2 Weeks

Aiden was born 2 weeks ago today. Not much time in the grand scheme of things I know.  Still it's funny how different he seems, not just from 2 weeks ago, but even from yesterday or the day before.  It seems like every day he is a little bit more aware, a little bit more interested, and a little bit more chubby.

 It's been easier to take pictures of him with his eyes open lately because he has been spending more of his day awake.  Sometimes when he's awake he is very alert, but also very calm- just sitting back and taking it all in.  Other times, however, he is a man on a mission : EAT! BURP! POOP! REPEAT!  It's fun to watch him drift in and out of the day, never knowing what you might get the next time he opens his eyes...

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Oscar Night at the Jones Abode

It's that time of year again!

That's right, tonight is the night that we gather dutifully around our television sets and pay homage to the best and brightest Hollywood stars.  

For those unfamiliar, the yearly ritual goes something like this:

-turn on TV

-watch host's opening speech accompanied by obligatory funny/touching movie montage

-chuckle

- watch presentation for "best music in a documentary short film"

-change channel to watch "Seinfeld"

-spend the next 2 hours flipping between Oscars and just about anything else, usually barely missing the most interesting presentations 

-fall asleep just as they say "And, the Oscar for best picture goes to..."

This year, however, things are going to be (somewhat) different.  I'm not going to promise that there won't be any channel flipping in the intermediate stages, but I definitely want to be coherent for the best picture announcement.  The reason: 

 Juno. 

 Aside from being one of the better movies that we have seen in a long time, it's also about being pregnant!  When we saw the movie Jen was pretty heavy with child, and I don't know if it made an already funny movie even funnier but it sure didn't hurt.  

Seriously, this was a really good movie and we've got our fingers crossed that it will emerge victorious for those pregnant and recently pregnant everywhere.

 

Enjoy some Juno related clips from You-Tube to get you in the Oscar spirit...

-  Juno trailer

- "All I Want is You" music video

- "Anyone Else But You" - Michael Cera and Ellen Page

The Many Faces of Aiden

Despite the fact that Aiden is many months away from uttering his first word, it is surprising how expressive he can be.  Of course, at this point his facial expressions have more to do with what's going on in his diaper than his perspective on the world.  Still though, it's fun to watch his features change from serious grimace, to goofy smirk, to enraged howl all within the span of a couple minutes. 

Here is a sampling of Aiden's repertoire complete with interpretive captions:

working hard

 

silly

meditating  

        inquisitive

irate 

 

  cozy

total relaxation

 

    delirious

 

    sneaky          

     sneezing   

comatose

just chillin

    

First Snow

Today is Aiden's first snow!  Technically it did snow and ice on the day he was born, but since we were in the hospital and not even next to the window-I say it didn't count!  Aiden has been sleeping all day as you can see from the pictures.  Bailey has been pretty amusing today.   This morning when he went outside, his feet froze and he laid down in the snow.  He was shivering and crying when we brought him in- it was pretty pathetic.  So I got some of Aiden's socks (don't worry- I am not giving them back to Aiden) and put them on Bailey to go out.  This was a great idea until he started running and the front ones started falling off.  I am sure they make boots for dogs and as ridiculous as that seems, I can attest that Bailey could really use some on a day like this.   Well, I hope you are all enjoying this snow day!  We certainly all are!

the backyard

Aiden's room has the best view

Apologies....

As you can probably tell from the creative posts on this wonderful blog, Rob has obviously been the author this past week.  Well, Rob returned to work last night so I should warn you that he will not be able to update as frequently.  I will try to keep you all informed with pictures and events in the life of Aiden.  However, I wanted to send my apologies that they will not be as entertaining as my husband's creative posts.  Just don't say I didn't warn you!

Blue Steel

So... we may have to rethink Aiden's future career path as a male model. 

 As this picture taken by the hospital clearly shows, when the flashbulbs are popping he may not exactly be at the top of his game.  His future still seems bright, however, as he clearly excels at impersonating miniature sumo wrestlers.  Don't worry Aiden, there is more to life then being really, really, really ridiculously good looking.

Our Forgotten Child

With the arrival of our son Aiden, our first child has really had to learn how to share the spotlight.  It hasn't been easy on him, we know.  With all of the adoring attention being showered onto Aiden from friends and family lately, we get the sense that our first born is feeling a little neglected.  (Which technically he was when I accidentally left him outside for 20 minutes.)  And so, by way of apology, and to let him know that we still love him, I present: 

"The Best of Bailey"

Let the Viewer Beware

WARNING: this video presentation may not be suitable for all viewers!

Proceed with caution, the following clip may be one of the least exciting 2 minutes of footage that you will ever see.  It is a video of our child hiccuping and sucking his thumb

 .... set to music.  

Seriously.  

Thats it.  

I'm not even kidding.  

If your time is precious to you find something better to do immediately.

Don't say I didn't warn you...

The Jones Abode Primary

Everyone has to cast a vote in the latest poll.  It's entitled "Who does Aiden Most Resemble?"

It is located to the right in the sidebar.  Choose wisely...

This may be my favorite picture taken to date.

Full House

We've had a steady stream of visitors since arriving home.  Its been great for the family to get to spend more time with Aiden, and we've really appreciated all of the help thats been offered.  Thanks everyone!

Aiden has been the king of mellow today.  His sleeping habits would put hibernating bears to shame.  Bailey usually sleeps about 22 hours a day, and Aiden makes him look like a hyperactive bumblebee.  Can't say that I mind though- holding him while he sleeps is about the best thing I can think of doing.  And those few minutes that he opens his eyes and looks at you...thats just off the charts.

Bath time!  You can tell he's my son because I usually react to bathing in about the same way.

Just hanging out with mom.

Aiden's wasn't the only birthday this week.  We did our best to make sure that he was born on the same day as Pop-Pop's birthday (the 13th.) Unfortunately Aiden decided to come one day early.  Sorry Pop-Pop.  Last night we had a chance to celebrate both of them with Jen's family.  Happy birthday Pop-Pop!  

PS-   ummm...I just wanted to write the word "Pop-Pop" one more time...