5 Months

Playing in their room

So tired!

Sitting up all by herself. (with our new pound puppy Parker)

Sleepin in the high chair while we make dinner.

Her favorite pass time...talking on the phone.

Grumpy face

Love these girls.

Look at her crazy hair!

I love this one. Her big blue eyes show really well.

My Makenzie is 5 months old now (creeping up on 6 REALLY fast) and I don't know what to do. I get a little weepy every time of think of how fast my girls are growing. I read a poem the other day about the house being dirty and dinner not done but it's all good cause 'I'm rocking my baby. And babies don't keep.' I lose it every time I think of it. It's just not FAIR.

Anyway. Makenzie is my squishy weed. She weighed 13.9 lbs at her 4 month appointment and is AT LEAST a pound heavier. She is a boobie baby. She won't take a bottle, and while that sucks a bit I couldn't be more proud. I didn't make it this long with Alexys. I still feel guilty I fed her formula. The more I learn about that crap the more guilty I feel too.

Makenzie is already rolling both ways, sits all by herself and is getting up on her knees and rocking. I almost guarantee she'll be crawling by Thanksgiving, if not it won't be too long after. :(

She is my happy girl. She smiles a lot and giggles (mostly at Alexys) She is a terrible sleeper. I still am up with her at least 3 times a night. Plus I'm lucky if she takes 45 minute naps. (Once again mostly because of Alexys, who loves to bother her) She loves to play with Lex in their bedroom too. That makes my life easier because I actually get stuff done occasionally.

She loves to bath. I mean LOVES it. She will start kicking her legs and smiling as soon as she hears the tub running. She has also gotten a few solid foods. She likes broccoli, snap peas, green beans, mashed potatoes and most of all totsie pops! (I know I'm terrible)


Alexys is doing so well in preschool. I had parent teacher confrences a few weeks ago. They said she was the 'star student' She is well above most of her class. She knows all of her colors, can count to 10 consistently, can spell her name and she is the leader of the class. She is there to take charge (and probably be bossy) Her best friend is Hadlee, who is non-verbal. Miss Janel and Miss Rita say that Lex just easily took Hadlee under her wing and stands up for her when the others are not being nice. I love this girl.

Survey

I saw this on another girl's blog. I love these things and it helps me remember the details a bit.

1. Were you married at the time? Yes.

2. What was your reaction when you found out you were pregnant? I was overjoyed with both. We tried for over a year each time. I cried both times!

3. How old were you? A few weeks shy of 20 with Lex. 23 with Kenzie.

4. How did you find out you were pregnant? Home pregnancy tests. I was a week late with Lex and Justin made me test. I just felt pregnant with Kenzie and tested 1 day after my period was supposed to start.

5. Who did you tell first? Justin, of course!

6. Did you want to find out the sex? Yep!!

7. Due date? March 19, and June 6

8. Did you deliver early or late? Early with both. Lex March 14. Kenz was born June 1.

9. Did you have morning sickness? Mildly. I can't complain.

10. What did you crave? Cherry Pepsi and KFC mashed potatoes with Alexys. I can't really think of any from Kenzie.

11. What irritated you the most? When random people would rub my belly.

12. What was your first child’s sex? Girl, second is a girl too!

13. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? 17 with Alexys. Lost 13 with Makenzie.

14. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? I had hypertension with Alexys and gestational diabetes with Makenzie. Both mild and easily controlled.

15. Where did you give birth? Ashley Valley Medical Center (Renamed to Ashley Regional Medical Center between the two)

16. How many hours were you in labor? With Alexys I woke at 4 a.m. having contractions. She was born at 9:35 p.m. so...17 hours. With Makenzie they started pitocen at 9 a.m. and she was born at 1:19 p.m so...4 hours and some change.

17. Who drove you to the hospital? Justin.

18 . Did you take medicine to ease the pain? I had epidurals with both. Though, I could have gone pain med free with Makenzie. I was 8 cm. (unknowingly) when I got my epi. and dealing with contractions well. If I have another I plan on trying for no pain meds.

19 . How much did your child weigh? 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 7 lbs. 12 oz.

20 . What did you name him/her? #1 is Alexys Marie, #2 is Makenzie Caitlyn

21 . How old is your first born today? 3 years, 8 months, 2 days. :(

22. Who does your child look like? I think they both look like Justin.

23. Did you get mad at your husband during labor? No I think I was pretty calm through both of them.