9 Weeks and 31 months

Brooke just had her two month shots. She cried and my heart broke. She pretty much slept the rest of that day and most of the following day, but luckily a little Tylenol took away the pain. She still is the picture of health, and the doctor was happy with her growth (although she is small) and she is hitting all her milestones. She has recently discovered her fists, and they are so fun to put in her mouth and gnaw on. She hates tummy time still and licks the mat or blanket. She cries until someone picks her up. She is really sleeping well...occasionally she has gone from 8 or 9 until 4 or 5 in the morning and when she does get up, it is usually only once. She still needs to be swaddled, however, she has started to bust out of the miracle blanket and other swaddles. I see that coming to a close soon. Her 9 week stats were weight 10 pounds, head 15 inches, and height 23 inches. She is the sweetest and cuddliest pumpkin ever. She makes eye contact, follows objects with her eyes, smiles and initiates smiles, and is now cooing. I love our converstations!

Jordan is still her little spunky self. She loves to draw and color, especially with markers and drawing outside with chalk. She adores stickers, helping me cook, pretending and make believe, playing dress up, and anything princess. She has become a pretty good independent player. She loves to sing, and current faves are Jingle Bells and Rain, Rain Go Away. She adores the library and her weekly ballet class...which is adorable by the way. The weather has been amazing so she begs to go on walks and play at the park. Potty training is in full force and accidents are still regularly occurring. She is somewhat jealous of Brooke but also protective and loving.

This time with my girls is coming to a close. It has been hard and exhausting, but I have treasure each moment..even the crazy, hectic ones. I am not looking forward to going back to work and am feeling nervous about balancing work and two kids and life in general.

I look at my life and yes, I don't want to go to work, but really... I feel so blessed and so happy and so thankful! God has given me amazing gifts.