Like Father Like Son

We've discovered that Barrett, like his father, knows a hot beat when he hears it. I put two and two together today...he's long been a fan of listening to "My Humps" with dad, and yesterday another piece of the puzzle fell into place when, during a record breaking crying spell, he stopped only long enough to hear the intro to "Run's House."

So about an hour ago we hopped on itunes together, and it's amazing - he's calm for hot beats, and fusses over boring songs. As I type, he's on my lap, absolutely fast asleep with hip hop music blaring at near club volume.

Our lullaby playlist includes:
Jay-Z, Dirt off your Shoulder
Justin Timberlake, Summer Love
Paperboy, Ditty
P.Diddy, Mo Money Mo Problems
...and of course - Run DMC, Run's House

Despite his love of old school hip hop, he does NOT care for Run DMC's "It's Tricky." Don't even try to sneak it in there.

-Angie

One month old

No big news, Barrett is still eating and growing like a champ, and is now weighing in at 9 lbs, 12 oz. (up from 8 lbs, 3 oz just 2 weeks before) Here are some more pictures of our precious little man...

Daddy loves Barrett

Aunt Mandy and Uncle Brian came to visit over the Fourth of July
First tub bath!
And the naked shot!
He'll love that one when he gets older.

Long Overdue Update

We're just past the 3 week mark and I haven't posted a Barrett update in weeks. He's doing AMAZING. I'm averaging about 5 hours of sleep each night, and I made it up to 6 and 1/2 one night this week! He's nowhere near sleeping through the night, of course, but he has established a consistent routine of at least sleeping AT night. Huge step.

We're crossing our fingers that it's just been a fussy week and he isn't developing colic - the past few nights he's cried from about 7pm to 12:30am, stopping only to feed. Poor Matt, the only time he gets to hold the baby during the week is when he's screaming. We're all over "the five S's" though, and they seemed to help last night. (Thanks Ashley and Meredith for loaning us the book and DVD! For you non-moms and dads out there, The Happiest Baby on the Block - make a mental note). The single most effective sleep aid for little Barrett, though, is dancing with his daddy to "My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas...adorable.

I'm able to make this post this morning because Barrett has finally developed a liking for his swing. He surprisingly prefers the fastest setting - it looks like he's going to fly out of there, but we just latch him in and he's out like a light.

The kiddos playing together. Charlie has been surprisingly gentle and calm with her little brother.
Grandma and Grandpa Wood came to visit.

Barrett's first major outing - Trevor's wedding in Comfort, TX. Congratulations Trevor and Kathryn!!! The wedding was beautiful, and we couldn't be happier for the new Brock family. (More pictures from the weekend are likely to follow) Barrett did as well as could be expected and he made lots of new friends and admirers.

Jon and Jason at the Ranch

Mrs. Brock and Trevor's Grandma before the rehearsal dinner.
Dad at the wedding - thank God, no spit up on the tux.