Growing Girls

We had Kyler's 15 month appointment yesterday! And Tinley's 2 month appointment almost a month ago! Clearly I can't find the time to post, so I will try to get through both girls' stats and news before one of them wakes up. Napping at the same time?? A girl could get used to this! 

Kyler is getting so big! She has met all of her milestones for 15 months. We were a little worried about the talking, but she has really picked up a lot of new words these past 2 weeks. It is so fun to hear her little jabber and even more fun to hear real words! Maybe, just maybe, she will acknowledge the word "NO" soon? We shall see... 

For now she says:

daddy (da eeee)

dance (dees)

night night (ni ni)

all done (ah duh)

shoes (sssss)

that (dat)

this (dis)

uh oh (grunt noises haha) 

I think that is all she says now. She still won't really say Mommy or Mama anymore. Saddest. Thing. Ever. 

She also knows how to put her laundry in the hamper, brush her teeth, clean up her toys and get ready for bed! She learns more everyday! 

Kyler's 15 month stats:

Height: 32" (90th percentile) 

Weight: 22lbs 5oz (65th percentile)

Head:  43.5 cm (6th percentile) 

 

Tinley has grown like crazy since her 2 month appointment. She is a pretty good sleeper at night (most nights), but isn't the best napper- we are working on that! 

Just yesterday Tinley really pushed up on her arms at tummy time! She also almost rolled over (on accident). She has started grabbing anything she can get her hands on (which is why I will be rocking the top knot in my hair until further notice- as if I needed another excuse to not do my hair). 

Tinley's 2 month stats: 

Height: 22.5" (55th percentile)

Weight: 11lb 7oz (56th percentile)

Head:  39 cm (75th percentile) 

Tin still struggles with colic some evenings. There is no rhyme or reason as to why she is fine some nights, and miserable other nights. We just can't wait to see her 100% colic free! Hoping to see that day very soon! 

 

 

Random Life Happenings

Kyler had her first dentist appointment last week. She did so good with the teeth brushing and polishing. Barely cried at all. She read books in the waiting room, and got a big girl sticker after her appointment. 

There was a man mowing the lawn, who proved to be much more interesting than me taking her picture.

Tinley gets bigger and stronger everyday! We are really enjoying the evenings with her as she is less and less fussy everyday. She is becoming a pretty relaxed little lady (most of the time). 

Her hair is amazing! I love love love it!

The girls are still working on this sister thing. Sometimes Kyler is really interested in Tinley. Other times she ignores her, or seems jealous of her. We will randomly catch some really sweet moments. 

Let's file this one under one of the not-so-sweet moments?

 

These are the days...

Our sweet Tinley is just over 6 weeks old, and we are settling into our life as a family of four. I won't say it has been easy, but we couldn't imagine life without her!

She has grown and changed so much in these 6 weeks. I am quickly reminded of how fast they grow. It's crazy to think that just a year ago Kyler was this age. The days drag on, but the years fly by.

Speaking of Miss Kyler, she is still adjusting to life as a big sister. I think she sees Tinley as another toy to play with toss around. She is amused with her- especially when she is making noise. If I have Tinley asleep in another room and Kyler hears her grunting or making sleepy baby noises, she will go looking for her. This proves to be extremely disruptive for Tinley's naps, but equally cute. What can ya do? 

Being a second time parent is much like the first. Even if you have done this before, each baby is different. And let's be honest- you forget most of the newborn phase due to lack of sleep anyway. The first couple weeks it all comes rushing back and smacks you in the face just as hard as it did the first time. I have learned that the key to parenting two children (especially a 13 month old and a 1 month old) is organization. On days I have planned ahead for the day (ie: filled sippy cups, cleaned bottles, packed diaper bag, cut Kyler's fruit, etc) the day runs much more smooth than on the days I try to wing it. If I am going to be honest, and I am, I still wing it most of the time. I am sure once Tinley is a bit more predictable I will be able to get my shit together... We can hope. 

Tinley has been different from Ky in that she is pretty colicky in the late evening and into the night. Most nights she fusses from around 8pm to midnight or even 1 am. After that she sleeps well for the rest of the night/morning. On top of Tinley's madness, Kyler spent the last month cutting all 4 of her one year molars. They are finally through, and Tinley's fussy periods seem to be getting shorter (most days). Hopefully the Egglestons will soon be emerging from the baby fog! Hope to see you on the other side! 

Oh, and Ky wears pigtails now. Pretty much the cutest thing you've ever seen, right?

Introducing Tinley Rae Eggleston

We finally have our new little girl!! Tinley was born May 30, 2014 at 6:28 pm. She was 7 pounds 11 ounces and 19 inches long, with a head full of beautiful black hair! She came fast and furious- let's hope that's not a preview of what's to come!

Although we are thrilled to have both of our girls home safe and sound, we are exhausted! Tinley parties at night, and Kyler is cutting molars. We. Don't. Sleep. They are pretty cute though, so that's ok.

It goes without saying that we couldn't love these girls anymore than we do! Our hearts and our home are full!

Miss Sassy Pants!

Kyler had her one year appointment last week. She is right on track with all of her milestones, and growing like crazy! 

 Kyler's 1 year Stats

Weight- 21 pounds 5 oz (73rd percentile)

Height- 31.5 inches (97th percentile) HOLY CRAP!!

Head- 17.5 inches (37th percentile)

 Kyler Loves:

Strawberries, olives, her puppy Lucy, making messes, Daddy time, Mama's big belly, bath time and her new swing set! 

This little lady definitely has her own spunky little attitude these days! You never have to wonder how she is feeling about something. 

She loves to put things away (hide things). It is no longer surprising to find the remote in the trash can, her toys in the laundry hamper, mommy's phone in her ball pit, a stack of toys in the baby swing... Every day is like the most stressful game of hide and seek you have ever played! She also will not hesitate to voice her displeasure when you close the fridge or dishwasher before she has time to pull every last thing out of them. I know that someday her strong personality will really test me, but for now it is a tad fun to see! 

 She has also been a HUGE snuggle bug lately! I don't know if she knows that life is about to change with a new baby coming any day, but she sure is taking advantage of all the cuddles still belonging to her!

Mama is loving it, to say the least! 

We are just waiting for #2 to make her debut. She sure is a tease! I suppose she has her own idea about things- just like her big sister!

Kyler's First Birthday!!

Our little girl is one!! I can't believe it has been a year since we welcomed our wrinkly little Ky Bug into the world! She is the most adorable, fun little girl and we are blessed to be her parents! 

We celebrated her birthday with family and friends with a small party at our new house. 

Kyler absolutely loved all the attention on her big day! She played with friends, snuggled with her favorite people and dominated her first birthday cake! 

Kyler had such a fun and memorable first birthday party! She has so many people that love her. What a lucky little lady! 

On Kyler's actual birthday daddy had to work, so we played at home and had a picnic with daddy for lunch. 

Grandma and Papa Hopkins got Ky a swing set for her birthday. Daddy put it together the night before so the birthday girl would have a surprise when she woke up! She LOVED it!

Sprinkle french toast for the birthday girl's breakfast!

Birthdays are exhausting!

We ended the night with snuggles and Cinderella in Mommy and Daddy's room.

This little rebel was up way past her bed time! She was loving Cinderella!