Colin's birthday

5 years ago I met this sweet tiny baby named Colin and the rest of his family for the first time... And the rest is history. 

This weekend we celebrated at Ian and Jens and has a great time. So fun watching Greta interact with her cousins. And Lola wanting so bad to keep up. 

We also had family pictures taken! Can't wait to see them! 

Dentist check ups

The girls and I ventured off to the dentist on Friday. Greta now has all 20 teeth and they look great. My teeth were great as well. No cavities! 

From her first trip

Lola patiently waiting 

Lolas new tricks

Had to make a quick post about lolas new tricks... 

1. She's crawling all over the place

2. Can stand up on things

3. Enjoys eating dirt or whatever can go in her mouth

4. Has a mad scream and you know it

5. Has 2 teeth now - one top and one bottom

My week away

I hate leaving the girl and this tine it was from Sunday morning til late Thursday night. But they were in good hands at grandmas with help from aunt Julie. And even though there was some sleepless moments, everyone did great and has fun! I don't know what I'd do without them. Thank you!!!

Only bad moment - when I realized I forgot my pumping accessories and had to buy a new pump. Was not so happy! But made it work! 

My one free moment by the pool. The rest was non stop!

Such love!

The pool is open

Well the pool has been open for a while but it's officially open for swimming. We all went swimming yesterday and today the girls and I swam again. Even though I wasn't so sure about putting in the pool, I think we'll use it all the time. Plus butt girls are little fish. They love it! 

Lola 9 months

I have no idea where the time goes.... Last month in single digits. Lola still has a smile that lights up a room.

1. Got her first tooth- top left

2. Can crawl... Forward and gets into everything 

3. Is a total monmy's girl

4. Has an alter ego we call Mad Lola - comes out a lot when Greta makes her upset 

5. First time with the flu

6. Loves puffs and her favorite food is yogurt

7. Loves to play with balls and throw things

8. Can say mama and dada

9. Puts everything in her mouth

10. Is trying to stand up on things. 

Well check today says we have a big healthy baby

Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz (90th)

Height: 29 3/4 inches (90th)

Head circumstance: 18 1/2 inches (off the chart but following the growth curve so no worries). 

A few more to add

Wears size 4 diapers

Clothes 9 or 12 months

Eats 3, 5 ounce bottles at day care, plus cereal, yogurt, and some baby food (then nurses in the morning and before bed)

Usually sleeps until about 4 in her bed and then comes and snuggles with me in bed

Motherhood

I've always known I wanted to be a mom. As kids, Julie, Mary and I used to play house for hours. We had our "big babies" and were always mothering. Then as we got older, I babysat and knew even more.

Then when I saw the pregnancy test for the first time, I felt this overwhelming sense of joy and love (and maybe fear). And the first time I saw Greta on the ultrasound, my joy and love grew. I never knew you could love something so much that you had never met (beside God). Then when my water broke, my joy turned to nervousness as I realized I was finally going to be a mom with a real baby. And for Greta after 50 long hours, and I got to meet her face to face, it was love. True unconditional love. I knew I wasnt going to be the perfect mom (well I didn't but quickly figured it out). I knew we'd have our ups and downs along the way. But one thing I knew is that I would always be there for her. I would protect her no matter what. And love her forever!

Then almost 2 years later when we found out the sequel was on her way. I felt joy and worry. How as a mom would I ever be able to love someone as much as I love Greta? I didn't think it was possible. But as I heard her heartbeat and saw her on the ultrasound, my love began to grow. Maybe it was possible. And the second I heard her cry and they placed her on my chest, I could feel my heart grow. There was room for two. Although it wouldn't be the same, I would protect her, and never let her worry that I didn't love her as much as Greta. Because I did. She was my Lola.

So here's to surviving over 3 years of motherhood. There's been happy days and sad days. There's been times of laughter and times of tears. I've made sacrifices and compromises. I've been peed on, puked on and bit. I've been hugged and kissed and cuddled with. I've wiped away tears, held hands, rocked them until all the cares in the world faded away. Ive realized I'm not perfect and I don't have to be. 

Through it all, one thing remains the same, I wouldn't trade it for the world. I love being a mom.

Fun trip to Unionville

One of the benefits to not working on Fridays is being able to head to Unionville for a quick trip. 

Great weather so we stopped at the zoo in frankenmuth first. Great, small zoo that you can easily do in just over an hour.  Plus Aunt Julie met us there!

Then off to Unionville - thought Greta might lose it if we didn't go. And what s blast she had and got to hold bunnies and kitties and see pretty girl and Eddie. 

And we got to plant with Papa! Greta was super excited!

Then back home. First thing after church this morning Greta asked... Can we go to grandma's? Moments like this wished we lived a little closer. 

Fun pictures from my camera

Finally downloaded the pictures off my real camera... some real cute ones on there.

Target melt down

I love target. I love shopping there. Even with my little friends. Well Saturday while Ryan worked I took the girls shopping. Not a first. We do it weekly. But this time was different. 

Greta wasn't listening and being sassy and I'd had it. So I made her ride in the cart. Something she definitely didn't want to do. This was then followed by screaming, kicking, and all out meltdown. I'm pretty sure the people in the parking lot heard her and thought she was being hurt or killed. 

Very proud of myself as I ignored it. Even after she woke up Lola. I just keep pushing the cart as she screamed. Hit me. Totally embarrassment. 

After about what seems like forever, she calmed down and we proceeded to finish our shopping and ended on a good note. 

Uhh! 

Big weekend for Lola

Lola had a big weekend! Not her happiest but definitely a memorable one.

She got her first tooth - top left finally poked through and I think the bottom 2 aren't far behind. Unlike Greta though no fever just clingy, fussy and not her same happy Lola! 

Lola also crawled forward for the first time. Slowly getting the hang of it. She still gets quite made when she can't figure it out or gets stuck in reverse. 

She also hand little bits of pancakes for the first time. Loved them! 

Growing up too quickly. Want to freeze her at the age for a little longer before everything changes and ages mobile.