Old and New

OK, last post for today. In addition to being stressed out with Ellis last week, Tessa's 2nd B-Day and having family over for her birthday, I was/am 'anxious' about her new school. Last week was her last at West Cobb Prep. She has been there since she was 3 months old and had basically grown up there. She loved her teachers and they were so great to her. We've been on the waiting list at her new school for almost 2 years, It's much closer to the house and her friend, Jack, is there. Tomorrow is her first day there and I am really nervous. She doesn't know the teachers and only knows Jack. I know she will be fine and she is very independent and makes friends easily, but it's still tough. Seeing as how I am tearing up just while typing this, I will probably be a hot mess tomorrow.

Again, I know she will be fine, but I am nervous. We'll see how things go.

Doctors

Multiple posts in one day, but trying to catch up on some major events all happening at the same time. On Friday we had Tessa's 2-yr appointment and Ellis' 1-month check-up. It's a little ironic, but our Pediatrician's name is Dr Ellis, and she is just awesome. Tessa showed off as always and was on her best behavior. She checked out with flying colors and didn't even have to get any shots. Lucky for Mike as this was one of the few Doctors appointments he's been able to attend. Tessa is still a little on the short and squat side. She's in the 40% for height and in the 60% for weight. Ellis is now a whopping 10lbs 8oz and 22" long. He is in the 75% for both weight and height. Everytime we go to see Dr Ellis she asks me what I'm feeding him. It's just good old fashioned breast milk. He nurses like a champ AND he doesn't spit up like Tessa used to. He's living up to his nickname that Aunt Kirsten gave him, Mister Moose. He was kind of lanky at first so I was thinking he'd be a great baseball player, but it appears he's on track for a football scholarship.

Ellis

Last week was a really rough week for me. Ellis seemed to cry non-stop and would only sleep when held / bounced. I was really tired and exhausted and a little overwhelmed. Even with Mike home for four days, Ellis seemed to be a handful and I was really frustrated with myself for not being able to properly care for him. I finally managed to re-read most of my "Babywise" book which helped me with Tessa. To this day people always comment on what a happy baby Tessa is. I want that same happiness for Ellis. The good thing is that for the last week, Ellis has slept for a really long stretch at night. Unfortunately it's started around 6:00pm to 7:00pm and last until 3:00am. Then, he's back on his 3-hr cycle. If I can only get him to go down a little later then it really would be a whole night for me. Today, in applying the "Babywise" principals, he has done great. After I nurse him, we have some awake time and then he goes down for his nap awake. Twice he fell asleep without even crying. I'm hoping we turn a new leaf this week and get him on the right track. His congestion also seems to be clearing up and I think that is helping also.

I love my little man and just can't wait to see what the world has in store for him and what his personality is going to be like.

Beebos

Beebos is Tessa's word for boobies. She LOVES pointing them out wherever we are. Today at the Dr's office, she made sure and pointed out to the doctor her and Ellis' Beebos. At CVS the other, she kept pointing to the cover of Men's Health where a scantily clad, very buff man was and yelled for all to hear "BEEBOS".

This video clip is funny, because even on animal statues, she notices beebos.

She's TWO!

My baby girl is TWO! I cannot believe how fast these last two years have gone by. Tessa is such a fun, vibrant, sassy, smart, and active girl. Thank you God (and Mike) for such a wonderful daughter. She's wearing her Birthday Dress today and loved showing it off at school. I guess it's obvious that she never dresses up because everyone was oohing and aahing over Tessa in a dress. She does like to wear them, but they are practical with painting and playing on playgrounds.

My pretty girl

Just a few pics of my beautiful little girl.

Internet

FINALLY got my internet fixed, so I should hopefully have a lot more posts here pretty soon. Here's a funny clip of Tessa and (Debbie) Casey having fun with the balloon.