It's All About Miss E & Wee A: everything oldish is newer again

...or so it seems.

Well, it is definite that Miss Alex can create quite a fussy scream like her big sister did, but she really doesn't have the staying power overall. This is nice. I mean, of course we would prefer her to never have crazy screaming fits, but then would we really be earning our keep?

We went to visit Nana CC and had a really nice stay with our good friends, the Thedaker family. Except for the part where Miss E had a raging cold and Miss A was trying on colicky behavior for a few weeks. Both have resolved, thankfully, leaving behind a lasting cough on D (almost gone with only a few ack-phhts here and there). Emelia proved herself to travel like a teenager, given the proper devices, and Alexia snored and nursed interchangeably. The ringsling helped immensely for negotiating an airport with a newborn.

As a family of 4, we explored the tidepools off Dana Point. Took E awhile to get her feet wet, then wow she ended up chasing the ocean. It was very cool.

During leave, lots of Aunt Kristy visits were enjoyable. There were a few nice visits from Gram, and Pop pop came as well. I think we end each visit waiting for their next one really. Making cupcakes with both of them, and a wonderful long walk (complete with hot chocolate milk I hear) with Pop Pop gets E all happily set for a few days.

Been spending extra time focusing on our big sister pride, helping E understand that although she loves her wee one to bits, she needs to be gentle. Tough on an active, physical girl, but she does mean well and wants to care for her :) Some rough spots in school, but we've all been working together to have a more settled girl

Miss A has been fulfilling her 'chubbette' role as dubbed by Dr Fred--adorably putting on weight and starting to smile, coos like a champ, and is so engaging. Still anticipating her first laugh and more smiles. Loves to cuddle and sleeeeeeeeeeep...trust me, I'm getting the most of the sleeping part! Never know when one sudden day she'll switch gears. She's not yet rolling much, or even working on her sitting too much. Guess we will see that with time!

cousin Colleen

grabs on

dance class - 1st day 1-28

been extra-cinderella-princess-y

Back to work a few days, and our sitter and her mom-in-law are going great with Miss A. They've even worn her in the RS one day. Still, it's all hard but hopefully will be doable as time goes on.
Enjoy the pix xo