Randoms

• I took the potty training plunge with Grace on Memorial Day weekend. We had a solid 3 days of non-stop potty talk and came out relatively successful! I'm so proud to say she's been pee accident free since that weekend. We still do pull-ups for nap and bed time, but this is mostly because I am lazy and don't want to have to change sheets if she has an accident.

• We all have homecoming outfits (with back-ups for the girls) planned for D's arrival. I've never been more excited about a single day in my life. The anticipation feels like a combination of our wedding and the birth of my babies. Cant. freaking. wait.

• I've been working out like a fiend to try and get back in fighting form for D's arrival. 11+ weeks post baby, and I still have about 13 lbs to go to get to my pre-Charlotte weight. Funny thing is, I feel like I don't look terrible given that I still have quite a bit to go. I still have a few weeks to really push it and see where I end up.

• People that post on FB that they have a 4 week old and have lost all of their baby weight make me want to punch them through my computer screen. (Kidding...)

• Grace at 2 years and 9 months:
• Hates bugs, lizards, and frogs.
• Loves dancing, picking flowers, and singing songs.
• Favorite animal is a "kitty cat".
• Favorite color is purple.
• Is generally super sweet and over the top girly.
• Still doesn't like dresses.
• Wants to watch Peppa Pig, Doc McStuffins, Dora, and Diego on the reg.
• Loves treats and chocolate (good work, Mommy).
• Makes me laugh with all of the outrageous things she says almost daily.

• Charlie at 2.5 months:
• Sits and looks cute. ;)
• Smiles ALL the time.
• Giggles.

• My MIL comes into town to visit this Friday and is here for 9 days. She is great and I'm excited to have help, but am still anxious because c'mon, it's my MIL. Gotta at least pretend like we have our act together.

xo,
H

Charlie - 2 months

 

{May 24, 2013}

Let me tell you...after last months rocky start, I saw the light this month. We've got a schedule down, I'm managing both girls successfully, and D's return home is getting literally closer by the day. This month I had my first stretch of 3 weeks solo between two visitors. It was definitely a test of my patience, but by the second week we were rocking it. I knew it would be a confidence boost to just see that I could manage and I'm really, very glad I've had this whole deployment, single mother experience. Not only does it make you appreciate your partner, it does give you a whole new sense of self. Basically I let D know how badass I am as often as possible. ;)

 

Charlie girl, you continue to surprise me with just how happy and easy you are. Grace is the best little toddler I know, but baby, you take the newborn prize. I want 5 more of you. But I'll settle for 1...maybe in a couple of years. ;)

 

You are so content to just watch your sister and you literally wake up smiling. You love to be snuggled and I try to take a nap with you on my chest at least once a weekend, but you also like your space to observe and take everything in. Everything includes being interested in Grace's shows on the TV. At 2 months. Mother of the Year Award? No?

 

I find myself creepily sniffing your hair and kissing your head multiple times a day. I can't help it. I gotta savor that newborn smell before it turns into sweaty toddler. It happens so fast. Your rolls? Light up my life. Even though you are a tall girl, you've filled out, and there is nothing that makes me happier than a chunky baby.

 



Stats:

 

Height- 24.5 inches

 

Weight- 13.3 lbs

 

Eyes- Still slate blue. Sometimes I think they look lighter, but it just depends on the light and what she is wearing. 

 

 

Hair- Looking more brown again. Maybe not as auburn as I thought.

 

Clothes- We are officially closing out 0-3 months and moving up to our 3-6 month options. I have plans to reorganize drawers and her closet to get everything updated. (Update: Done. You are officially in 3-6 months at 10 weeks.)

 

Diapers- Size 2.

 

Food- Straight formula. Stopped breastfeeding and never looking back. This is part of the reason our schedule has gotten so much better and things have been easier lately.

 

Sleep- Seriously the BEST. Sister falls asleep after her last bottle around 9 pm and is out cold until 5-6 am. I don't know who I owe for that one, but it's my saving grace. Mama needs sleep to function.

 

Visitors during her second month: Auntie Amanda! {Pic to come}

 

Things of Note- I went back to work so C started daycare at 7 weeks and mommy almost had a meltdown. Not really, but I had to let some people at the school know the correct way to do things. So I'm obviously loved there. Things have steadily gotten better and I actually like her daycare providers now. For the record, separation anxiety is just as bad with the second child.

 

Sister Status- I'm so in for it.

 

 

You guys already love each other so much and I can't wait to see you both grow together. Some days I swear you are already conspiring against me...like when I change 2 poop diapers within a 5 minute span. Kidding...

 

 

Grace's favorite saying is still, "Aww baby Charlie, you so cute." She also enjoys singing you bedtime songs...her most popular goes something like this..."Go to sleeepppp, go to sleeepppp." She sings traditional lullaby's as well...haha.

 

 

Even though the above picture doesn't capture it well, your big sister makes you smile like no one else can. :)

 

 

She's also said you guys will be sharing a room when you get big enough. But I wouldn't hold her to that if I were you.

 

We all love you so much Charlie girl. I can't wait to keep watching you grow and see all of the extra love you bring to our family!

 

 

xo,

Mama

 

 

Newborn Photos

At 6 days old, we went to get newborn photos taken of Charlie. I wanted Grace to be included, which proved to be even more difficult than keeping an infant content for 3+ hours during the session, but we got a few good ones. Just wanted to share some favorites. :)

 

xo,

H