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Learning Curve
There is definitely a learning curve with two kids and the bad news is I'm behind it. It is funny how going from no kids to one was an adjustment, but going from one to two is a complete lifestyle change. You are so used to what you can accomplish with just one and it doesn't dawn on you until it's too late that you need an extra pair of hands. I can hardly manage lunch and a bath before I get the girls down for nap. Ella has completely taken over the dog chores, because every time I sit down to nurse, Beemer scratches the front door. I have rarely looked appropriate for company and I'm constantly embarrassed by my state of dress, or lack thereof. On Thursday, I attempted an outing with both girls by myself. I needed to exchange a baby gift at a local boutique and wanted to drop a ...
Sophie’s Sneak Peek
I thought I'd share these sneak peek images I got from K today. There are many more where these came from and these don't even show my two favorite locations!! I can't wait to share more when they are finished and give you the final nursery reveal. Enjoy. ...
Double Chin
Just in case you needed a fix. Sophie, I'm so sorry that you inherited my chin. Your daddy and I were talking this morning about your dark hair and I commented that it had a bit of red in it. Then I said, "You think we brought home the wrong baby?" {in jest, of course}, and he said, "Look at that chin!" He's right, by the way. ...
Fashion Girl
Ella has recently taken to calling herself a "fashion girl", which is absolutely hilarious. We aren't really sure where she picked up the term, but coming from her it definitely puts a smile on your face. She prances around with tons of accessories, checks herself out in the mirror at every chance and doesn't hesitate to remind us how fashionable, adorable or precious she really is. There have been lots of changes around here over the last few weeks and Ella is definitely feeling the brunt of things. She keeps reminding me how different everything is, despite my best efforts to keep her life as normal as possible. Despite her emotions, she is adapting very well and loving on her little sister as often as we'll let her. Since she hasn't been featured prominently on the blog in the ...
Baby Bathtime
It's tradition around here for grandmothers to bathe the babies for the first time once they're home. My Gran-mom bathed me & K and Gran bathed Ella on her first day home. We invited both grandmothers over and Nana helped me give Sophie her first bath. She did really well with the head-washing, but was not thrilled about being naked! We did the bathing in the sink and Nana rinsed her in my mom's giant green plastic cookie bowl (where Ella was bathed, too!) Ella was a big helper. She dried her off, and even brushed her hair! We've done things a little differently since then and have finally figured out what works best for us. I laughed because it is definitely easier to bathe her by myself than with fifteen people watching, helping, photographing and laughing. ...
Monday
On Monday, we got out of the house with all three girls. Even if it was in our yard, it was nice to see the sunshine after looking out of a tiny hospital window for three days. ...
A Sunday Drive
Much like with Ella, our first day at home brought a doctor's visit for sweet Sophie. Since she lost more than ten percent of her birth weight and was slightly jaundiced, we got up bright and early to dress two little girls and head back into town. Of course, Josh laughed that I took my camera with us, but what did he really expect? Luckily, our pediatrician's practice has an office open on Sundays and we got to see our favorite doctor there, Dr. Anderson. He has a fabulous bedside manner and Ella loves him. As usual, big sisters get star treatment, including extra Dora stickers. We weren't the only newborn waiting for a bilirubin check, so we all piled in the exam room and hung out for a bit. Ella counted airplanes out the window, Daddy acted silly and snuggled Sophie and we all ...