Maycie-3 Months

Maycie- You are 3 months old!

WHAT?? The time is flying...

Well, there was no 3 month check-up, but you do go back when you're 4 months and you have to have shots. BOO.

Daddy weighed you by our scales and according to them, you weigh close to 14 pounds. I'm interested to know how much you really weigh and how long you are!

You are getting soooo big. AMAZING.

You are in a size 1 diaper and are busting out of them. I'm just waiting until were out of 1's and then we'll brake out the 2's.

You are fitting your 3 months clothes very well and can wear some 3-6 months! You are a big girl compared to your BIG sissy. She was always my tiny babe!

You are still Breastfeeding exclusively and are going longer stretches in between feedings! Seems a little easier to me!

You make me smile because its like you need my full attention while you're eating!
If I'm occupied by something else, you won't eat as well, you tend to squirm and smile! I love it.

You are still an AWESOME sleeper! That's my girl...You sleep all night and to me this was an easy transistion. Since we brought you home from the hospital, you just fit right into OUR schedule. Having you in the bed with me makes this sooooo much easier! Did I mention that you LOVE to sleep?!?!

In the mornings, I get up and make sure Mollie gets off to school okay and you usually wake up to eat and then you go back to sleep and sleep the whole morning. Most days you will sleep til noon. Some days you will wake up to eat but shortly after you're back out. This works out P.E.R.F.E.C.T. I always use that time to start my working day. I sit at my desk and get my work done while I admire you, my sleeping beauty, in the corner of my eye! I love being able to work from home, its the BEST!!

For the most part, I think we have a good routine down!

You have began blowing bubbles and are drooling like crazy...I think you're gonna cut teeth soon, just like Mollie! She had her 1st tooth at 4 months.

You still move those arms/hands and kick those chubby little legs like crazy...especially when you're intriged by something.

You try your best to talk and its the sweetest thing!

You started laughing out loud about 2 weeks ago and its the sweetest, cutest sound. I remember when Mollie started laughing out loud and I constantly wanted to hear it!

You only cry when your sleepy, sometimes when you're hungry. And you're calmed VERY easy. You do take your paci easier and you love to hold onto a blankie...Awww, its the cutest thing. Last night at dance, you were holding your paci with one hand and your blankie in the other!

You are still loving your swing and you love the closeness of being held!

You will stay on your tummy for short periods, and I'm talking short. You just get aggravated.

As for bath time, you still love it! It's so calming to you.

You have good control over your head, and its like you try and get up, its crazy!

Mollie LOVES you so much and is constantly asking if she can hold you! ALL.THE.TIME!

Mollie is still having hard times adjusting. I know it has to be hard on her. For four years she was the center of attention and all of a sudden this new baby is here taking all HER attention. Poor Girl. I'm hoping we work through these "bumpy" spots soon. I pray EVERY night that GOD makes the transistion easier and easier. This is something I can not relate to being an only child, but Derek can, as he is 1 of 4!

Maycie, you are such a good natured baby and so easy going.

You are a perfect addition to our family.

Loves and kisses baby girl.

Merry CHRISTmas!

From our family to your's...Merry Christmas!!!

A few Pictures from Thanksgiving

A little behind I know, but hey that's the story of my life these days!!

I didn't take near enough pictures, but I got a few. I wanted to get some good pictures of the girls in their cute Thanksgiving shirts, but I could never get it together.

So here is what I ended up with. Enjoy! Hope you had lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, I sure did!!!!

Maycie is 2 months

Maycie- You are 2 months old!
Stop Already!!!!

Since you were born, the days just seem to go by too quickly.

I think you look like me when I was liitle and some agree, but there are a few that think you look like your daddy. And I personal don't think you look like Mollie at all...
You had to go to the Doctor for your 2 month check-up.
You weighed 11lbs 4 oz and you were 23 1/4 in long. You were in the 75 percentile for weight and height.
You wear a size 1 in diapers and you are wearing 3 months in clothes...some which are a little snug!! You LOVE to eat!
You are still breastfeeding exclusively and have done awesome since day 1.
You eat every 2 1/2-3 hours and your like clock work! Breastfeeding seems a little harder this time around and I think its because it's soooo demanding and we are soooo busy. Having Mollie keeps us busy for sure! But I'm NOT giving up. I'm gonna do it until you're 18 months, unless of course you have different plans!
You are STILL a good sleeper...Thank you GOD!! In the mornings when I get up you're still sleeping away.
Your days consists of sleeping, eating, and cooing and grinning in between! Yep-you are smiling and its the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!

You still sleep a lot which makes for an easier day. You are a GREAT baby!
You're starting to be more alert and stay awake for longer periods. During your "alert time" you move those hands and legs like crazy.
Mollie loves you so much. She thinks you are a little baby doll.
She loves to help in every way possible.
You recognize most voices, especially mine and sissy's!!!
You're still LOVIN your bath time.
After your baths, you're out like a light.
You still sleep with mommy and I wouldn't have it any other way, it's so much easier since you Breastfeed!
You now love your swing and not so much the Nap Nanny any more.
You love whatever has movement!
You take your paci easier now, but your still not crazy about it. I'm still not sure if this is something I want you to like :)
You are such a sweet baby!
We are ABSOLUTELY crazy about you!

Sisterly Love...ONE of the many things I am thankful for!

Mollie is so in LOVE with Maycie and I love it! I am SO Thankful for these two Girls.

Pre-K Thanksgiving Feast

Mollie had her Thanksgiving Feast at Pre-K and her Daddy was so nice to be her guest!! We all had intentions of going, but Maycie and I decided not to go at the last minute. Mollie has a tendency of acting out when we go to school functions. She doesn't really act out, she just likes to be clingy and then she misses out on everything. So, I thought it would be best if her dad went. Her having meltdowns, really stresses me out these days :-P!! Everything worked out and she had a blast with the company she had!

I told Derek to make lots of pictures and he did. I'm glad because I hate missing out on her school parties and such, and being able to look at the pictures makes me feel good. I love to see my girl happy!

Doesn't my little Pilgrim just look adorable? We've been going over what were Thankful for and I love hearing her voice reciting everything she is Thankful for. My heart melts...the list is soooo long and that makes my heart so happy.

That's my Mollie in the back, cheesing it up!! She was distracted by her Daddy making pictures. Looks like everyone else is in deep concentration.

I LOVE this time of year. I love cooking and spending time with my Family.

Is seems like this year has flown by and it seems to be moving more quickly even since I've had Maycie. Our life has been filled with CrAzInEsS!!! We are trying to get adjusted and its really been hard. We are working out the kinks and I know I'll look back in about 6 months and say, "That was a breeze!" I need to learn to cherish the moment and RELAX. It's just so hard and I have felt so overwhelmed. I have said it before and I will say it again, I'm SOOO Thankful for my Family. I'm Thankful for my girls :-) and I'm Thankful for such an understanding and helpful husband, and I'm so glad we're in this together! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Gobble! Gobble!

Halloween

So, as always we meet up at my mom's for Halloween. I love Halloween, we do the same thing EVERY year! We go over, get ready for all the trick or treaters and we have lots of visitors! We have the usual...Me, Derek, Mollie, and this year we added Maycie!!!! Then Alanna and Adrienne come down. This year both of my grandparents came AND my aunt and uncle. It made it that much more special!
Alanna and Mollie loves giving out the candy. They really don't care about going around and getting it!! This is a good thing...Life Lesson for Mollie. Maybe this will make her appreciate giving and care much less about receiving! ;-)
I stayed in the house a lot this year because of Maycie and feedings :)
My mom lives in a subdivision and she always has soooooo many trick-or-treaters and its gets expensive buying candy. So, my mom said give each person one piece of candy! Well Derek hung around outside and he said that one little boy put his bag in front of Mollie and she gave him the candy and he just stood there. Well, Mollie spoke up and said, "I already gave you some!" HA! She was definetly cute. When the people came, she gave them their candy and said, "Happy Halloween!" She's such a sweetie...most of the time :)

Mollie

Maycie-Sleeping as Always!

These are the goody bags I made for Mollie's friends at School. I make the same one's every year and they are super easy. I just get Chex Mix, Fall colored M&M's, and Candy Corn, mix it all together and pour them in a bag. This year I ordered stickers to go on the goody bags from ETSY. You can find them HERE. I heart this store and I have ordered many things from here!

Nana Maney holding Maycie

Mamaw Mitchell and Mollie


Alanna, Maycie, and Mollie-I love these girls so much!

Now we are looking forward to Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving too! I like to cook all the dishes that go along with the Holidays.

I am so Thankful for my beautiful family that GOD has provided me!

What are you Thankful for?