Triple the Sugar and Spice: February 2009

Can anyone else sense that I'm losing interest in keeping up with this blog? I think it has to do with my energy level which has gone down the tubes since the little one has become even more mobile lately. I'm wondering where this mobility stuff starts to bottom out, but as a 2nd time Mom I know the answer to that, sadly. It only gets worse.

So my big girl Claudia Elizabeth turned 3 on the 20th. :( It makes me very sad to think we're now counting down to 4!!! That's just too old for my baby. My parents, sister, and nephew came into town to celebrate her birthday. She was so happy to see everyone. Amelia wished they'd all go away. Claudia's party was on the 21st which comprised of her little friends Gia, Rachel, Chase, Wilson, and cousins Josh, Isabella, and Ava. A good time was had by all, We had a very nice visit from Uncle Eric and Aunt Holly, as well.

On Monday, I took Claudia to her 3 year check-up. She LOVES going to the Dr. They ever took her little blood pressure for the very 1st time and learned what the blood pressure cuff is *really* used for. She's 36.5 inches (25th-50th%: Mommy's sorry, Claudia) and 32.5 pounds(50th-75th%). She gained a whopping .5 pounds over the past year. That's what happens when you refuse dinner and play soccer 24/7.

Miss Amelia is a handful. She gets into SO much more that Claudia ever did as a baby. And even when Claudia was a little toddler, you'd tell her to not do something and she'd listen. She'a always been my good one. When you tell Amelia 'No', she just smiles at you, does what you told her not to do, as she searches for the reaction on your face. She pulls up to standing now and cruises everywhere, even using the walls, so it's only a matter of time before she lets go. If you're ever wondering what I'm up to, I'm almost always running my ass off trying to keep Amelia out of harms way. Crayons have become my nemesis because Claudia loves to color and Amelia loves to eat them.

Yum. A hot dog!