A new life; same as the old life?

The debate will never be resolved of course, but it is an interesting thought process. Theoretically we have done nothing different with Cooper than we did with Addison, yet the differences in his behaviour are marked from Addison's. I say theoretically because, of course things are different. Our values have not changed, but likely our approach has. He is child number two, so of course lessons have been learned, attitudes are different, and Addison is here being very involved in everything going on. He is way more grizzly than Addison ever was, doesn't sleep as well, and seems to need to burp every minute of EVERY DAY. Appearancewise, he could be her twin at that age. There are often time when I look at pictures, on the computer or the digital frame, with some hand me down outfit from Addison, and I cannot tell for sure which one of them it is. All of this to say that he has been a nightmare to feed, to the point where I don't even try any more and Lorraine spends hours w...

I tell you, Addy is growing up faster than you would ever think possible. She is smart as they come. She is toilet training and talking 10 to the dozen! Some of the stuff she comes out with, makes you wonder..today she says "I'm going to call Cooper James Coops!" This month of course, Cooper was born, see below for more links to pictures, Lorraine's mother came into town for a couple of months, and we got the Christmas tree, put it up with the decorations, etc. Just a busy month! Addison loves to help with everything, she helped to bring the tree back, helped Lorraine with some baking for pies with the Thanksgiving leftovers, and even helped decide exactly where all of the ornaments would go on the tree. Click here for pictures of the tree cutting, decorating, etc. Click here for pictures of Coops in the hospital & his first few days home

Well here he is folks..in all his glory!

is here, weighing in at 9lb 12oz, and 22in long, a big lad! Born at 6:46pm today December 8th by C-section..more to follow

Those of you who know us well, will know that first time around, we had the boy names all picked out, but just could not agree on the girl names. We did end up eventually with a great name, and I didn't even come up with the Cubs connection, Lorraine did that all on her own! Well this time around it will be much easier, because thanks to the wonders of the modern science and the amniocentesis, we know we are having a boy and that he is due in early December. We have always liked the concept of last names as first names, and both liked the thought of using Lorraine's maiden name, Cooper, as his forename (I know Clark would have been cool too, but I would not have gotten away with that - Wrigley sits at the corner of Clark/Addison for the uninitiated). Lorraine only has a sister and therefore the family name would have ended without it. James was my maternal grandfather's name. A very influential figure and guiding light in my life; much more so than my father ever was or wi...