Little Girls.

As I sit here typing this post I feel like the luckiest person in the world. Two amazing little girls have graced us with their presence for two years. They have brought so much to my life and taught me so much.

Two years ago today, I was huge. We're talking massive.

I was uncomfortable, in pain, beside myself scared. But none of that mattered because I would meet my baby girls later that day. It had been nine months of nerves and challenges. What laid ahead I had no idea....

Beautiful, healthy, tiny, perfect babies.

 

Over the years they have taught me so much. Gratitude, perseverance and patience especially. You have no idea how patient you can be until you have multiples.

 These girls are just amazing. Loving towards each other and generous (for the most part...) Friendly, Creative, and so very stubborn. They have grown into beautiful little girls and I am so proud to be their mom!

Happy birthday my little girls! I Love You!

Having fun together on their special day.

Two Months!

Baby girl Emadaie is two months old and as grown so much already. I thought this one was supposed to stay little forever!

We went for her two month check up today and is growing so fast! She is up to 10lbs, 8ozs and 23 inches long. She also had her first set of immunizations. a needle in each leg! It was rough on mommy but she did great! Hardly cried at all.

I'm amazed at how alert she is and how much she takes in from her environment. She's constantly following everyone around the room with her eyes and smiling and cooing at anyone who talks to her. Especially big brother Atticus. This one may be our most social baby yet! She's even starting to let little laughs out too. Can't wait for the full-on giggles! She still loves her gumdrop soother. Since she recently started grabbing at toys, her favorite ones are the penguin on her tummy time mat and the elephant on her bouncy chair. Her favorite time of the day is bath time. She loves to kick and flail her arms in the bath. And spend some one on one time with daddy.
  A short video of her enjoying her bath....

We love having her as part of our family even if she is just along for the ride right now!

We are home from our absolutely fabulous trip to the city! Our original purpose was to go for Hadley's appointment at the Children's hospital (Will talk about that later on in the post.). But chose to get a hotel room and spend some of our tax return that was burning a hole in our pockets.

The kids needed summer clothes so we spent a lot of time in Carters and Old Navy. My back is killing me from wearing Emadaie everywhere so the rest of the kids could be in the stroller. But it's totally worth it. And made me realize how much I LOVE my wrap and wearing my baby. It leaves my hands free to deal with the other kids and drink a whole, entire coffee too! It's too bad I had not discovered this until my fourth baby. I tried to wear my first but he HATED being confined. And of course couldn't wear my twins for long. Oh how I wish I could have worn them both at the same time. Lugging around those two carseats sure got old quickly. Thank goodness for my double Snap n' Go! Which is for sale By the way....

Our trip felt almost freeing in a way.

We took a suitcase. That's all.

Everything else was left at home for the first time. We didn't take pack n' play's or portable high chairs this time as we usually do. I was hesitant. I swear to you, I almost ran back into the house and threw them into the van at the last second. But my hubby reassured me, the twins would do just fine in the hotel beds and sitting up at the table in regular chairs. And he was right. I think they ate and slept better than they do at home.

Hadley's CHEO appointment was fantastic. Her specialist is happy with her progress in terms of ER  visits and breathing issues since the last time we saw him. Her lungs and chest X-Ray were clear this time. So he decided to take her off her meds cold turkey and see how she does. We go back for a follow up in August. I hope she will do just fine over the spring and summer. My gut feeling tells me otherwise, unfortunately.

Did I mention that it was 29 degrees in Ottawa that day? Spring is here!

Here are some pictures from the hotel...

 The kids looking out the window

 Emadaie hanging out in a safe place on the floor.

 Playing around with daddy, making funny faces.

 Atticus eating breakfast before his sisters woke up.

 Sleeping in the big hotel bed.

Playing outside today...

 Avah-Lynn pulling the wagon

 Setting up the new play tent.

Long time, No... Blog.

Time to play catch-up!

Here's what we've been up to...

Birthday Parties, Playdates, Swimming, Gymnastics, Playgroup, Preschool, Baking, Soccer Registration, Preschool Registration, Grocery shopping, Doctors appointments...

And a few days at home here and there that aren't all that quiet;

And what we're looking forward to;

Trip to Ottawa, Swimming Lessons, Playdates, Twins 2nd Birthday Party and presents, Easter, Visits from family, SPRING!