29 months

Still going strong with the monthly posts for Greta .. Hard to believe in a month she'll be 2 1/2. Most people don't believe me when I tell them how old she is. Not sure if it's how she talks of how big she is but she is just 2.

1. Fully potty trained. Only wears a diaper at night.

2. Loves the pool and is swimming on her own with a life jacket on

3. Enjoys watching shows - little Einstein, curious George, and Clifford 

4. Bottom molars are through and luckily no fever so far

5. Still struggling to sleep in her big girl bed all night.  

6. Loves all animals. Horses are her favorite. 

7. Has a hilarious "skunk" act she does - where she puts on a fake skunk outfit and sprays everyone. 

8. Knows a few letter and numbers. Working on learning them all. 

9. Is stubborn and that might be an understatement
10. Loves her little sister

These pictures about sum up her personality.

Happy and silly

Stubborn

Smart

Adventurous (can't tell but she was running back and forth when this picture was taken)

Curious (she's taking pictures like our photographer)

Lola's first baby sitter

Well I did it - left Lola (and Greta) for about an hour so I could quick run to Sam's for wipes and who know what else. Mary and the kids were in charge. 

Well this is what happens when you go to Sam's hungry and on your own. 

Lola did fine (I fed her right before I left) ... My bill didn't fair so well - haha! 

Three weeks old

Wow does time fly! Lola is already 3 weeks and doing great!! 

A few highlights

1. Weighed 8 lbs 10 ounces at her 2 week check up

2. Smiles a lot

3. Can follow a toy with her eyes and the head is shortly behind

4. Is good in the car - falls asleep pretty much instantly 

5. Is long and many newborn outfits don't fit anymore 

6. Pretty much goes with the flow

7. Is demanding when she wants to eat and a good little eater

8. Loves hearing Greta's voice and looks for her

9. Sleeps great! And has gone a couple 5 1/2 hour blocks at a time

10. Makes my heart happy 

Adventures out with the girls

I've been getting quite brave (or crazy depending how you look at it) and taking the girls out and about. 

First trip - Lola's 2 week doctor check up. Went ok but they want to see her back in a week to make sure she's gaining good weight. Weighed in at 8 lbs and 10 oz. Then to reward Greta's good behavior at the doctor to TCBY for frozen yogurt. This was more for mommy - lol. 

Second trip - Rolling Hills park only a few miles from the house. Success. 

Third trip - Park and Farmers Market. Greta loved it! Awesome playground and a local gymnastics group was there for the kids to play on a little circuit. My phone died so no pictures but Greta had a blast- balance beams, tumbling mat, bouncy thing (all that nice soft equipment). Is making me consider putting her in some gymnastics. 

Fourth trip - the mother of all... Meijer! With Lola in her car seat in the cart and Greta in the seat - I had little room for groceries. But we got everything on the list and no crying, whining, meltdowns or anything. Yeah!! Greta even got to ride the horse after, which I think was the highlight of her day and her face shows it.

Highlights of the first 2 weeks

1. Watching Greta endlessly give Lola kisses.
2.  Lola's sweet milk smiles.
3. Fitting into my pre-pregnancy pants -
4. Learning to parent two - oh my!
5. Lola being an awesome sleeper (hope that doesn't jinx us)
6. The way Greta says Lola's name
7. Sweet baby snuggles (although not as frequent as with Greta)
8. First trip out by myself with the 2 girls - only to the park, but we survived and had fun!
9. Baking with mom (donuts, hobos and bubble loaf)
10. 3 successful trips out as a family - Target, Walmart, and Home Depot.  The last one we even made it through lunch at Applebees!

I thank God for giving us 2 healthy, beautiful girls!

First trip to church

Only a few minutes late, but we successfully made it through our first church service with 2.  Greta was good and very excited to tell everyone about her new little sister Lola.  It was so cute!

Picture after church - not the best, but captures the memory!

Yes - Greta has a her toothbrush in her mouth - who doesn't need to brush their teeth right after church.

Lola all dressed up in Lila's strawberry dress... soooo cute!

Swimming with daddy

The pool is done! The rest not quite but the pool is useable and we've (well not me) but others have been using it.

It's also been great for Ryan and Greta! Gives them something special to do, just the 2 of them. And Greta is already becoming a little fish. I imagine next summer she's swimming.