Our sweet baby girl (well, depends what mood you catch her in) is turning two in 14 more days! Has it really been two years since we made that call to the midwife?? It doesn't seem that long ago...
Now, she is my walking, running, talking, screaming, happy, healthy, tiny little girl.
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Considering that I thought for SURE I'd have all boys before having kids, I sure do LOVE having a little girl! It's a whole different world... One I didn't think I'd be much good at since I was such a tom-boy as a kid. I liked playing with boys more and when I started babysitting I always knew how to entertain and play with the boys better. I thought I wouldn't know how to handle having a little girl of my own or how to play all the "girly" things and games with her. But, this Mama jumped on that pink girly train the day she was born! We've been bringing on the flowers, bows, baby dolls and all that cute girly fashion in full force the last 2 years. Turns out I'm not too bad at this girl thing.☺
Kayleigh is talking much more these days. If, you're lucky enough to understand her, you might have a very nice and slightly broken up little conversation with her. Funny enough, Ian can typically understand her better than anyone in the family right now. Kayleigh will be saying a word repeatedly at me and I keep making guesses to what she is saying, when Ian suddenly speaks up and says the word I cannot figure out. Kayleigh then nods in approval to what her brother has just said. Victor and I both agree that Ian was talking more and much clearer at this age, but we don't suspect she is behind at all. Ian was just very advanced in vocabulary and communication at his age. I remember his doctor being very impressed with his communication at 18 months and even made a note of it in his chart haha! I've been told by lots of Moms lately that each child down the line tends to talk later and later than their older siblings. Simply due to the fact that everyone else in the family is doing the talking, so they don't feel the need to talk as much.
I LOVE that Kayleigh will play on her own and remain entertained with her toys all by herself when her brother is not around to intrude on her space or take her toys. I have been trying to keep them seperated as much as possible lately. If I don't, I can't be out of the room for more than a minute before Kayleigh screams bloody murder because brother is too close, touching her toys, taking her toys or distracting her from her current plan. Ian to this day is not an easily self entertained child. He always wants me to watch him build/crash/color/draw/zoom/jump etc... at every second I can spare. It's just always been his nature to crave the attention. As a baby, a toddler and now a preschooler that part of his personality has not changed. Finding things to honestly keep him busy on his own are very challenging, but I'm trying to come up with new ways to keep him busy and challenged throughout the day. Kayleigh on the other hand, was such an EASY going baby and when she is by herself she is the same way as a 2 year old (okay soon to be 2 year old).
I caught a great moment the other day when Ian invited Kayleigh to sit on the couch and "read" a library book with him. He "read" her the story to the best of his memory and acted it out so good. Kayleigh sat next to him and listened and then she would point to a picture in the book and he would tell her what or who the picture was of. It only last that one book and then there was chaos when Kayleigh wanted a different book next and Ian only wanted to read her Where's Waldo... Then, the screaming ensued and Ian threatened "You can have this story Kayleigh or none at all!" (whoops, where did he learn that one you suppose?). Oh well, it was one adorable moment while it lasted!
I love my independent girl and cannot believe she will be 2! I feel so blessed that God gave me the gift a little girl and a boy! I get to experience both worlds! It is definitely crazy and they can be SO different, but I feel blessed to experience both.
I suppose I should give an update on baby number 3! Well, the ultrasound says it's more than likely a...
Yup, I'm going to have 2 girls! Kayleigh will have a sister and Ian gets a second sister. Now, he still wants a boy and claims it's still a boy... but, he will be a good big brother again, regardless if he gets his wish or not. He also says if it's a boy he wants to name him Hunter. We already decided on Dillon before we knew the gender, but maybe Dillon Hunter??? As far as girl names go, we have two top runners finally. Bristol or Savannah... But, who knows if we will stumble on one more we may agree on.
This baby is ACTIVE and STRONG and reminds me much more of Ian in the womb... Lord help this Mama if I have a female version of my crazy boy. I can already imagine them teaming up later in life to cause a ruckus...
I have a midwife appointment next week and the wonderful glucose test is what I get to look forward too. I am getting so excited for another home birth!
This was baby girl at 19 weeks!
I am now 26 weeks!! Ahhh!
I thought I'd end with some random photos from the last few months...
My darling babes in August when we took some family photos!
Kayleigh is talking much more these days. If, you're lucky enough to understand her, you might have a very nice and slightly broken up little conversation with her. Funny enough, Ian can typically understand her better than anyone in the family right now. Kayleigh will be saying a word repeatedly at me and I keep making guesses to what she is saying, when Ian suddenly speaks up and says the word I cannot figure out. Kayleigh then nods in approval to what her brother has just said. Victor and I both agree that Ian was talking more and much clearer at this age, but we don't suspect she is behind at all. Ian was just very advanced in vocabulary and communication at his age. I remember his doctor being very impressed with his communication at 18 months and even made a note of it in his chart haha! I've been told by lots of Moms lately that each child down the line tends to talk later and later than their older siblings. Simply due to the fact that everyone else in the family is doing the talking, so they don't feel the need to talk as much.
I LOVE that Kayleigh will play on her own and remain entertained with her toys all by herself when her brother is not around to intrude on her space or take her toys. I have been trying to keep them seperated as much as possible lately. If I don't, I can't be out of the room for more than a minute before Kayleigh screams bloody murder because brother is too close, touching her toys, taking her toys or distracting her from her current plan. Ian to this day is not an easily self entertained child. He always wants me to watch him build/crash/color/draw/zoom/jump etc... at every second I can spare. It's just always been his nature to crave the attention. As a baby, a toddler and now a preschooler that part of his personality has not changed. Finding things to honestly keep him busy on his own are very challenging, but I'm trying to come up with new ways to keep him busy and challenged throughout the day. Kayleigh on the other hand, was such an EASY going baby and when she is by herself she is the same way as a 2 year old (okay soon to be 2 year old).
I caught a great moment the other day when Ian invited Kayleigh to sit on the couch and "read" a library book with him. He "read" her the story to the best of his memory and acted it out so good. Kayleigh sat next to him and listened and then she would point to a picture in the book and he would tell her what or who the picture was of. It only last that one book and then there was chaos when Kayleigh wanted a different book next and Ian only wanted to read her Where's Waldo... Then, the screaming ensued and Ian threatened "You can have this story Kayleigh or none at all!" (whoops, where did he learn that one you suppose?). Oh well, it was one adorable moment while it lasted!
I love my independent girl and cannot believe she will be 2! I feel so blessed that God gave me the gift a little girl and a boy! I get to experience both worlds! It is definitely crazy and they can be SO different, but I feel blessed to experience both.
I suppose I should give an update on baby number 3! Well, the ultrasound says it's more than likely a...
Yup, I'm going to have 2 girls! Kayleigh will have a sister and Ian gets a second sister. Now, he still wants a boy and claims it's still a boy... but, he will be a good big brother again, regardless if he gets his wish or not. He also says if it's a boy he wants to name him Hunter. We already decided on Dillon before we knew the gender, but maybe Dillon Hunter??? As far as girl names go, we have two top runners finally. Bristol or Savannah... But, who knows if we will stumble on one more we may agree on.
This baby is ACTIVE and STRONG and reminds me much more of Ian in the womb... Lord help this Mama if I have a female version of my crazy boy. I can already imagine them teaming up later in life to cause a ruckus...
I have a midwife appointment next week and the wonderful glucose test is what I get to look forward too. I am getting so excited for another home birth!
This was baby girl at 19 weeks!
I am now 26 weeks!! Ahhh!
I thought I'd end with some random photos from the last few months...
My darling babes in August when we took some family photos!
Ian prancing around in his undies after bath one day "fighting" bad guys with a baby spoon!
My amazing husband whom I could not live without!
Visiting my Grandparents in California for the first time in 6 years! Their first time meeting my family as well!
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My crazy boy... Always!
My amazing husband whom I could not live without!
Visiting my Grandparents in California for the first time in 6 years! Their first time meeting my family as well!
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My crazy boy... Always!
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