Wow, it's been a hectic household here lately. My to-do list grows with each passing day, and some days I don't get one thing checked off! It's definitely an adjustment. At least when Lilly was a newborn, she slept for most of the day so I was still able to get things done around the house, but lately it's been a little rough. I'm not sure if our baby girl is teething (I'm pretty sure I feel one coming in!), dealing with a little bit of acid reflux (which she's on meds for now), going through a growth spurt, or all the above. I think it's all the above. She's been harder to put down for naps, she is super fussy a lot, which isn't normal for our little angel. Hopefully it's just a phase, and it passes quickly!
I feel bad for Rylie a lot too, because I'm having to spend so much energy and attention on her little sis. :( But she's a trooper, and I think she understands (most of the time). Chris has been a great help too, I'm so glad he's been able to be home to help out during this rough patch. To top it all off, we are in the process of buying a house, so that adds more stress on top of that - keep your fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly from here on out! Hopefully we will have great news at the end of this month!
I've been dealing with this extra stress in the best way I know how: getting back in shape! I'm determined and focused, it's time to shed the baby weight again! I've done it before, I can do it again. It feels so good to get back on my treadmill and have that time to myself. Sometimes I'm not really "alone", as in my gals are hanging out with me upstairs while I get my run on, but it still works (most of the time!) Can't wait to sign up for my next 5K!
We had a very fun January! We got to fly out to Georgia to visit family, and took the girls to Disney World and Sea World for the first time (Chris's first time too!) We had a blast! It was a little hard with Lilly, but she took awesome naps in the morning so we got a lot done in that time while she slept away in the stroller. We can't wait to go back! We also had some awesome visitors come see us this month, our great friends from Cruces. It was a short trip, but we always have fun with them. At the end of the month we got to celebrate Chris's birthday with him. The weather has been amazing here in Phoenix, the perfect weather to do just about anything in. It's almost going to be time to get in the pool.... :)
And now, some pics - enjoy!
Me and my girls, at Rylie's favorite ride at Disney - Dumbo!
Chris and Rylie at Disney World
The family at Sea World, about to get splashed by Shamu!
Chris said it was the most excited he had EVER seen Rylie, haha
Rylie at the Crab Shack, in Georgia - she loved all the alligators and birds
Chris and Rylie at Sea World
Rylie's first time at the ocean! She loved it - the best sandbox EVER!
Daddy and Lillian
Those eyelashes!!
Lilly and "Auntie" Sheri, love at first sight :)
Rylie's first dental appointment, she did AWESOME!
Her hygienist said she was better than some adults!
This girl just loves to stick out her tongue!
Sisterly love!
