January Randoms

Things have settled down a bit around here, so we've had some time to enjoy our Christmas gifts, including press-on nails.

And Miles' "car". He's finally getting the hang of turning it without help.

Brooke, Mati and Lexi had a "Princess Picture" exchange and this was Brooke's pic.

A couple of weekends ago, Matt and I went on his company Awards Trip to South Beach. While we were there, we got some fun picture updates. Will and Jamie took Brooke to Oberweis, but she explained to us that she had to tell Miles that they just went to the "shopping store" so he wouldn't be sad.

She and Grammie Deb also met Aunt Jamie out for lunch one day.

 

Miles was on the tail-end of a stomach bug (that he shared with Paige and Grandpa Brian), but still had a little energy to be silly.

My sweet baby. Thanks again to Grammie Deb and Grandpa Brian for taking all three kids for three nights. It's no small feat and we REALLY appreciate it.

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this, but we joined a gym in December and got a month of free swim lessons for the kids, so we signed them up...for a month.

Miles has been kind of a stinker both times we've gone so far. He'll refuse to give the instructor high fives for the first 10 minutes or so. Last time, I saw the boy next to him ask him something and Miles shook his head "no". Then the boy yelled, "Hey Mom! He said he can't talk!" Usually by the last ten minutes or so, he's smiling and playing along.

That's Brooke in the purple. She has her swimming groove back and seems much more confident and comfortable in the water.

 

Paige is almost ready for real baths.

Which is good because Brooke has decided that she likes showers better so this guy has been lonely in the tub. All these milestones are so bittersweet to me.

Just today, they were playing house with the dolls (Isabelle, Rose and Baby Bubble Guppy, for those keeping track). Brooke was a wealth of knowledge, informing Miles that "Daddys can't feed babies from their body," and "Now you need to give me a kiss."

She was really excited to feed Paige, for about 5 bites.

I think he lasted two or three bites. It's still sweet to watch.

This girl's tummy finally seems to be feeling better. She had a little tooth pop out last Thursday. She's sleeping longer and longer at night. She'll be starting formula for a couple bottles a day this week, which I'm thinking might help her sleep longer. She's still a very happy and content baby most of the time. 

I love when they play together.

Until next time!