One month Birthday!

Let's start out with little James, since he is the newest news in the family. James is one month old today. He has gained more than a pound since his birth and has already managed to catch a cold (from Ben of course). It's been nerve racking to watch my little newborn go from a runny nose to a hacking cough. I have Will listening to his lungs every other day to make sure they are still clear- and so far so good. He has been a great baby. He only fusses when he is hungry or tired and his fussers are just miniature. He loves baths and unlike his older brother he doesn't mind getting his face wet. If I had to guess who he looks like-- right now I'd say he looks like his dad and his dad's brothers. Ben seems to look more like a Clarke on the other hand. James takes well to Ben's dramatic hugs and constant desire to load him down with toys. He has only been scratched once so far by Ben and besides a few rough tugs here and there from Ben- the two boys seem to get a long great!  James' sleep schedule is pretty newborn like- up every two or three hours. His cry is cute and soft. And his long flowing brown hair is getting lighter everyday. I think we have another toe head on our hands but we'll see.

Ben had his two year old birthday a few weeks ago and it was great! We decided on a monkey theme and went to work. We played games had a monkey cake and then the kids played in the sand box after their treat. Ben loved the balloons and the handful of cousins and friends who showed up to celebrate. As for two year milestones-- Ben speaks in sentences now and is fond of screaming and hitting if he doesn't get his way. I have to say though I appreciate that the "tantrums" are generally short lived- Ben seems to be very even tempered. He is also very happy 98 % of the time. His eating habits are still a little barbarian -- aka he throws his food off the table when he is done. However, he is a great eater and loves fruits and vegetables. 

As for the entire clan-- we're in the midst of changes. We think we will need to be moved out of my Bountiful condo in a week-- and we still don't have a place to live. I know crazy. If we don't find a place we'll stow away at my parents for a month or two. Will may have found a part time job- more on that later. And I am still working from home. I think I worry too much that all this moving and changing is going to scar my little ones-- but really I think it's doing more of a number on me. Keep tuned cause it's going to be  a bumpy ride. I believe it will all turn out in the end though ;)