my girl

I figured I needed an "Addelyn these days" post too. So here is what she has been up to. First of all, she has been taking care of Jace. Yes, we are still working on not smothering him! She is getting better about giving him space, most days. She is also helpful- like today- he was fussing while I was trying to get bags packed. Suddenly he was quiet and I walked into her holding in his binkie and comforting him.

She naps. Well, kind of. Most days she has "quiet time" and plays. This day she chose to nap in her toy bin! She was covered by her "Tink" - her favorite blanket and I had to capture a picture.

She colors, draws, writes....she can do this for long periods of time, which is great when I'm nursing Jace. She is a creative little girl.

Baby time- she nurses baby, puts baby to sleep, rocks baby, and more! Something to note- the baby in this picture was mine when I was a little girl!

She is growing up so quickly. Somedays I just stare at her in amazement - as I see this little girl grow up before my eyes! What a sweet little person, well, most days!

Jace these days

Enjoying the days with our almost four month old baby! He is a sweet mannered boy that we love very much!

Baby? YES.

We have all known about Addelyn's baby infatuation. Some thought it would slow down or end once Jace got a bit older- once he wasn't "new." Yeah right!

This girl is obsessed. The obsession has changed a bit now. It now is more of a pretend play that has to do with babies. The things we hear these days:

"I have a baby bump."

"I have a baby in my belly."

"I just had my baby."

"I'm having twins."

"My baby came out."

"I can't eat that/drink that because of my baby."

"I need to pump after dinner."

And many more....let me tell you. Somedays I think she really thinks she has a baby inside of her. It is what she talks about 80% of her day. Dinner time conversation is centered around her baby. Ohhh baby.

joy

Doesn't this picture show the joy of grandparents? Gotta love it. Happy Birthday this week to Papa Marvin!

just hanging out

These last few days of cooler weather have made me bring out: the kiddos fall/winter clothes from storage, sweatshirts, blankets, tea, sleepers for Jace (he has lived in onesies the last three months), and our space heater. Ahh I love fall but really don't like what fall brings....winter!

I do love snuggling up with my little ones (and Mark too!) We have had some great at home time the last few days. Just hanging out! Love it.

stats

I got the kids "sized up" today.

Jace- 3 months, 1 week old
15 lbs 2.2 oz. - 23 5/8 inches= BIG, SHORT BOY

Addelyn- 3 years, 9 months old
31.8 lbs & 38 3/4 inches- puts her right below average in the percentile charts

alike?

Addelyn, age 3 months

Jace, age 3 months

How quickly you can forget what your kids looked like at different stages! I was amazed as I noticed the differences (and similarities!) as I looked through baby pics of Addelyn. I didn't post any of the pics that show her body but she was SOO petite compared to him! What do you think, do they look alike?