Dress up for all!

Ellie's fever broke, but she is still sick. So, we are keeping her in. We play dress up every day, but today we added to it, dresing everyone up! Ellie is napping now and, of course, Shelby is not. So another day without a nap for me! Glad it is the weekend and that Dad made it home late last night!

High temp, low temp

While the temps are staying low outside, they are running really high in my house. Ellie had a little cough yesterday and added a runny nose to that today. I decided to take her in because of all of the stuff going around. By the time we got there at 2pm her tamp was 103.1!! OUCH! We have to alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4 hours including the overnight. Thank goodness Jeff will be home tonight (I think...at the moment his plane is still delayed in NYC). He has been sick too, so not sure how much help he will be. Ellie has bronchitis and pneumonia! I am trying to explain to her that she needs to stay away from her sister and she is not getting the whole contagious thing!
I've managed on my own all week and it hasn't been too bad, but we are ready for Dad to come home! Just getting prepped for next month when he is gone for 11 days! UGH!!!!!

Timing?!

So, timing is everything! It never fails! When I am home alone for bedtime, it really doesn't matter when I last fed Shelby, she ALWAYS wants to eat when it's time for Ellie to go to bed. I've made adjustments, planned the timing and boom! Shelby needs to eat at that moment! Not only that, but she is rather vocal at the same time and he big sis wants to know what is going on! UGH! Then, if that is not enough, Puck ALWAYS wants to go out when I sit down to feed Shelby and then ALWAYS wants back in before I am done! Jeff's gone the rest of t he week, so maybe I will have it mastered by then! With all the travel he will be doing this year I hope it gets better!

Growing! Growing! Growing!

Shelby is getting so big! I know, most say she is still tiny! But, I just put her in the Fuzzi Bunz we put Ellie in at 7 months and Shelby is only 3 months. I also just found another box of Ellie's clothes and put her in one of the outfits that I found a picture of Ellie in when she was 9 months! As some have put it...she is getting round! Here is a picture of her enjoying her Bumbo.

We went to Kelly Inflatables on Friday right when they opened at 11. We bounced and had lunch and then left. We were the only ones there the whole time! I can see doing that a lot! It is close and cheap and good exercise for all! Yes, I was jumping and running too! So, on any given day if you are driving by and see my van, come on in! Wore everyone out, see picture above of Ellie!

Merry Christmas!

Well, we survived! Ellie is in bed and Jeff and I would be if it weren't for Shelby. It's better to stay up and feed her and make it a little longer through the night! My sister's family is here, along with my mom and her husband. Once again, Ellie was fine with the first thing she opened and her cousins were more then happy to help. There are still some under the tree, so maybe tomorrow. She had a blast with her cousins and will be disapointed to see them leave tomorrow! Here is a picture of them playing outside!

Our little skier!

Ok, so Ellie is a little skier! I can't believe how good she is! We went to Caberfae for two days and she took the chair lift up and skied down. She either held Jeff's hand or he held the straps of the harness we bought for her. I couldn't believe her balance, she did great! Here are a few pictures.

To the theater!

A sweet moment!

Well, I took Ellie to her first play. We went to the Croswell for Peter Pan today. She did great! Loved it and loved to clap after each act. Here is a picture of her in her new dress! Still having trouble with her hitting and kicking me, her dad, her friends and Shelby! UGH! She can be so sweet most of the time and then so ugly for no reason! Why don't kids come with a handbook!!

A little sisterly love!

I wish I had video of this...today the girls were really interacting for the first time. Ellie was in Shelby's face (which is a regular spot it seems like) and laughing and making faces at her and Shelby was definately smiling back at her. It was so cute and Ellie just loved it. I know she felt like finally this little creature was more then just a human being taking up my mom and dad's time.

Shelby is almost 7 weeks already and gaining weight. She actually has fat rolls! We don't go back to the doctor until 8 weeks, but I am guessing she is between 8 and 9 pounds. She is doing great. My mom is here for a few days and took Shelby overnight last night so we could get a good night sleep! Tonight too! YEAH! I miss my sleep. I haven't been able to take naps eiether because it seems like Shelby is an afternoon kind of gal!

Getting Out!

Well, we are finally getting out of the house. Shelby is 4 weeks old now and I am taking her out some. Over the weekend we took the girls to Jungle Java. It was our first time. This was the only picture I could get because I could not keep up with Ellie and Jeff. Still recovering from surgery I stayed seated with Shelby and Jeff braved the "jungle" on a Saturday afternoon. I'm not sure who needed a nap more, Ellie or Dad?!?

Life with 2!

Well, we've been home for 3 weeks and it's been crazy. My mom left last Monday and I've been managing on my own this week. We have been staying home mostly because Shelby was a preemie and weighed so little and doc said their is a lot of respitory stuff going around right now. Rachel and Ashton came to visit yesterday and Liam came over while too. I'm eager to start doing things again.

The other thing holding me back is the recovery from my c-section. UGH! A lot harder this time then last time. I've had quite a bit of pain and it is limiting everything. Hopefully I'll be fully recovered soon!

Shelby is gaining weight rapidly and is a great eater. She gets up 2 during the night, so that is not too bad. I miss having my mom here to help, but I guess we need to figure it out on our own at some point.

My Dad and Kath come for Thanksgiving and to meet the newest addition to the family. Looking forward to that.

Ellie is doing great as a big sister, I really couldn't ask for much more. Now, Puck on the other hand, is pouting and thinking his life has just ended!

Raachel brought to my attention that I haven't put pictures up for a long time, so here are a few!