Tiny Tales Thursday...

So, Emmy has decided that she would like to attempt potty training. Wahoo. (please note the sarcasm)

I know, I know...most parents would be overjoyed that their not-even-two-year-old wanted to use the potty. However. It's really more of her saying "poop poop POOOOOOP" and sitting there while we read books. She's had several "successes" for GiGi but most of the time it seems like an excuse to get up from the dinner table. We are at the place of encouraging the act of trying vs. discouraging interest because we know she isn't really going to go. With the added bonus of a nursing mommy home alone at times with 3 kids - those are the times when I know she has to "go" and ends up not making it in time because I'm feeding Landry.

Humph.

Well, the other night Daddy was on bath duty and me and Landry were enjoying the quiet clear across the house. I could hear some intense screaming loud crying through the monitor in Emmys room, so we went to check out the commotion...

Me: What was going on in here?
Ryan: Emmy kept saying "poop" so I put her on the potty before bath.
Me: And?....
Ryan: Well, she didn't go so I went to put her in the bath. When I looked up, she was well...., and I kinda caught it.
Me: IN YOUR HAND?
Ryan: Well...and it must have scared her.

At this point I could not contain my laughter. The joys of parenthood are never ending, huh?

Happy Monthday...

Lillian Landry King 

you are

TWO MONTHS OLD...

so what have you been up to lately?

Well, I am a delinquent momma and forgot to schedule your well-check appointment until Monday so it won't happen until next week. I would guess you are 23 inches and weigh 11-12 pounds. (maybe). 

Updated Stats:

Length: 23 inches; >50th percentile

Weight: 11lbs 9oz; >50th percentile

Head Circumference: 39.5 cm; ~50th percentile

You ran out of newborn diapers about 2 weeks ago so we moved you up to size 1. You are also outgrowing most of you newborn clothes and are mainly in 0-3 months. I have put you in some 3 month onesies because they are too darn cute but you have tons of room to grow. 

You are strong. You will lay on your tummy and hold your head up and today we sat you in the bumbo and you LOVED it.

As evidenced by this series of pictures your cheeks are plumping up nicely.

You may be the world's sweetest baby. I think the most you've cried is the day you were born. You are just smiley and cute and so happy! Emmy and Radley bring the biggest grins to your face. You love your swing, your nap nanny, and your changing table the most. You will just sit and coo and "talk" as long as I let you. 

(hope I didn't just jinx anything)

Up until about 3 days ago we had a great nursing relationship but you've kinda been unpredictable the last couple of days. You eat every 3-4 hours and have only had 2 bottles of expressed milk in these 2 months. (I go back to work soon, so I hope you adjust ok). 

You have been a great sleeper just like your siblings. We put you down for the night between 8-9pm. I dream feed you around 11pm without waking you up and you will sleep until around 5 or 6am. 

Keep that up sister!!

(again, hope I didn't just jinx that)

My heart is so full, Landry. We never knew we were missing anything until you were placed in our arms. I could cry as I type this thinking about how much I love you. My days have been so fulfilled spending time with you and I can't bear to think maternity leave will end in 3 weeks. You are an absolute delight and I am so thankful for such a healthy, happy, beautiful baby girl!!!

Playmates...

Look at these cuties....

Like I mentioned, Landry is "waking up" and Radley and Emmy are excited to be able to "play" with her. She loves music and lights and just smiles and kicks her feet when anyone is giving her any type of attention.

Radley and Emersyn kept her entertained for at least 15 minutes pushing any button they could. 

;)

Daddy made it home in time for a quick game of Toy Story Operation before dinner.

Emmy didn't want to leave her out of that either and made sure she had plenty of money to pay for any surgery she may encounter. 

;)

Makes me think of what our house will look and sound like 2 years from now...