I wish reverse psychology would work on my girls to keep them little. I am realizing how fast they are growing up and quickly changing. I have a feeling it is not going to work though. "Don't you stay cute and little forever...don't you do it".
Reverse psychology works wonders with my girls...at least Samantha and Layla. If I want my girls to do something, for example eat their food or clean up their rooms. I just smile a big grin and say, "Don't you eat that." or " I better not come back in here and see you cleaning up your toys because I want to throw them away" or "take that yummy food out of your mouth right this instant". It works like a charm. They think it is hilarious and we accomplish the intended goal with smiles and laughter. Don't get me wrong there are still plenty of times that I have to be the heavy and get mad about things too, but that is part of being a mom. This reverse psychology trick works so well my parents and sister use it with them all the time too. It is really funny to see adults do this and have a two year old and five year old be excited to "break the rules".
Just a few months ago Layla was just starting to talk well, so that you could understand some of what she was saying. She had cute words like fluffy and potty and mama. Now she actually talks all day long. She is speaking in sentences, uses people's real names and describes things she wants. It is amazing that in less than three months she has made this type of transformation with language.
She turned two on September 12 and we had a fun party for her with a big blow up bounce house and all her cousins and friends from nursery. She loved having everyone sing her happy birthday and she was sure to put her fingers in the icing of her cake as soon as she got close to it. She loves ducks and calls them quack, quacks (but it is her actually sounding like a duck...not saying quack). He had a bakery airbrush a water scene onto a cake and then we used some little ducks we had for her cake...she adored it.
She is loving to choose her clothes and find things that match. This morning she found some purple socks and asked me what color they were. I told her they were purple. She then repeated it and started looking through her wardrobe for other purple items that would match her socks. Sometimes I find myself just sitting back in amazement of how much she is doing and changing daily!!
At any given time of the day Layla can be found doing one of the following: asking to be read to or "reading" a book by herself, playing with her sisters or dancing and singing whether there is music on or not. If there is music on...watch out she loves to rock out and be crazy. I just adore this age. I wish I could freeze time with her for awhile.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
As our family grows...
I have been facebooking and keep forgetting to come in here and update for my blogging friends. All of you know that I had Madilyn Lorretta on August 1, 2009 at 4:55 A.M. She was 21 inches and 7lbs 11oz. She was delivered via C section which I fought against tooth and nail. After 12+ hours of being at a 3 with no change we decided to "get in there" and see what was going on. Mady had been transverse (sideways) and was flipped three times into position and my doctor decided to break my water to keep her in place (this same thing happened during Layla's delivery). During the C section it was discovered that Mady's umbilical cord was wrapped twice around her neck, preventing her from coming down further.
It has been a month since Mady joined our family and she is doing well and has slept through the night a few times already. Samantha and Layla adore and love on her constantly. I was afraid Layla might be jealous but so far she has been adjusting wonderfully to being a big sister. My recovery is going well...not 100% yet but every day/week has significant improvemment. I am still not "allowed" to lift much or vaccum/mop but I have found ways to get things accomplished by myself and Ryan fills in when he is home. I can't wait until I can vaccum though...I am kind of a vaccum freak...with three dogs and three kids...crumbs and dirt happen pretty quickly and need to be "kept in check".
Samantha started kindergarten this week and is loving it. When Samantha was born I quickly realized that she may never live long enough to do alot of things, given her heart complications. Going to school is one of those things that popped into my head, and I prayed that we may have the chance to have her here with us and be a family. Five years later, here we are and she is strong and beautiful and she lives life to the fullest every day. I don't know if Samantha will ever understand how she has blessed our family but I hope she knows how much we love her and how proud of her we are.
Speaking of living life to the fullest, Samantha just earned her first set of stitches. She cut her leg on her friends trailor while playing and had to have four stitches. When I went to pick her up to take her to Insta Care, she was begging me to stay and play longer...funny girl. Let me just prelude with Samantha hates shots, due to years of "IV torture". When we took her to Insta Care they cleaned her up and applied the numbing cream so they could give her the numbing shot. When they came in with the needle...she freaked and opted to have the stitches with just the local cream. She is tougher than she looks! She thinks her stitches are pretty cool but she can't get them wet for ten days- until they come out...so no more water activities for a little while. She is a little bummed about that.
Layla will be two on September 12 and I need to start planning a birthday party. She loves the bounce houses and bubbles so I am going to try to incorporate both...we will see what happens. Since Layla's eardrum burst a few months back her speaking and vocabulary has really taken off. She talks all day long and can actually communicate and be understood now. She shouts to the dogs to be quiet and says their names to call them over to her or tattle on them.
I love this age when babies turn into little people and develop and share their unique little personalities with their world. She follows Sam around all day wanting to do what ever she is doing. She decided right before Mady was born that she would like to start potty training...not the best time but we had the potty and pull ups so we have been trying to do that with her (hit and miss on our parts) but she loves her potty. Some of the phrases and words she says are so cute with her adorable voice and personality. I love the way she says "Mady" right now.
Well I could go on and on about my beautiful girls and how each on is such a blessing but I will end now and try to keep up better so each entry does not take an hour to read.
It has been a month since Mady joined our family and she is doing well and has slept through the night a few times already. Samantha and Layla adore and love on her constantly. I was afraid Layla might be jealous but so far she has been adjusting wonderfully to being a big sister. My recovery is going well...not 100% yet but every day/week has significant improvemment. I am still not "allowed" to lift much or vaccum/mop but I have found ways to get things accomplished by myself and Ryan fills in when he is home. I can't wait until I can vaccum though...I am kind of a vaccum freak...with three dogs and three kids...crumbs and dirt happen pretty quickly and need to be "kept in check".
Samantha started kindergarten this week and is loving it. When Samantha was born I quickly realized that she may never live long enough to do alot of things, given her heart complications. Going to school is one of those things that popped into my head, and I prayed that we may have the chance to have her here with us and be a family. Five years later, here we are and she is strong and beautiful and she lives life to the fullest every day. I don't know if Samantha will ever understand how she has blessed our family but I hope she knows how much we love her and how proud of her we are.
Speaking of living life to the fullest, Samantha just earned her first set of stitches. She cut her leg on her friends trailor while playing and had to have four stitches. When I went to pick her up to take her to Insta Care, she was begging me to stay and play longer...funny girl. Let me just prelude with Samantha hates shots, due to years of "IV torture". When we took her to Insta Care they cleaned her up and applied the numbing cream so they could give her the numbing shot. When they came in with the needle...she freaked and opted to have the stitches with just the local cream. She is tougher than she looks! She thinks her stitches are pretty cool but she can't get them wet for ten days- until they come out...so no more water activities for a little while. She is a little bummed about that.
Layla will be two on September 12 and I need to start planning a birthday party. She loves the bounce houses and bubbles so I am going to try to incorporate both...we will see what happens. Since Layla's eardrum burst a few months back her speaking and vocabulary has really taken off. She talks all day long and can actually communicate and be understood now. She shouts to the dogs to be quiet and says their names to call them over to her or tattle on them.
I love this age when babies turn into little people and develop and share their unique little personalities with their world. She follows Sam around all day wanting to do what ever she is doing. She decided right before Mady was born that she would like to start potty training...not the best time but we had the potty and pull ups so we have been trying to do that with her (hit and miss on our parts) but she loves her potty. Some of the phrases and words she says are so cute with her adorable voice and personality. I love the way she says "Mady" right now.
Well I could go on and on about my beautiful girls and how each on is such a blessing but I will end now and try to keep up better so each entry does not take an hour to read.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Where have all the Filby's gone?
February, really that was the last time I posted anything for our family. Well I have been super busy raising and playing with two amazing little girls and growing another one that is now due to be out in about four weeks. I have been exhausted enough I rarely find my way to the computer, especially when it in in the basement and my girls are upstairs.
Well it is the last day of June and summer is here. Samantha finished up preschool in May and had the cutest graduation ceremony at Kearns Library. She turned five on June 8th and had a fun little water party that got rained out but the kids didn't seem to mind. She has now started all of her fun summer activities like Lagoon, Hogle Zoo, the Kearns Pool and the newest addition is swimming lessons. After just four lessons she is swimming around with help like a little fish. She wouldn't put her face in the water to begin with but now sh e has her own goggles and she won't keep it out of the water. She has now figured out how to blow bubbles out her nose to keep the water out. Good job kiddo!
Layla is following along right after Sam wanting to do it all! She will do anything her big sis will do including put her face in the water and ride all the rides she is allowed to get on at Lagoon. She recently had a really bad ear infection...again...but that doesn't seem to hold her back any. This one was actually so bad her eardrum burst and I had no ides anything had been wrong until blood and puss oozed from her ear one day following a bath. That was exciting...yuck!
I am also officially nine months pregnant with our third little girl which we have decided to name Madilyn Lorretta, whom we will and already do call Mady for short. Both girls are excited and we have recently updated the little girls room with a big girl bed for Layla, introduced Layla to the big girl potty and purchased a double stroller so our events can go one this summer with out fail even when the girls need to "take a break for just a minute" or as Layla says as she holds up one finger "one minute mama".
My last doctors appointment verified what I had thought, that Mady is transverse (sideways) and will need to be flipped before delivery to avoid a c-section. Those who remember Layla's delivery will also remember Layla was flipped four times before my doctor broke my water and forced her into the world. It looks as though we may be going down this path again with Mady, I guess we will see what she decides to do. Either way I am excited and the count down is on!
Well it is the last day of June and summer is here. Samantha finished up preschool in May and had the cutest graduation ceremony at Kearns Library. She turned five on June 8th and had a fun little water party that got rained out but the kids didn't seem to mind. She has now started all of her fun summer activities like Lagoon, Hogle Zoo, the Kearns Pool and the newest addition is swimming lessons. After just four lessons she is swimming around with help like a little fish. She wouldn't put her face in the water to begin with but now sh e has her own goggles and she won't keep it out of the water. She has now figured out how to blow bubbles out her nose to keep the water out. Good job kiddo!
Layla is following along right after Sam wanting to do it all! She will do anything her big sis will do including put her face in the water and ride all the rides she is allowed to get on at Lagoon. She recently had a really bad ear infection...again...but that doesn't seem to hold her back any. This one was actually so bad her eardrum burst and I had no ides anything had been wrong until blood and puss oozed from her ear one day following a bath. That was exciting...yuck!
I am also officially nine months pregnant with our third little girl which we have decided to name Madilyn Lorretta, whom we will and already do call Mady for short. Both girls are excited and we have recently updated the little girls room with a big girl bed for Layla, introduced Layla to the big girl potty and purchased a double stroller so our events can go one this summer with out fail even when the girls need to "take a break for just a minute" or as Layla says as she holds up one finger "one minute mama".
My last doctors appointment verified what I had thought, that Mady is transverse (sideways) and will need to be flipped before delivery to avoid a c-section. Those who remember Layla's delivery will also remember Layla was flipped four times before my doctor broke my water and forced her into the world. It looks as though we may be going down this path again with Mady, I guess we will see what she decides to do. Either way I am excited and the count down is on!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Love is in the air
Happy Valentines Day!
This morning I am feeling overwhelmed with love. We had a family emergency yesterday with the pregnancy and I was able to call upon family and friends without any hesitation to help with the girls. I feel so blessed to have these kinds of people in my life and know that I can trust them and count on them no matter what.
Thanks Jenn and Deb for making my girls feel welcome at your homes all day, yesterday. Samantha spent the day with her friend Maryn making cookies. She is so proud of what she did and the cookies she decorated. It was such a relief to be able to take care of things and know that both my girls were being cared for and loved, when I could not be with them.
Today is Valentines Day and I want to tell everyone how much I love them. I have had numerous phone calls to check up on us and I am so grateful to be able to say that all is well and our Family is enjoying a snowy day together.
The spirit in our home today is very loving and almost overwhelming. Although yesterday was scary, this has truly been a bonding experience for our family and especially for Samantha with the new baby, who by the way, she is certain is a boy. We have a few more weeks before we find out. I truly have the best husband, children, friends and family anyone could ask for.
Hugs and smooches to all my sweeties!!
This morning I am feeling overwhelmed with love. We had a family emergency yesterday with the pregnancy and I was able to call upon family and friends without any hesitation to help with the girls. I feel so blessed to have these kinds of people in my life and know that I can trust them and count on them no matter what.
Thanks Jenn and Deb for making my girls feel welcome at your homes all day, yesterday. Samantha spent the day with her friend Maryn making cookies. She is so proud of what she did and the cookies she decorated. It was such a relief to be able to take care of things and know that both my girls were being cared for and loved, when I could not be with them.
Today is Valentines Day and I want to tell everyone how much I love them. I have had numerous phone calls to check up on us and I am so grateful to be able to say that all is well and our Family is enjoying a snowy day together.
The spirit in our home today is very loving and almost overwhelming. Although yesterday was scary, this has truly been a bonding experience for our family and especially for Samantha with the new baby, who by the way, she is certain is a boy. We have a few more weeks before we find out. I truly have the best husband, children, friends and family anyone could ask for.
Hugs and smooches to all my sweeties!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Pay it Forward
I'm paying it forward from my friend, Deb's post. This sounds like tons of fun and it will be interesting to see who checks my blog often :)Here's the rules:
1.Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me - something crafty or yummy, who knows?!
2. Winners must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!
3. The gift that you send to your 3 Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love! If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!SO, REMEMBER...Pay it forward!
1.Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me - something crafty or yummy, who knows?!
2. Winners must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!
3. The gift that you send to your 3 Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love! If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!SO, REMEMBER...Pay it forward!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Yeah I AM a slacker...wanna make something of it??
Ok, so I have just realized that it has been two months since I have posted anything. So much for keeping up on this for my family. However in my defense, I found out I was pregnant the end of November and I have pretty much been sick and tired...literally...ever since. I think I am starting to turn around, but please don't say it out loud and if you read this knock on wood for me. Oddly enough I am superstitious about things like that. Ladders and black cats - nothing. Dooming my future by saying something and not knocking on wood, very much so!!
Anyway I have had many thoughts about things and cute events with the girls that I had wanted to post but I don't have the time right now to do so. Hopefully I will get back on track with this and I can keep you posted about the girls and the new adventures in my pregnancy.
We should be finding out the sex of the baby the end of March. I am just starting my 13th week or as I like to call it the fourth month of pregnancy, when normal "mommies-to-be" stop being sick and start looking like they are growing a baby and not just bloated. Well keep your fingers crossed, another superstition I like to go along with. A funny little tid-bit, while I lay around on the couch, Sam likes to ask what I am doing. When I answer, "I am growing a baby", she frowns, rolls her eyes and says, "Mom growing this baby is taking forever and it makes you boring."
Also in my defense, I did leave the house for a few hours today to take engagement/announcement pictures for my sister Jennifer and her fiance Jeff, which are getting married in May. I am really excited for them, the pictures turned out really cute. After twelve years they have really figured out how to look like they love each other in a photograph, or maybe it was just the awesome photographer...ha,ha! I did have fun though and was happy to be able to spend the day with them. Their wedding is going to be beautiful!! (Just like their flower girls and bridesmaid.)
Anyway I have had many thoughts about things and cute events with the girls that I had wanted to post but I don't have the time right now to do so. Hopefully I will get back on track with this and I can keep you posted about the girls and the new adventures in my pregnancy.
We should be finding out the sex of the baby the end of March. I am just starting my 13th week or as I like to call it the fourth month of pregnancy, when normal "mommies-to-be" stop being sick and start looking like they are growing a baby and not just bloated. Well keep your fingers crossed, another superstition I like to go along with. A funny little tid-bit, while I lay around on the couch, Sam likes to ask what I am doing. When I answer, "I am growing a baby", she frowns, rolls her eyes and says, "Mom growing this baby is taking forever and it makes you boring."
Also in my defense, I did leave the house for a few hours today to take engagement/announcement pictures for my sister Jennifer and her fiance Jeff, which are getting married in May. I am really excited for them, the pictures turned out really cute. After twelve years they have really figured out how to look like they love each other in a photograph, or maybe it was just the awesome photographer...ha,ha! I did have fun though and was happy to be able to spend the day with them. Their wedding is going to be beautiful!! (Just like their flower girls and bridesmaid.)
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