Life with Two - Part Two.
Ohhhhhhhh boy. My life is jammed packed with baby and kid! Life with two, (and I really can't say this enough) is so much more demanding than I had expected. Despite the demands, it is still wonderful and nothing makes me happier than being with my family. Emy is now 5.5 months - she really doesn't cry very often, is very relaxed and sweet with a huge gummy smile. She also sleeps through the night which is the key to happy parents. Hayden continues to be the big best big brother a mother could ask for (or even imagine) - he can make Emy laugh like no one else. He is sweet with her, talks to her hugs her and helps give her a pacifier or makes relaxing shushing noises when she gets upset. He rules!
Emy started rolling over a few weeks ago and now sleeps on her tummy. It worried Chris and I at first, but she has really mastered the tummy sleeping and she happily sleeps this way all night long. She started eating real food - rejecting sweet foods like bananas and apple sauce, preferring more savory foods like carrots, spinach, yams and avocados. When she eats she insists on putting her thumb in her mouth at the same time. It is a MESS to say the least. As I write this, she is on the floor in the gymini playing with her toys which entails looks intently at it, putting it into her mouth, talking to it then swinging it around. And repeat. God I love this pudge! Speaking of pudge - did I mention how large she is?! She is 97% for length, and off the charts for weight and head size. Pretty amazing.
Mr. Hayden is a delight. He continues to grow into a happy, intelligent boy. On a typical day, from the moment he wakes until the moment he goes to bed he exudes a sweetness about him that is irresistible. In the morning he laughs on his way to the potty. After he goes he diligently washes his hands (this boy always listens to the rules) and then brushes his teeth. He then chooses a TV - typically batman. From there it is a mad dash to eat and get dressed for school. Hayden loves school! We walk to school and then I get to linger at the window, watching him interact with friends or choose an activity. After school he eats a sandwich and goes on a playdate - mostly impromptu gatherings in the play ground w/ close friends. Following that he hangs at home in the afternoon and our little friend Jackson (10month old) typically joins for another playdate. Hayden absolutely loves Jackson - and is so excited when he comes over - which is amazing to me considering Jacksons young age.
So, as you can see - life here is very full.
Emy started rolling over a few weeks ago and now sleeps on her tummy. It worried Chris and I at first, but she has really mastered the tummy sleeping and she happily sleeps this way all night long. She started eating real food - rejecting sweet foods like bananas and apple sauce, preferring more savory foods like carrots, spinach, yams and avocados. When she eats she insists on putting her thumb in her mouth at the same time. It is a MESS to say the least. As I write this, she is on the floor in the gymini playing with her toys which entails looks intently at it, putting it into her mouth, talking to it then swinging it around. And repeat. God I love this pudge! Speaking of pudge - did I mention how large she is?! She is 97% for length, and off the charts for weight and head size. Pretty amazing.
Mr. Hayden is a delight. He continues to grow into a happy, intelligent boy. On a typical day, from the moment he wakes until the moment he goes to bed he exudes a sweetness about him that is irresistible. In the morning he laughs on his way to the potty. After he goes he diligently washes his hands (this boy always listens to the rules) and then brushes his teeth. He then chooses a TV - typically batman. From there it is a mad dash to eat and get dressed for school. Hayden loves school! We walk to school and then I get to linger at the window, watching him interact with friends or choose an activity. After school he eats a sandwich and goes on a playdate - mostly impromptu gatherings in the play ground w/ close friends. Following that he hangs at home in the afternoon and our little friend Jackson (10month old) typically joins for another playdate. Hayden absolutely loves Jackson - and is so excited when he comes over - which is amazing to me considering Jacksons young age.
So, as you can see - life here is very full.
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