12 weeks

Little A turned 12 weeks this last Tuesday. Her 3 month birthday is coming up soon. She has been sleeping a good seven to eight hour stretch at night, but after that single feed, still wakes up after an hour or so to make sure that we're up by 6 AM. (That used to be Luke's job, but he's sometimes sleeping in until 6:15 or so...) Lucas loves to play with Anabel--he generally remembers to 'be gentle,' as he is constantly reminded, but what little baby with an older sibling has completely escaped getting head-bonked once in a while?? He likes to show her her toys, dance for her, kiss her, and wait for her smiles:)

Grandma Becky will be here in a week, and I'm sure she'll be amazed at how BIG our little girl seems to be!

10 weeks

Anabel had her 2 month visit last week, and yesterday turned 10 weeks. We (Aaron and I) still feel overwhelmed much of the time--two kids sometimes seem like 10! Although A. usually naps quite well on the days I'm at work, she seems to prefer awake time (even if she's sleepy!) when I'm home. Since she and Luke rarely nap at the same time, I feel like accomplishing minor tasks (folding laundry from 3 days ago, washing breakfast dishes, eating a meal while sitting) are sometimes nearly impossible! Every week, though, we can see things becoming smoother and more enjoyable. Luke is going to daycare during the week. He is doing well there. He uses his signs appropriately, gets plenty to eat ("He likes to eat"--"yes, we know!"), has fun learning and playing with the other little toddlers, and gets a break from the house:)

Zach has transitioned from watching Luke to watching A. A big change from interactive toddler to infant, but he is very good with her. I hope she doesn't think he's her mom:)