Long time!

I know I neglect this blog, no one needs to tell me. But I have so much writing going on right now that I try to use facebook for all the "family" updates.

Well, Camden is talking up a storm, and starting to really potty train with the help of Elmo's Potty DVD, and Ben is HUGE! he is already getting into 6-9 month clothes, the same clothes that Camden was wearing this time last year. It is amazing how fast he is growing and thriving.

Here are a couple pics...

Long Weekend

Saturday we ventured out to Stratford Day as a family! Which of course, Mommy and Daddy always forget sun screen for themselves, so by the end of the day we were both members of the infamous Lobster club. After two hours at Stratford day, seeing all those people from high school you really wishes you would never have seen again, literally... it was off to my parents house. Now don't get me wrong, there are some people I was actually happy to see there, but there was a couple that I just wanted to run away from screaming.
Camden had a good time at Grandma's house like always. Went on the super cool new swing she put up in her front yard for him, and then got to run around the back yard till he was ready to knock out, and still refused to nap. Ben, like most other 3 week old babies just kind of hung out. LOL
Once we headed out from Grandma's house, we decided to go down to the seawall in Lordship to get some ice cream, of course by the time we got there Camden and Ben were out cold in the car, so I ran inside and got some ice cream while Will sat with them in the car, and then we drove down the seawall a little bit, and parked. We sat on the wall together and ate our ice cream.
It was a good time...

Getting out!

It was nice getting out of the house a couple times this weekend. It has really been helping me hormonally with my recovery from Ben's birth.
Saturday we went to my parents house, and spent some time. Camden had a blast on his new swing at Grandma's house, and he also got to play with his second cousin (I think that is what she would be considered LOL) Molly. Today we had a nice breakfast at the diner, visited with Will's sister and brother in law, and we had a great time all around.
Such a beautiful weekend.
Here are a couple pictures, and videos...

Daddy and Ben relaxing on the couch.

Ben all swaddled up

Camden with Grandma's glasses on. LOL

Camden and Molly playing in Grandma's back yard.

Settling In

I must say, after the first week home from the hospital, we are all settling in quite nicely. Much easier then Will and I had previously thought. Which is what has given me a few minutes to do the bloggin' thing. Benjamin is an angel baby, just like Camden was as a newborn, and Camden has been a great big brother, minus a couple small bumps in the road, but what do you expect from a 17 month old? No one is perfect right?
We had our post partum visit today with Karen ( my super awesome doula) and we were able to talk a lot about Ben's birth and everything that went along with it. I had such an amazing support system while I was in labor for those long long long 24 + hours. Between Karen, Will, Leigh, and my great Midwife Sarah, I was able to feel so comfortable with everything that happened, including a repeat cesarean that was clearly needed for my very stuck and stubborn son.
I am coming to the conclusion that my husband and I only breed very stubborn little boys.
Which I am also wondering how that will come into play when they are teens. EEP!

But, all in all, I wouldn't change any of it. I love my boys more than anything in this world, and wouldn't change anything.
I never knew how much a parent could love a child, but through all the puke, poop, broken picture frames, spilled drinks, kisses, hugs, and everything else that comes along with the craziness of parenthood... I wouldn't trade any of it for anything. Not even a million dollars!

More pictures will be coming soon, I have to get on the ball with taking them, but I will leave you with one that can truly show the tone of life in our house these days...
Camden meeting Benjamin...

Baby Benjamin

Baby Benjamin is officially here!
Benjamin Emil Elwood was born on May 17th, 2009 at 1:59pm. He was 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 inches long.

I will be updating more shortly once we have really fallen into our at home routine.

Long Time No Talk!

I have seriously neglected this blog huh? Well for all my adoring family and friends that do not go on facebook, I figured I would give a update.
Since I haven't updated since October, I will try and make it as short as I can.
Camden started fully walking on his own around his birthday, and hasn't stopped since. He is now running, climbing, and is fully unstoppable! As you can see for yourself!

ICAN of Connecticut (my passion) got State wide recognition for Cesarean Awareness Month (April) this year by our governor. We received our Cesarean Awareness Month Proclamation in late March, and I was able to have it framed in time for April to start. I guess the petition ICAN put together really helped because last year they wanted nothing to do with us! Thanks Jodi Rell! Good lookin out for Connecticut Mom's and Babies!

Benjamin Emil Elwood is making his way, slowly but surely but it also seems like this pregnancy has flown by in record time. It has been a breeze compared to Camden, I think it is the lack of all the complications and high risk talk this time around that has made it much easier. Ben is going to be the spitting image of Camden. We had a 3-D/4-D ultrasound done and they look so much alike it is not even funny! I can't wait to meet him! 4 more weeks till our due date!

Camden got his first haircut. I cried like a baby when he did too! I think it hurt me more than anything, but now looking back, he REALLY needed the hair cut. I just didn't want to part with his baby hair and have my little baby grow up anymore than he already has. I guess I am going to have to really deal with that since Benjamin soon will be taking over the role of "baby" of the family. Camden has also started sleeping in his own "big boy bed" full with Red Sox bedding and all, and he loves it. We had no problems transitioning him from our bed right into his bed. He did it like a champ!

Circus Time!

Saturday our family went to the circus for the first time! We took tons of pictures and Camden had a blast! Lots of pictures, but here are a couple.
Asia the painting elephant!

Drool everywhere! But hey he is happy!During intermission

Camden and Leo, the head clown

Camden balancing on the ball.
After the circus we stopped by to see Grama and Grandpa and Camden took this picture with Grama, I think it is one of the best pictures of them together so far so I just had to throw it in.