Lennon 2 months

Dear Lennon,

2 months old! I feel like you went from a newborn to a baby over night. You're so alert now: talking, smiling, making eye contact and trying to grab stuff. You're smiles absolutely melt my heart and I can't get enough of your sweet little voice. You love to snuggle and I still hold you much of the day. :) We are kinda on a schedule finally but it is definitely more lenient and flexible since we are out and about a lot. Luke and Ali give you kisses and say "Hi Lennon" about 100 times a day. They love you so much, and you're starting to be interested in them too. You're pretty used to the constant noise and chaos around here. 

You're getting so big. You've been sleeping in your crib for two weeks and you only wake up once at night and that is slowly getting later. You rolled over from your belly to your back today. You're wearing 3 or 3-6 month clothing. And you're still the best baby ever! I can't believe I finally got a calm, chill babe! You really only cry if you have gas or its past eating time and we are driving or something. You put yourself to sleep easily and still prefer being swaddled. (though you'll sleep without!) 

You don't take a binky very well, it's hit and miss, but you do love your fingers and thumb if you can get them in your mouth :) You are still pretty little at 11.6 lbs, the 25th percentile! Much smaller than your siblings but that's ok! 

You have had a cold pretty much this whole month and you actually had your first ER trip. :( You got to the point you were coughing so hard that you were throwing up massive amounts and scared me so bad! We took you in just to be safe and after some meds you stopped throwing up. You still have a lingering cough though, poor girl. You are such a trooper! 

You also had your first road trip to Utah! You did great in the car and love Heber just like the rest of us ;) I will post about your special blessing day next. 

I could stare at you all day and would if I could! You're such a pretty girl and I love watching you learn and grow daily. You're the sweetest little thing and I love you so much! I am just so thankful for your sweet spirit and the happiness you bring to our home. Love you!

Love, 

Mom

Ali, 2 years!

Dear Ali, 

Your two year birthday came and went and we have been busy busy since then! I'm just getting around to writing this, but have been thinking about it for two weeks now. We celebrated just our little fam on your actual birthday. We got donuts for breakfast, played all day, then opened presents when dad got home. You got a fun roller coaster slide that takes up our whole living room, and some baby furniture. We also went to dinner where you are your favorite, grilled cheese and fries with "dip"! We ended the night with frozen yogurt. You also got to have a little party with all extended family after Lennon's blessing! You had a tinker bell cake and opened presents from grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins! It was a good birthday.

You are such a determined, strong-willed, emotional little lady. You're always an extreme of one emotion or another. Never really an in between. ;) You started out that way and have just continued on! We love you so much and although your roller-coaster personality keeps us on our toes, we wouldn't have you any other way. 

You copy every thing Luke does, from the way he sits to his stories. You don't pronounce words very well yet, so when you copy Luke exactly one word behind him, it's pretty hilarious. I'm pretty much the only one who understands your language. You also love being a big sister to Lennon. In her short 6 weeks in our family, you have adapted like a champ and only get jealous if you need me to cuddle you or hold your hand when I'm feeding her. 

You have no interest in the potty yet, but you despise getting a diaper change so we are kinda in limbo trying to figure out when to try. I think we will wait till summer when dad is off and can help ;) 

You are a SMART girl, even if you can't express yourself through words. You can count to 20, you know your ABC's, and you can sing about 100 different songs. You love to sing and dance and we have daily dance parties around here. You know most of the Disney princesses and tons of other Disney movies, mostly because of our obsession and Luke's obsession. We have missed our season passes but we are going to Disneyland in May! I can't wait to watch you as you will comprehend things better now that you're older. 

You really love playing on the iPad and I have major mommy guilt about that. The end of my pregnancy was rough, and we have had colds for about a month so we've had lots of "quiet" and "rest" time secluded from each other so we don't keep passing germs. Because of those things you have had lots of iPad time. So now I am trying to limit it each day and make it more of a treat every once in a while instead of a daily thing.

You still don't love riding in the car unless you're constantly entertained or eating. And speaking of eating, you LOVE LOVE food. You've always been a great eater and still are. You love "dip" of any kind. (ketchup, ranch, bbq sauce...whatever!) And you also love "juice" (any drink). 

 

You are kind, smart, and beautiful. Your eyes are so pretty and big and you often get compliments on them. I also love your pretty hair and the fact that you'll let me do it! You are getting into all things girly and you love painting your nails, playing dress up, and always make sure you have a "pretty" (bow) in your hair. 

We love you so much baby girl! You'll always be so special to us and we hope your determination and "on the go" personality never changes. 

Love, 

Mom