Sister-Brother Moments

The Queen loves her brother. Really! Here are some of their recent moments.

Manly is very strong. He can hold his head up for minutes at a time.

 

On top of that, he rolled over yesterday! You may or may not believe me, but I have two witnesses: Mr. B and Nema. We were all very shocked. 

The Queen has loved having her Nema here. One more person to play with!

That's all for us, folks. 

Beautiful Children

Before Manly was born, I had this fear that we had used up our cute juices on the Queen.

Then I saw him.

I'm not too worried anymore.

I would like to have a child look like me one day. I guess we will just have to keep going until my dream is realized.


P.S. Want to see more pictures? Check out my mom's blog. 

They Grow So Fast!

The Queen and Manly had their check-ups today.
The Queen remains in the 9th percentiles for both height and weight. She is 19 lbs. I know HUGE! Okay, okay, she has not gained any weight since her last weigh-in. She is a miniature Queen.

In this picture, she is wearing a 3-6 month jacket and 6-9 month dress, onesie, and capri pants. I decided to give these clothes the last hurrah (except for the jacket, that was a fluke on Mr B's part). Good-bye cute clothes! The Queen is now big enough to not fit you anymore.

She is so fun! She loves to go outside and go on walks. She says "thank you," "bye," "hi," "dog," the usual "dad" and "mom," "baby," "bah" (balloon), and many other words that I cannot remember at the moment.

Manly, besides having strong muscles like his dad, is growing perfectly. He is in the 11th and 13th percentiles for height and weight, respectively. He loves eating and would eat all the time if mom would let him. He likes to raise his head up and look around at his mom, dad, sister, and sounds from outside (like the train). He sleeps so well, only waking up when he is hungry. Right now he has a stuffy nose. Poor guy.

Mr B has many tough science classes. When he is not studying you can find him playing with the Queen or snuggling with Andrew. He is volunteering at the Hospital and enjoys serving others. He is learning so many things this semester, we are very proud.

Ambrosia is loving her babies. She is learning how to throw tantrums like the Queen and how to sleep through Manly's cries. She has returned back to work and is so grateful for the entertainment the three girls provide for the Queen. She is loving the extra calories nursing affords her.

Our little family is getting older. And wiser. Or maybe just older.

A few pictures to satiate your appetites

The Queen has finally grown out of some of her clothes. Yup, our 15-month old does not wear 3-9 month clothes anymore. She is growing up so fast.

Other than that, she is pretty much as cute as ever.

 

The Queen and Manly get along splendidly.

 

Manly is now 2 weeks old! He is out of the bili lights and waking up more each day! We love him!

He has been given beautiful clothes by his grandparents, like the outfit above and the jammies below. Thanks so much!

We love you all!

From One to Two

The number one question people ask me is how the Queen is handling being a big sister. Let these pictures answer your questions.

 

The Queen loves to give Manly kisses. When he is crying or set somewhere so I can take care of her, she will immediately go to his side and lather his head with her sweet kisses. She has only tried to bite him once. Thank goodness.

Truly, the Queen is an excellent big sister. The only difference we have noticed is her sleeping patterns at night. More often than not she will awaken at some point after being put down and will not be comforted until we meet her demands. We, especially Mr B, are happy to comply with her wishes.

As I mentioned in a previous post, my mother surprised us by coming down and helping for a week.

 

During this time, Mr B and I gradually adjusted to two children. Mr B learned how to do the Queen's hair.

 

 

I took walks with the Queen.

 

After my dear mother returned home, I was a little worried about how I would handle a newborn and 14-month old on my own. The night before the start of a new week, I was very comforted by the Spirit. I was reminded to trust in the Lord and everything would work out. I have and it has.

Despite having to make daily trips to the hospital to have Manly's bilirubin level checked (which is a post all of its own), I have managed to keep the house somewhat maintained. Our ward and friends have brought us dinner every day this week. Mr B has been home more than normal to help. And, I have a wonderful, compliant, daughter who helps me, when she understands what I am asking.

As for Manly, he was weighed at 6 lbs 5 oz. at his weight check. His bilirubin is slowly declining, and he eats very frequently. He is absolutely adorable. He is alert, when he is awake, and takes his surroundings in with the most amusing curiosity. He sleeps rather well, and loves to snuggle with his daddy and mommy.

 

The Queen is teething. She is teething on the couches, her shirts, books, and everything she can possible chew on. Her langauge is improving everyday. Mr B and I feel she is on the edge of a language explosion. She is that close. She is the sweetest little girl. She snuggles with Mr B and I much more than she used to. She now likes to put my shoes on her feet. It is super cute.

 

Don't worry, she remains the little Queen.

 

So, in conclusion, we are doing wonderful. We absolutely love our two beautiful children. Mr B's school schedule still requires he be away from home for long periods of time, but when he is home he does so much that we forget he isn't around as much as we'd like.

P.S. Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away!! Hooray!