tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139554571620379102024-02-19T13:43:29.485-08:00The Frazier Sisters!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-38871968115448369822012-07-09T13:16:00.001-07:002012-07-09T13:16:09.425-07:00Coming soon...I have decided to retire my blog and make a new one...the name of Babyfrazier2009 just is not us anymore. We have expanded and life is a whole new ballgame!<br /><br />So coming soon is.... <a href="http://fraziersprinkles.blogspot.com/">http://fraziersprinkles.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<br />Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-22958250631358410922012-07-07T12:09:00.000-07:002012-07-07T12:09:34.369-07:00FINALLY...So due to the fact a few months ago our computer took a turn for the worse. So we had to reset it to all the original stuff. well that meant stuff that was up to date 3 years ago.<br />
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Well we ALL know that means ancient in computer terms.
I have been struggling along not being able to see some websites or if I can see them I see a warped version.<br />
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Finally a good friend of mine helped me and I was able to get it all up to date.
This is the reason my blogging has fallen WAY too far behind...I mean some is b/c of my busy life but I planned to update at least once a month. But anyway...I'm back and will be writing again...even if it is only for documenting for my own memory.<br />
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I'M SUPER EXCITED!!!<br />
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A recent July 4th picture :)<br />
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<br />Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-800862939092334232012-06-14T19:48:00.000-07:002012-06-14T19:48:51.961-07:00Chocolate puddin...So this evening I went grocery shopping with both girls. Tommi asked for chocolate pudding for "dessert" I told her if she behaved while we grocery shopped I would buy her some. Well she was so wonderful so she got her pudding.
We got home and I brought both the girls in the house and the pudding...opened up a cup of it and told Tommi "talk to your sister while I get the rest of the groceries" So left Tommi and Miley for at the most of the minute...Miley in her carseat still. (bad mom I know!) Well as I walked into the house Tommi said "I didn't mean to get pudding on Miley." I thought in the split second I had...it was like on her head or something. NOPE, WRONG! IT WAS ON HER MOUTH AND FACE! And Miley was happily licking her lips...OMG!!!
After finally calming down and telling Tommi she could finish her pudding but was going to bed almost an hour early b/c this was not good.
Tommi walked around for the next 20 mins randomly telling me she loves me. She sure was sweet!
So Miley had her first offical taste of food....CHOCOLATE PUDDING. A snack she will not be having again for closer to a year and a half if I can help it!
Thankfully Tommi knows she did wrong and promises to never do it again. I guess my lesson is learned do not leave your 3 year old alone with your infant!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-73844149673254239642012-05-29T10:58:00.000-07:002012-05-29T10:58:38.570-07:00Defending...I am tired of defending my babys size! She is petite, healthy, and perfect!!!
It is amazing how the general public feels it is their "duty" tell me my baby is smaller than "normal". What is normal? Honestly, ALL babies are different. That is why in percentiles someone has to be in the 1% and someone has to be in the 100% both can be healthy!
I LOVE chunky rolly polly babies! But neither of my kids are or were rolly pollies. They eat like it sometimes though.
The figure we all strive for as adults is looked down upon in children. Long and lean...my girls just are ahead of the game!
I hate that I find myself getting my feels hurt by peoples comments but I KNOW Miley is well taken care of and healthy as can be! I am not gonna start her on food before she is ready just b/c she is on the smaller side of things and I'm most definitely not gonna switch to formula for no reason but to please people I don't even know and people who don't know what they are talking about. Their are chubby breastfed babies and skinny breastfed babies, as well as chubby formula fed babies and skinny formula fed babies (not super common but it does happen).
My public announcement for the day is...take a moment to think how your comment will effect the other person.Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-68073365894725931002012-05-22T13:11:00.001-07:002012-05-23T07:09:54.555-07:004 monthsMiley had her 4 month check up today. She was 11 lbs 10 ozes, 24 inches long, with a 15.5 inch head. A little petite ball of sweetness.
The appt went SO well! The dr was pleased with her growth and development and says I'm doing great. Makes me wonder, why do I even worry? I know I have this...God made me to do this! I was put on this earth to raise my babies and be a good mom. I'm not perfect but honestly I AM a good mom!
Enough bragging on myself and my awesomeness (kidding!) I went into this appt a little scared b/c at 2 months Miley had her appt with a different dr (due to her normal dr being sick) but I went with it b/c seriously how can you mess up a simple check up. Well the dr who saw Miley at 2 months (Dr.R) ruined the appt for me. He said Miley was thriving but if she kept at a slow rate of growth we would have to do some formula and he also kinda pressured me into doing all her shots for that month at once b/c the insurance companies were billing different and blah blah blah. I regretted my decision almost immediately...not b/c I thought it was gonna hurt her having all her shots on time but b/c I didn't want that for her. I spaced them out for Tommi and wanted to for Miley also.
Well today Dr.H (Tommi and Mileys normal dr) was a dream come true...exactly why I love her! She said Miley is perfectly healthy and is growing like a champ. She is petite but she always has been and that is fine! Also she TOTALLY worked with me on the shots and we came up with a plan to allow me to seperate the shots....I could not be happier!
I felt a million times better walking out of the appt today b/c I knew I was doing what is right for my child and that made me feel SUPER confident and sure my decisions as a mom! YAY for amazing doctors who care about their patients (and the parents!)Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-42277155525577988012012-05-17T20:14:00.000-07:002012-05-17T20:14:16.762-07:00Life lately...I have been slacking on my blogging. Due to...#1 a tried brain and #2 b/c blogger changed it's layout and b/c I have a dinosaur computer I see things weird and can not find my way around.
Life is good but tough right now...Tommi is quite the pistol as always but extra bratty lately. Plus she has decided since she controls her bathroom use she will take advantage of it and only go when SHE wants to. So we had a bad experience with holding poop for a week, hard poop, having to give milk of magnesia, then FINALLY some blow outs. It was a whirlwind of anxiety for me! I love her but God help me...she keeps me on my toes.
Miley is such an easy going baby 90% of the time. She just hangs out. We are finally getting into a routine of eating and getting her to sleep during the day with out any fuss. BUT then she throws a wrench in the spokes and starts cat napping...like 20 to 30 min naps then is a little grumpy when she gets up till she eats again. It is not fun but honestly it could be so much worse.
Today was really tough with Miley (on a scale of normal for us) She seemed to want to nurse ALOT and cat nap but be way tired when she woke up. It is crazy but as I have learned a bad day can easily be followed by a great day. So it all balances out. I do think something was up today...teething? gas? Not too sure but we survived and still feeling pretty good!
I love my babies!!!
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NOTE: I do not know how to make spaces between paragraphs now. I put them there and they disappear when I post it.Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-81923858549285189322012-05-12T12:18:00.000-07:002012-05-12T12:19:19.406-07:00The Frazier Sisters share siteI do not update the blog near enough anymore. But I do try to keep up my share site of pictures.
I know I am bias but my girls sure are beautiful :)
http://thefraziersisters.shutterfly.com/Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-2113259210230902152012-05-03T20:58:00.001-07:002012-05-03T20:58:47.190-07:003 monthsMiley is 3 months old now!!
My sweet cakes is growing up....she is SO smiley and such a sweetheart!
Still a pain in the butt with sleeping sometimes but at night she sleeps GREAT and for long stretches.
I'm one lucky mommy!!
My girls!!
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She was 39 inches tall (90%tile) and 32 3/4 lbs (50%tile). So I have a tall girl on my hands...I like this!
My girl is the most amazing 3 year old a mom could ask for. She is FULL of attitude and a pain in my rear sometimes but goodness do I love this little girl with every bit of love I have to love with. She is SO special! I can not put into words her amazing spirit! I hope she never stops dreaming and imagining like she does now!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-22859850920629022612012-04-15T21:01:00.003-07:002012-04-15T21:15:15.649-07:00Newborn/infant stageSo as I sat and nursed Miley the other day I realized I sure do love my sweet nursing/bonding time with Miley (and did with Tommi too). But the newborn/infant stage is not my favorite. I hear so many people say how much they love the baby stage but I just don't agree. They are just so unpredictable and tough. Don't get me wrong they sure are sweet and oh so cute. But I think the fun begins as they get older and interact and get on more of a predictable "schedule". I am not very big on strict schedules but kinda knowing how the day will go is nice.<br /><br />Miley is in a really crazy stage right now. She does not like to be in the back of the car "alone" esp at night. Like tonight we had to go grocery shopping after church and she was fun and giggly in the store but the moment her car seat clicked into the car and I shut the door she was screaming. And since we live 30 min from church it was a HORRIBLE drive home. She just screams and screams. Then we got home I carried her into the house and she was fine sitting in her car seat for a min while I put stuff away...as long as she could see me. I am hoping this ends soon b/c going anywhere could be a nightmare...esp since we are about to go to VB and 4 hours in the car is not gonna be fun if she screams. But since it will be daytime hopefully she will be better.<br /><br />I definitely can not deny that this is the sweetest thing in the whole world. And I am enjoying this time of being so sweet and innocent. And like I said before I LOVE our nursing special mommy/Miley time and I do not look forward to that ever ending but that is why I just try to embrace every stage!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrjvHPoWWvDWPlC6wYC-M-ZQylrToaIKmfYufQTHlS3n6OyZ-e3qVf2vgt_Nlfb84AHdClXj5RnjNSc3n5_9piLlbuUH1pE9IsashCiA1gvU7mUDvXBcRqYfLtd-CQBjd_p89m3ni_wmN/s1600/IMG_1688-copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrjvHPoWWvDWPlC6wYC-M-ZQylrToaIKmfYufQTHlS3n6OyZ-e3qVf2vgt_Nlfb84AHdClXj5RnjNSc3n5_9piLlbuUH1pE9IsashCiA1gvU7mUDvXBcRqYfLtd-CQBjd_p89m3ni_wmN/s400/IMG_1688-copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731846682495565170" /></a>Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-35711978689657022492012-04-11T19:57:00.003-07:002012-04-11T20:17:58.851-07:003 year old!Tomorrow Tommi turns 3. I can hardly believe it! I have been a mom for 3 years?!?! <br /><br />If I were to dream up my 3 year old daughter I would not have even dreamed up something as amazing as Tommi. I didn't know it was possible to love another human being so much! She is the most amazing, sweet, spunky, funny, loving girl EVER! She is the worlds best big sister and daughter. I love her more than I ever knew possible! And that love only grows daily....even on the tough days! Those days only remind me that she is 100% her mommy's girl and God sure does have a sense of humor b/c I'm getting payback! But as frustrating as she is I would not have her any other way!<br /><br />So I got an idea from my much loved Pinterest. It is 20 questions you ask every year on the child's birthday. I was anxious so I did it a day early but whatever. Tommi actually sat down and answered ALL my questions in one sitting...crazy! I laugh b/c she is SO impressionable. She just answers what is on her mind at the moment so some of her answers are so not accurate to what I would have thought, but most are right on. But they are her answers so I went with it.<br /><br />20 Questions...answered by Tommi on 4/11/12<br /><br />1. What is your favorite color? PINK<br />2. What is your favorite toy? MY PIGGIE<br />3. What is your favorite fruit? STRAWBERRIES<br />4. What is your favorite tv show? BARNEY<br />5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? TURKEY SANDWICH<br />6. What is your favorite outfit? THE GREEN ONE MAW-MAW BOUGHT ME<br />7. What is your favorite game? MARIO<br />8. What is your favorite snack? FRUIT SNACKS<br />9. What is your favorite animal? COWS AND SHEEPS<br />10. What is your favorite song? TWINKLE LITTLE STAR<br />11. What is your favorite book? KANGAROO BOOK<br />12. Who is your best friend? LILLY ROCK HILL<br />13. What is your favorite cereal? YOU KNOW I LIKE YOURS AND DADDY'S (Honey Nut Cheerios and Shredded wheat)<br />14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? BLOW BUBBLES<br />15. What is your favorite drink? LEMONADE<br />16. What is your favorite holiday? EASTER...AND I LIKE MY BOYS!<br />17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? BOOKS<br />18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? TOAST (note she NEVER eats toast for breakfast)<br />19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? CAKE AND SUBWAY <br />20. What do you want to be when you grow up? LIKE AUNT HEATHER<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoL2jzkMRoHzjgm6anMP4aD2lCBmmziAjRZHAKjjP4V5wm-xVA8T87TH992wP7sUnok_HSPTYPK1OE41njdvBOtDXNL2dh6u8DOoJ-tJtLpyPePtvTd-oXnP6lJNmClADBfcr_bk5YSlm/s1600/002+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoL2jzkMRoHzjgm6anMP4aD2lCBmmziAjRZHAKjjP4V5wm-xVA8T87TH992wP7sUnok_HSPTYPK1OE41njdvBOtDXNL2dh6u8DOoJ-tJtLpyPePtvTd-oXnP6lJNmClADBfcr_bk5YSlm/s400/002+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730348101029493410" /></a>Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-46114708554571474292012-04-06T19:38:00.002-07:002012-04-06T20:04:43.727-07:00Thankful...Today I really had a realization how thankful I am for SO many things!<br /><br />1...Thankful for our AMAZING military and the wonderful training they receive. A F-18 trainer jet crashed into the courtyard of an apartment complex which did burn down all apartment buildings (5 buildings) But the amazing thing...only 7 (including 2 pilots) were injured...NO life threatening injuries! The 2 pilots dumped the fuel over the interstate found the most open area for the crash to happen before they ejected. This all happen only 3 miles from my parents house. I am BEYOND thankful for the grace of God on all those in Va Beach!<br /><br />2...The 2 sweetest daughters God blessed me with. So yes Miley is a handful and tough sometimes and Tommi has an attitude that puts me to shame sometimes. But they are really good kids. Miley is so good at going with the flow and is just so sweet and smiley most of the time! Tommi is such a good girl with polite manners and such a great helper. I can ask her to get things for me and she does willingly. She is just a dream come true! I could not be more proud of her.<br /><br />3...We have been blessed with some amazing family to help us out! We have been blessed above and beyond our wildest dreams. Both my family and TJ's have our back all the time and we could not be more thankful for them! <br /><br />God is SOOO good!!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-68118079078347655832012-04-05T20:00:00.003-07:002012-04-05T20:22:30.079-07:00New love...I did not have these with Tommi but I discovered my long lost love due to Miley needing to be covered when falling asleep but I didn't want to over heat her.<br /><br />Aden+Anais swaddle wrap blankets<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M-fp1WZpJ6biN8chbUDIwcK4pmvJjYF5wakf3sez3UEzu6DGCi3ZzJA05ZyWXVaKOmeb847KIbinExsIxxTHWdwVyhei0-ry-73QmYBGlMbQXC1q1xL-IWI8kpB0HgtpAtWeam_zTU9J/s1600/Aden_%252B_Anais.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M-fp1WZpJ6biN8chbUDIwcK4pmvJjYF5wakf3sez3UEzu6DGCi3ZzJA05ZyWXVaKOmeb847KIbinExsIxxTHWdwVyhei0-ry-73QmYBGlMbQXC1q1xL-IWI8kpB0HgtpAtWeam_zTU9J/s400/Aden_%252B_Anais.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728122570368310530" /></a><br /><br /><br />They are really big so they are wonderful plus thin and soft and only get softer with washing! They are big enough to be used as a nursing cover which is a huge bonus! Neither of my girls have liked swaddling but I have heard these are amazing for swaddling...I can definitely see why.<br /><br />These are gonna be SO perfect for this summer!<br /><br />I will be gifting these to all new moms. They are pricey but SO worth it!! They are $49 normally but I have found the 4 pack for $34.95 on diapers.com...a little bonus savings!<br /><br />I still love receiving blankets...ok I'm obsessed with receiving blankets but these have wiggled a way into my heart also.Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-8739425839833938002012-04-01T21:17:00.004-07:002012-04-01T21:28:57.040-07:00Wedding #1...doneMy big brother married his beautiful lady this past weekend! Not only was the wedding wonderful but Tommi did AMAZING! I could not have asked for her to be better! She only dropped a few feather but she later told me she forgot. But she smiled down the aisle and stood up front like a big girl! Thanks to the amazing maid of honor...she totally took care of Tommi and made her feel comfortable! <br /><br />Tommi was SO beautiful too! I'm a VERY proud mommy!<br /><br />At the reception my bashful (esp in big groups) little girl danced the WHOLE time! She got out on the dance floor and didn't wanna come off! It was SO cute! Everyone loved watching her! She was in total party mode...one way she is totally like her uncle Chasey, living for the party!<br /><br />I cried like a baby! My big brother is MARRIED! So awesome...but so weird! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0jemwl-8WNc8pxcSjpJcu-f6ob3_DBquXB7PViNB23mZgcWMw_vJ6byHwwd0GQ7mpcbhReJugcDUSvsIflSEbOJUk_eCSyJcGTdvVFKdE0PU-BCTmrpbFPi2DmEMAglzvtFuS5xbcvCQ/s1600/105.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0jemwl-8WNc8pxcSjpJcu-f6ob3_DBquXB7PViNB23mZgcWMw_vJ6byHwwd0GQ7mpcbhReJugcDUSvsIflSEbOJUk_eCSyJcGTdvVFKdE0PU-BCTmrpbFPi2DmEMAglzvtFuS5xbcvCQ/s400/105.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726654645162918690" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_inap9xIyllx5IsgxGL7m8mSwcX19v_uwbtpeMeFpcKtXg-CBvN2w2QhUMCH7zr2og5AodNFaEFMDR8g1LouYULmviRGTD4lgOe07AQgEERvp18qfqNWjQjvEUTJfrWi52-Cw6glaXpip/s1600/119.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_inap9xIyllx5IsgxGL7m8mSwcX19v_uwbtpeMeFpcKtXg-CBvN2w2QhUMCH7zr2og5AodNFaEFMDR8g1LouYULmviRGTD4lgOe07AQgEERvp18qfqNWjQjvEUTJfrWi52-Cw6glaXpip/s400/119.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726655363506164578" /></a>Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-81567114592475463522012-03-26T20:52:00.001-07:002012-03-26T20:54:13.279-07:00GiggleTonight I put Miley in her bed while TJ and I got dressed and Tommi walked up to her and said "Hey little sis!" in her high pitch baby talk voice she does with Miley. Well Miley got the biggest smile on her face and laughed!!! It was the cutest thing ever! Tommi was totally in heaven...she LOVES when she can make Miley happy!<br /><br />It was SO perfect!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-77303649363619370512012-03-23T20:39:00.006-07:002012-03-23T20:45:37.089-07:00Pictures!!!Finally :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimruPSXP_HhnO0lFrGJdOXsa5snZTodStljJyNY-snUH8pkWYOxwmMR_CZBCdi9RqWkJrerIR5PB75p27HfBUaH0jVPzQfC5TroV2AWF5ZFuCiXtjPVOSwMM_DqmmaZoagBJ61WGkFppUU/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimruPSXP_HhnO0lFrGJdOXsa5snZTodStljJyNY-snUH8pkWYOxwmMR_CZBCdi9RqWkJrerIR5PB75p27HfBUaH0jVPzQfC5TroV2AWF5ZFuCiXtjPVOSwMM_DqmmaZoagBJ61WGkFppUU/s400/015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723304304410309762" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIKfFiX5Lf6CnQ1DkqruIjVxKaNgsVvO4HUJmiD62BA8ogk0MGKfYLX5Y3as4463ty2tLZDpwwF_GNXTvQVLRrbPsouQmTiXi0Iw7gscbzjseC9vWNbWsemaE4PhpRNbnuNOOPeQVhpfY/s1600/056+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIKfFiX5Lf6CnQ1DkqruIjVxKaNgsVvO4HUJmiD62BA8ogk0MGKfYLX5Y3as4463ty2tLZDpwwF_GNXTvQVLRrbPsouQmTiXi0Iw7gscbzjseC9vWNbWsemaE4PhpRNbnuNOOPeQVhpfY/s400/056+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723304056827462962" /></a><br />Long legs big sis and her mini side kick<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bpP4c7iRPFTh_b-P_qEaw6ukWmZjSszwYT8QwZhGsDFjsJXS3KKyo-7AIrA6HXb1VTYSu9Kpklx3Iugl3PxDMbziuFmeXDRC94BG4qSqQ2IQkYBhlbD-z9OYUSBZ8f8oMeSz49SK8XW0/s1600/061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bpP4c7iRPFTh_b-P_qEaw6ukWmZjSszwYT8QwZhGsDFjsJXS3KKyo-7AIrA6HXb1VTYSu9Kpklx3Iugl3PxDMbziuFmeXDRC94BG4qSqQ2IQkYBhlbD-z9OYUSBZ8f8oMeSz49SK8XW0/s400/061.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723303837447268802" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyDRQPv6-_f3DcaYUfGzOLtBYw1L2ZduuInpw_oiF6pIeqBvro6w-jH_s-TsmoPDwvvif0QqmnT6hOSD75aVu0HrUpnQiy-0hU8BDtMeP16wPJpEhVghBilcpLoYpjvDcvHet1-oYowxY/s1600/066.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyDRQPv6-_f3DcaYUfGzOLtBYw1L2ZduuInpw_oiF6pIeqBvro6w-jH_s-TsmoPDwvvif0QqmnT6hOSD75aVu0HrUpnQiy-0hU8BDtMeP16wPJpEhVghBilcpLoYpjvDcvHet1-oYowxY/s400/066.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723303679937554146" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WeovkX7T3xeG8S0wbIrtlyJHqF8uEy9uVsWLAFrsSsGHGVj6VG7slLmaGTLF_Dg5ONxd78mc6yFXTyLHcaZX1ZiLuazfmEyhHQYZlD2crZu5563v1vbm93hFy2-FUm3kUjg5h4_-McUv/s1600/072.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WeovkX7T3xeG8S0wbIrtlyJHqF8uEy9uVsWLAFrsSsGHGVj6VG7slLmaGTLF_Dg5ONxd78mc6yFXTyLHcaZX1ZiLuazfmEyhHQYZlD2crZu5563v1vbm93hFy2-FUm3kUjg5h4_-McUv/s400/072.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723303522865718082" /></a><br /><br />I can not get over how much I love her little dimple!!!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-16939025072923874122012-03-23T20:22:00.003-07:002012-03-23T20:39:15.119-07:00Our day...So we had a good morning today...a long walk with Miley in the pouch aka Sleepy Wrap and Tommi running freely like a wild child! I do not think she stopped talking/making noise for more than 2 seconds even when she was way ahead of me and I had no idea what she was saying. We live on an almost mile long drive way so Tommi is able to freely explore at a great distance with out any worries.<br /><br />Well after our walk we came in and I fed Miley around 11:45. She ate ok but I didn't think much of it. When it came time for her to sleep she fought it a bit and was very fussy. But did end up falling asleep around 1:30, but woke up shortly after so I stuck her back in the pouch b/c she usually sleeps well in it. Little did I expect to be taking her out 3 hours later b/c she was going on 5 hours with no food. <br /><br />I went to nurse her and the crying began. She would not even latch on. She would just scream and scream and scream. I could console her for only seconds with different positions or a passy. I was TOTALLY at a loss for what was going on!<br /><br />The next few hours were kinda a mixed blur of pumping so we could try a bottle, trying to nurse her, crying, sleeping, and just plain craziness. She got a few mini meals in there from the bottle and me but not enough for me to call an actual meal. Poor thing!<br /><br />Well now she is sleeping in her swing and I'm praying with all I have that she sleeps well and sleeps off whatever is bothering her. She has been "off" since she got her shots on Tuesday. I am hoping we get back to "normal" and I don't have to end up taking her to the dr.<br /><br />I definitely think today has been the hardest day yet since she was born!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-62521330115593779772012-03-22T11:50:00.002-07:002012-03-22T12:03:36.396-07:00My little rockTommi is my little rock! <br /><br />Yesterday I was having a tough day, Miley would only sleep in like 20 min increments and when she ate it would last forever b/c she would just keep nursing on and off. Then TJ was working later than normal so I had no daddy help...I needed him and no one else would do. So with Miley strapped to me in the wrap and Tommi next to me watching TV (not looking at me). I started to have my own pity party. I just needed to cry. I was having one of those "what in the world have i done?" moments. I know all moms have them...wondering was I really prepared to have kids. So as I cried I guess Tommi heard me and looked at me and said "Oh mommy! What is wrong?" I told her I just wanted daddy home. She said "Mommy, daddy will be home in 2 seconds. Me and Miley are here. We love you!" Then she just laid her head on me and loved me. How in the world was I supposed to feel sorry for myself now?!?! I actually started to cry more b/c I realized how blessed I am! She may only be (almost) 3 but she is my little rock to lean on and remember I am SO blessed!<br /><br />Funny/cute story...<br />When TJ got home and I had fed Miley and put her in her swing. TJ walked up to me and put his arms around me in a big hug. Tommi was playing and looked up to say something to me and saw us and said "AWWW! Daddy loves you mommy!" and smiled! Then of course being a selfish 3 year old ran over and said "I wanna hug mommy!"<br /><br />God has blessed me above and beyond!!!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-84430308119609078342012-03-22T11:21:00.002-07:002012-03-22T11:30:52.667-07:002 months!Miley is officially a peanut! But there is a whole lot of personality in her little body! She is SO alert now and just full of huge smiles all the time! It is amazing to say the least! Her little dimple just adds to the fun!<br /><br />She is 9lbs 11ozs (10-25%tile) and 21 3/4 inches (10-25%tile), very healthy and strong! <br /><br />In someways it feels like it was 2 months ago I gave birth but other times it feels like it was only a week ago!<br /><br />She is an amazing little baby. Though still unpredictable and goes from zero to sixty in seconds when it comes to eating. She sleeps like a champ! Seven hour stretches at 2 months YES PLEASE! How wonderful!<br /><br />She still looks like me! YAY! Maybe her hair will turn red like mine did...I totally hope so!<br /><br />Oh how I love life with my sweet mini monkey!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-77774748453016974302012-03-21T16:27:00.005-07:002012-03-21T16:42:51.881-07:00Sleepy WrapWhen I was pregnant with Tommi my mom (like a first time grandma) bought all kinds of "gadgets" that she thought were cool and would help me out. When she showed up with not just 1 but 2 Sleepy Wraps, I was not sure how much they would be used. Well they have been a God send with both girls. I keep one in the house and one in the car b/c it has come in handy when least expected. (not totally needed but super nice to have extras) I just used it the other day when Miley was fussy and we were trying to grab something to eat. I was able to put her in it and keep her asleep while I enjoyed dinner. <br /><br />It keeps baby super close and contained. Plus it is super comfy for mommy!<br /><br />I seriously would highly recommend this to any mom out there! It is one thing I do not think I could live with out with a newborn! It is nice when older but a super saver when they are young and super unpredictable!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJiiUE4QO8jbgxK6wYajJxl37GNuiHNjAYSN_f0ZVq8dTAtHlByCzBEb3nYZOfgwWbCCH2GKTCMc-eOf2FdHZuYuBmcUj5inGcwt6k1szXKugak9NsFvj1pVoQCccJo7T2xC57pHn6dM-K/s1600/wrap_jpg%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJiiUE4QO8jbgxK6wYajJxl37GNuiHNjAYSN_f0ZVq8dTAtHlByCzBEb3nYZOfgwWbCCH2GKTCMc-eOf2FdHZuYuBmcUj5inGcwt6k1szXKugak9NsFvj1pVoQCccJo7T2xC57pHn6dM-K/s400/wrap_jpg%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722499468828250610" /></a><br /><br />They are now called Boba Wrap.Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-37526441007121478802012-03-14T20:58:00.003-07:002012-03-14T21:13:35.867-07:00Update...Tommi is amazing! Almost 3 and I can not believe it but loving it! She is so creative and can pretend and make things up at the drop of a hat! She still talks like she is so much older and amazes us everyday. She has an insane memory. After reading her a book once she can basically recite it word for word back! Maybe this is normal but I'm amazed! She also can remember stuff we said or did from long ago. We have to watch ourselves and limit our conversations around her if we don't want her repeating them or saying "What are you talking about?" She listens carefully and wants to be in ALL conversations! Currently Tommi LOVES Subway! Anytime we are trying to figure out where we are gonna eat Subway is always the first thing Tommi says! It cracks us up b/c it's not like it is that exciting but she LOVES it! May be b/c of the Doritos but still she also eats almost a whole 6 inch oven roasted chicken sub by herself. It is crazy!<br />I am having a blast watching her as a big sister still. She is SO good with Miley and loves her to pieces. She always has to "share" with Miley when it comes to compliments. We can't just say Tommi is beautiful without her saying "Miley is beautiful too" Gotta love my sweet but very sassy almost 3 year old!<br /><br />Miley is almost 2 months and is so sweet. She is starting to smile and coo. It melts my heart b/c she doesn't just give little smiles they are big open mouth grins! It is the best!!! I have yet to get it on film but I'm trying! She sleeps VERY well at night with a good 6 to 7 hour stretch in the beginning of the night! YAY for sleeping babies!! She does sleep with me after a couple hours in her bassinet thing. I love the sweet cuddles!<br />Things are going well! She had a tough day today when she wouldn't stop crying and nothing seemed to help, we tried nursing, burping, gas drops, colic calm, changing clothes, cuddles, etc. but eventually she let out a massive burp (after over an hour of crying) and then calmed down and went to sleep in the Sleepy Wrap! I LOVE my sleepy wrap!!!<br /><br />My girls are the best...if I say so myself! I love being their mommy!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-66799849194108662412012-03-11T21:03:00.002-07:002012-03-11T21:09:54.604-07:00My girls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbkC7A5T7MYwGoy3TfqFOFL8YFQbg8qtKesNlw7Cx-9yMa2BysSdDj5LQHF1LHRIooVxWRQEYFan-8FHFPQeuLm9SVD03aDNxtDeYETqUJsOfb6STaig9xfEVnTkAy32hHVf9JjMNvMwh/s1600/128.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbkC7A5T7MYwGoy3TfqFOFL8YFQbg8qtKesNlw7Cx-9yMa2BysSdDj5LQHF1LHRIooVxWRQEYFan-8FHFPQeuLm9SVD03aDNxtDeYETqUJsOfb6STaig9xfEVnTkAy32hHVf9JjMNvMwh/s400/128.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718857715906309442" /></a><br /><br />Figured since I have not been posting very much the least I would do was add a picture!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-81205520100922124712012-03-11T20:56:00.003-07:002012-03-11T21:03:09.916-07:00Take your tummy off...Tommi talks the WHOLE time we are in the car going anywhere. Most of the time TJ and I are cracking up b/c she is a mess with the things she comes up with.<br /><br />Tonight Tommi was asking about what Miley did when she was in my belly. Did she sleep? Did she hiccup? Did she whine?...to name a few of the things she asked about. She asked "Did she spit up?" I said "Maybe" not expecting her to ask much more but she asked "How did you wipe it up?" So I said "Well I didn't have to...how do you think I should have cleaned it up?" Her response was "Well you could have just taken your tummy off and then put it back." haha She said it like it was so simple and such an obvious answer. Oh how I love her!!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-20083578961759542302012-02-26T06:49:00.002-08:002012-02-26T06:57:42.308-08:00TalkerThis morning TJ had to go to a friends house to pick something up so he asked if Tommi wanted to go with him. At first she said she needed to stay here b/c mommy and Miley might need her but I assured her we would be fine :) So she decided to go.<br /><br />They had been gone maybe 20 minutes and TJ texted me and said "She has not stopped talking the whole time." I told him she was loving her daddy time and he said "She has told me she loves me at least 3 times already." <br /><br />I'm just so glad she is still feeling so loved and gets these little one on one outings with TJ. Even if they are just simple and not too exciting she still gets that attention she needs!Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713955457162037910.post-54755248623338454062012-02-21T20:02:00.000-08:002012-02-21T20:13:40.387-08:00Thank you God!This evening Miley was quite a handful. She wanted to go back to sleep but struggled so my mom tried to help her then TJ and neither one could do it. So of course I had to step in...which is SOOO frustrating! Sometimes she only wants mommy and this is so hard on me when I just want to relax. <br /><br />But I realize I am in a position that many would die for. I am a mommy and need to remember to thank the Lord for the most amazing privilege ever! And even though only hours ago she was screaming now she is sweetly sleeping next to me.<br /><br />Thank God I was able to grow and nurture a perfect little baby and thank God my babygirl has amazing lungs she can cry for me with. Even if she only wants me...it will not be like this for long! And how amazing is it that she finds comfort with me. I am SO blessed!<br /><br />Not that I will not be frustrated with her tomorrow...but I am always thankful for the blessed gifts God in trusted me with!<br /><br />This was not today but she sure is sweet!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObyX4frRZiv1SS4_WYIxcymM5RJ60QNjk1sqyIX4K29uPh0KEhVY0ouX_CjfzSjUjLIxnKx5UmgnB8Zrf6F0pmTSoJC5GK2p_D6_XmC3LjC5yLhoDzSPTSlPW58HRu8ZPWtDFT8vxkcyV/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObyX4frRZiv1SS4_WYIxcymM5RJ60QNjk1sqyIX4K29uPh0KEhVY0ouX_CjfzSjUjLIxnKx5UmgnB8Zrf6F0pmTSoJC5GK2p_D6_XmC3LjC5yLhoDzSPTSlPW58HRu8ZPWtDFT8vxkcyV/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711808132862561394" /></a>Laura F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17536504335541780321noreply@blogger.com0