I haven't been updating as much as I had intentionally hoped I would. (But hopefully with this Blogger app, I'll be able to update more often) I guess I underestimated how hectic life would be with two kids. And by hectic, I mean there just isn't enough time in the day anymore! I don't even have enough time to watch TV. And those of you who know me, I get knee deep in my shows! Thank goodness for DVR!
I think fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. Pumpkin spiced everything. Hot chocolate, spooky movies with the fire place going (this time we'll know how to open the chimney) and of course the fashion! I love layering my clothes. And now I have a munchkin to layer up too! Bring on the leggings, boots, scarves and beanies! I got turned on to consignment shopping. Not so much for Benson since he's particular about his own style (skinny jeans, high top sneakers and tshirts w/ a hoodie will do for him) but more so for Amelia. I got footed pjs at one in Buford for $3-4. Definitely a steal since she's constantly growing out of her clothes. She's already in 6 month clothes!
We have panned out a great weekly routine in our household. Eric is in charge of all house duties. How did I luck out with a man who cooks dinner, does laundry and cleans the house? I take care of the kiddies. I get them fed and bathed and now that Benson's in pre-k he's got homework and reading to do. And boy does he hate doing homework! He chooses going to bed early instead of practicing his letters. That's what I call laaaazyyyy. We get both kids in bed and sleeping by 9:30pm.
Last night really proved that steering away from our routine really puts us in a night of hell with our little one. With most babies, you can let them 'cry it out' and they'll fall asleep on their own. Yeahhh, not my baby. She will cry louder and harder if you do not soothe her. I'll have to make sure that that doesn't happen again.
Now that Amelia is 4 months old, she does a lot of smiling and babbling. We still haven't gotten a laugh out of her yet but I know that's to come at the most unexpected moment. She loves sucking on her fingers. She's been drooling a lot too. I guess this marks the beginning of teething. She still isn't sleeping through the night. She gets up once a night to nurse. She scoots around in her crib (she sleeps on her belly). So when she wakes up crying, I'm not sure if it's because she's hungry or she's hit a dead end in her crib. She goes in for her 4 month check up this coming week. (And she gets her tear duct tube out after giving her much relief, yayyy) We'll get the GO for starting her on baby cereal. I'm hoping with starting cereal, she'll be more satisfied and sleep longer. But mama can only hope.
I'll close out with some pictures we had taken with my cousin surita v photography at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. She always does a great job capturing our family and our personalities. I loved every single shot! I'm going to be using these to try out the Pinterest inspired DIY faux canvas to spice up my walls.
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