2 Months of BAE

I won't even say how fast this month has gone. Because woah, when did I go from pregnant to a mom of two? That kinda just happened. Blakely has been the absolute best this month. She just had her big two month check-up and even our doctor couldn't get over how much she had grown. Blake has hit some of my favorite milestones like smiling and reacting to our eye contact. She has even started "talking back" as we interact with her. 

                 

2 Month Stats:

Weight: 11 lbs 9 oz.

Height: 22 inches

She went from the 15% to the 50% in just 4 weeks! I know that might not seem like that big of a deal, but when you spent 12 months in physical therapy and monthly visits to a neurologist because your first child fell off the chart at 3 months, this is HUGE. Like literally huge! Hearing our doctor rave over how healthy she was made me tear up as I left the office. Okay... ok so maybe I am still a little postpartum hormonal, but whatevs.

Likes

Skin to skin

Bathtime

Light-up seahorse 

Paci

Lots of milk 

Cuddling

Watching activity around her

Dislikes

Being alone other than to sleep

Being in one place too long

                                      

I can already tell Blakely is going to have quite the personality as she matures. She already has so  many traits that remind me of myself. She loves interacting with others and is constantly alert and aware of what's happening around her. I can't wait to watch this little social butterfly bloom! 

We love you baby bae!

Easter and Spring Break 2017

                  

Let's be real for a minute. Spring break, single, in your early twenties is a whole different ball game when you are on spring break, married with two kids, in your late twenties. There are still lots of belly laughs, tears, and throw up, but it's a different kinda fun. Brady is in this super great phase where he is experiencing new things all the time. It is so fun to watch him live and learn. Each year the beach becomes easier and easier for him. Last year I remember a lot of crying due to sand in the eyes or mouth... or butt! This year he and Addy plopped right down and played for a solid 3 hours. It was HEAVEN. 

Miss. Girlfriend did great to! She is still in her sleepy phase and was super chill the entire time. She would wake up to nurse and then go right back to sleep under the umbrella. Naps are no better taken that on the beach. Charleston isn't really home anymore now that we have been in Charlotte for almost SIX years. But I think it makes it that much more enjoyable when I go back. I see new things and recreate some of my favorite moments with my own babies.

The rest of our spring break was spent at the pool of the super cute plantation b&b we stayed at, compliments of my awesome sister. There were lots of fruity drinks and Mexican food.  Saturday we headed home just in time to throw the kids easter baskets together. Ugh. I see all of these super cute Pinterest baskets and all I can think of is "more junk to fill our house with." So this year we went extremely minimalistic and did bubbles and eggs. I also threw in a few easter themed books and stuffed animals we had lying around the house. 

This kid thought it was Christmas morning. It made me realize it wasn't so much about the "stuff" he was getting, but rather the anticipation of something new to find. That being said... HECK YES... I will be reusing Easter, Valentine's Day, and 4th of July treats from here on out. Ain't no shame on this mama's conscience.

After an amazing church service we headed to a church picnic. Later we had our Easter dinner at Brian's parents. It was such a fun week and boy was I thrown to the wolves the next day when Brian returned to work after SIX weeks home. We are making due though and two weeks into the domesticated mom world we have found our footing. We can't wait to plan our next adventure with some big trips coming up this summer!