Here We Go...Again!

Colin Wayne has arrived! He decided 38 weeks was plenty in his mama's tummy and made his appearance on May 13th at 3:50 p.m. No complaints here!

Mother's Day was quite different this year. That evening the contractions started around 9:00 p.m. and finally led us to the hospital at 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Uncle Dan came over to take care of Jack, and Ben and I headed in for a really long Monday. After a several hours, an epidural, and some pitocin, Colin became the fourth member of our family. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.8 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He shocked everyone with his jet black, full head of hair.

Another chapter has begun in our lives. So far it is a wonderful one. Jack has adjusted so well to being a big brother. Who knows what lies down the road as far as the brothers go, but as for now we are relishing in the love that pours out of him for his little brother. The Reinhardt family feels complete. Let the adventures begin...

Happy Easter 2013

         Easter started off great.  On Saturday night Jack colored some eggs with Dad (video below), and then it was time for bed.  Apparently Jack was too excited thinking about the Easter Bunny hiding his artwork, because at 12:45 he rolled right out of bed, into his nightstand, and onto his pillow on the floor.
         We calmed him down, soaked up some blood, and got him back to sleep.  But on Easter morning, when others were heading off to church or sneaking jelly beans from their baskets, we went to the ER for three stitches.  Jack handled it all very well, and before we left the nurse even said, "Well, I'm sure this won't be his last trip to the ER.  That's just what boys do.  Happy Easter!"

       ...the video is a little long

"Hey Mama, think I need stitches?"

Just makin' myself at home. I hear trips to the ER can take a long time.

Whoa, what was that medicine they gave me?

Really mom? Pictures? Right now?

Spring Break and a Trip to the Zoo

   Spring Break just doesn't have the same tone or feeling once you leave college, get married, have a child, get rid of your pool table and develop plans for painting a nursery.  Our lives certainly have changed, and this spring break was a productive one.
   Last year at this time, we finished off the side yard for Jack to have a place to play.  As we accumulate more stuff with another little boy on the way, we decided that Jack needed a play room.  The pool table is gone, and in its place is what Jack would kindly refer to as, "a MESS!"  Cars, crayons, Buzz, Batman and sippy cups clutter the floor of Jack's new play space, and he seems to love it.
   In addition to the plans for painting, moving furniture, sorting clothes and getting our lives in order, we were able to spend a morning at Wildlife World Zoo with some friends from Angie's school.  Jack walked for a solid three hours and had a blast.

Jack's man cave

A little spring cleaning

Fall Fun in MN

Jack and I took a quick trip home to MN the second week of October. We headed back for Molly's (my niece) baptism. I am officially her Godmother. That girl doesn't know how lucky she is...yet!

Mick and Betsy were insistent that we take Jack and Ethan to the fall festivities at a place called The 101 Market. We braved the 45 degree weather and we were so glad we did. The boys had a great time going through a 6 acre corn maze, playing in a HUGE corn pit, and topping the day off with mini donuts, cheese curds and a free mini pumpkin, which Jack clung on to through his sleepy ride home. It was so much fun. Thank you Mick and Betsy for the memory and extra thanks to Mick for the pictures! We owe that one to you both. :)

 

 

     

Second Job

Ben and I have been talking about what we could do to pay for our trips home this Christmas and it finally dawned on us! We are going to rent Jack out for household jobs around the neighborhood. We figure with his pacing, the most beneficial financial choice would be to charge by the hour. :)

Thanks man. Take pictures while you make me work. Nice.

There might be one less cupcake. I kind of ate some batter.