We have been in a complete whirlwind of diapers, baths, walks,
Rolly Pollies and everything else that consists in a day in the life of this
momma and her brood. I can't believe how fast my maternity leave has flown by.
Having two definitely keeps you busy. Every other day the washer is going. With
all the work,we have also had so much fun. Each day I tried to do different
things with the kids. We went to the zoo, Storyville and the park. We learned
all sorts of things; like ducks like to eat Goldfish, where the best truck
watching spot is in Pasadena, that the library has lots of free fun, that both
kids really enjoy strolling in our double stroller and that I love being an
active mom. Staying at home day in and day out makes me go nuts! Now I even
have a cute reliable car to pack the kids up and it fits everything we need for
our days adventure. About this time during my maternity leave with Karson I was
itching to go back to work, I'm dreading it now. There is SO much for me to do
at home. We all have some serious soul searching and talking to do because I
feel like change is in the air, and for the better.
Jelly has been progressing wonderfully.
She is awake most of the day and her smile is to die for. She follows Karson
with her eyes. She loves car rides, most of the time. We had her 2 months checkup
she was 12 lbs and 23 inches. The doctor could not get over how sweet and well
mannered she was. I have to say she is my chill baby and oh my is she cute! I
find myself telling her that little tid-bit too much! My mom says she is
starting to look like me as a baby, I can see it a bit. People always comment
about how the kids look alike. They really do! We have had some sleeping struggles;
she wants to nurse for hours before finally giving into sleeping in her crib. Once
you get her down though, she is pretty good about staying asleep and only
waking once or twice for feedings. I've been pretty well rested, especially
since I get the bed to myself. Kurt sleeps with Karson just about every night. It’s
just easier for them.
Peanut has been struggling with his
speech. He is 20 months now and is 26 lbs. and 33 inches and way too smart for
his own good. He is into everything. He is starting to play pretend and keep
himself entertained for longer periods. He is giving me a break in the morning
and watching an hour of cartoons so Jelly and I can sleep in. Hell yeah. About
a month ago my mom brought it to my attention that I needed to contact
Infant/Toddler program. We went yesterday for his evaluation. I could not
believe how well he did. He has been really clingy lately, very shy, so I was
dreading how this would go. They put him at a desk and chair in the corner and
started playing with blocks, the teacher went through several toys, asking him
questions. He aced it! I was a proud momma. He is slow with his expressive
speech, which we knew. He will start speech therapy in the next couple of weeks
and I am excited! I long to hear the word "momma"! We need to start
potty training, because this kid is peeing through his clothes every day. We
joined Rolly Pollies, the gym class a few weeks ago, he loves it and is a total
climber. The uneven bars are his favorite; he hangs like a crazy monkey.
The kids love being together. Karson
totally notices when Koop is not around. He looks out for her, when she is
crying he talks to her and puts her pacifier in her mouth. When she spits up,
Karson wipes her mouth. He hugs and kisses on her endlessly. Koop loves
watching Karson play. She actually smiles at him when he comes up to her
bouncer. It’s going to be a blast watching these two grow up together. I gave
them their first bath together, they loved it. I will keep these pictures for
collateral. I hope they remain close, siblings are irreplaceable. I am a proud momma;
I got great kids and a pretty awesome partner in crime.
To end this update on a funny note, yesterday
during Karson's evaluation I smelled something odd, not stinky. I thought it
had a sweet odor to it so I thought maybe it was the teacher’s perfume? Well at
the end of the evaluation, the teacher picked Karson up to show him the trash
truck. It became obvious he pooped his pants. I thought maybe he had, but I was
not about to interrupt his test, plus I didn't have wipes because they were in
the diaper bag with Koop. Bad mom move. I even said to myself as we left the
house, I better take the wipes out of the bag. Opps! The other lady in the room
said I think someone had a little accident, so I figured she smelt it. She told
me the ladies room with a changing table was down the hall; well it was
worthless because I did not have wipes. I thought we are only 5 minutes from home;
he will just have to wait. Well I get out to the car, go to put him in the seat
and there was poop all down my sweater sleeve, up his back. No wonder she said
he had an accident, then it dawned on me after the teacher put him down he ran
to me and fell, his shirt went up and she saw the poop up his back. I was
mortified. I undressed him and put his shirt against the seat. I stripped down
to my undershirt. I didn't want poop in my new car. Thankfully, we did not get
pulled over or in an accident because we would have had some explaining to do.
So we both rode home in the buff. I couldn't help but smile because I was still
beaming from his test! Lesson learned no grapes for breakfast the day of a big
test!!!
And as I conclude this post with Koop on my lap, Jelly has had explosive poop that has gone through her Ravens pj's, Karson is laughing hysterically at the farts. Literally my life is full of shit! Glorious, loving, wouldn't have it any other way shit!
