Connor is staying awake more during the day, which means we get to see his eyes more, and even an occasional smile.
He is still happiest being held.
The other day Brooke said she was tired while Tracie was feeding Connor, so she put herself to bed. She left the door open and Squishy thought it was a good idea as well.
I guess everyone in this house likes to snuggle.
Every once in a while we like to bring the kids to the office during the day. Usually we have lunch together and Brooke helps me out while the ladies fight over holding Connor. Brooke was especially worn out after the trip there this past week.
On Friday I took the day off of work. It's rare that I get to go to the pool, especially since it is so crowded on Saturdays. Also, with Connor here, who knows how often Tracie and Brooke will be able to make it. Brooke had a lot of fun and is pretty fearless, walking until the water is about chin level with no issues. This is as close as she would come looking at the camera.
Being the second child, Connor has adapted well to life unheld. He loves his car seat and his bouncer.
And you're beginning to understand why we are so excited to finally start seeing his eyes!
After the first week or so, Brooke has really embraced the role of Big Sister. She sits next to Connor in the car, so she helps with his pacifier if it falls out, and can be counted on to give accurate descriptions of what he is up to ("Looking out the window"). She'll sing to him while he is in the bouncer, she helps him whenever they take a bath together, and showers him with kisses and hugs.
On Saturday Tracie had her spring recital. The kids did great, especially since they all missed a month when Tracie had Connor. We're excited to have the summer off and to be starting up in the fall with 8 kids.
Connor had his 1 month appointment last week. I forgot the paper I got that had his stats but I do remember that he's 10 lbs. 8 oz. He's gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks. I also remember that he falls in the 50% for 2 of the categories and 75% in the other. Knowing how Brooke was, he's probably in the 75% for head circumference. He's finally showing signs of life other than eating, sleeping, and pooping. He'll actually stay awake for up to 3 hours. He's also starting to makes some noise. Sometimes when he needs to sneeze but the sneeze doesn't come, he'll coo instead. He's done that since he was born and I think it's pretty cute.
It's not the greatest of pictures but it does show off one of his dimples. He's got one on the other side to match.
I can't believe we've made it to 1 month and we're all doing well. A bit sleep deprived but we're still great. 
Brooke has managed to keep herself busy and entertained. I have to say that she has been a rockstar during this transition. We've had our meltdowns but for the most part she has been doing great. The best part...she's still potty trained. I feared that she would regress in that area but she's dry as whistle 99.9% of the time.
At the end last summer I bought the inflatable pool knowing that our trips to the pool this summer would be limited.
Unfortunately she learned the hard way the reason why we don't dump freezing cold water on our heads. Brooke's lips were blue by the time she was done playing.
I've noticed that since Connor was born, Brooke has been taking Bear everywhere. I guess he's her best pal. The other day I was feeding Connor and Brooke said that Bear was hungry also. She proceeded to lift her shirt and put Bear right up to her belly button.
