Although Andrew was born 4 weeks early and was considered premature, he is moving right along in developing his personality and his good looks! Tomorrow Andrew will be 7 weeks old and he is growing so fast and has a personality that is very stubborn, but also very predictable!! I don't like to do this, but I find myself comparing Andrew and Parker (I know everyone does this with their children) and I'm noticing a lot of similarities and a few differences. The most obvious difference- Andrew was 4 weeks early...Parker was late. Andrew is stubborn...Parker was very laid back!! Andrew is very predictable (with his schedule and his reactions)...Parker was hard to figure out. Andrew loves to sleep (all day if we let him) but also loves to eat- every 3 hours like clockwork...from birth, Parker has disliked sleeping and has always been way too busy to stop and eat- even as an infant. At 7 weeks, I remember Parker cooing and smiling at us frequently....Andrew has yet to smile while he's awake (although, I can see the smiles in his eyes when he gets excited) and his cooing is more of a grunt. At 7 weeks, Parker was sleeping more at night and hardly at all during the day...today, Andrew slept for at least 9 hours and will probably be awake tonight for a couple of hours.
Despite their differences, these two boys are definitely brothers and they have a few things in common- they both love to be held and snuggled (something that we love), they both think the dog is the most amazing creature, they both love your undivided attention, and much, much more. The characteristic that I love the most that these two brothers have in common is that they are absolutely IN LOVE with each other. Andrew loves the sound of Parker's voice and whenever he hears it he instantly turns toward it and lights up...which is good because Parker loves to be next to Andrew, talking to him, kissing him, touching his hands and face, and trying to get Andrew to "play" with him. They have a brotherly bond that is amazing and so much fun to watch unfold.
So...both boys are proving that raising two boys will be different, but they are also proving that raising two boys will be fun! They truly are the best part of life and watching them develop and change is something that Brandon and I both treasure and look forward too (as long as it doesn't happen too fast)!
Andrew after a bath at 6 weeks old.
Parker after a bath at 6 weeks old.
Andrew is almost 7 weeks old!!
Parker is 7 weeks old!!
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