Happy Easter!

Thanks for the adorable outfits Nonnie!

Another chapter

I can't believe that Kinsley is almost two months! Where has the time gone... (I saw this sign today "Time flies like arrows, fruit flies like bananas. He, he!) I started back to work on Monday and it sucked because I wanted to be home with my girls. I know they are fine and loved and blah, blah, blah but I still wanted to be home with them. Kinsley has been having some tummy troubles and I wanted to help her. But alas, twas not to be at this time. So, instead, we make the most of our evenings! Kinsley lays on her mat and talks up a storm. She loves to watch Myla and when she is fussy, she calms right down when her big sister is talking to her. Kinsley also knows when Myla is gone and it gets quiet - she'll start right back up with the fussing. A special sister bond I guess.

Myla has been (now, this is all from her mouth, I'm just the fingers) fishing in our backyard with her daddy and playing the guitar with her dad and planting seeds inside and watching them grow and having tea parties. She's very active and has a great imagination. Sometimes its hard to keep up with her and her imaginating! She loves to line up her stuffed animals too and make it hard to get in her room - sneaky little girl...

Spring has sprung!

Yesterday was 80 degrees and Myla spent a lot of the day outside playing in the dirt - which isn't hard to do since most of our backyard is dirt. And sand. She was pretty much a mess but loved every minute. She chased the dog, threw balls, poured sand in and out of her bucket and occasionally came inside because her hands were dirty and she needed to wash them. Which I thought was funny because she went right back out and got them dirty again. Its the thought that counts I guess. (Just for the record, she did NOT play in the dirt in the pretty dress you see in the picture. That would have been a stupid-mom move!)

Kinsley is definitely growing. I was holding her yesterday and was keenly aware of how long she is. She fluctuates between newborn and 0-3 months clothes - okay, so she's still tiny compared to some. She spent some time outside yesterday too and loved to look up. At the clouds, the airplanes or just the contrast in the light, I'm not sure. She's found her voice though, and has started talking a lot when she's awake.

Myla thinks Kinsley is pretty cool and has been a big helper. Her favorite thing to do this week is hold the bottle for Kinsley or give her the pacifier. And she's always saying "hello little sister" or "that's Kinsley." Sometimes she calls her honey or sweetie or sweetheart. It makes me smile every time.

What do you think?

Are they sisters or what?

Kinsley, 1 month old

Myla, 4 months (ok, 1 month adjusted)

One month!?

I can't believe that one whole month has passed us by! Kinsley is doing just great, growing and getting bigger every day. She's even on a sort of schedule that includes a little longer sleep over night. One night she went six hours for me! She loves watching Myla and Myla loves watching her and together they have a pretty good time. Although, to be honest, nothing rivals the red pillows. They are an eye catcher for Kinsley and she loves to stare at them when she can.

Myla has been all about the back yard. She loves to be outside. It doesn't matter if we have 40 mph winds to her, as long as the sun is shining. Ok, even if its not. The other night, my brother came over to help out with an electrical problem and Myla wanted to show him and his girl her flower bulbs in the back yard. In the dark. If its a little chilly, out come the "fancy hat and glove-mittens." Whenever Myla comes home, she has to go "check on my baby" and likes to give her the pacifier, even if she doesn't need it.

I have been taking full advantage of nap times and the opportunity to be home to get some things done - like Myla and Kinsley's rooms and some things in the family room. Johnny has been having a great time with his drill and hammer - at least I think he is. We are all doing pretty good I think.

Is it possible?

To be the best of friends two weeks in? That Kinsley is already half of Myla? To take a nap on the floor? That pink monkeys are the best animal to nap with? That pajama days really are the best? That sometimes, no matter what you're doing, laying down under a blanket with your family by your side is the best way to spend the day?

Finding the groove

Things around the house have been slowly settling into a loose rhythm. We've been home a lot which is nice and stifling all at the same time. Since we've been home, Myla has been perfecting her skills on the computer. You should see her work that mouse... she loves to play Curious George games and has an ABC game she's pretty good at too. She continues to dote on her baby sister and loves to watch her, sometimes even distracting her long enough while we change a diaper. Every once in a while, she'll put her hand on Kinsley's head and say how cute she is. I think though that we have hit a period of adjustment for her too - she's a little more feisty than usual. But maybe that's good too. Myla also got one of the finishing touches in her room - a nice twin bed that makes her look so tiny. And yet so big at the same time.

Kinsley has been doing what two week old babies do and not letting the rest affect her much. She had a check in with the doctor yesterday and he thought she looked good. She's had a couple of rough nights but overall is a good little baby. She's becoming more alert and makes all sorts of funny faces when she is awake. And she looks just like Myla. I'm trying to find a good comparison picture so you can see for yourself.

Mom and dad are tired and hanging in there - exactly as you'd expect parents of a newborn to be. I have found myself overwhelmed at having two and then something happens and I think how right it is. I know we'll get used to it and it will be like we've always had two. Right?