Milestones

Two small milestones have occurred and will occur tomorrow at the Nixon house.

Little One has rolled over...a loves to now.  It happened a week ago, and in my mind at least a month or two too early!  I still think its March and I just brought her home.  Partly because she is teeny little thing.  But, mostly because while the days drag out, the weeks and months fly by.  In the blink of an eye.

Speaking of which, my first little roller-over, my biggest baby, Theodore Everett is graduating from preschool tomorrow.  I have the kleenex prepared.  (I have another post in the works for this event.)  I am so proud of Theo.  I know graduating preschool is not a that big of a deal to anyone but Mom and Dad, but I am mostly proud of how he is turning out.  I love his personality!

Oh and one more thing.  Not only does she roll over now, she sleeps through the night.  So while most milestones are bittersweet in terms of our children growing up, sometimes they are just sweet with out the bitter.  It's a good feeling to get a little sleep.  Thank you, Miss Liza Nell.  Oh and  please tell your sisters that their molars don't hurt that bad in the middle of the night

Love, Mommy

Lil' Mama

Dear Tillie,

I am quite sure that if any of my children have 5 children of their own, it will be you.  You are such a mother hen.  I had to laugh a little when I peaked in on you at the gym nursery today and saw you carrying a play infant seat with a baby in it, while walking in play heels with your dress pulled up nursing a baby doll all at the same time.  I think you can handle twins someday, girlfriend.  

You are so loving, nurturing,  and especially calming...sometimes I need to take your lead!

Lovin' her baby

Nursing...with the boppy.

Love,

Mommy

Did I???

Have you ever had one of those moments when you second guess yourself?

Examples:

1. Did I turn off the curling iron?
2.  Did I close the garage door?
3.  Did I turn off the oven?
4.  Did I put deodorant on this morning?

And on and on and on....

Well here's one for you that I had yesterday.

The kids and I decided to take an impromptu trip to the zoo.  It went really well (my first time taking all 5 to the zoo)!  Success!

After we left I was driving home on Highway 5,  I took a look in the rearview to see who was still awake.  And then my heart skipped a beat.

5.  Did I remember to put the infant seat-with Liza in it- back into the car after I set it on the curb while we looked for Tillie's other shoe, or is she still sitting on that curb by where our car was parked?

TALK ABOUT YOUR HEART STOPPING!

She is hard to see in the rearview because her seat is directly behind mine.

Well, I guess its kind of not the same.  But, you get the idea.

I didn't forget her, by the way.  But, it is probably not a bad idea to have an extra responsible party with me when we go places that we didn't plan in advance.

Love,

Mom

Happy Mother's Day..Early, because I have time right now

Dear Theo, Mayzie, Georgia, Tillie and Liza Nell,

I saw this video today and I couldn't help but realize...

I've felt this way before.   You aren't olympians...yet.  (Only time will tell that) :)  But, being proud of your son or daughter is one of the best feelings in the world.

I was proud when I watched Theo score a goal at his soccer game.  I loved watching his face beam!

I was proud when I recorded Mayzie at dance class rehearsing for her recital.

I was proud when Theo helped buckle Georgia in her carseat and she looked up and him and said "Sank you Seo"  with her big big big blue eyes.

I was proud when Tillie sat and read a book to her sisters, so lovingly.

I was proud when Liza smiled at Mayzie a few minutes ago as Mayzie patted her head and just chatted with her.

I was proud at the very first cry I heard from all of you. (Some took a little longer than others, and some have been more frequent than others since.  And we have our good days, and our bad days,  But I have never stopped feeling this way about you.

Love,

Mom

Here is everybody at 2 months!

Theodore Everett 12.1 lbs

Theodore Everett

Mayzie Emma 11.4 lbs

Mayzie

Georgia Kate 7.12 lbs

Tillie Chandler 9.5 lbs

Georgia and Tillie

Liza Nell 8.4 lbs

Liza Nell

Dear Girls,

How many 5 year old boys do you know with 4 little sisters?  I love this kid!  Theo really does deserve a giant pat on the back...he is a great little boy.  We couldn't be more lucky to have him around.

Minor Mishaps

In no particular order...because I don't remember what order they even happened in.

1.  I caught Liza mid-air, upside down falling from the kitchen table.  Tillie thought she could get her our of her bouncy seat.  From now on...no bouncy seats on the table.  It would have been a disaster and a definite trip to the ER.  LESSON LEARNED!  Thank God I was close enough to drop what I was doing and RUN to her!

2.  Liza Nell had been coughing and we couldn't figure out what it was...later she spit up a popcorn kernel...we hadn't had popcorn except from the May Day baskets we had gotten 2 days earlier.  Who knows how long ago one of her sisters fed her that popcorn kernel?

3.  The checkout lady at Target- of course, where else would I be- asked me how old the baby was, I replied "8 weeks."  Then she asked boy or girl (the pink still doesn't give it away with my girls I guess) and I said "little girl."  Then she went on and asked what her name was, and I BLANKED.  I could not remember, I stuttered a little and then it finally hit me..."Liza", her name is "Liza" I said.  After that MOST EMBARRASSING moment ever, I felt like I should tell the lady her birthday and birth stats and when she last ate etc.  I wanted to make sure the checkout lady knew I didn't kidnap her or something!  

4. We have a crib climber. A very determined one.  She knows she can get out so she doesn't stay in.  Naps are her falling asleep on the floor for 20 minutes after she has thrown a huge fit, banging at her door for an hour.  Needless to say her sister just lays there.

Just thought I would share!

Love,

Your mom!