Christmas 2012

The last couple weeks the kids have all taken turns being sick.  It started with Molly who eventually ended up with an ear infection.  Johnny was next to get the respiratory bug and last was Samuel who is still recovering.  I presume they have all had RSV and it is taking Samuel the longest to fully recover.  We had to cancel our Christmas trip to Nebraska because we were afraid the kids, mainly Samuel, would catch something else on the airplane. 
In a nutshell, we have been stuck home for a better part of 2 weeks.  Molly missed her preschool Christmas program but I did take her to the school party.  At home we have made gingerbread houses, made fudge, baked and decorated cookies, and created several Christmas crafts. 
We had a quiet Christmas.  On Christmas Eve we went to church and had a turkey dinner followed by presents. 
On Christmas morning we opened gifts from Santa then headed to Granddaddy's for the night.
All in all, we have had a good time and have especially enjoyed our time with daddy who takes very few days off!  The kids are enjoying all of their presents, the Ipad is likely the favorite!
Although I have not enjoyed every moment of being stuck home with sick babies, it has made me reflect on how amazing my kids are and how much I love being with them.  I go back to work next week and although I am only gone 2 days a week, I will surelymiss my family when I am away.

 

 

Santa

Christmas is quickly approaching. Santa visited Molly's preschool a few weeks ago and she was less than enthused with him.  I have since offered to take the kids to visit him and give him their list but both are adamantly against it.  Oh well, maybe next year!

 

Molly did a great job writing her letter, she wants an Ipad and a Disney Princess suitcase.

Samuel's 2 month stats

So I have record of Samuel's 2 month stats:

Weight: 12 lbs 11.5oz - 50-75th percentile
Height:  22.5" - 10-25th percentile

To compare, at 2 months, Molly 10 lbs and was 22".
Johnny weighed 14 lbs 7 oz and was 23.5".

Samuel is 2 months

Samuel is now 2 months old.  We go for his check-up next week so I will report his stats then.  He has started to smile and coo.  He especially loves to be sung to and enjoys songs with actions.  I think his favorites are the "hokey pokey" and "itsy bitsy spider". 

Playing in the leaves