One

Today you are one month old.

Where has time flown? Subhanallah! 

Today I took notice that you fill in those 0-3 month sized pants so well, when just 2 weeks ago, you were swimming in them. 

You've also given your father the cutest coo's and smile, if only for a few seconds before you started being fussy again. I've gotten a few smiles as well, as if you knew I was speaking to you.

Your brother always pats you way too hard on the back. He's always pulling on your legs and arms and sometimes hitting you. He gets very upset when we tell him to be nice or maneuver his hands away. But he doesn't know any better. And then there are times where he gives you kisses, and hugs, and it's just too cute! 

You're mostly still interested in sleeping your days (and nights) away and need to be cradled usually. And you like getting that breast milk every 2 hours. 

They say newborns can't be spoiled, except your doctor doesn't agree. He thinks you're starting to give us the run around with your crying fits. 

But I agree, you can't be spoiled, and I don't mind rocking and cuddling you to sleep...for now. :)

Chuck E Cheese

Today was our first outing as a family of four!! It actually didn't take long to head out of the house. Hana doesn't need much packed as she's EBF and doesn't even take a pacifier. We just need diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, and off we go! Noah actually requires more: milk, snacks, clothes, comb (his hair always gets super messy, haha) 

I still remember Noah's first outing, it took us SO long to even step out of the house!! I think he was 3-4 weeks old and we decided to grab dessert at our favorite spot: Martha's country bakery. Now with baby#2, it's like, "I'm sure we'll survive somehow, let's just get going already!"

Now I just grab and go. 

It was also the first time we used our double stroller: Baby Jogger City Select. I didn't take it out of the car so unsure how easy or difficult unloading it is but pushing that baby (and babies) around was a piece of cake!

Anyway, so where did we go today? To Chuck E Cheese (our first time!) and boy was that quite an interesting experience...

We arrived around 11 am and Noah was already cranky (unsure whyyyy as he napped in the car) and overwhelmed. He was very clingy. When Tahmeed walked away, Noah could not stop calling out "Baba!!" and when I walked away it was a constant, "Momma!" We tried to get him to enjoy the "rides" but as soon as the rides would start moving, he would scream and shout. We fed him pizza and he was happy...until we tried to get him involved in the rides again, lol. The experience was pretty overwhelming for me. We left after about an hour. But baby Hana slept through it all!! Until we got back into the car of course. She had a quick BF session and diaper change and back home we went! (Btw BF in a jam packed car with two car seats, wearing hijab... And trying to remain covered is tough as HELL!) 

But the most important thing is, we survived. 

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In times like this, I wish my mother lived nearby. I've tried to convince my family  many times to move but have failed. 

Sigh. 

2 under 2

2 under 2 is tough. 

Toddler ... tougher than newborn.

Sleep when baby is sleeping? No can do with toddler in town. Folks with one babe, enjoy. Enjoy while it lasts lol

Alhamdulillah