Wednesday, August 31, 2011

My Babes



This just warms my heart!

Maleah's Two Months Old




Dear Maleah,

What an exciting time for us. You are growing so much everyday and we so enjoy watching you change. You are steadily growing out of your clothes, as I am trying to hold on to your 3 month clothing, not ready to move you up a size. And, you are much more awake these days. You have longer wakeful periods in which we enjoy your coos and smiles. Nothing warms my heart more than to watch you coo and then give me a great big smile. You are starting to get your own look and I find myself wondering what you are going to be like someday. You have started sleeping in your own room this month too. I think this has been just as hard for you as it has been for me. Each day you are getting more confident in sleeping on your own. What a big girl! I think you have lots more in store for us in the coming months.

I love you princess!

Love,

Mom

Monday, August 22, 2011

My Growing Girl




Maleah is starting to be more alert and enjoys cooing and kicking. Her favorite thing to do is tummy time and lay in her bouncy seat. She loves to kick her feet and make the seat bounce. Often she gets her chair going enough that I think big brother has been after her. Ha! She is also starting to enjoy her swing some. Yesterday she started responding with smiles to daddy and that was neat to see. I just love watching her grow and change everyday.



Look! I wiped myself!



The house was just a little too quiet...Noah had decided to unroll a whole roll of toilet paper to wipe his bottom. He was so proud that he wiped by himself. Thank goodness I caught him before he flushed!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

2 Month Stats

Maleah had her two month check up and here are the results:
Weight: 13lbs 3oz--Off the chart!
Height: 22.5in--85%
Head: 37in--25%
She is a growing girl!

Potty Training Update

Well we are just about a week out from when Noah decided he was no longer going to wear diapers. It has been amazing! I was really worried about this process as I have heard so many terrible stories. But I guess Noah has truly decided he was ready. He has been going #1 and #2 on his own with no accidents. I have even ventured out of the house a couple of times with him and he has been good telling me that he has to go. And, last night he woke up and came in our room to tell us that he had to go potty and then he ran into the bathroom. So, even at night he is not having accidents. I am so excited!!! Noah has set his mind on getting a big boy bike with training wheels and is not far from getting one. His chart is quickly filling up with stickers! I am so proud of my big boy!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Family Day at the Zoo










This weekend, we took the kids to the Birmingham Zoo. It had been a while since we have been and it was a blast! Noah got to ride the train with Daddy and most of the animals were out. Noah especially enjoyed seeing the Lion. Maleah also enjoyed the ride as she got to both sport the Bjorn and her new double stroller! Noah also got to feed the giraffes. The zookeeper gave him pellets to throw and she was amazed at how far he could throw them. Noah actually had a small audience watching him throw the pellets to the animals. We were told that he is going to be a baseball player. Ha! Maleah enjoyed some fresh air and sun and I suspect she also enjoyed all the attention she attracted for being so cute and little. I can't wait to go back when she is a bit older to see how she responds to the animals!