About the Babies

Darby's a little over two months now, which means it been over two months since I've logged on here. There's, of course, so much stuff I've wanted to write about since then but to get to this point to where I've felt like I've accomplished enough to deserve some free time to sit down and write a smidgen. To start off is of course, the fact that I now have TWO kids. It's crazy! I never thought I would have two kids, but here we are. It's been crazy, emotional, stressful, a little overwhelming, but absolutely, 100%, terrifically, wonderful! If you are thinking of having a second kid, I highly recommend it! ;) This time around has been so much more enjoyable. Knowing a little more (from practice) has made it a lot easier and a little more relaxing. Although I have a three year old to take care of as well. He has for sure been pushing buttons a lot more since his sister has been born to see how much he can get away with, but he's also been a great help, like when I'm getting dinner ready and the baby starts crying i'll ask him to go talk or sing to her and it usually gives me a few more precious moments to get our food on the table. It also, at least seems like, she smiles WAY more when he's around her making noises, playing pretend, singing his made up songs, or telling us stories.
I can't tell you how much anxiety I had about how everything was going to work with two kids. Before Darby was born I would spend a lot of time getting Everett ready for bed, tucking him in, getting him whatever he needed, waking up on time to make him breakfast, and so on. Since then, a lot has changed. David has lovingly taken over most of the bedtime part, which Everett likes way more, because he gets to spend a little more quality time with his Dad, who he adores more than anything. In the morning time, if Darby and I are still asleep Everett's become independent enough to find a snack or something to tie him over until I've had enough sleep to tie me over. I wondered how everything would work out, but now that we're here and have our system  down, I realize I didn't need to worry so much. It all kinda worked out naturally. I know this might seem boring but it might be helpful to someone. For now our schedule is:

8:30pm: David starts getting Everett ready for bed(bath, brushing teeth etc.) while I nurse Darby.

9:15: Darby's in bed and David is either finishing up a book or saying goodnight and I usually try to make it up there in time to say goodnight too.

4:00am: Darby wakes up to nurse for a few and then we get back to bed.

7:30: Darby wakes up again to nurse and falls back asleep. I peek on Everett and go back to bed if I still need it.

10:00 Darby wakes up again hungry and usually likes to fall asleep again right after for an hour or two. I love this time because I can eat and get ready for the day without worrying about her.

11 or 12: Darby wakes up for good(or I don't let her go back to sleep right away).

She nurses every couple hours through the day and takes about one long nap and cat naps the rest of the day. She doesn't usually sleep, in the late evening, which I think might be why she's so ready for bed and sleeps so well at night.
I'll be back later to share a little more when I can get the time ;)

Getting Ready

First, to answer every ones question, nope, no baby yet haha. As you might have guessed, most of my days have been filled with as much getting ready for baby as possible. 

Some of you know that I was trying to flip a breech baby. I tried so many exercises for a couple weeks, a special acupuncture called moxibustion, and even went to a special chiropractor that could do the Webster Technique. After all of that, I called my midwife to get something else going, in a hurry(since I was already over 38weeks). We met at the hospital that day and met with a special doctor that does versions. The actual turning was fast(and painful), but the whole process was a long stay at the hospital of monitoring and nurses worrying about my contractions turning into labor, but she DID turn with no problems! The next few days I had really strong contractions, but nothing near regular enough for me to freak out about. 

Other than that, I've been cleaning and getting things together as much as possible the last few days. I feel like I still have a few days left, especially since my last one was almost a week late, but other than being anxious, I'm not quite ready anyway. I'm waiting for all the colds going around to dissipate and to have enough energy to finish my laundry pile! So here are a few snapshots of baby things lately.

 

 

 

...And my full time helper

Four Christmas'

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love to see the holidays through Everett's eyes. It's also so amazing to see him grow, and grow(and grow) each year and of course maybe a little sad. Next year he'll have a little sister by his side :)

12 Days of Christmas(Everett's List)

I posted my list a couple days ago so now here's the litte dudes. Everett actually helped me with his list this year! We both agree that we need more books(even though he has more than any kid I know!).

1.Peter Pan Print 2.Car Carrier 3.I Want My Hat Back Book 4.Nerf Gun 5.Scooby-Doo Movie
6.Big Boy Bed Retro Cowboy Sheets 7.Dragon's Love Tacos Book cause we can never have enough books! 8. Scooter 9. Dude Sweater 10.Beginner Ukulele 11. Miniature Tom's Moccasins  12.Washable Markers

a few more

A few more random photos of life lately. Have I mentioned yet how extremely thankful I am that life is back to normal after being sick for so long? It's amazing. I caught the flu for a short 12 hours and it felt like nothing. Hooray for normalcy!

at 30 weeks

annual grape picking

a new friend

sister moving like crazy

dancing to dance lights in the store

two firemen

miniature cart+miniature shopper=too cute

Halloween

a bucket full of green tomatoes and a few other snacks picked

12 Days of Christmas(My Wish List)

It's a little early here, but I like to TRY to start my Christmas shopping early anyway. So here's 12 items I'm wishing for this Christmas:

1. White Converse 2. National Parks Print 3. Vinyl 4. Tea Sub 5. Every new mom likes to get something they NEED for their baby so I added Cloth Diapers. 6. Canon Remote 7. Monopoly Mug
8. Big Pullover Sweaters and Leggings, I'm loving and needing this pregnancy. 9. record player
10. Navajo Tapestry 11. Mini Pie Maker 12. Patterned Socks
What's on your wish list?
P.S. hopefully I'll be back with the little dudes list soon!

Moon Farm and Pumpkin Picking

I don't know how I forgot to share these for this long, but here are some pictures from our pumpkin picking/ moon farm day! They had a haunted maze that started in the spooky school bus, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, hay rack ride, petting zoo, and of course all their regular stuff. We did our pumpkin picking there last year too and had a great experience. It wasn't nearly as busy as other pumpkin patches we've been to in the past so it was really nice.

P.S. I know my hair is extremely orange/red right now! There's nothing I've been able to do to take care of it! It's pretty frustrating, but I expected it, since it happened to me last pregnancy too :(