Dinner conversation

Greta: Was Lola in your tummy?

Me: Yes. 

Greta: And now she's not?

Me: Right. Nows she's here. 

Greta: Was she born?

Me: Yes. 

Greta: And there was food there? 

Me: Yes. 

Greta: ate a muffin and banana. 

Oh that girl's memory! Crazy good!! 

K&K growing up

Whenever I see Karle and Kahle now... All I can think of is how grown up they are getting. Saturday the girls and I loaded up and drive to Waldron to watch them play basketball. It's crazy. They have their own little lives. Plus they are so great with Greta who adores them.

Love watching them grow up and so happy to be in their lives.

Sick Lola

I was really hoping it was nothing... But her cough just sounded so bad and the weezing that I decided I better take her in. Plus that she was coughing so hard on Wednesday night she threw up 3 times. At the dr... Oxygen level at 100 so that's great. And no ear infection... Good again. But her cough so not good. Dr said its Bronchiolitis - my translation bad cold and there is nothing they can do. Ugh!!! Seriously? Nope... Days 3-5 are the worst so if you are there then the worst is over.

This morning I didn't think she was. Ugh better but by this evening I think I'm seeing or rather hearing an improvement. Praying that she's on the mend!!

The best part is that she's still her happy little self.

Feels like spring

What a tease the last2 days have been... Reaching 60 degrees! I it hadn't been fir the 30-50 mph winds, it would have been perfect. But either way, we played. Got fresh air. Went for a walk. Because today temps go back to normal.

Reclaiming our bed

Ever since we got back from vacation, I have been working to reclaim our bed. And Monday night... Success - both girls slept in their bed all night. I only got up once for each - paci put back and a recover bed roller-out. 

Tuesday success again despite another bed fall out, Wednesday only Greta - think she was having bad dreams because she talked a lot in her sleep. And now Thursday and success again with only one Greta put back. 

Shocking Lola has been rocking it. But not gonna lie, I miss my cuddle bug just a little. And Greta def needs a railing. 

Here's to continued sleep success. 

Avocado goodness

Lola had her first real food last night... Avocados! And she loved them. Still working on how to use that tongue but she's getting the hang of it. 

Lola's first meal

It's officially... Lola is eating food. She's had cereal the last 2 nights. And loves it. Thinks she's big stuff and tried to take the spoon and do it herself. 

Greta also really enjoys helping feed her too. 

Florida Vacation

Well we lucked out with our Florida vacation... we had the only 80+ degree days.  I landed from Belgium at about 2:00 pm on Friday and we took off on Saturday at noon for Florida.  So I unpacked and repacked.  And wow!  The packing that is involved with 2 kids vs. one.  2 big suitcase, 1 smaller suitcase, 1 backpack, 1 diaper bag, a car seat and base, a double stroller, and who knows what else.

Greta was super excited to go on the airplane and see all the animals.  And Lola was just her happy, go lucky self.  First plane ride - success!  And then we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and sunshine.  Sunday, we loaded up and went to the Clearwater aquarium with one of Ryan's friends from work and then back to their hotel and pool on the beach.  Greta loved it and is still a little fish.

Monday, we headed to Busch Gardens.  And good news for us... it was empty!  Greta got to ride all the rides, multiple times. We watched Elmo's A is for Africa. Went on a train ride to see all the animals.  And ended the day with Greta playing in the splash park having the time of her life.

Before we left the parking lot

Tuesday, we went for a drive and then hung by the pool.  Lola got to swim for the first time and loved splashing and Greta loved it.

Wednesday and Thursday I had to work.  And Ryan manned the fort.  Then Friday, Ryan took the girls to the Tampa aquarium and did great!  The girls had fun!  And I'm pretty sure Ryan had a great time as well.

Saturday, we packed up and head home.  By about Thursday, I was ready... I missed sleeping in my own bed. The girls needed some structure.

But we all had a great time!

Happy half birthday Lola

What a fast 6 months it's been. Happy half birthday sweet Lola bug!

1. Has the biggest smile and is always smiling

2. Drinks 3, 5 ounces bottles at day care

3. Went on her first plane ride and did great. 

4. Had her first sleep over (for 5 nights) at grandma's and did great

5. Sits up all by herself 

6. Has grabby hands and is always trying to grab something

7. Had cereal for the first time 2 days ago

8. Loves Greta and watching what she does. But has also started telling her when she doesn't like what she's doing. 

9. Still loves to cuddles, especially at night and mommy doesn't do a good job making her sleep in her own bed (need to work on that)
10. Loves the water (went swimming for the first time) and her bath tub.

Love this sweet, smiling face more and more each day.

A good check up for Lola today... A very healthy sized girl :-) 18 lbs 10 oz (87th percentile) and 27 inches long (92nd percentile). 18 inches head circumstances (97th percentile). 3 shots later and now a sad baby.