grandparents & dancing

I still have a hard time believing that my baby is no longer my baby, and that he is in preschool. Everything about this school is amazing which has helped me out with not having him home with me! The teachers really work on the kids one on one and it is structured like a regular elementary school. They work on all of the kids motor skills, communication and problem solving. I am not bragging on this school because my mother in law owns it.... I am bragging on it because the passion that these teachers have for these students is incredible! Caleb's teacher has a masters degree in education and could teach anywhere. I am so thankful that she is with Caleb and helping him grow!

The school hosted a little event for the grandparents. It was so sweet, they had bookmakers made for them, snacks and hats. The only grandparent that couldn't make it was my dad (golf tournament), we face timed him so he could see what was going on. 

The kids had been practicing 3 songs to preform for everyone. Caleb made me laugh so hard when he would scream... MOMMA!!! NANA!!!!! every time he saw us. We both had to hide behind people so that he would stop (but I thought it was the cutest thing ever).

Baby Must Haves: 2 Month

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1. The Balboa Baby Sling - Anna loves being held, but sometimes I really need my hands to either clean or cook and this sling is amazing. We have the ergo baby but she is still to small for it. This sling is normally $70 bucks but I found it at my new favorite kids consignment shop called the littlest trunk for $20. It was still in it's box and never worn. Score!!!

2. The baby swing. They don't sell the one we have anymore. It was Caleb's when he was a baby. Anna use to dislike the swing, she would cry every time she was put in it. Now she sits so peacefully.

3. My little Anna is a magician, no matter how tight we swaddle her she breaks free. These Aden + Anais swaddles are brilliant. She is trapped in them and sleeps all night long!

4. When I found out I was having a girl one of the first things I told my hubby is... "can you imagine how many bows I am going to buy her". Well I have bought my share of bows for her. The best bows I have bought are from Just my Bow Shop. Her prices are awesome and she makes custom bows!

5. This sweet giraffe puts Anna Grace to sleep in a matter of minutes. I have to be careful because it is so soothing that I feel like passing out.

Two Month Old

Happy two month birthday

Anna Grace!

Here are somethings to remember about your second month:

* your two month appointment you weighed 11 pounds and measured at 22 1/2 inches long.

*You are in the 59% percentile for weight and 58% percentile for length

*You are still wearing some newborn clothes, but mostly 3 month size.

*You just started wearing size 1 diapers.

*The swing you once hated, is now loved very much by you.

*You follow Caleb with your eyes and smile when you first see him.

*When I ask you to tell me a story, you start cooing and smiling at me. 

*I am brought to tears daily when I look at you!

*You are still not a big eater, about 3 ounces every feeding.

*You are sleeping through the night! Fall asleep around 10:00pm and wake up around 5:00am. You eat and then sleep again till 8:00am. 

*You love to be with me. I carry you a bunch in your sling or put your seat on the counter so you can either see me craft, clean or cook. 

Anna Grace's Announcement

Baby Must Haves: 1 month

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1. This bouncer is the best thing ever. Anna Grace will sit in it for the longest time. I love taking it from room to room with me. Never had one of these when Caleb was a baby and wished I had.

2. Milk-Saver... As any breastfeeding or pumping momma will tell you that every drop of that liquid gold is precious. This little gadget is so great!

3. The Boppy... I am sure every momma loves this!

4. MAM pacifier... I haven't introduced her to any other paci's. My midwife said this one is great and wont cause nipple confusion. I have already had a hard enough time with breastfeeding, not really wanting to add any other problems. She does seam to like them.

5. aden and anais swaddles... loved these when Caleb was a baby and loving them even more now.

6. Infantino Go Ga Ga Chime... We have this hanging on her car seat. It lets off the prettiest chime and she loves to watch it.

Anna Grace's Delivery Day

Anna Grace's delivery day was 

calm, fast, painful, beautiful, joyful, scary, surprising, 

loving, exhausting, sad, happy and so much more.

With the advice from a dear friend, let the pictures speak for themselves. But here are some interesting facts from the day!

*She was born in the same hospital room as Caleb

*We had the same midwife that delivered Caleb... Darlean I love you! Thank you!

*One of our delivery nurses was with us when we had Caleb.

*I was only in labor for 8 hours.

*We had a natural childbirth... drugs didn't work.

*My husband is my rock!

{thank you to my sister for taking some incredible pictures!}

One Month Old

Happy One Month Birthday

Anna Grace!

(Anna Grace was getting fussy and big brother came to the rescue and started rocking her.)

I can't believe that you are already a month old!!!

*You now weigh 9 pounds 15 ounces

*You are still wearing your newborn clothes.

*You love your car seat. As soon as you get in it you pass out.

*You don't like the swing at all, but love your baby bouncer seat.

*Bath times are so nice. You smile almost the entire time.

*If you are at all fussy (which is very rare) all I have to do is sing to you. Instantly you stop and stare at me. Your favorite song is Dream, by Priscilla Ahn

*Caleb makes you nervous. When he makes loud noises it startles you and you jolt.

*You are not that big of an eater. We are between breastfeeding and similac formula. When you have formula you eat 2 -3 ounces at a time.

*Your paci of choice is the mama.

*Tummy time is going great! You move your head side to side like a champ for about 10 minutes and then pass out.

*You wake up twice a night to eat... 2AM and 5AM. Some nights it is just 2AM.

*You are still wearing newborn diapers

*You are a total mommy's girl and I LOVE IT!!!