Dear Shep,
Tonight I'm writing my first post since you were born. I could not be more in love. You are the sweetest baby. I am soaking in every minute with you and enjoying you as much as I can. You are a mix of Emma Cate and Holden and since everyone says they look like your Daddy and me, you must be a perfect blend of the two of us. Your eyes are just like Emma Cate's and your cheeks and mouth are the same as Holden's. Your nose is new to us, something all your own. As are your LONG, seriously long, fingers and toes. You have nail beds that make your mama envious. You have the best color blond hair. It's not white like Holden's but more of a sandy blond and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Your eyes are a deep navy blue with gorgeous gold flecks. You are a bigger baby weighing in a 7lbs 15oz (although your crib cart has your official weight at 8lbs). You are 20.5 inches long. You don't seem that different than your tinier siblings except for your little rolls on your arm and neck. You have a laid back personality, which we thought you would. You only really cry when it's time to eat. You love to snuggle and your favorite place is laying on mommy or daddy's chest.
We spent a lovely 3 days in the hospital getting to know you. You were born on a Wednesday afternoon at 3:27pm. You met your brother and sister on Thursday and got to hang out with them each day you were there except for today. Today we spent time with just you before we brought you home to our crazy world! Your Dad and I took turns cuddling you and laying with you in bed. We knew once we brought you home, those moments would happen as often or as easily.
Your Gigi and Pop Po came to the hospital to help us pack up our belongings (my-oh-my why do we collect so much stuff!?) and your Gran kept your brother and sister at home and prepared to welcome you to your new house. We spent a few weeks before you were due preparing for your arrival. Your Dad made you the BEST nursery and I spent time nesting to get rid of anything that would clutter up your home. The day before you came home we had the house thoroughly cleaned to prepare for your arrival. We even spruced up Boomer and Sophie. Gigi and Pop Po bought you a stork that proudly displayed your name, birthday, weight, etc. to announce to all the neighbors that you had arrived.
We rushed you into the house to avoid getting you wet from all the rain we received. I immediately went to hug and kiss your brother and sister to let them know that our hearts had grown to accommodate our growing family. They were so curious about you. We brought you back to our bedroom to nurse and Emma Cate followed behind. She kissed you over and over again and is so gentle with you. Holden is a little rougher and can't wait for his football buddy. We've got to keep an eye on that one! Shortly after we all took naps and you did great in your crib! We all woke up and you hung out with your brother for a bit while your sister slept. We laid in bed while Daddy unpacked and caught a few episodes of Chuggington in between the NBA playoffs... my life with boys.
Your Gigi and Pop Po and Aunt Allie brought us dinner and we all stood around and ate as a family. Everyone is so excited that you are here! Mommy's hormones are still a little crazy and I'm wavering between locking myself in a room with you and soaking up all of your new-ness and wanting to share you with everyone. I know now how fleeting these newborn moments are and I want to protect them as much as I can. I'm learning to balance taking care of three. Having children at different ages is much different than having twins. It is difficult to accommodate everyone's needs and be the mama that I'd like to be to all of you! I vividly remember this night with the twins. I was overwhelmed with love and emotion and tears. I feel the same tonight.
Luckily, you slept during the twin's bed time and I was able to put them to bed like I always have and we said our prayers and thanked God for bringing us a happy and healthy baby Shep. We've been praying for you since we learned we were pregnant with you in July! It was no nice to come full circle and be able to praise God for delivering you safely to our family.
Currently, you're laying between your Daddy and I in our bed just snoozing away. I need to wake you up soon to feed you before putting you down for the night (you love your sleep!). Nursing has been tough for us both and I'm looking forward to meeting with our lactation consultant to get some help this week. My body still thinks it needs to make enough milk for 6 babies and you are happy just to drink enough for one :) You get a little shower every time we try to nurse. Luckily, you've been able to take a bottle from both your Dad and Gigi without any problem.
Arthur Shepherd Carroll, we are so thankful that God chose us to be your parents. You are such a blessing to us that it brings me to tears just looking at what a miracle you truly are. I am so grateful to be your mama and cannot wait to see you become the man that God has intended but for right now, I am happy to cuddle my little guy for a few more years. I love you so much.
Love,
Your Mama
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Birth Day Morning
In a few short hours we will welcome baby Shep into our lives. Today has been surreal, a mixture of the ordinary with a looming future. It's bewildering yet exciting to know that our lives will soon be changed forever. I've known for a while that Shep would be born today but it didn't really hit me until last night. My mom has been keeping the twins for the past two days while I've been at work (they are all on spring break). I had a dentist appointment after school and went by her house around 5 and they were still asleep. I was able to work on monogramming some last minute things. Thankfully Jay's game was cancelled and he was able to join us for dinner at my mom's. We stayed late and hung out. My mom offered for the twins to stay at her house but I really wanted to put them to bed for the last night as a family of four.
We got home around 8:30 and they were both bonkers. Jay was stressed (he has an exam tomorrow evening) and wanted to get some studying done but I felt the need to bring the babies into our bed and just hang out. They bounced and sang and tried to climb the headboard. I took videos of them and asked them questions about becoming a big brother and a big sister. They have no clue their world will forever be changed today. We got them in pjs and read lots of books and sang some extra songs before bed time. Everyone was so happy and loving and we got lots of love you baby Sheps and both were even quiet and reverent during bedtime prayers. Emma Cate kneeled in her crib and put her hands together when we prayed. Sweetest thing ever.
After bed we got down to business, picking up the house and getting the last things done in Shep's room. I made a quick run to whole foods to pick up meals for the week. I got home and decided to decorate for Easter in case we are home by then. Jay and I enjoyed cereal at mid-night (the last time I could eat or drink until after delivery today!).
All day yesterday I had been feeling very anxious and unsettled. There has a been some major family drama over the past few days that has really been putting stress on our family. I have decided to let it go (cue Elsa) for now. This week we learned that the 2 year old son of a couple in our Sunday school class had passed away after a long fight with cancer. I kept hearing other stories of children and parents of young children dying. I was really struggling with shaking this anxiety of death. I finally laid down last night and said my prayers. I asked God to watch over my family and to help me with this weird anxiety I was feeling. I slept like an absolute baby, not waking once. I woke up with this amazing sense of peace and am feeling so calm!
I took a long shower and did my hair before coming into work. My mom came over this morning and hung out and made my bed while I got ready. I headed off to work with a very empty stomach and a cheerful heart and mind. I feel so good about today and am so hopeful this peaceful feeling stays with me :) I am feeling great. Not quite sure I'm ready for this baby to come because this pregnancy has been so easy and I'm not at the "omg get this baby out of me point!". It has been so fun being pregnant with one baby. I am ready to meet this guy and get to know him. He seems pretty chill but has bursts of energy! I'm excited to learn about his personality and can't wait to see who he looks like or how big he is! I was feeling a TON of movement last night down really low and would have to stop walking because I felt like he was going to come out. I think he knows his birthday is near!
I'm leaving work around 11:30 to head home to grab our hospital bags and kiss our babies in case we don't see them tonight. I have to be at the hospital at 12:30 and will head back to surgery around 2:30 if all goes well. Please keep us in your prayers today. Specifically I'm asking for prayers for the doctors and nurses that will take care of us, for Shep's health and specifically his kidney, and for me and the c-section. I lost a lot of blood with the other one and am hoping this one goes well. Also for me that I don't get nauseous from the anesthesia. Please also keep the McElwain-Turners in your prayers as they will be laying their son to rest while I am in surgery delivering Shep.
We got home around 8:30 and they were both bonkers. Jay was stressed (he has an exam tomorrow evening) and wanted to get some studying done but I felt the need to bring the babies into our bed and just hang out. They bounced and sang and tried to climb the headboard. I took videos of them and asked them questions about becoming a big brother and a big sister. They have no clue their world will forever be changed today. We got them in pjs and read lots of books and sang some extra songs before bed time. Everyone was so happy and loving and we got lots of love you baby Sheps and both were even quiet and reverent during bedtime prayers. Emma Cate kneeled in her crib and put her hands together when we prayed. Sweetest thing ever.
After bed we got down to business, picking up the house and getting the last things done in Shep's room. I made a quick run to whole foods to pick up meals for the week. I got home and decided to decorate for Easter in case we are home by then. Jay and I enjoyed cereal at mid-night (the last time I could eat or drink until after delivery today!).
All day yesterday I had been feeling very anxious and unsettled. There has a been some major family drama over the past few days that has really been putting stress on our family. I have decided to let it go (cue Elsa) for now. This week we learned that the 2 year old son of a couple in our Sunday school class had passed away after a long fight with cancer. I kept hearing other stories of children and parents of young children dying. I was really struggling with shaking this anxiety of death. I finally laid down last night and said my prayers. I asked God to watch over my family and to help me with this weird anxiety I was feeling. I slept like an absolute baby, not waking once. I woke up with this amazing sense of peace and am feeling so calm!
I took a long shower and did my hair before coming into work. My mom came over this morning and hung out and made my bed while I got ready. I headed off to work with a very empty stomach and a cheerful heart and mind. I feel so good about today and am so hopeful this peaceful feeling stays with me :) I am feeling great. Not quite sure I'm ready for this baby to come because this pregnancy has been so easy and I'm not at the "omg get this baby out of me point!". It has been so fun being pregnant with one baby. I am ready to meet this guy and get to know him. He seems pretty chill but has bursts of energy! I'm excited to learn about his personality and can't wait to see who he looks like or how big he is! I was feeling a TON of movement last night down really low and would have to stop walking because I felt like he was going to come out. I think he knows his birthday is near!
39 weeks and 5 days
Friday, April 11, 2014
Baby #3 Week 39
We've made it to full term baby status and this will be my last weekly update! I am actually feeling really great still (I even wore heels, well wedges, today!). I'm sort of sad that this pregnancy will be over in a few days. As of right now (and this could always change), I am feeling like this won't be my last pregnancy. I am not feeling "done" at all. It really is up to God to help us navigate how many children we will have. I have really have enjoyed this pregnancy and carrying this baby. I loved the experience of carrying twins and a singleton.
We still have a lot of little things to wrap up. I've been busy busy busy at work trying to get everything done for the sub. I don't talk about my job too much on here but anyone that is a teacher knows how hard it is to be out. With my twins I took a whole quarter off and since my classes are only a quarter long, it didn't really matter what my sub did with them. This time, I've been with them for the first 2.5 weeks of the quarter and will return the last 2 weeks of the quarter and am trying to make sure they stay on my pace and that grading remains consistent. I have made lesson plans for each day of my absence and created all of the quizzes, tests, and handouts for my entire maternity leave. I'm leaving everything super organized. It's hard leaving my "kids" in the hands of someone else (#controlfreak).
Around the house, I am waiting for Shep's room to be complete. We have a few things to hang on the wall and need to print some pictures for frames. I just ordered his laundry hamper and my mom is making his crib skirt this weekend. I'm scheduling a cleaning service to come to a big deep clean of our home next week. Jay cleaned the shower this past weekend and I actually got upset with him because I want our house to be dirty so that we get our money's worth. haha! I'm also scheduling the dogs to be groomed so that Shep has nice smelling puppies to come home to!
Our bags are almost all packed. I need to do a little ironing on a few of my things and pack last minute items like my toiletries and electronics. I have a few blankets to monogram to take with us. We used all the hospital's gear last time and this time I want to use all the new cute stuff we got for shower gifts! My goal this weekend to make big brother/big sister shirts for the twins to wear to meet Shep.
I talked with the nurse at length yesterday about my c-section. After Tuesday's appointment and NO progress at ALL, we decided to schedule a c-section. Because of IVF we are 100% sure of Shep's due date and feel very comfortable with our decision to deliver 2 days early. My c-section is scheduled for 2:30pm on Wednesday, April 16th. Please keep us in your prayers that everything goes well and that Shep is healthy. I keep reminding myself that I can't rule out NICU time or complications just because he is a full term singleton.
I'm amazed at how scheduling a c-section is just like scheduling a normal surgery. Arrive 2 hours prior, nothing to eat or drink, no nail polish or make up (hmm maybe some foundation will be okay?). I'm supposed to leave all my stuff in the car and just bring my hubby and our camera. With the twins, we stayed in the hospital the night before.
I am soooo excited to meet this new baby but a little nervous about having a newborn again. I just hope and pray that everything goes well. I am saying extra prayers that he is a great eater and I won't have to pump and bottle feed! I am most looking forward to bringing him home and being a family of 5! I thrive on routine and can't wait to settle in with our new little guy. I am excited about introducing the babies and anticipating their reactions to baby Shep. I went to a mom's bible study last night and we had a peditrician guest speaker and she gave me great advice about having really low expectations for their reactions to the baby. She instructed me just to let it be really natural and to let them get to know Shep on their own terms. We're also going to have Shep give them each a little gift. I'm not sure what though. Any suggestions?
Pregnancy Highlights:
We still have a lot of little things to wrap up. I've been busy busy busy at work trying to get everything done for the sub. I don't talk about my job too much on here but anyone that is a teacher knows how hard it is to be out. With my twins I took a whole quarter off and since my classes are only a quarter long, it didn't really matter what my sub did with them. This time, I've been with them for the first 2.5 weeks of the quarter and will return the last 2 weeks of the quarter and am trying to make sure they stay on my pace and that grading remains consistent. I have made lesson plans for each day of my absence and created all of the quizzes, tests, and handouts for my entire maternity leave. I'm leaving everything super organized. It's hard leaving my "kids" in the hands of someone else (#controlfreak).
Around the house, I am waiting for Shep's room to be complete. We have a few things to hang on the wall and need to print some pictures for frames. I just ordered his laundry hamper and my mom is making his crib skirt this weekend. I'm scheduling a cleaning service to come to a big deep clean of our home next week. Jay cleaned the shower this past weekend and I actually got upset with him because I want our house to be dirty so that we get our money's worth. haha! I'm also scheduling the dogs to be groomed so that Shep has nice smelling puppies to come home to!
Our bags are almost all packed. I need to do a little ironing on a few of my things and pack last minute items like my toiletries and electronics. I have a few blankets to monogram to take with us. We used all the hospital's gear last time and this time I want to use all the new cute stuff we got for shower gifts! My goal this weekend to make big brother/big sister shirts for the twins to wear to meet Shep.
I talked with the nurse at length yesterday about my c-section. After Tuesday's appointment and NO progress at ALL, we decided to schedule a c-section. Because of IVF we are 100% sure of Shep's due date and feel very comfortable with our decision to deliver 2 days early. My c-section is scheduled for 2:30pm on Wednesday, April 16th. Please keep us in your prayers that everything goes well and that Shep is healthy. I keep reminding myself that I can't rule out NICU time or complications just because he is a full term singleton.
I'm amazed at how scheduling a c-section is just like scheduling a normal surgery. Arrive 2 hours prior, nothing to eat or drink, no nail polish or make up (hmm maybe some foundation will be okay?). I'm supposed to leave all my stuff in the car and just bring my hubby and our camera. With the twins, we stayed in the hospital the night before.
I am soooo excited to meet this new baby but a little nervous about having a newborn again. I just hope and pray that everything goes well. I am saying extra prayers that he is a great eater and I won't have to pump and bottle feed! I am most looking forward to bringing him home and being a family of 5! I thrive on routine and can't wait to settle in with our new little guy. I am excited about introducing the babies and anticipating their reactions to baby Shep. I went to a mom's bible study last night and we had a peditrician guest speaker and she gave me great advice about having really low expectations for their reactions to the baby. She instructed me just to let it be really natural and to let them get to know Shep on their own terms. We're also going to have Shep give them each a little gift. I'm not sure what though. Any suggestions?
Pregnancy Highlights:
Today's Date: Friday, April 11, 2014
How Far Along: 39 weeks
Pregnancy Countdown: 7 days until due date and 5 days until Shep arrives!
Size of baby: Yay! Baby has reached full term. He likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. He's gaining about 1/2 ounce each day. Shep is the size of a watermelon.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've come back down a bit from last time and my weight gain is now 24lbs. I haven't been nearly as hungry and I'm sure that is what is going on. I am so curious to know how big he'll be!
Maternity Clothes: Yup although I did buy a few new lilly shirts for this summer and one of them actually fits me right now! I'm kind of excited to wear something new that I'll also be able to wear after baby too!
Gender: Boy- Arthur Shepherd Carroll
Movement: Yes, but they are small movements. Just some leg pokes to my stomach every now and then. No major rolls or flips. He is head down and I can occasionally feel some punches directed at my hips.
Sleep: Sleeping great!
What I miss: champs! Can't wait for some in the hospital!
Cravings: Nothing really. I did go for some Special K this week for dinner and it was yum!
Symptoms: Really just heartburn and only if I eat before laying down. I haven't earned any additional stretch marks and I didn't use a bit of lotion this time around. My advice would be to save your money! I used so much of the stuff last time and ended up like a zebra and nothing this time! It all depends on how large you get! Belly button is still way in and rings are still on. Thankful that swelling has been minimal!
Best Moment this week: Scheduling our c-section and looking forward to meeting our baby boy!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Baby and Life Updates
I have been so bad at posting! Life is just catching up with us! I'm going to have to add some pictures soon. I lent my sister my computer for a few weeks and just recently got it back but lost the power cord as soon as I did! I am so tired of losing things! I have a million pictures and videos to get off of my phone and onto my computer.
Let's start with Baby Carroll
We went in my for my 38 week and 4 day appointment today. Nothing has changed at all. I haven't progressed a bit! We went ahead and filled out the paperwork to schedule my c-section. I'm waiting for the scheduler to give me a call to confirm our time and date. Looks like Baby Shep will make his appearance on Wednesday 4/16. We are so excited and fingers crossed that all goes well I'm looking forward to being home with baby to celebrate Easter. Most of his things are ready to go. The bumpers were finished on Sunday and I'm waiting on a changing table cover and pillow. My mom is making the bed skirt but I have to wait to get the extra fabric back from the seamstress before she can complete them. The hospital bags are packed. I spent a ton of time this weekend monogramming a bunch of stuff for Shep and feel good that I've gotten most of it done. I need to do a few more blankets and I'm good to go! I'm still feeling really good but can definitely tell that baby is putting some pressure on me.
Emma Cate:
We went to an Easter egg hunt on Sunday and this little lady proceeded to vomit all over the place about 2 minutes before the start of the egg hunt. I tried to remove her from the hunting area as quickly as possible but she really wanted to hunt for eggs so we did our best to collect eggs in our stinky clothes. At first we thought she thew up because she had been crying over the Easter bunny (character phobia) but then she continued to throw up for the next 5 hours or so at home. She was so pitiful! Luckily she was done with the puking by 9 and slept soundly in her crib all night. I stayed home with her on Monday and she definitely needed it. By last night she was back to her normal self though. She is sassy and so funny. She is opinionated and knows EXACTLY what she wants. She doesn't always speak clearly so we end up taking her around the kitchen so she can show us what she wants. Yesterday she kept saying "paya" over and over again. I finally realized that she wanted dried papaya which she hasn't had in weeks. It amazes me how much she can remember!
Holden:
Still our loving but crazy boy. I love Holden's combination of mommy's sweetheart and all-boy. He'll throw a baseball with some might and run to give me the biggest hug a second later. You are pretty obsessed with your new truck pjs and refuse to take them off the next morning. You carry them around like a blanket. Just yesterday you decided you wanted a cape and kept bringing me your blanket to tie around your neck. I probably retied it 50 times. The night that Sassy got sick, you were super concerned about her. You kept asking about her everywhere we went. You would see something pink and it would remind you of her. You love your sassy so much! At the same time, you love to antagonize her and steal her lovey. What a little brother! You LOVE to sing and we sing head and shoulders, wheels on the bus, and abc's a LOT!
Let's start with Baby Carroll
We went in my for my 38 week and 4 day appointment today. Nothing has changed at all. I haven't progressed a bit! We went ahead and filled out the paperwork to schedule my c-section. I'm waiting for the scheduler to give me a call to confirm our time and date. Looks like Baby Shep will make his appearance on Wednesday 4/16. We are so excited and fingers crossed that all goes well I'm looking forward to being home with baby to celebrate Easter. Most of his things are ready to go. The bumpers were finished on Sunday and I'm waiting on a changing table cover and pillow. My mom is making the bed skirt but I have to wait to get the extra fabric back from the seamstress before she can complete them. The hospital bags are packed. I spent a ton of time this weekend monogramming a bunch of stuff for Shep and feel good that I've gotten most of it done. I need to do a few more blankets and I'm good to go! I'm still feeling really good but can definitely tell that baby is putting some pressure on me.
Emma Cate:
We went to an Easter egg hunt on Sunday and this little lady proceeded to vomit all over the place about 2 minutes before the start of the egg hunt. I tried to remove her from the hunting area as quickly as possible but she really wanted to hunt for eggs so we did our best to collect eggs in our stinky clothes. At first we thought she thew up because she had been crying over the Easter bunny (character phobia) but then she continued to throw up for the next 5 hours or so at home. She was so pitiful! Luckily she was done with the puking by 9 and slept soundly in her crib all night. I stayed home with her on Monday and she definitely needed it. By last night she was back to her normal self though. She is sassy and so funny. She is opinionated and knows EXACTLY what she wants. She doesn't always speak clearly so we end up taking her around the kitchen so she can show us what she wants. Yesterday she kept saying "paya" over and over again. I finally realized that she wanted dried papaya which she hasn't had in weeks. It amazes me how much she can remember!
Holden:
Still our loving but crazy boy. I love Holden's combination of mommy's sweetheart and all-boy. He'll throw a baseball with some might and run to give me the biggest hug a second later. You are pretty obsessed with your new truck pjs and refuse to take them off the next morning. You carry them around like a blanket. Just yesterday you decided you wanted a cape and kept bringing me your blanket to tie around your neck. I probably retied it 50 times. The night that Sassy got sick, you were super concerned about her. You kept asking about her everywhere we went. You would see something pink and it would remind you of her. You love your sassy so much! At the same time, you love to antagonize her and steal her lovey. What a little brother! You LOVE to sing and we sing head and shoulders, wheels on the bus, and abc's a LOT!
Friday, April 4, 2014
Baby #3 Week 38
I feel like life is a blur and we are moving at warp speed. I am trying to tie up all the loose ends at work and I have been busy busy busy. My classes are all new this week and I'm trying to make plans for the next 9 weeks for the sub. It is a LOT. I'm also working on monogramming all of Shep's things. I just brought the monogram machine to my house from my mom's so that I can work during nap times.
I saw the doctor on Tuesday and I decided not to be checked. I wasn't dilated last week so I figured we'd just leave it up to chance this week. I have another appointment this Tuesday and I'm definitely going to be checked then and we'll set a date for the c-section. My hope is to make it until Wednesday the 14th.
My sisters and mom threw a super fun sprinkle for me this past Sunday and I was blessed with lots of little gifts for Shep. I'm planning to do a full recap post when I get a chance to catch my breath :)
Pregnancy Highlights:
I saw the doctor on Tuesday and I decided not to be checked. I wasn't dilated last week so I figured we'd just leave it up to chance this week. I have another appointment this Tuesday and I'm definitely going to be checked then and we'll set a date for the c-section. My hope is to make it until Wednesday the 14th.
My sisters and mom threw a super fun sprinkle for me this past Sunday and I was blessed with lots of little gifts for Shep. I'm planning to do a full recap post when I get a chance to catch my breath :)
Pregnancy Highlights:
Today's Date: Friday, April 4, 2014
How Far Along: 38 weeks
Pregnancy Countdown: 14 days until due date!
Size of baby: Yay! Baby has reached full term. He likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. He's gaining about 1/2 ounce each day. Shep is the size of a pumpkin.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I gained 2 pounds from my last dr appointment, taking my total up to 27lbs. I'm slowing down on my eating because this guy is taking up a lot of space! I've had a few periods of swelling though.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity. Most shirts are not fitting anymore! I am living in my old navy wife-beater-esque tanks.
Gender: Boy- Arthur Shepherd Carroll
Movement: Yes and it is a LOT lower. He has definitely dropped and I feel it when I stand up. My doctor has assured me that he will not fall out :)
Sleep: Still sleeping pretty well but waking up once a night to tinkle. I've also started sleeping with a pillow under my belly for some extra support.
What I miss: sleeping on my tummy. I'm finally reached the point where I can't do that anymore.
Cravings: Again, not much. I'm feeling pretty full.
Symptoms: Heartburn is pretty much my only symptom besides some swelling. The swelling comes and goes. I am also feeling LOTS of pressure and have a good amount of contractions
Best Moment this week: Finishing all of our home organizing! I LOVE IT!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Grandparent's Breakfast
The twin's preschool hosted a Grandparent's Day breakfast and we were so excited that 2 of the 4 grandparents could attend. My Dad tried to make it but wasn't able to get a flight in to Charlotte until the following day. Pop Po was certainly missed but the kids had a great time nonetheless. It was also jammie day for Emma Cate's class and the first day of the NCAA tournament so the kids wore their wolfpack best. Unfortunately, it didn't help us out much!
like father like daughter!
St. Patrick's Day
I got up a little early to make the babies St. Patrick's Day extra special! Holden ate his green eggs without issue but Emma Cate wasn't so sure about them. The green pancakes went down quickly! The must have had a big day at school. I met my mom at my house after work and found EC fast asleep in the car. I thought she looked adorable clutching her baby doll!
Boo now makes an appeareance at every meal. I think since we took away the pacis, EC has become much more attached to her "booies" and "ludies" (loveys). They go with us everywhere but she knows they have to stay in the car when we get somewhere. I am afraid I'm going to have to buy some back up Boos in case we lose one!
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