three's company: April 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009

hello trouble

we're big time here...after 5 weeks miss adelyn finally got a belly button!! so in addition to crop tops, deeper baths...

and lots more tummy time are in store for her! wahoo!

AND miss innocent elena climbed out of her crib this morning!

yep - she's big time too!

"When you invite trouble, it's usually quick to accept." ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

picture overload

adelyn newborn pics...

adelyn one month pics...

and of course some of elena too...

"Beauty... is the shadow of God on the universe." ~Gabriela Mistral, Desolacíon

Saturday, April 25, 2009

our perfect, patient adelyn is one month old today! she smiles back at us and has been caught laughing in her sleep....which pretty much sums up her personality! she is a happy, content baby. still a great sleeper and loving her milk. she seems to be growing at a rapid rate (although she did have a nice headstart), as 0-3 month clothes are just fitting. but for me it remains a bit of a mystery as she surly seems to be eliminating much more that is actually going in. she's always anxious to see what's going on and is already liking to stand.

our beautiful one month old...

"When babies look beyond you and giggle, maybe they're seeing angels." ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman

Friday, April 24, 2009

so...

if the girls don't win the 'how many times can you fill your pants in one day' contest (although i have a lot of faith!), they will be auditioning for the Zoolander sequel.

"So join now, 'cause at the Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too, we teach you that there's more to life than just being really, really, really good looking. Right kids?" -Derek Zoolander (Zoolander)

Thursday, April 23, 2009

really?!

the girls both woke up at 7:15 this morning. adelyn was in her 4th (FOURTH!) outfit by 8:00. elena was in her 2nd pair of pants by 9:00 cuz she stood calf deep in the dog's water bowl. by noon adelyn was then in her 5th outfit and required an entire bedding change. and by 3:00 elena had needed two more changes of pants for the reason that adelyn did. needless to say, it's been an eventful day in the laundry room. yup.

"There's no such thing as fun for the whole family." ~Jerry Seinfeld

Monday, April 20, 2009

who's the boss

elena: "hey sissy. so now that it's obvious you're staying, i think we need to go over the rules..."

elena: "there's only one - i'm the boss!"

adelyn: "blah, blah, blah..."
elena: "hmmm, this is weird....i don't think she's buying it."

elena: "tell ya what sissy....you can be the boss with me, k?!"

elena: "it will be teamwork. you'll love being the boss with me. we'll always stick together."
adelyn: "sounds good.....for now!"

"Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there." -Amy Li

Sunday, April 19, 2009

busted

what happens when mommy's busy taking care of adelyn???

just the usual....putting stickers up on the kitchen wall! =P

"It's easier to apologize than ask for permission." ~Author Unknown

the molly mamma

i am a dreamer, a believer, a baby food maker, an extended breastfeeder, a former partier, an observer, a loud mouth, a soft hearted hard ass, and a defender. i love sweatpants, superheros and surprises. i really love anything pasta, good conversation and being right. i always make my bed, don't need much sleep and avoid housework as much as i can. i'm hit and miss - when i'm on, i'm so on - when i'm off, watch out. i welcome confrontation and cut you off completely if i feel disrespected. i hate shaving, cooking and liars. i don't deal well with change, cigarette smoke and fake people. i have a love/hate relationship with the outdoors, eating and getting ready. i take people watcher to the next level - people studier. and then sometimes i try to figure out what animal you most resemble. i'm extremely protective, make sure i laugh everyday and watch way too much tv. i have thee best family and amazing friends. i married an incredible person and my very best friend. i've dreamed of being a mom since i realized i could be one and sometimes i still can't believe my dream has come true. and everyday i am just trying to be a better person then i was the day before.

j and i have basically known each other since we were in diapers. we literally carpooled together for preschool. i had to start training him early. no seriously, i'm picky like that. we started dating our sophomore year at 15 yrs old. we were just kids, but the love was there. and it was real, even as kids. we grew up together and everything just made us stronger. he had my engagement ring made with 11 diamonds - one for each year we had been dating up to that point and we were married 3.11.06. we just match...our joy matches. our tears match. our laughs match. our sarcasm matches. our dreams match. our hope matches. we work together and try to make the best of everything. we're going through everyday so happy to have each other and our two beautiful girls. parenting together has made us stronger than ever. having elena and adelyn as our joint top priorities brings so much more to what we have together, what we want together. adding to our love has been the most unbelievable gift. we could not be luckier. jason and i might tease each other mercilessly, but we make an awesome team. and i can truly say i married my better half. jason is a wonderful husband and father, an extremely hard worker that works many extra hours to keep us comfortable, and is a much nicer person than i am. i can only hope that the years to come keep us laughing together and are as happy as they have been! i love my jason!

8 days late, 26 hrs of labor and 3 hrs of pushing, our first baby girl arrived via c-section. she was lodged in, sunny side up and the umbilical cord was wrapped. she screamed immediately, took to me and ate and ate and ate. she gained 13 oz's in 2 days, setting records for a newborn at the hospital. she's been a phenomenal eater and particularly stubborn since. it's really difficult to sum up my toddler's personality. how truly fiesty, funny, exhausting and inventive she really is. elena has always been fearful of others and takes a while to warm up. singing and dancing take up a good portion of her day. she's a climber and could live outside. she is sassy, impatient and demanding. she is independent, fun-loving and thoughtful. she says umprompted 'i love you's.' and rubs your back and gives a quick squeeze when she hugs. she's a little mother to anyone smaller. she LOVES her daddy and little sister. she is just an absolute joy, a big burst of energy and adds immeasurable amounts of laughter to our every day. my sweet elena...

4 days late, 9 hrs of labor and 2 hrs of pushing, our second baby girl arrived via successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesearean). in no hurry, but cooperative and willing to go with the flow. she was as quiet and relaxed as could be...the nurses had to nudge her and nudge her to get her to cry. she went hours before she ate and got dressed for the first time. she just hung out, nakey baby, on my chest. she's been easy going and content since. she's always put herself to sleep and has to be reminded to eat. she's very tickelish and laughs a lot. her big gummy grin melts hearts and her slobbery hands reaching out for me brings so much peace. she's got one dimple and a blonde patch of hair. she's beautiful, tender...and cool. she loves watching her big sis and is mommy's girl. she is a true miracle growing fast full of expression and love. my sweet adelyn...

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