Alaina and Alyssa: September 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

2 Week Appt./ What to do this weekend?

Alyssa had her 2 week appointment today. It was determined that shse is NOT constipated, but has severe reflux. Apparently they get this from Daddy! :) Anyhow, we are now taking Prevacid and thickening her formula with cereal. Maybe this will help her sleep, and therefore, help MOMMY SLEEP! :) Miss Alyssa weighed in at 7.2 oz today...this is up 15 oz (almost one whole pound) from our appt. last week. She also grew another 1/4 of an inch. So in her 2 weeks of life, Alyssa has gained 1lb 1oz, and grown 3/4 of an inch. whew! Busy girl! She still has a beautiful head of thick dark hair, and really enjoys when I wash it. She also really loves taking a bath...it seems to be very relaxing to her.

For the weekend we are expecting my brother, Matt and his family. But we need something to do to keep Miss Alaina occupied and completely entertained until they get here. Hmmmmmmmmm.... what to do, what to do. If we do nothing, it will be a looooong day of hissy fits and screaming. She's sooo good during the week, but when she is cooped up in the house-- not happy! Alaina goes for her 15 mos appt. on 9/29. I am eager for this appt. as she has been doing SO well!! Developmentally, Alaina is all about trying to say words. Unfortanetly, a lot of words sound the same. Duck, Dad, and Dog are all Da. On the other had, she says Me, Mom--which sounds more like MAM, baby, ball, cat, and whoa whoa whoa! ha ha She sits on your lap, sways back and forth and says "whoa whoa whoa"...it is quite cute.

Alaina knows what the baby is, and is very interested in her. She does try to get her bottle, and bouncy seats...but for the most part she does "nice touch" and then tries to steal her socks. :)

Despite my exhaustion, and missing all the things I used to do with Alaina (get her up every morning, get her ready for school, eat breakfast with her, take her to school, pick her up from school....can't do it now as I am not allowed to lift her for 4 more weeks)... I am loving my 2 little girls. I will admit that I would very much like Alyssa to sleep through the night now, and eager for the next couple months to just be done. :)

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Alyssa after her VERY FIRST bath!!

Mommy couldn't take pictures of Alyssa during her bath--- she has bit of a floppy head and I didn't have an extra hand to snap pics. But- she did love her bath!! She was crying and crying and crying while preparing for the bath. Then she got into the water-- and oooooohhh! She stopped crying instantly and appeared to LOVE being in the water. She seemed to particularly enjoy having her beautiful head of hair washed.

Bath night at the Sands household!

Alaina had a bubble bath! She was completely fascinated with the bubbles! And then- Mommy had some fun with her hair!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Princess Alaina!

Reading with Nina! She's reading to Nina- really! She's advanced. I swear! :)

Posing with Papa!! She loved when Nina and Papa were visiting. Are you coming back soon???

Watching Nursery Rhymes by Baby Genius. She can't be bothered!

Double fisting it...water and milk! Yum! :P

Alyssa Pics...such a doll!

These are Mommy's favorite moments! AHHHH!

Please! No more pictures!

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!

What gesture is she doing with her arms?

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!

We were not happy at this moment...I think she is trying to poo here.

Daddy and his Big Girl...getting ready for the EAGLES!! Daddy just taught her the Eagles cheer, and I swear, she says igles...I swear... :)

Once again, and attempt at a family photo, and Alaina was NOT having it. Anyway- she and Alyssa have matching Eagles shirts on, and were getting ready for kick off with their Daddy.