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9 pound party!

It happened!! LOIE IS 9 POUNDS!!
I remember when we had a 2 pound party. She's come a long way...
She is doing great! Tummy time gets better and better!she can switch her head side to side to follow a noise or object.  She can hold her head up when upright against my chest, with very minimal support! She loves to look around at everyone and everything in her world. Her appetite slowly improves each week. She can eat up to 4 ounces, when she is really feeling good. Steadily gaining weight, slowly but surely. She also pushes and semi supports her own weight with her legs, when i hold her up around her chest. She is a superstar, in every sense!

We are so so proud of our babies!!
Lennon is a two year old for sure. This morning, he had a full public meltdown, because i wouldnt let him eat a random skittle in a door jam. :/ im talking, on the floor, kicking, screaming like im murdering him! Ahhh terrible twos. But, he went on to do great at therapy despite the skittle heard round the world. He is getting really skilled with scribbling and coloring, and he says Go! And No! And lots of Apple! Still. And he flung himself out of his crib, to rescue his partner in crime, Wags the dog. "WwwwwAG!" As he is called. He is the funniest and sweetest kid in the world and he makes me smile every single day. And when im exhausted, or having a rough day, and his veggie straws are looking rather delicious, he always gives me a bite or two. I cant believe his second birthday is almost here!! He is such a big "kid" now. But, always my baby :)

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