Footballs, Trains, & Babies

It is ALL about footballs, trains and babies these days!

Bubbie and Zeyde got Joey a train set “for Hannukah”  The minute Bubbie found out he was in to trains, she was over assembling it.  After 3 hours (and about 100 screws), Joey is one happy camper!

Choo-choo

Nanny and Poppy took Joey on Wednesday afternoon/evening so we could celebrate Uncle Vinnie’s birthday at the hospital.  Here are a few cute videos/photos from their time together.

Check out Joey drawing dozens of footballs while spending time with Nanny!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels on the Bus

Balls?

Quality time with Donalee

Monday Night Football with Greg

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Welcome to the World, Sophie Ava!

Sophie FINALLY decided to join us on Monday, November 12 at 8:30AM.  The timing worked out perfectly, as I had the day off of work for Veteran’s Day!

Lori was such a trooper (as was Vince) during the entire labor process….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Silverman Girls awaiting the arrival!

 

 

 

 

 

After 30 hours of labor and an hour of pushing, Lori & Vince opted for a C-Section. It may have been the best decision they’ve made to-date, as Sophie was a whopping 10lbs, 13oz and 22″ long!  Joey and Greg came to the hospital in the morning to help welcome Sophie.  Joey kept us all entertained while we waited.  He especially loved the buttons on the elevator, the vending machines and the view from above!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While Lori was in recovery, we headed out to grab lunch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhausted after a long morning!

 

 

 

 

 

Sophie had to go to the nursery while Lori got stitched up.  We all had so much fun checking her out through the glass.  We couldn’t believe how big (and beautiful) she was!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bubbies with Sophie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophie’s hospital photo shoot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty in purple!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joey has been so excited to see photos of Sophie over the last few days.  He is CONSTANTLY asking to see the “baby”.

Baby Sophie

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Go Bulls!

Joey went to his first Bulls game on Thursday night.  He was lucky enough to be 1 of 4 generations in attendance!

The “older” guys went out for steaks before the game.  Joey was not thrilled to be left out….

 

 

 

 

 

Watching pre game coverage on TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joey LOVED the game.  We were a little nervous it would be too loud, but he took it all in!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He took turns on everyones lap, but spent the majority of time on Zeyde’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was so much to look at that he didn’t know if he should watch the game live or on the jumbotron

 

 

 

 

 

I’m not quite sure why he’s not wearing shoes?  He came home missing 1 sock….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 generations!  Great Grandpa Morrie, Greg, Joey, Zeyde and Uncle Dickie

 

 

 

 

 

Joe and Joey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tired but made it though halftime!

 

 

 

 

 

He went to bed cuddling the new basketballs Great Grandpa Morrie got him

 

 

 

 

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Old Man

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Saturday Night

Oh how our Saturday nights have changed!  We got together with a bunch of our friends (and their kids) last weekend.  Dinner @ 5:30 and home by 8:30.  Here are a few cute pictures from the evening….

 

 

 

 

 

Joey played catch with all of the dads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He had lots of practice being a “big brother” to all of the babies.  He was gentle with them all and even let me feed Brooke!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aubrey getting a shoulder ride

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Choo choo!

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1 on 1 with Nanny

Joey was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with Nanny this weekend.  She took him to nursery school on Friday.  Although he had a hard time leaving the house (he was crying), he was happy once he got there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Satuday, Nanny took Joey to try out a gymnastics class.  He really liked it!  We may sign him up for the saturday class once G2 arrives so he can get some quality 1:1 time with us.

Stretching before class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While Joey was out, I went to a photography class so I could learn how to better use our fancy camera we got from The Cohen’s for our wedding.  I definitely learned a lot!  It had been a while since I was last in “class” taking notes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Sunday we met Nanny and Debrah for brunch.  Afterward, they joined us in checking out the new Buybuybaby off of North Ave.  Greg and I loaded up on everything we need for G2 (which is nothing compared to what we had to get for Joey).  It is GREAT having a buybuybaby in the city….no more road trips to Schaumburg! Best part?  They accepted all of my expired Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons!  I saved $150!

We did our best to keep Joey up on Sunday afternoon so he would adjust to the clock changing.  We visited Mariano’s before having Bubbie, Zeyde, Abby, Cari & Alex over for the Bears game.  When it was finally time for a nap, he refused to go down (crying for 30 minutes before I finally gave in).  I think he knew Bubbie was downstairs (and that the Bears game was on).

 

 

 

 

 

By bedtime, he was sneezing a whole bunch so we decided to give him a bath.  Once in the water (and already clean), he pooped everywhere!  After cleaning out the tub and a 2nd bath, it was time for bed!  He went down right away but woke up screaming about 30 minutes later.  He had puked all over his crib (and himself).  After a 3rd bath and changing his sheets, he finally went to bed.  He woke up this morning with a killer cough and stuffy nose (poor baby).

Maybe Little Pan will hold out another week so Joey is over his cold by the time she’s born?  She’s 2 days late as of today!

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Birthday Shabbos

We had a joint celebration tonight for Lori, Abby & Cari’s birthdays!  We were all hoping Little Pan would interrupt the party, but no such luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Halloween Playdate

Joey had a bunch of friends over for a Halloween party yesterday.  Trying to get a photo of them all turned out to be quite a feat!

 

 

 

 

 

From left to right: Jacob, Joey, Noah, Olivia, Sam, Brooke, Aubrey, Max & Lexi!

 

 

 

 

 

The babies were a lot better behaved!

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy Birthday, Aunt Lori!

With only 12 hours left, I think its safe to say Aunt Lori and Baby Pan will not be sharing a birthday!  Hopefully she’s not holding out another 13 days to share a birthday with her father!

Joey hard at work making Aunt Lori’s card

 

 

 

 

 

Finished product

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Happy Halloween 2012

We gave him a healthy snack before trick-or-treating so he wouldn’t gobble down as much candy (it was actually a brilliant idea).

 

 

 

 

 

Joey practiced taking candy out of the bowl and “feeding Elmo” before we left….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were about to walk out the door when he assumed “the position”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a quick diaper change, we were off!

 

 

 

 

 

Eating a wrapped piece of candy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving a tootsie pop

 

 

 

 

 

After we hung with our neighbors, we were off to The Burnetts!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trick-or-treat!

 

 

 

 

 

Taking a break from Halloween to play with Uncle Football

 

 

 

 

 

Close up

 

 

 

 

 

Family shot

 

 

 

 

 

After all of our hard work, we made it home with 4 pieces of candy (although I have yet to check Greg’s pockets)!

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Happy Birthday Aunt Cari & Aunt Abby

Joey was very busy today with his art projects.  He’s beginning to really enjoy coloring, often asking to do it while I’m getting dinner ready.  Check out his most recent work below!

 

 

 

 

 

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Cookie Monster

I got Joey a football cookie at Mariano’s yesterday (how could I resist?!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share with Mommy?

I should have broken off a piece and only given him a little.  Due to poor planning on my part, we had crocodile tears when it was time to take it away.

 

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Love the new, local conveniences!

Today’s a big day!  Marianos West Loop and Buybuybaby Lincoln Park are officially open.  It’s a little sad, but I booked Joey’s nanny to stay an extra hour this afternoon so I could get a good grocery store trip in.  Hopefully we’ll get to Buybuybaby this weekend or next to pick up what we need for G2.

We celebrated by attending the opening of Marianos last night.  It was suprisingly a “hot ticket,” as even my “connected” sister couldn’t score us some.  We had to rely on good old Zeyde.  We were planning to bring Joey but were quickly advised against it when Lori and Vinnie got there (good call).

So Joey was all dressed up with no where to go….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once he realized he wasnt going anywhere, his mood quickly changed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fortunately, the power of distraction still works wonders (even if I have to embarrass myself)…

I want my baby back

He quickly bounced out of his bad mood when he got to see how much ketchup he was allotted for dinner (he even dipped his apples in it, ew).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I headed out and left the boys at home to do their thing (Monday Night Football).

 

 

 

 

 

21 weeks preggo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disco

39.5 weeks and ready to POP!

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Ready or not….

G2 should be here in just 7 weeks (or  8 if he decides to be late too)!  We’ve been “prepping” Joey a lot lately, talking about the baby in my tummy and having lots of play dates with other babies!  He’s really sweet to and a little afraid of other babies.  The only trouble we have is when he wants to play “catch” with them.  Fortunately, he’ll get even more practice around newborns when his 1st baby cousin, Little Pan, arrives (any day now)!

Reading about being a new brother (his new favorite book for the month of October)

 

 

 

 

 

QT time with Daddy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QT with Mommy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too cool for kisses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…but he’s happy to give G2 hugs!

Goals this week:  Figure out what we’re really naming G2

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