Where did the time go?

So sad to say, but my time off work is coming to an end and my emotions are going crazy. I want so much more time with Gweny but I'm also to the point where I am getting stir crazy and only so many day time tv shows are interesting. If Gweny were sleeping better I'd probably be more excited about work and pending adult interactions but she's not. The past two nights have been miserable. She has a slight cold and so her nose is stuffy which means no bink- UGH. We have survived and I keep saying it will get better. I officially set up the nursery with a tv because when I start back to work nights are rotated and I don't do well with noise in the bedroom like my hubby. To kick off the holiday week Mark is taking off and we are going to Belterra for two nights without the kids- FREEDOM! Am I ready?!?! Yes and no, but it's only two days and we are close if I can't stand it!! Then we are going up North to be with my family closing the week with his family on Sunday then............off to work BOOOOOOOOOOOO.

These pics define happiness...

Growing Up

Where do I even begin? My baby girls are getting to BIG. Hadley has moved into her toddler bed without blinking an eye. It's harder for mom then her. She doesn't even get out and wonder around. We have gone four nights and multiple naps and she has handled it like a champ. Mom on the other hand was a nervous, anxious wreck. So worried. Hadley has also decided to give potty training a whirl. Out of no where asked to go potty so we took her and she peed and has done it four other times since last night. How can she be getting so big. The number of things she is doing- throwing away diapers, helping with sis (bringing blankets, burp rags, binkies). She's talking more than ever and can play with her imagination more- like making dolls dance or covering up her babies, it's beyond precious.

On to her sister. She's had her moments. We've been able to stretch her feedings to every four hours, giving me what feels like HOURS of freedom. With my parents help the weekend of the Buckeye Bash, I got some sleep. Mom and dad stayed up with her both Friday and Saturday night and we learned another Gweny trick...she has to be swaddled. Those crazy arms wake her ALL the time. So she's had some hit or miss nights (ranging 3-6 hour stretches). She has moved into Hadley's crib and it's such an emotional issue for mommy. She seems so lonely in that big old room. We had visitors on Veteran's Day, chilled with some co-workers, put up Christmas decorations, playdates with cousins, and tried to adjust to these growing girls!?!?! We are geniunely blessed!

Sad News

Apparently I should never talk about it when Gweny sleeps through the night as we were back to every three hours, BUT a positive was that she is out of our room and with the swing went to sleep right after the 2 AM feed. Choose your battles right?! Today I've been struggling with a toddler that is getting all of her I-teeth and completely miserable, even waking up screaming. Her poor hand has to be getting sore from chewing on it... Thank goodness her quiet time turned into an hour and a half nap for all of us!!

To explain these pics, Gweny had a play date this week. My co-worker started back from maternity leave and her day care was closed so we played (thank goodness I've never had twins!) Claudia is 4 weeks older than Gweny and I must say for being a pound and a half lighter at birth, Gweny is catching up!!!








Lastly we decided to play with Hadley's hair which has definitely gotten long in the past few weeks...she's special :

Daily Life

I think both of my children have grown leaps and bounds in the past two weeks. Hadley has just soaked up all information she can. Whether it's names, colors, facial labels, anything. She is also pulling through as a GREAT big sister. Bringing me her burp rags, blankets, putting her "uh-oh" in when she crys- less eye poking too!! She helps during bath time, handing us the necessary items and attempting to scrub her hair. Gweny has continued to be a perfect baby during the day, long naps- little fussing, but a night switches to a little terror!!! She's not THAT bad, but continues to struggle with sleeping. We have officially kicked Mark out of the room so she can sleep either in the boppy in bed or just in bed (hoping to be able to get her used to life without the blasted boppy) however we've continued the every 2-3 hour trend remaining awake usually at the 2 or 3 AM feeding for about 1-2 hours after?!?!?! In desperation I put her in her swing over night last night and had success...can we do 1130-630 two nights in a row?? I will keep you posted! With these late nights and precious days, Gweny has REALLY found her voice. In addition to baby cooing she sings and almost yells, it is AWESOME!! In addition to the sleep chaos, she has not stopped GROWING!!! She has officially moved on to 3-6 month clothes (all at 7 1/2 weeks!). Her 2 month check up is on Monday, and if she continues with her usual trends she will probably weigh in over thirteen pounds (Hadley's weight at 4 months?!?!?!). How can these babies be so different????????

Even with our nightly chaos, we have attempted to make sure we get pictures of Gweny. I see the one with her and Mark and flash to a previous picture with him and Hadley. It is frightening how much Gweny is beginning to look like her big sister...here I thought I was gonna get a little input on this one!!

Halloween Weekend

Man have we been busy!! We had Mark's bands reunion show/Halloween party last Friday and man are we removed from the scene. It was nice to get out with my hubbie- the biker, but even better to pick up my girls. We got home and crashed for a few before we loaded the van to head to my parents. Next it was to Jilly's Bridal Shower. Right after the shower it was time to take Hadley trick or treating- well attempt as it was really cold and we woke her up for a nap- our expectations were low and she seemed to have fun!! For those who don't know, she is Foofa from Yo Gabba Gabba!!


She is just too pretty...



My two girls all dressed up for the shower...Hadley's hand-me-down gold slippers were the talk of the party...







Grandma had to teach Hadley how to trick or treat, so sweet!