Life in Lala-land: February 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Hey Monkey!

On President's Day, my parents and I took the kiddos to the zoo! Abby loved it so much, and the weather was absolutely perfect! The last time we went was last summer and it was so freakin hot that most of the animals were indoors. SO this time we saw alot of our "friends!"

Papa & "Scarlet"....this gal loves hats!

Abs wasnt too sure about the tigers

The rhino...boy was he friendly :-)

Little Man - not really a clue where we are, but happy to be with his momma!

Looking at the lions

WOW! Abby says this all the time....so cute!

Thats all for now! Tootles!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Maiden Voyage

Since the carpets were wet from a wonderful deep clean...courtesy of Nana & Papa, the kiddos and I had to get outta this house and enjoy some of this wonderful weather. This was our first adventure in my new double stroller, and I absolutely loved it! We didn't make it too far because little man had to eat, but it was just nice to be outside.

We are so thankful that Abby is much better after having a Strep diagnosis on Valentine's Day. I am also thankful that my mom figured out how to get abby to take medicine. So fun having a toddler you have to hold down and squirt medicine into the back of her throat, which more times makes her gag or puke! My mom just used a..... SPOON! Why didn't I think of that? And a little bribery didn't hurt either...I would take my medicine too if you would give me M&Ms. haha!! Anyways, that evening we fed her all the things that she loves - like candy, cupcakes and pizza and Ethan went to stay with his Nana & Papa b/c we figured Abs would want to sleep with us. But nope....she said "Abby's bed" and went right in no problems....but mommy did get a whole night of sleep! Awesome!!

Anyways, hope you enjoy the pictures! We have a busy couple of months coming up - with wedding showers, a new cousin YAY!, a fun weekend trip to ATL for mommy & daddy, wedding, wedding, wedding!! So excited!!

He loves to talk to his momma!

Ethan says Happy Wednesday!

Friday, February 11, 2011

2 months old & terrible twos...almost!

Well let me start this post by saying that I cannot believe Ethan is already two months old! He is such a sweet baby boy when he isn't fussing from his gas. He has gotten alot better this past week...not so much "would make a trucker blush" gas :-) We went to see Dr. D yesterday and she was happy at how little...i mean, umm...BIG man has grown.

Our 2 month Stats:
Weight : 12lbs 8oz up from 7lbs 2 oz at birth
Length : 24 inches up from 20 inches at birth

He is such a BIG boy! He outweight his sister by 2 pounds at this age and just slightly shorter than she was, but catching up quickly. He is rolling over from his tummy to back all the time, loves his play gym, loves to smile and have a conversation! He loves his mommy, and tolerates his bathtime. I am still shocked that I have only been teeteed on a handful of times! He is wearing 3 month clothes and I expect him to be in 6 month ones by 3 months! He is taking about 4-5 oz per feeding about every 3 to 4 hours give or take. He is getting up once a night normally going to bed about 8 or 9 and waking around midnight or 1am then getting up again around 5. I will take it! I am hoping he is like his sissy and starts sleeping through the night at 2 1/2 months!

Onto my 22 month old...Miss Priss, DIVA, Boss Lady! This week the terrible twos have begun to rear their ugly heads! From the air slapping she does when you tell her no (still partially my sweet angel, when I told her it wasn't nice to try to hit mommy...said I sorry mommy and hugged me) to our newest thing having every sentence or question have the word my in it. As in , My Milk? My car, my pacy, my shirt, my cup, my....i think you get my drift. It is hilarious to hear her say it because she says it over and over and over! She is still my sweet baby most of the time, but definately getting very independent!

Anyways, that is all for now! Pics in next post!!