So we are on the downslope of summer break in this house...it is bittersweet now that we have been able to get into a routine around here. I am looking forward to going back to work but I know how much I will miss my lazy mornings. Luckily with my schedule I won't miss the meltdowns in the afternoons. (*extreme sarcasm*)
Jake will be starting his second year of preschool in the middle of August and we have a big doctors appointment coming up with his new pediatrician (also the girl's pediatrician) and we will talk about going forward with some more genetic testing. We have to get him fitted for new orthotics and get him set up with a walker for school...everything is coming at us quickly. I know that Jake hasn't made "progress" this summer but I sure hope that he hasn't regressed. I am so thankful that he will be having the same teachers next year so that things will be familiar to him. It will be an adjustment for him but I know that he will adjust much faster this year since it won't be his first rodeo, so to speak. I think he might even enjoy the bus-but that might just be something I tell myself to make me feel better.
We went to my wonderful and longest best friend's wedding this weekend! It was so great to be away from home and our routine. The wedding was perfect and I couldn't be happier for my beautiful friend. She looked so beautiful and I was so happy to be a part of her big day. We have known each other for almost 29 years so it was such an honor that she wanted me beside her on this momentous occasion in her life. I am so happy for her and know that she found her perfect match. I had a wonderful time hanging out with her 3 sisters too-they are so much fun and I loved talking about our childhood times. I wish this weekend slowed down a bit. It was just what I needed. Avery came with mama up to Steamboat while daddy took over Friday and Gammy took over Saturday and Sunday. Avery was perfect! She was such a good baby. She had her moments of course but she was sooo good. She was perfect on the drive up and the drive back home yesterday. My brother and his girlfriend also came up on Saturday for the wedding so it was nice to hang out with them. Bobby, Matt, and Jeannie were talking about how you know you are truly on Jake's A list when you get all three-a hug, a kiss (open-mouthed, of course), and a pat pat on the back. If you only get one or two you aren't quite in yet and you better start making more of an impression on Jake. It's too funny to laugh about. He even gives himself a pat-pat so you know he obviously thinks very highly of himself. :) That's our boy. He likes to kiss kiss to you after you tell him to stop doing something like it will make it all better and he can keep doing whatever it is you don't want him to do. His favorites are: putting his hands in the dog water, slamming cupboards, picking his nose, hitting/pinching/grabbing the dog, throwing anything he can find, etc. He is all boy. He does do a great job entertaining himself which is so helpful.
Last week, Aunt Han was in town for a vacation to see her nieces and nephew and her friends. It was so great to have help and I am so thankful for the time she spent with us. She is such a natural and picked up whoever needed something and was willing to do whatever we needed in order to give us a break. It was a great week and I miss her so much. Not just because she was a huge help but because I appreciate my friendship with her so much. I adore her and feel so lucky to have a sister like her. It was so wonderful to share our kids with her. She even helped us out by giving us a night out by ourselves to go to a concert. She was incredible!
The girls had their 4 month check up on Monday of last week. They are both perfect, although we knew they would be. Despite Brooklynn's eating challenges, she is still doing great and we are continuing to do what we are doing. Avery is 23 inches (10%) 11 pounds 5 ounces (10%) and her head is 15 and 1/4 inches (5%). She is a growing girl! She loves to eat, clearly and is doing all sorts of wonderful things including grabbing for toys, eating her hands, and discovering her feet. She loves to stand up the most. She is sometimes happy laying down but mostly likes to sit up and be entertained. We have discovered that she LOVES-not likes-LOVES the TV. While it is helpful for a quick distraction when we need a short break, it is something that we will have to be aware of. Jake never liked TV and still doesn't so this is new to us. Brooklynn is 22 inches (not on the scale yet) 8 pounds 8 ounces (not on the scale yet) and he head is 14 3/4 inches (also not on the scale yet). She is still our tiny dancer. She gained 2 ounces in 13 days which is super concerning to me but her pediatrician said that overall she is growing and they will not be concerned about her unless she tops growing all together. She is on her own growth curve (this sounds familiar) and is doing great. She seems to be getting more sensitive to formula and it seems to be causing her to have so much gas she is in pain-even with the gas drops) so I am not adding formula to her milk anymore. So far in the last 24 hours she hasn't had any gas pain meltdowns so time will tell how her growth and her pain goes. I keep telling myself that someday I'll look back and won't remember how much work it is to get her to eat. Tomorrow we are off to the pool for some mommy and Jake time!
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