4 months with Lilly Grace and Back to Work for Momma

4 months-- it doesn't seem possible that this beauty is already 4 months old. A day doesn't go by where we don't smile because of you. At 4 months, Lilly Grace is rolling up on either side, so close to actually rolling over, she's sleeping long stretches at night, a few all through the night, and she's put herself on a regular schedule. She loves watching her big brother play, and is constantly chewing on things, especially her hands, teething already. She enjoys bath time and riding in the car. She is full of smiles, coos, and a few giggles. LG likes  tummy time and loves naptime. She also loves to sit and stand up to see everything.  And this momma is sad to be going back to work this week after 4 solid months with this cutie.

Lilly Grace's 4 month wellness visit went well today, all things considered. Silly shots are no fun. She's in the 62% and 64% for weight and height. We go back in 2 months for her 6 month check up. 6 months? Are we sure that's right?! How is this possible? Didn't I just have her? Wasn't it just April? Ugh..I strongly dislike the month of August, mainly because I don't like to leave my babies. Back to work after 4 months with this sweet smiley lil cuddle bug is going to be very hard. I have some great friends and family ready to help me get back to it, but oh man is it breaking my heart. I do miss my work friends, but can I please just bring LG to work with me? I mean they'll hardly notice her, she's so good. Now, Lucas on the other hand-well he'd just keep us entertained.

This has certainly been a tough summer in some ways, brother being 2.5 and adjusting to a new baby-some days I was so ready for nap, but all things considered, he's adjusted rather well. I am excited to watch these two grow-I don't want them to get bigger, but if they're going to do it, I better enjoy it along the way. Lucas and Lilly Grace share a bond and love that I didn't grow up with, and I am excited to see it grow and strengthen over time. I am sad to this summer go, and sad my endless baby snuggles will be confined to after school and weekends, but just know that's where you can find me.

3 Months

Blogging Updates...They say you don't do as much with your 2nd child as your first, and while that may be true, I'm trying to keep up :) But I know why you can't, it's because now you're taking care of 2!!!! I want to blog about Lilly Grace as much as I did with Lucas, but it's hard. We are currently working on getting them on the same schedule (as far as naps) and it's going well for now. Lilly Grace is starting to fall into her own rhythm. At 3 months she is currently sleeping in her crib for naps and bedtime. As of July 17th she started staying all night in her crib. She wakes once or twice to eat at night (currently). She loves to lay on the floor and coo and talk. She rolls onto her side and is not a huge fan of tummy time. She'll do the tummy time, but seems to be over it rather quickly. However, her legs are constantly moving when she's on her tummy. I think once she figures out how to roll over though, she'll love being on her tummy. I think she'd sleep on her tummy if she could. She's got good head control and neck strength, but watch out she will head butt you accidentally. She use to be a late riser, sometimes her morning nap was combined with her sleep the night before, but in the past few days she's been waking closer to when her big brother wakes up. Her first nap is around 9/10am and again around 1pm when Lucas naps, and occasionally she will cat nap throughout the day. She is literally so cute and happy!! We are working on a nighttime routine, it's still new to her but she is doing well and we are, too for now :)

Here's a look at this cutie right before and right after she turned 3 months 

Cow Appreciation Day 2016

3 Months

A girl can do no wrong in Vera and Jacks! 

Cutie Patootie 

A Mother of Two: Happy Mother's Day

Today I was able to celebrate Mothers Day as a mother of two sweet loving babies. Lilly Grace is one month old and we had a great day with family. 

 My sweet family of 4

This sweet girl purses her lil lips a lot, so mommy joined

My two lil loves

Holding this sweet boy's hand--he said, "Mommy, I hold yours hand." Yes sir! 

1 Month with Lilly Grace

One month ago I walked around school and my classroom not knowing I'd meet this sweet girl later that evening. Lilly Grace on 4.8.16, you changed our lives as we became a family of 4. Your labor, although it started at school, was much faster than your brother, but still just as painful. Who knew you'd make your entrance so quickly. The nurses and I all love the number game that is your birthday, 4.8.16.

Currently this sweet girl sleeps well at night, waking a few times of course to eat, but is generally happy for someone waking up haha. She's too long for the one piece newborn outfits and is growing into 0-3 months clothing, although most still swallow her. She enjoys laying on the play mat staring at the fan and being loved on by her big brother. Her hands and arms are constantly moving, as most pictures show. She still loves to be swaddled and to lay on your chest balled up to nap. Overall, she's happy and cuddly. We are blessed for the last month and we are excited to see her grow in the future.

Thanks for my onesie Aunt Becca

1 month old on Mother's Day 

Lilly Grace Newborn Photos

Thanks to Stephanie we have these beautiful pictures of our sweet babies.