjoying some on our own...and staying plenty warm inside the house!  Maybe next year...

The 2 Princesses also had to make an appearance the following day at school during their party (which Mama was fortunate enough to attend while leaving the boys with G&G - first time away from Harrison)...

Maybe next year we will listen to Mama and try out some new ideas for costumes...haha!