Tonight is the first night Avery's starts sleeping in her toddler bed :) I cannot believe she's this big already. I mean seriously! The next thing to go will be the pacy and then we start potty training! I am NOT ready! (Emotionally I mean)
Mike and I started realizing Avery might be ready for this change when we noticed other parents with children her age (or younger) doing the same thing. At first you wonder if it will be a complete disaster...I mean, what if she hates it and cries all night? Or, what if she figures out the new found freedom and I wake up to her standing beside my bed at 3am?
Well we weighed our options the past week and once we found bedding, that was it :) So, Mike and I planned to do it on the weekend, before nap time. That way we could both be there and Avery could test it out with nap time first.
She was SO excited when we were working on it today (I wasn't sure if she would be upset). She loved running around playing with her sheets and comforter...and jumping on the matress, hah! We 'gave' Haysley Avery's purple crib bedding and then 'gave' Avery her new flower set. Tonight, as I put her down I let her crawl into bed all by herself. I then gave her a kiss g-night and she put her little head up and said 'Baby's flower' pointing to Haysley's crib, and I answered 'yes', then she pointed at her sheet and said, 'Avery's flower', and I smiled and said yes. She then happily put her head down and I covered her with her new flower sheets. It was a good day.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Security
It's so strange the differences in children. We only have two and besides being girls, there's not much they are alike about. Now, I know they are still young, and I'm sure my list will grow with time, but for now, let's list a few examples:
1. Avery has olive skin; Haysley is very fare
2. Avery has light brown hair; Haysley's is red
3. Avery did great with milk and baby food; Haysley is very picky (already!)
4. Avery is a pacifier baby; Haysley is a thumb sucker.
Now this brings me to the point of this blog entree! In the past two months, Haysley no longer seems to be able to find complete security in her thumb when she is awake. No, no! She has discovered my hair...every last strand of it. No ordinary blanket will do when Mom's hair is available! She has her priorities when she's tired, and it's hair first, then thumb. I mean, we are talking all out lunging, mouth open, both hands extended, swiping and then sucking. It's really hilarious to all who have viewed this. Where she picked it up, I don't know.
So, all this to be said, Haylsey is a thumb sucker AND hair grabber. Thankfully, she doesn't seem to need it to fall asleep (whew!). But myyyyy gooodness child. You're making me bald! :)
1. Avery has olive skin; Haysley is very fare
2. Avery has light brown hair; Haysley's is red
3. Avery did great with milk and baby food; Haysley is very picky (already!)
4. Avery is a pacifier baby; Haysley is a thumb sucker.
Now this brings me to the point of this blog entree! In the past two months, Haysley no longer seems to be able to find complete security in her thumb when she is awake. No, no! She has discovered my hair...every last strand of it. No ordinary blanket will do when Mom's hair is available! She has her priorities when she's tired, and it's hair first, then thumb. I mean, we are talking all out lunging, mouth open, both hands extended, swiping and then sucking. It's really hilarious to all who have viewed this. Where she picked it up, I don't know.
So, all this to be said, Haylsey is a thumb sucker AND hair grabber. Thankfully, she doesn't seem to need it to fall asleep (whew!). But myyyyy gooodness child. You're making me bald! :)
Monday, February 6, 2012
Firsts
Well, I really don't know how this happened, but Avery turned two just a few days ago. Two, TWO...that means she's been in our life for over 730 days and taken up 104 weekends, but she has loved us eary single minute of it. It's amazing to me to see how much a child can love you, I mean really. Their affection is completely un-conditional, you don't have to earn one little bit of it. They just love and that's it.
God really knew what He was doing when He created our little Avery. I'm not trying to brag here, but we have a pretty perfect kid. I started this blog because she was and still is doing all these amazing things, and I don't want to take for granted any of it.
Looking back makes me look forward to her future. I get nervous, excited, and sad all at the sametime when I think about. Panties will come into play this year along with her first sentence, though I'm pretty sure she says them now, you just can't understand it. She will start to understand and love her little sister...for that matter, this year her sister might just get old enough to play...that's another exciting thought. Avery will probably discover her favorite color, animal, and maybe even outfit. And MAYBE even start trying new foods, though no fingers are crossed on that one.
What the next 365 days hold, I can't tell. But I can tell you I've never been this excited about an upcoming year. Our family will grow so much as these two girls get one year older. The baby phase will have finally left the building, and we are so ready for it. I look forward to seeing Avery grow into even more of a litte girl, and my prayer is that her Daddy and I continue to be there to protect, teach, and love her every moment of it.
Happy Birthday, Avery Bryn, we love you!
God really knew what He was doing when He created our little Avery. I'm not trying to brag here, but we have a pretty perfect kid. I started this blog because she was and still is doing all these amazing things, and I don't want to take for granted any of it.
Looking back makes me look forward to her future. I get nervous, excited, and sad all at the sametime when I think about. Panties will come into play this year along with her first sentence, though I'm pretty sure she says them now, you just can't understand it. She will start to understand and love her little sister...for that matter, this year her sister might just get old enough to play...that's another exciting thought. Avery will probably discover her favorite color, animal, and maybe even outfit. And MAYBE even start trying new foods, though no fingers are crossed on that one.
What the next 365 days hold, I can't tell. But I can tell you I've never been this excited about an upcoming year. Our family will grow so much as these two girls get one year older. The baby phase will have finally left the building, and we are so ready for it. I look forward to seeing Avery grow into even more of a litte girl, and my prayer is that her Daddy and I continue to be there to protect, teach, and love her every moment of it.
Happy Birthday, Avery Bryn, we love you!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
We Made It
Haysley will be 9 months in 9 days, and Avery will be turning 2 in 12 days. As I looked into the bright eyes of my little Haysley Lynn, I feel like she simply said, 'Mommy, we did it'. And I literally wanted to break down and cry, because she was right!
This past year has been the craziest and I hope and pray it is the last. No amount of money would ever convince me to do it over again. Mike and I have been stretched further than I ever thought humanly possible, battling through sleepless nights of worry, stress, and a crying baby...no, not me :)
But it's true, somehow, by God's grace and mercy, we made it through 2011.
Now, I look forward to this year but being careful not to hold too high expectations. Last year my prayer was for patience, constant patience, but this week I have selected my new word, and it's sympathy. This year I have learned not to set expectations on myself, my children, or my husband. And through this God has shone me my next struggle, sympathy. I will continue to prayer for patience, but now with an added dose of understanding.
This past year has been the craziest and I hope and pray it is the last. No amount of money would ever convince me to do it over again. Mike and I have been stretched further than I ever thought humanly possible, battling through sleepless nights of worry, stress, and a crying baby...no, not me :)
But it's true, somehow, by God's grace and mercy, we made it through 2011.
Now, I look forward to this year but being careful not to hold too high expectations. Last year my prayer was for patience, constant patience, but this week I have selected my new word, and it's sympathy. This year I have learned not to set expectations on myself, my children, or my husband. And through this God has shone me my next struggle, sympathy. I will continue to prayer for patience, but now with an added dose of understanding.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Airplane
Remember when your kids were babies and you couldn't wait for the 'next phase'? You know, rolling over, crawling, walking, talking, etc... well, can we take one back? Those of you that have children that are 'late bloomers' count your blessings...
Avery already knew what an airplane was, in fact, she was always admat about making sure I shared in her joy each time we were outside and one buzzed overhead. She amazed me with her hearing skills, never missing a one.
So, the other day I decided to be super mom yet again and volunteered to show her what 'airplane' was when you are inside. With sheer delight, she smiled and laughed as she was flung around on my legs for the very first time. Afterwards she happily plopped on my stomach and I lifted her to sit up. She then decided it would be fun to jump up and down on Mommy :) So cute, right?
Well, Mommy has now learned to NEVER show Avery something that you are not ok with doing every moment of every day for the rest of your life!!! That's right, from then on Avery has been constantly asking for 'airplane', and has yet to grasp the concept that Mommy's body is not always available to be her personal juggle gym.
I just tell myself it won't last forever, as I am quite convinced she is growing daily...as I still remember the moments when she was just a little pink blob...sigh. Where has the time gone?
Avery already knew what an airplane was, in fact, she was always admat about making sure I shared in her joy each time we were outside and one buzzed overhead. She amazed me with her hearing skills, never missing a one.
So, the other day I decided to be super mom yet again and volunteered to show her what 'airplane' was when you are inside. With sheer delight, she smiled and laughed as she was flung around on my legs for the very first time. Afterwards she happily plopped on my stomach and I lifted her to sit up. She then decided it would be fun to jump up and down on Mommy :) So cute, right?
Well, Mommy has now learned to NEVER show Avery something that you are not ok with doing every moment of every day for the rest of your life!!! That's right, from then on Avery has been constantly asking for 'airplane', and has yet to grasp the concept that Mommy's body is not always available to be her personal juggle gym.
I just tell myself it won't last forever, as I am quite convinced she is growing daily...as I still remember the moments when she was just a little pink blob...sigh. Where has the time gone?
Monday, September 26, 2011
Five Months ago...
Five months ago today I delivered Haysley into this world. At 2 pounds 14 ounces, she was 10 weeks early and so tiny I could put her in my pocket...not that I really would, but still. As I was craddling her to sleep tonight I was reflecting back on our journey and how we had made it this far. It's crazy...
For starters, try having your life completely change in a matter of hours when you start contracting on Easter Sunday, in church no less. Then being rushed to the hospital only to be transported to another, all in a desparate attempt to keep you and your baby healthy.
Then, try being moved to a 'permenate' room because you've just been told you'll be on bed rest for the next few WEEKS. Nevermind your daughter now napping at home with your husband's boss watching her because you litteraly know no one in this town because you've only lived here for less than a year.
Next, try giving birth your child (with no drugs...which actually wasn't too bad, but still) two days later and learning what the letters NICU actually mean.
Then, try having a newborn baby FINALLY come home when you've already been sleep deprived for 8 weeks because you've be doing double shifts raising a 15 month old little girl and then driving to the hospital to see your second. AND you've been pumping every night.
And, finally then, try having her screaming almost 24/7 for one month until she gets diagnosed with acid reflux, common in preemies.
Wheew!
Reflecting back on it now, it was a lot. But all this to be said, I'm starting to see the silver lining to it all. Haysley is home and she is ours to love. All 9 pounds of her. This week she slept through the night, started cooing, and actually letting other people hold her, giving Mommy a much needed break. It's been a good seven days...I hope it's a trend.
So happy five months, Haysley Lynn. Your Mommy and Daddy do love you very much. We are so blessed to have you in our little family. It's getting hard to see what life would have been like without you. You are and will always be 'Our Little Early Bird'.
For starters, try having your life completely change in a matter of hours when you start contracting on Easter Sunday, in church no less. Then being rushed to the hospital only to be transported to another, all in a desparate attempt to keep you and your baby healthy.
Then, try being moved to a 'permenate' room because you've just been told you'll be on bed rest for the next few WEEKS. Nevermind your daughter now napping at home with your husband's boss watching her because you litteraly know no one in this town because you've only lived here for less than a year.
Next, try giving birth your child (with no drugs...which actually wasn't too bad, but still) two days later and learning what the letters NICU actually mean.
Then, try having a newborn baby FINALLY come home when you've already been sleep deprived for 8 weeks because you've be doing double shifts raising a 15 month old little girl and then driving to the hospital to see your second. AND you've been pumping every night.
And, finally then, try having her screaming almost 24/7 for one month until she gets diagnosed with acid reflux, common in preemies.
Wheew!
Reflecting back on it now, it was a lot. But all this to be said, I'm starting to see the silver lining to it all. Haysley is home and she is ours to love. All 9 pounds of her. This week she slept through the night, started cooing, and actually letting other people hold her, giving Mommy a much needed break. It's been a good seven days...I hope it's a trend.
So happy five months, Haysley Lynn. Your Mommy and Daddy do love you very much. We are so blessed to have you in our little family. It's getting hard to see what life would have been like without you. You are and will always be 'Our Little Early Bird'.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Vocab
So Avery's stared talking...correction, saying words, and it's awesome. I'm pretty sure she has a name for everything, I just don't know what it is yet. The running list includes: ball, duu (door), lala (flower), dog, mama, dada, baby, ba (barney), bebe (blanket), lithe (light), wah (wall), ees (cheese), rass (grass) and the best one, dough-dough (yogurt).
It's amazing how her mind works, in fact, I don't think it every stops. She learns and does new things daily. And I know I'm a typical mother when I say, 'I love her' at this age, but I LOVE HER AT THIS AGE. If I could freeze her growing at 19 months, I totally would.
She is so interested in every little thing; it's a new discovery for her. Take, for instance, an airplane! We hardly notice them anymore, but Avery watches every single one. And wants to make sure you see it too. To her, they are amazing :)
My heart hurts knowing she's growing up so quickly. But it makes me thankful about a year from now I'll have another one experiencing the samething things all over again.
It's amazing how her mind works, in fact, I don't think it every stops. She learns and does new things daily. And I know I'm a typical mother when I say, 'I love her' at this age, but I LOVE HER AT THIS AGE. If I could freeze her growing at 19 months, I totally would.
She is so interested in every little thing; it's a new discovery for her. Take, for instance, an airplane! We hardly notice them anymore, but Avery watches every single one. And wants to make sure you see it too. To her, they are amazing :)
My heart hurts knowing she's growing up so quickly. But it makes me thankful about a year from now I'll have another one experiencing the samething things all over again.
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