Brothers

Everyone asks us, "How are the boys adjusting?" I don't have anything to compare it to but I'm think they doing great. Aaron and Andrew are getting used the idea that Tyler is going away and they love the idea of being big brothers.

Prior to Tyler's delivery Andrew was always more interested in feeling my tummy, 'listening' to the baby by putting his ear to my stomach, talking about Tyler. Aaron showed little interested in comparison. During their first visit to the hospital to see their new brother we asked them if they wanted to hold Tyler. Andrew quickly climbed up on a chair and smiled sincerely at his new brother in his lap. Aaron said, "No!" and walked the opposite directions to press all the buttons on my bed and anything else he could. I wasn't successful at getting picture of Aaron by himself holding the baby.

But now they've both warmed up to Tyler. Whenever I'm feeding him they like to come sit next to me and kiss his head, rub his feet, talk to him, show him their toys, or hold his hand.

Andrew and Aaron seem to have changed a lot in the last 2.5 weeks- mostly for the better. Aaron has been constantly sucking on his right wrist- all day- and soaking his sleeve (insecurities?). Both have been more defiant. But now they seem much more grown up. Both are more independent, willing to help with Tyler. They seem more attached to Daddy than every before. They both seem much bigger than before although I'm sure they've gained little weight in the last couple of weeks (except maybe Andrew-he really is bigger). And they play together very well since they don't always have my full attention when busy with Tyler.

I love all of my beautiful boys! It is my hope they will all be best friends.