Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Mom Style
I am really struggling with this right now. There are lots of things that I want to wear, but I'm not sure that they look good on me. So readers, help! Comment to me your favorite places to shop for YOURSELF! I can't spend a fortune either. I have found some very cute things at Target, but I'm needing to expand my wardrobe. :) C'mon fellow mommas...help a sister out!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Roly Poly
Is it really that time already? Vivian was 3 months old on Saturday. I can't hardly believe that that is true, but I've checked the calendar several time and yes, 3 months has gone by. She now weighs 11 lbs 6 oz. She has gained about a pound and a half in a month! I guess the breast milk is doing it's job! I just am having a hard time thinking she's 3 months.
Last week Neil got Vivi to love tummy time. I don't know how he did it and honestly I don't care. All that matters is that she doesn't scream the whole time. She has also just about mastered the art of rolling over from her belly to her back. It's bittersweet. She is getting so big so fast. Now, if I could only get it on video so y'all can witness it. :) Of course, when I want to get it on my phone, she just stares at me like "what Mom?". I just love this age!
Vivi love her big sister too. She almost laughs at her sometimes. Lila loves playing with her, tickling her, dancing for her. Vivian just watches her and smiles and talks to her. It's the cutest thing. I hope they continue to have a loving relationship for many years to come.
Lila has quite the little mouth on her these days too. They other night she said "OMG!" to me. I almost died! I could not believe that she said that. I mean, I say that all the time, but I never imagined that she would say it. She is a sponge. :) I need to watch my mouth I guess!
We got to visit with some of Neil's family this past weekend. I hadn't seen Hadley in almost a month. She is getting big so fast too. I can't wait to watch them both grow together!
Last week Neil got Vivi to love tummy time. I don't know how he did it and honestly I don't care. All that matters is that she doesn't scream the whole time. She has also just about mastered the art of rolling over from her belly to her back. It's bittersweet. She is getting so big so fast. Now, if I could only get it on video so y'all can witness it. :) Of course, when I want to get it on my phone, she just stares at me like "what Mom?". I just love this age!
Vivi love her big sister too. She almost laughs at her sometimes. Lila loves playing with her, tickling her, dancing for her. Vivian just watches her and smiles and talks to her. It's the cutest thing. I hope they continue to have a loving relationship for many years to come.
Sisters!
I have a feeling that this is going to happen a lot in the future!
Lila has quite the little mouth on her these days too. They other night she said "OMG!" to me. I almost died! I could not believe that she said that. I mean, I say that all the time, but I never imagined that she would say it. She is a sponge. :) I need to watch my mouth I guess!
We got to visit with some of Neil's family this past weekend. I hadn't seen Hadley in almost a month. She is getting big so fast too. I can't wait to watch them both grow together!
Vivian and her cousin Hadley who is 4 days older. They are also going to be the best of friends.
Sweet, smiling baby
At the big Saline Co Fair! Lovin' the rides!
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Birthdays!
Lila has had several birthday parties to go to this summer. It has just been crazy. This weekend she had THREE!
Earlier this summer she went to her best bud, Ky'Lynn's party. It was so cute seeing them get to play together again. They hadn't seen each other in over a months since their daycare closed in May. Broke my heart because she had so many friends there.
She attended Jamisen's Art Party on Saturday and her cousin Graham's 2nd birthday Saturday night. Erin had a fantastic party for Jamisen's 5th birthday. The kids got to paint their own canvas, make stamp bookmarks, and make beaded bracelets. The cake was adorable and the treats were so creative. Everything looked as if it came from a painter's artbox. Needless to say, Lila had a blast.
Today we are going to her friend Felix's 5th birthday. He's having a swim party! Who doesn't have fun at a swim party?? I'm pretty sure the Ninja Turtles are going to be there too. :)
Now it's just about time to start to think about Lila's birthday. She started out wanting a basketball birthday. Now she has changed her mind to a ballet birthday. I'm going to give it until the beginning of September before we start purchasing things for the party. Who knows how many times it will change between now and then. :)
Friday we went Burdette Park with Ash and Samuel and Callie and Felix. Viv got to stay at home with her Great Aunt Lisa and her cousin Halle. I'm sure she had a blast. As for Lila and me, we had a ton of fun. I even got to go down the slides with Felix since 1. Lila isn't tall enough and 2. even if she was, she's too chicken. :/ Hopefully one day she'll love the slides. :)
Earlier this summer she went to her best bud, Ky'Lynn's party. It was so cute seeing them get to play together again. They hadn't seen each other in over a months since their daycare closed in May. Broke my heart because she had so many friends there.
She attended Jamisen's Art Party on Saturday and her cousin Graham's 2nd birthday Saturday night. Erin had a fantastic party for Jamisen's 5th birthday. The kids got to paint their own canvas, make stamp bookmarks, and make beaded bracelets. The cake was adorable and the treats were so creative. Everything looked as if it came from a painter's artbox. Needless to say, Lila had a blast.
Today we are going to her friend Felix's 5th birthday. He's having a swim party! Who doesn't have fun at a swim party?? I'm pretty sure the Ninja Turtles are going to be there too. :)
Now it's just about time to start to think about Lila's birthday. She started out wanting a basketball birthday. Now she has changed her mind to a ballet birthday. I'm going to give it until the beginning of September before we start purchasing things for the party. Who knows how many times it will change between now and then. :)
Friday we went Burdette Park with Ash and Samuel and Callie and Felix. Viv got to stay at home with her Great Aunt Lisa and her cousin Halle. I'm sure she had a blast. As for Lila and me, we had a ton of fun. I even got to go down the slides with Felix since 1. Lila isn't tall enough and 2. even if she was, she's too chicken. :/ Hopefully one day she'll love the slides. :)
Monday, July 1, 2013
From One to Two
I've been wanting to post something on this for weeks now, but am just now getting around to it. Many people have asked me about the adjustment from one kid to two. I can honestly say, it really depends on the day. Some days are super easy. Everyone is in a great mood. Things just go very smooth. Then there are days where Vivian wants to be held all day and Lila wants me just as much.
We have been very blessed with the time we've had since V was born. Neil was just finishing up school and still working part time so he was able to be home and help me out a lot. He has also gotten to enjoy this newborn stage a little more this time. After L was born, he took a week off with me and then headed back to work, working lots of overtime hours for a little bit of extra cash. Of course, she was my only responsibility so we could do whatever we wanted. I could nap with her, play with her, watch TV if I didn't want to take a nap...you name it, I could do whatever. I could fix supper with no problem at all. Now, if V is sleeping, L is more than likely not (she has tried to cut out her own naps) and then she wants to play. We have to work on inside voices and quiet activities. In case you don't know this already, that's absolutely zero fun for a two and a half year old.
There are many days when she watches too much TV and eats too much junk. I just keep telling myself that this time will pass and we will be ok again. Neil usually tackles bedtime with Lila while I nurse and get Vivi down. We go pretty used to this routine and it was working quite nicely. Then a *GOOD* wrench was thrown to us.
My husband passed his boards! He had just completed the RN program at the end of May and was waiting for the opportunity to take the NCLEX. He did amazing, as usual. So now, he has started working full time as an RN (here's the wrench) 7p-7a. That makes for a long night for me when V doesn't get to sleep sometimes until 11:00 and L is a maniac and won't go to sleep at a reasonable hour. Most of the night I'm home alone with them consist of L watching Cinderella or playing on the iPad until I get V to bed. Then by the time I get in there, L is asleep too. I know it will get better, but I feel like I'm depriving her of all mommy attention. It's sad when I think about it. I don't want her to resent me or her sister. I know she's just 2, but I worry about these things. I keep telling myself that I was almost 4 when my sister was born and I don't remember feeling left out or being upset with my mom. I just try to spend as much time with her as I can. It's getting easier.
We have never been the kind of people that are content sitting at home and relaxing. When V was 2 days old we went to one of my brother's track meets. Getting out and doing things helps. My family is close by and they are really helpful with taking Lila and entertaining her (which she LOVES) while I get to spend some alone time with Vivi, something that is also important to me. I cant thank them enough for the help and support they've given me!
Vivian is now 9 weeks old and becoming her own person. She is more content sitting and watching and taking everything in now. I can usually put her down and get some stuff done. She is happy to just kinda hang around and talk to the lights and fans or look at the trees out the window. Overall, she has been a completely different baby than Lila. She was very trying for her first month, but developing more and more every day and really becoming a good baby.
We have been very blessed with the time we've had since V was born. Neil was just finishing up school and still working part time so he was able to be home and help me out a lot. He has also gotten to enjoy this newborn stage a little more this time. After L was born, he took a week off with me and then headed back to work, working lots of overtime hours for a little bit of extra cash. Of course, she was my only responsibility so we could do whatever we wanted. I could nap with her, play with her, watch TV if I didn't want to take a nap...you name it, I could do whatever. I could fix supper with no problem at all. Now, if V is sleeping, L is more than likely not (she has tried to cut out her own naps) and then she wants to play. We have to work on inside voices and quiet activities. In case you don't know this already, that's absolutely zero fun for a two and a half year old.
There are many days when she watches too much TV and eats too much junk. I just keep telling myself that this time will pass and we will be ok again. Neil usually tackles bedtime with Lila while I nurse and get Vivi down. We go pretty used to this routine and it was working quite nicely. Then a *GOOD* wrench was thrown to us.
My husband passed his boards! He had just completed the RN program at the end of May and was waiting for the opportunity to take the NCLEX. He did amazing, as usual. So now, he has started working full time as an RN (here's the wrench) 7p-7a. That makes for a long night for me when V doesn't get to sleep sometimes until 11:00 and L is a maniac and won't go to sleep at a reasonable hour. Most of the night I'm home alone with them consist of L watching Cinderella or playing on the iPad until I get V to bed. Then by the time I get in there, L is asleep too. I know it will get better, but I feel like I'm depriving her of all mommy attention. It's sad when I think about it. I don't want her to resent me or her sister. I know she's just 2, but I worry about these things. I keep telling myself that I was almost 4 when my sister was born and I don't remember feeling left out or being upset with my mom. I just try to spend as much time with her as I can. It's getting easier.
We have never been the kind of people that are content sitting at home and relaxing. When V was 2 days old we went to one of my brother's track meets. Getting out and doing things helps. My family is close by and they are really helpful with taking Lila and entertaining her (which she LOVES) while I get to spend some alone time with Vivi, something that is also important to me. I cant thank them enough for the help and support they've given me!
Vivian is now 9 weeks old and becoming her own person. She is more content sitting and watching and taking everything in now. I can usually put her down and get some stuff done. She is happy to just kinda hang around and talk to the lights and fans or look at the trees out the window. Overall, she has been a completely different baby than Lila. She was very trying for her first month, but developing more and more every day and really becoming a good baby.
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