Spring is here!

We are very thankful to be able to finally open our new windows and air out our house that is full of germs! Max and Molly both had RSV, which is a respiratory infection that causes lots of congestion, wheezing, coughing, fevers etc..Max had to do breathing treatments as well as steroids and an antibiotic. Molly took a trip to Kosairs at midnight to have her breathing checked. Her oxygen levels were great, but she needed some help getting rid of mucus that was making her breathing labored. She also had an ear infection from all the fluid. Both are doing better, but still have a cough that can last a few more weeks.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Jefferies family. We have not seen them in a year! Harper probably won't remember us, we finally get to meet Graham and they get to meet Molly. Both little ones are being baptized together on March 27. Our house will be full with 5 kids under the age of 4!

Checkups

Max and Molly both had their wellness checkups this past Friday. Max had his 18 month and Molly had her 4 month. They are both doing great and moving up the growth chart. Max charmed the docter by laughing, smiling, and smelling her feet when she asked where his toes were. Molly was awake the whole time, chewing on her hand and showing the docter how well she can stand, hold her head up, and talk. They cried for just a minute when they got their shots and then both fell asleep. Molly got the ok to start eating rice cereal, so we tried it on Sunday and she liked it. Hopefully this will help her sleep a bit longer at night. Max is getting use to going to school. He didn't cry last week when I dropped him off and his teachers tell me that he doesn't stop moving the whole time he's there. Needless to say, he takes a great nap when he gets home!

All about Kids

Lately we have been frequent guests at All About Kids. It's an indoor gym with moon bouces, trampolines, foam block pits etc..Max LOVES it! He goes nonstop the whole time we are there. He gets mad when we take a break to eat lunch and throws a fit when it's time to leave. He loves the trampoline runway that ends with a huge foam block pit. Molly gets to enjoy the action in the baby carrier. Here is a video of Max on the trampoline.

Cold and dreary February

Since we have been stuck inside so much with cold snowy weather, I have had to think of creative things to do with Max to keep him busy. Finger painting, paint with water, coloring with crayons, cooking with cheerios, books, bowling, baking cookies, etc...We have had a few melt downs and a couple of time outs, but for the most part he has been good. There is a picture of him below in time out, in the corner facing the wall. Molly has been good too, playing in her exersaucer, swing, and jungle gym. She loves to talk all the time, smile, laugh and watch her big brother run around the house. Max is 18 months old and Molly is 4 months, time sure has flown by!!

First Haircut

We took Max to Short Cuts for Kids to get his first official haircut. I have trimmed it in the past, but it was needing a fresh cut from a professional. He did great and we were in and out in 10 minutes. Molly hung out in her car seat, watching her big brother. She's starting to lose her hair these days, but she's still cute as can be!

Snow Day!

We got a few inches of snow last week, nothing like the snow The Jefferies had, but enough to play in. This was Max's first time playing in it, and it was love at first sight. My little man could run and play in it all day long. And I do mean ALL day long. He threw quite a fit when we brought him inside. His gloves wouldn't stay on, so his hands were freezing and his mouth was blue. He loved eating it, laying in it, sledding in it, I could go on. Eventually I got the idea to bring a bucket of snow inside and let him play with it in the kitchen. This seemed to be a hit with Max, so he could enjoy the snow, and Damon and I didn't have to freeze outside.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Santa was good to Max this year!! He received tons of toys and clothes. His favorite toys so far are his wagon, basketball goal, mickey mouse, guitar, piggy bank, and aqua doodle. Bon Bon and Grandpa gave him a table and chair set and he loves to eat every meal at it, just like a big kid. Molly enjoys her new teething rings and books. Max became obsessed with Rudolph and wanted to watch it everyday. He loved the abominable snow monster and screamed everytime he came on. Damon and I enjoyed watching Herbie the Elf talk about how he wanted to be a dentist. Hopefully Max will forget about Rudolph until next year!