I did it! Today I successfully picked Seth up from school with Justin. Seth was great about both of us coming to get him. He helped push Justin in the stroller to the car. Once at home, Justin slept all through lunch and most of the nap ritual. Then after feeding Justin, he took a nap at the same time Seth was - so I took one too! What a successful first day on my own with my boys. I am sure it will never go this smoothly again :-)
One of our best friends from law school Matty stopped by to meet Justin. We had to put a picture on the blog because Matty's wife Virginie, who is currently in Medical school in Brussels is one of our avid blog readers. We miss you Virginie - and can't wait to see you soon!!!
The other event tonight - was Jerald gave Justin his first bottle! Which meant I got to sleep for 4 hours straight. I know it doesn't seem like that much sleep - but when you have been only getting sleep in 1-2 hour stretches 4 hours straight can make you feel like a million bucks!
Seth really wanted to go out and play in our first snow of Winter. Jerald and Seth played on the front porch for a while ~ throwing snowballs at my car. Justin slept through the first snowfall.
Jerald went back to work yesterday and Nana has come to help us out. I told Jerald that "I am not physically or mentally ready to take care of both boys." Nana to the rescue!!!
Nana has been so wonderful - driving Seth around, playing with him and Justin, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry. Thank you Nana! We are so lucky to have you!!!
After, Jerald and Seth got back from music class we decided to take advantage of the warmer weather and Jerald not going to work. Seth had a blast at the park as usual and Justin slept. Still we had fun and felt very accomplished!
After tons of family staying with us, visiting and helping us around the clock - we are just the four of us - for a little while. First, we want to thank Grandma for helping us during the first week at home. She was wonderful! She took care of Seth, Justin, cooked, cleaned, did laundry and tried to make sure I was taking care of myself. Thank you so much!!! Pa and Uncle Joshy were also big helps. Pa changed an occasional diaper - but mostly they were never ending entertainment for Seth. Thank you! More help is on the way - Nana is coming to stay later in the week. But for now - we are enjoying life as a family of four!!!
Some cute pictures that haven't made it in other posts... Justin asleep on the couch...
Seth snuggling with Pa...
Grandma had an extra special birthday present this year - the birth of her second grandchild! Because we "timed it right" Grandma was able to celebrate her birthday with her family.
We all went out to a special birthday dinner.
Justin, of course, slept through his first restaurant experience. He seems content thought...
I was able to run out and buy this yummy cake from our favorite bakery. In the car on the way to dinner, Seth asked if we got Grandma an Elmo cake (that was the cake he had for his second birthday). We told him that we got Grandma a chocolate cake - but not to tell her because it was a secret. For all of those of you with secrets out there - do not tell Seth! As soon as we saw Grandma at the restaurant Seth spilled the beans about the cake. It was really very funny.
Happy Birthday Grandma! We love you very much and were so happy to spend your special day with you. 
Justin's first Shabbat at home was really wonderful. We were able to share it with Grandma, Pa, Uncle Joshy, Great-Grandma and Great-Pa.
Justin slept through most of it - but Seth enjoyed it - especially the wine!
Today was the bris. We were very blessed to have so many family and friends make time during the busy holiday break to come and celebrate our baby's introduction to the Jewish community. We named him ~ Justin Martin. Justin, after my Great-Grandmother Jeanne and Martin, after Jerald's Grandpa Martin. It was a very special ceremony - Justin was a trooper and handled it all very well. Seth did great as all - he seemed the happiest when he was eating bagels and opening presents!. Thanks to Nana, Grandma & Pa for hosting and having the party catered - and for being wonderful grandparents!!! Once again, it was so special to have so many generations of our family together to welcome the newest addition! Thank you!!!
