These kids just keep growing

One year ago....

One year ago....... I miss this........ now are days are filled with tantrums, time outs and tears. I love that he can play and hug and kiss but I miss the pure joy this stage meant.

Trying to be crafty

The other day one of my coworkers posted an inspiration picture from Pinterest and it got my creative juices flowing. I am not a very crafty person but I would love to be so I try things every once in a while. I am really glad that I tried this one because I LOVE how it turned out.

I am still trying to decorate Harpers room and slowly it is coming together, other then the fact that I have decided to repaint it so that has slowed me down for sure. I saw the picture and decided I would love to make one similar for Harpers room. Well here is my finished product:

So what do you think? I really like it and I think it will make a really cute decoration in her room.

4 months & 22 months

Can you believe I have babies that old? We are nearing the 2 year mark for Kalen and while it is so exciting it also makes me a bit sad. He is so much fun right now (not always fun let me clarify) he laughs like every one should. He is so smart and getting smarter by the day and somedays he amazes me with the things he knows.

I took Harper for her 4 month vaccinations early this week. She did really well was a trooper for the most part. Her 4 months stats are:

Weight: 11 pounds 14 ounces

Height: 22 3/4 inches

She is still small but proportional so we are happy. She still has a flat spot on her head so I am trying to do everything I can to get ride of it. Let's hope I can get rid of the flat spot soon.

Just as a fun comparison here are Kalens 4 month stats:

Weight: 13 pounds 4 ounces

Height: 24 inches

One year ago today...

We learned that our world was about to take a big change. I had been feeling off for a few days but kept convincing myself that I was wrong.... no way.... not possible. I told M that I thought something was up and he said "no way, not possible". I decided that I was going to buy a test just to make sure I was wrong. I peed on the stick and it immediately showed two lines..... I just stared. It had to be wrong...... NOT POSSIBLE I thought. We went for dinner at M's dads house trying to forget what we had just seen the whole time we were there. We came home and I took another test, this one too immediately showed two pink lines........ we were expecting baby number two. I was so scared in that one moment that I did not allow myself to think of the good things to come...... the joy this little baby would bring to our home...... I am so glad she is here. She loves us and we all love her.

Kalen turned 10 months old on that January day. Our baby was going to be a big brother.....

(This picture was taken exactly one year ago)

Bath time

Kalen loves bath time. Kalen and daddy are bath time buddies and I am so happy that they have some time that is "their time". With Harper here we have started to have two babies in one bath but that only happens every second or third night. As a special treat we started using bubbles in Kalen's bath when he is in there alone. Let me tell you, he LOVES them! Here is the proof:

how cute is this kid!

eating the bubbles

he did not want the bubbles on his head

a bubble mustache like daddy

playing away

cleaning his hands with the bubbles

I love this little guy SO much!

Some pictures of the babes

Little miss Harper hanging out

Kalen and his baby sister

Kalen playing with his sister and her bouncer

Kalen having a bit of a temper tantrum

(most of our days are spent playing and then throwing mini temper tantrums right now)

Harper LOVES the tv right now

Kalen finally got his shots....

I finally took Kalen in to get his 18 month vaccinations late last week and it went so well! George came over and watched Harper for me while we went. I was pretty worried that she was going to cry the whole time we were gone but I fed her and put her down to sleep and she stayed asleep the whole time we were gone, thank goodness! (she just so happens to be a pretty big momma suck)

Anyways back to the K man. He did so well, he cried for a second right when the needle went in but as soon as the nurse handed him a toy for distraction he completely forgot and started to play with the toy.

Kalen is still on the small side for his age but he is a perfect match for weight verse height. He is in the 10th percentile for both weight and height but the 48th percentile for weight verse height.

Kalen at 21 months:

weight: 24 pounds 3 ounces

height: 31 3/4 inches (2 ft 7 3/4 inches)

I can't believe that a little over 3 months from now he is going to be 2! It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating his 1st birthday. Wow time flies when you are having fun!

2 months... a bit late

Harper had her 2 month vaccinations today. She cried way more then Kalen ever did when she got her shots but I feed her while we were there and that seemed to help calm her down for a little while. When we got home she was pretty fussy so I put her down for a nap, she slept for just over an hour and then she cried and whimpered for the next few hours. She finally decided to fall asleep again around 3:30 and slept for about 3 hours. She took a bath after dinner with her big brother and now she is asleep. Let's hope she sleeps well tonight, she has been having some really good sleeps for the last few weeks and I hope she keeps it up.

So anyways...... about her appointment.

Weight : 10 pounds 2 ounces (wow)

Height : 21.5 inches

Head : 15 inches

She has grown so much!! She is bigger then Kalen was at this point which I am surprised about but he was always a small guy. Kalen was 9 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long at 2 months old.

The nurse confirmed that Harper's head has a flat spot on the left side. I have been thinking it was for a while now so I was not surprised. She gave me some info to try and reposition her to help it go back but she also said we should attend some repositioning classes as soon as we can.

The nurse also said that I should talk to someone about by moods........ I have been having a really hard time with this adjustment emotionally and as hard as I keep trying to fight it I don't think I am winning. I find myself either over reacting to everything or just not caring about things at all. I have always been one for a bit of over reacting but I can't control it right now and that is not a good thing. I just wish I could stop crying all the time..... I hate crying!

Well that is all for now. I have so many things I want to write about but I just can't get them out....

Santa is our friend

My mom and I took Kalen and Harper to see Santa today and to say I was worried would be an understatement. I was sure Kalen was going to loose his mind when I placed him on Santa's lap. Well let me tell you that all of the Santa talk around our house must have worked because Kalen LOVED Santa! We even got a smile :)

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

29!!

It's my birthday!!! I love it!! Happy birthday to me :)

One tired momma

I don't know how other mommies do it. We are only 5 weeks into this 2 baby life and I am exhausted. Harper has decided that 1 - 4 am is party time in the Teare house and Kalen has been testing my patience during the day. I do have to say that Kalen has started sleeping until 10am which is the only thing keeping me going right now.

I love both of these kids so much but I am so tired.... I need a break already. Seriously how do other moms do this? I have a few friends that have more then one child and they are close in age. Let me tell you that I am in awe of them, I am in awe of their ability to do this. Maybe they are better people, better moms. I am TIRED!

Pictures

Right after delivery

Kalen meeting Harper for the first time, he loves her already

On our way home, she is so small she barely fit

Chilling out at home, 4 days old

She's here!

Harper Marie made her way into our lives Wednesday, September 21st @ 7:18am weighing in at a true heavy weight of 5 pounds 3 ounces. She is fantastic and is the spitting image of her brother. I will post pictures soon.

Questionaire

How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +16 pounds :(
Maternity clothes? yes
Stretch marks? Yes
Sleep: okay other then the cramping I am getting in my legs while I sleep
Best moment this week: confirmation that baby Teare has lady bits
Movement: she has turned and is now kicking the top of my belly and it feels really weird
Gender: GIRL :)
Labor Signs: nothing right now
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: having a drink if I want to
What I am looking forward to: I am wondering if she is going to be born with hair and who will she look like
Weekly Wisdom: there is no wisdom here!

Milestones: had a growth ultrasound and she is measuring right on track, they guess she is about 3 pounds right now

It's all in the name..... maybe

I have known for a long time what my girl name would be... it's a name that I love and although I know not everyone is a huge fan I think it is a name that will age well with our daughter. I have not shared the name with everyone because I keep getting mixed reviews and to be honest I find it really irritating. If I had waited to tell those people her name would they have told me how much they disliked it after it was already her name..... I bet not.

No matter what anyone else has to say her name is decided upon and the only thing that could change it would be if she was born and just did not fit the name and I really don't think that is going to happen.

So for those of you who may not know...... he name is going to be Harper. We are still debating on a middle name for her. Originally it was going to be my middle name but I am just not sure that it works well with Harper. There is one other name we have in consideration and while I am not going to share it with everyone I know if we choose it we will be making alot of M's family happy.

And then there was this....

The pop star-turned-fashion designer and her soccer star husband David Beckham welcomed daughter Harper Seven Beckham at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, July 10 in Los Angeles, their rep tells PEOPLE.

Victoria Beckham gave birth to her daughter today. I am happy for her and seeing that we have picked the same name is nice but I really don't want a top 10 name for this baby. I know I am jumping to conclusions when I say that her naming her daughter Harper is going to make it popular but it could.... and it just might.

I guess all I have to say is that I was not going to let negative people ruin her name for me and I am not going to let a celeb ruin it either.

Her name is going to be Harper and I like it. Wait a minute I LOVE it.

Oh what a day at the beach

Kalen loves the beach and I am so happy he does, it's just to bad we can't say the same about the water.

Seriously!

Okay I know that everyone thinks their kids are the cutest kids on earth but really my kid is...

Questionaire

How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: up 9 pounds - I know this is not a big deal but OMG!
Maternity clothes? yes
Stretch marks? Yes GROSS!
Sleep: I keep waking up on my tummy, it is so uncomfortable but it's my go to sleep position
Best moment this week: hearing my mom say the babies name..... sounds funny but it makes me so happy to hear
Movement: movement has slowed down for sure but she is still super low and really likes to kick me in the crotch
Gender: GIRL!!!
Labor Signs: A few contractions.... my doctor said it's not a big deal as long as nothing is consistent
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: not feeling like a whale
What I am looking forward to: seeing this baby in front of me
Weekly Wisdom: do what works for you & yours

Milestones: Viability week!! If this baby were born tomorrow she would at least have a hope for making it

Questionaire

Wow 23 weeks already. I am still amazed at just how fast this pregnancy is going. 112 days until my due date and I am so nervous, excited but nervous!

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: up 3 pounds
Maternity clothes? yes
Stretch marks? Yes, the old ones that were fading from my first pregnancy are getting dark really quickly
Sleep: starting to be very uncomfortable but I am SO tired that I have managed to still get a lot of sleep
Best moment this week: not sure...... I do love seeing all the little girl clothes in our guest room ;)
Movement: lots of movement in the last week or so. This baby is super low in it feels like she is kicking me in the crotch most of the time... ouch!!!
Gender: GIRL!!!
Labor Signs: Nothing
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: Beer, beer and more beer! God I want a beer
What I am looking forward to: not being pregnant ever again. I am so thankful for this baby but I am so ready to be done with this
Weekly Wisdom: nothing..... this brain no longer works so I don't think wisdom is anywhere in my future

Milestones: a stranger asked me about my pregnancy the other day. It completely caught me off guard. I think most people just assume I am fat so when she knew I was pregnant it kinda made my day