Tuesday, October 21, 2008

New Developments

Big changes are happening at the Miller Home. Izzy and Lucy got bunk beds! Lucy of course is not quite ready to move into her bunk but Izzy is loving her new bed with a ladder. She thinks they are so fun and loves her new green sheets (for those of you that don't know, green is very passionately her favorite color). She has had no problems from the switch to a twin from the toddler bed.



Lucy started solids this month and also stopped solids this month. We tried it out for a few weeks and decided her tummy was not ready, she was pretty miserable this last week so we cut everything out and switched to lactose free formula. I think she is also getting her first tooth (ouch!) which was not helping the mood. She was not sleeping at all during the day and then would wake up at 3:00 in the morning; I haven't been up that early since she was 5 weeks old! It was hard stuff.
This cute little development has been the cure all. I'm sure the changes in diet and medication are helping also but they are not nearly as cute. I've kind of had to force the binky on her from birth, she hasn't been a huge fan, and while a thumb sucker is not my first choice, I'm glad she has found a was to comfort herself.
And last but not least....chillin' ain't easy.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for my amazing cousin Alison, she was a total angel today. I went to pick up Izzy from preschool at her house and was talking to her about all the struggles I've had this week with Lucy (my perfect baby has been not so perfect this week- little sleep, lots of tummy troubles, and probably a first tooth). I was totally beat and as soon as the words, "do you want me to take your girls", came out of her mouth I new I needed help big time today. She was so awesome and took both my girls plus her three cute kids and let me have a much needed break. Then when I showed up to pick them up she had dinner ready for me to take home! I can't even explain how much I needed her today. She is a fantastic mother and as I left her house I realized that her mother (Aunt Irene) is the mom that always seems to save me when I'm up in Idaho feeling the same way; you've got to love these Haney women, they both seem to know exactly when I need help the most. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Monday, October 13, 2008

I have the biggest crush on this boy....

...he makes me feel like I'm 16 years old sometimes and I love it. I love you babe.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

I love Lucy

Lucy had her 4 month well check this week (I can't believe how fast she is growing up). She is in the 60% for weight and 70% for height and looking good! She is still spitting up like a champ but Dr. Reese gave us a few things to try, like rice cereal and smaller but more frequent meals. When she got her shots she hardly made a peep, the nurse actually said that she had never seen such a tough baby. She is such a happy baby and will giggle at practically anything, she loves to laugh. We love you so much LuLu.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Book follow-up

Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! A couple of you asked what kind of books I was looking for; I really like to dabble in all genres. I think right now though I'm looking for a book with a good heroine that can inspire me or that I can connect to. I usually like books that have a little depth and are not just a good read (so no romance novels, ha ha). Thanks for all your tips!

Monday, October 6, 2008

I need book ideas!

I love to read; when I was in school I hardly ever had time to read the books that I really wanted to read. Right after I graduated I had Lucy and I've never found time to pick it back up. I've tried over the last couple months but just haven't been excited about reading and I think it's a book choice problem. I need to find a book that I can jump in and love right from the beginning. I know a lot of you are avid readers (Rachel), do you have any good suggestions? I'm really craving that book that will help me fall back in love with reading!