Back to normal and a doctor’s appointment

Ella’s back to school tomorrow and since we have no plans this coming weekend, I think I will feel like life is back to normal from all the holiday bliss.

I’m glad. It was so much fun. But wow, I’m wiped out. Steve actually let me take a 4 hour nap this afternoon while Eva napped and Ella had quiet time. I didn’t sleep that whole time, but boy was it great.

Speaking of normal, Eva had her 2-year checkup today. She’s still a tiny thing, at just 12% for height at 32.5 inches and 20% for weight at 24 pounds. But she is exactly where she is supposed to be for everything developmentally – actually advanced and she’s just a petite girl. And amazingly she did not cry a second when she got a flu injection. The nurse technician was shocked. She did have an ear infection though, which I suspected. We had a good long stretch with no sicknesses, hope we have a better winter!

Next was a marathon trip to Kroger. Girls ate macaroni then donuts and we shopped, picked up Eva’s prescription, then both girls went on the potty. Go Eva! Although the way I had Eva positioned on the potty, she accidentally peed all over her pants. So that created a tricky situation. Not to mention they were all hopped up on donuts at that point, in which I then had to wait in line for the prescription and go through the process of using new insurance. Let’s just say I was pretty happy when we finally made it home.

Well if that’s not back to a normal day, I don’t know what is. I guess we’re back!

Girls’ clothes, a slippery slope

The other day I picked up a few new tops for Ella at Target. A darling plaid tunic shirt that looked so cute on her with leggings.

And she also got a very cute fuscha and white striped boyfriend cardigan. Steve – it’s only called that because it’s meant to be kinda big and long, don’t get scared! And I can’t find a photo of that particular item. So you’ll have to take my word on it that she wore it well.

So when I got an email from zulilly about their seasonal sale, I figured maybe I should pick up a little something for Eva. I mean, I don’t want to be unfair!

BTW, if you don’t know what zulilly is, it basically is a site that combines a whole lot of stores’ sales. And they are over-the-top cute, expensive clothes, but if you swoop in quickly you can get some good deals. Tell them I sent you if you check it out here. I think I may get a discount!

So, I picked up these two cute little dresses.

I can just see her in pigtails in this polka-dot dress with the red-heart buttons. So cute.

But now, I am wondering if I made a huge mistake passing up these other darling items. I do get free shipping the rest of the day …

For Christmas next year?

Happy Birthday baby girl

Can’t believe my baby is 2 today. I don’t miss those many sleepless nights, but I would really love to hold that little baby again. Luckily she still loves to cuddle.

Look at that tiny girl!

This was the drive home on Dec. 24, 2009. You’re never as nervous driving as you are when you drive a 7-pound 2-day old home from the hospital.

These may have been the longest 3 days of my life in that little hospital room, waiting for her to get better.

Having two kids is a real adjustment. And honestly this is one of the few days in their lives they both napped at the same time!

I have a million pictures of her laying in my boppy pillow. No wonder she likes to have lots of pillows in her bed now.

At seven weeks, she was really starting to fill out.

My two girls.

Love you Eva! Can’t wait to celebrate tonight.

Dance class

Ella’s taking ballet and tap this year. Surprisingly she likes the tap better than ballet. And this is the first class she’s taken where I don’t stay and watch. I leave her there! It felt really weird at first. The parents are invited to watch a few times over the year though. I was impressed by the 3 instructors. They have everything under control and the kids area learning a lot. Eva, on the other hand, was out of control. Are you surprised?