2 months

Time is flying! Can not believe Simms is 2 months old. We had her checkup this week and she is growing like a weed. She weighed 11 lbs 6 oz. A pound more than her sister weighed at this time. Simms personality is shining more and more and she loves to smile! Will post a picture soon.

Sorry for the lack of posts/pictures. Things have been crazy since Thanksgiving. Margaret has had a cold/cough for what seems like forever. I had a horrible stomach bug and was sick for a week and this week no one is sleeping. Margaret is waking up at all hours of the night thanks to her 2 year molars. Last night, I fed Simms at 10 and we all crashed. At 2 I woke up not to Simms wanting to eat but to Margaret saying "Mommy come"! It was the first time in a while Simms was sleeping and Margaret decides to not sleep. UGH! I am anxiously awaiting the night where we ALL get a good night sleep.

Margaret is 21 months today. Lets hope this month is better than the last. These terrible two's are not so fun! . . . She has grown so much. Making sentences and really talking! Becoming more independent but yet still wanting to be carried everywhere! Margaret loves school and her teachers! We BOTH are really going to miss them these next two weeks, however we are really excited for Christmas. She was looking at a magazine and got so excited at the kitchens. I asked her if she wanted Santa to bring her a kitchen and it stuck. Margaret is telling everyone she wants Santa to bring her a kitchen :)

I Miss You...

Margaret is constantly telling us she misses us. It melts our hearts! Hope she always feels this way :)

Big Girl

First haircut

Her hair is slowly growing, except for the back is growing faster. She had cute little curls that turned into a mullet with this on and off again cold weather. While we were giving both girls a bath the other night we decided to giver her a haircut. Well daddy did! She quickly went from my little girl to a big girl, as she calls herself :)

Yesterday Margaret (the last turkey :) was in her first Thanksgiving Program. She was a little overwhelmed with all the people but did a great job. Tried to get a picture of her and her cute teachers but she would not have it.

Langston (second from right) and her purse :)

We headed to Chuck E Cheese a few weeks ago for "Owens Party"

The girls thought this looked like a lot of fun until it got as tall as their mommies

Double Trouble :)

Margaret had a blast and is still talking about "Owen's Party"

We have enjoyed a few cold snaps here and there.

so have bundled up and taken advantage of the great outdoors.

Love this time of year!!!! Now cooler weather will you please stay!

Home Away From Home

Over the past 5 weeks we have gone to the doctors at least once a week.

To celebrate Simm's being 4 weeks, I took both girls to Carithers by myself. Mommy was beyond exhausted after being there for almost 2 hours but the girls were very good. Simms weighed 9 lbs and ?? ounces. Growing girl!

Poor Margaret has had the horrible on and off again cold topped with a fabulous cough and congested chest.

And back to the dr we go. Simms has had horrible reflux, gas and not pooping. May be thats why she is gaining so much weight so fast. She weighed a whopping 10lbs 2 oz!!! I was shocked. I couldn't believe with all the milk she spits up that she is gaining a pound a day. Great news but we just can not figure out her tummy :( We have tried every medicine and diet so we are headed to GI at Nemours on Wednesday.

Despite her horrible tummy aches, she does have her happy moments :)

1 Month

Where did this last month go? I guess you could say it has been a fast but LONG one :)

We have been trying to figure out her poor little tummy. Mommy has been on strict diets that haven't seemed to work and have tried every reflux medicine. On a good night (if she poops) I will feed her at 10 and she will wake me up again around 2:30 to eat. But lately the gas has kept her pretty miserable and awake.

Margaret use to do the exact same thing with her thumb :)

The napnanny has been our lifesaver. Simms sleeps in it between us at night.

So pretty :)

Days go by and I realize we haven't had much play time. I try and do it while Margaret is at school

for this very reason :)

Before this picture was taken Simms was screaming! We both tried to calm her down and were unsuccessful. Margaret asked to hold Simms and within seconds she stopped crying. Sisterly love!

Halloween

The cutest Strawberry and Bumblebee :)

Pumpkin carving time!

Daddy and Margaret did a great job!

We had a low key Halloween handing out candy, inside. In the past we have hung out with the neighbors in our driveway but this year we passed. Daddy was sick the night before and not to mention everyone was a lil sleep deprived.

Halloween wouldn't be complete without our annual pictures with Miss Langston. Cheese! :)

3 weeks

(2 weeks old)

Where has the time gone?!?! I can not believe 3 weeks ago (tomorrow) Simms was born. We have come a long way and know we have an even longer way to go :) She is starting to sleep better at night, except last night. We all were up :( We have also been having tummy problems like her sister had but hopefully will turn a new leaf soon. I am constantly changing outfits and doing loads and loads of laundry. The spit up just seems to keep on coming.

We walked up to Stockton one afternoon to play on the playground.

It was nearly impossible to get her to go home

Simms is becoming more and more alert.

I can not get enough of these smiles.

James and Mary Jane came in town this past weekend. They hung out for a bit, watched some football and played with their nieces.

Uncle James was not so fond of the spit up :)

We wish the visit was longer but can not wait to spend more time with them at Christmas.

Sisters

To say Margaret LOVES "Baby Simps!" is an understatement! She can not get enough of her! Hope this lasts forever :)

Whenever she makes a noise she yells her name and goes running. Needless to say it is nearly impossible for Simms to get a good nap.

She is already wanting to share a room! I guarantee that will change.

Margaret tries picking her up now which makes me super nervous, especially since she isn't the best listener these days.

Every morning, or whenever Simms wakes up, Margaret yells "Good morning Simms" in her face. It is priceless.

All ready for bed after their baths

Daddy's girls :)

I know these girls will be a handful (just like any children) but I truly feel so blessed. It is definitely challenging with them being 19 months apart but they are going to be great friends. Margaret gets so frustrated because she is ready for her to play.