Sick Day.
Cameron is home sick for the second day in a row today, this is rare for him. Fever and sore throat--- this is the third fever for him this month, makes me worry. He seems to be doing ok right now though, and I think getting to pick out two new Star Wars shirts and an Anakin action figured might have cheered him up a bit.
We are all very excited for our Disney trip this weekend---- hope C is well enough for us to go, and hopefully the rest of us stay healthy.

Quinn is 4 months as of Tuesday---- nuts! He's such a big boy! He's changing everyday. There are clumps of his hair in the bed each morning, I'm so curious to see what color it ends up being; neither Cameron nor Lily ever lost their hair like this! He turned his aquarium on his crib today for the first time--- this is always my way to measure their intelligence! I think he might be the earliest one to figure it out! He's such a happy little (big) guy. Full of smiles, giggles and toots!

I want to remember...

I want to remember Cameron telling Quinn, "I love you QuinnO" at the McDonald's playground today. Then telling me that he loves all of us. So sweet.
I want to remember Lily getting in the car at carpool and happily telling me that she "jumped up and down today!!!!"
I want to remember Lily waking up crying at night, coming into my bed with some dora figures, a prince charming figure and a rollerskating figure. As soon as I walked into her room to get her, she was working hard to gather up everything that she needed to bring with her into my bed.
I want to remember Quinn waking up from his nap--- crying like he had just had a nightmare, but immediately soothed when I picked him up.
I want to remember baby Quinn stretching and his little fists pumping up and down the way that only little baby's fists can when they stretch.

To my 3 year old Lily.

I find it hard to believe that 3 years have passed since I first held you in my arms. It's been a wonderful journey for all of us. You spent the first few months of your life crying and visibly unhappy with the world outside of the womb. In retrospect, you probably had a big belly ache for most of that time, unfortunately we weren't able to always help your pain. Our days were long and our nights were even longer. Through the tears, we did see a beautiful little girl with a strong will and plenty of determination to make her feelings known. As you grew and settled down a bit, you started to discover things that made you happy. The first thing was your big brother, Cameron. No matter what he did, whenever you saw him you smiled and laughed. You were either very happy or very sad. There's really no inbetween for you. Sleeping is still an issue. You are up late each night with Mommy and Daddy, and still wake up many times at night to nurse yourself back to sleep. You need your own space, though, and seem restless in the bed with Mommy.
You start walking just before you turn one. You are more of a daredevil than your brother was--- climbing on the coffee table and getting into things. Smart, curious and independent, it's clear that's what you are. For your first birthday we had a baby farm animals theme. You slept (ha!) through most of the party so we woke you up at cake time--- you were very quiet and kind of cranky, but you did enjoy your cake! You enjoy being able to move around more and explore independently.
You are still nursing-- asking for "booby!" Your language is growing like crazy and you continue to have more happy and silly days than not. Naps and sleep are still an issue though!! You love playing with "Murmur," dancing, watching Dora.
At two years old you are such a big girl! So beautiful-- big blueish/greenish eyes. You start to get picky about your wardrobe! Only wanting to wear skirts and dresses and you have a select few outfits that you prefer. There is no convincing you to wear something you don't want to--- or do something you don't want to, for that matter! Sleep--- getting better, you are finally in your own bed more often than not, but still waking up quite a bit in the night. You take a bottle with milk to bed and still nurse a few times a day/night. Soon after you turn two Mommy is pregnant with baby Quinn.

Wednesday- February 13.

Just hanging out.
Lily got her Target fix, and I got some errands done.
Lily has to cover Quinn up with a blanket whenever she sees him, she does this to her babies too.
Cameron was very sweet this morning-- talking to Quinn and getting him to smile. It was actually one of our better mornings---- no screaming, calm Mommy, listening children. Very nice!

I want to remember holding Quinn in my arms at night as he's sound asleep--- the weight and smell of his sweet little body.
I want to remember Lily asking for her coffee at Starbucks, her popcorn at Target...and her complete and utter joy with both of these things. I also want to remember her asking me to stop the cart in the aisles so that she could "read" all of the letters and numbers outloud to me. She's getting so quick at naming them.
I want to remember Cameron's crazy bed head, that he fights putting his socks and shoes on by himself, and that he really can be the sweetest little boy around.

Today.

Today was a good day.
Scott and I had our landscaping appt. for the new house. It makes it seem much more real and not a million years away when we actually get to do something regarding the house. I can't wait to be living there!
Lily had her 3rd day of school. She really seems to like it. She told me that she played with Katie again, they cooked together. She loves her Princess lunchbox and Tinkerbell backpack.
Cameron is learning about space at school. He brought in a space book to share. Right now he's asking me how to write "goodbye." He's getting great at writing and putting words/sounds together. We played hangman and he did it all by himself--- I thought he had done it wrong b/c I wasn't getting any letters. He did it right though and the words were I Love You. Smart kid! He's also into writing us cards with our names and putting them in envelopes. Very sweet. We all got one!
Now Lily's asking to "do something" with me.
Quinn is sitting in his bouncy seat sucking on his hands and figuring out that he can kick the toys that hang off of it--- a new discovery for him!!

I want to remember Lily talking to Quinn in her sweet mama to baby voice. I want to remember Cameron getting all excited when I said we could get ice cream on the way home from school, and when we decided Tuesday should be ice cream day. I want to remember Quinn all roly poly, sitting happily in his seat as he learns new things by the minute.

I want to remember....

Hello again!
It's unbelieveable how the days turn to weeks and the months turn to years. I know, so cliche, but still so true.
The last time I was on here Lily was a little toddler and Cameron was a totally different child! Now we have Quinn to add to the mix.
It is my goal to update more often. To document all of the little things that go on in our day to day.
To find a way to remember all of the special and not so special moments. I WILL do this....after I go pick up my crying baby.