Getting used to having 2 little ones isn't easy. Things in the house are always upside down and that is hard for me because I really try my hardest to always keep our house tidy and things put a way most of the time. This is becoming pretty much impossible. I am figuring that out now, and just picking my battles.
Collin and Emily are both doing great. The initial shock of having a little sister has worn off. Collin has officially accepted her to the family. And now most times he wants to know where she is 24-7. He always wants to check on her while she is sleeping.. Ugh... most times this wakes her up and we have to start all over to put her back to sleep. But I would say this is a sign he is going to be one protective brother.
A little more on Collin.... He is turning 2 years old this weekend. Wow time sure does fly. He is growing like a weed, and taking everything in like a little sponge. Learning new things every day.
He still attends a in home day care every day from 7:15 to 5pm. Most days going to school is a chore because he does not want to leave for what ever reason it may be that day, but when it comes time for him to leave daycare he is does not want to leave there either, he is having too much fun with his friends. I am really happy we chose a in home daycare for Collin. He has done so well with only having 6 other kids around him and keeping things small. We have introduced the potty to him the past three months. And about a month ago he went for the first time in the potty. This is still hit and miss, most times it is only right before bath time. But at least he understands, and is curious. We are now watching lots of Daniel Tiger goes to the potty and reading Elmo potty books.
Now on to Miss Emily...
She is doing so well. A happy, healthy baby. When someone tells you, your second child with be a lot different than your first. It is so true... First you as a mom are much more relaxed and things are not the end of the world any more. Plus you kind of know what you are doing or what to expect. Plus Emily is such a good baby. At 8 weeks old she started sleeping 6 to 7 hours at night time. And only waking up for one bottle at night is a complete difference from Collin. Collin had such bad reflux when he was that age, he was only sleeping 2 to 4 hours at night until he was about 6 months old. I felt so sorry for him and I was so happy when he grew out of it Emily is on newborn formula and takes about 9 four ounce bottles a day. She is wearing size one diapers still and we are actually moving up to 3 month clothes. On her two month doctor visit she was 10.5 lbs and 21.25 inch long. Right on track.
Since I went back to work, 2 weeks ago, my mom has been coming to the house to watch Emily. This has made the transition so much easier, I really like knowing that they are at home and Emily has been able to sleep in her own bed while she is still so little. We are thinking of putting her in daycare with Collin when she is 4 months old. For me she will be a little bigger and by that time she will also be eating baby food and more than likely be able to roll over while sleeping. Emily has slept on her tummy since the day she came home from the hospital, yes I know that is a a big no no out there in the law of babies sleeping. But she just does. And she does so well. She sleeps in a bassinet next to our bed at night and I feel very comfortable with her there next to me. At daycare though, they will have to put her on her back, but as long as she knows how to roll over on her own they don't care how she sleeps.
A little more about what is going on.. Josh started his new job a couple of months ago and really enjoys it. Being an accountant is his nitch. He is also going to school full time for his Masters degree which means two nights a week he does not get home until about 10 at night. But hopefully in about a year he can take the CPA test, and that is the goal. I am really happy to be back at work too. I missed being around grown ups and keeping busy with all my customers. Plus our private banking department at the bank is really involved in the community and I really enjoy helping out at the functions we are apart of.
Collin's Birthday Party is this weekend. MICKEY MOUSE!! He loves the mickey mouse clubhouse on Disney Jr. He cannot say Mickey so he just calls him Mouse. I cannot wait till the party, we are having it here at the house and I hope he loves every minute of it.
Yes, our family is a three ring circus, but I love them all so much.
Here are some photos of our little ones that past couple of weeks.
